SASKATOON NEWS

Police briefs: Stolen Saskatoon police vehicle found in back alley
A police vehicle was taken for a short joyride, and officers were called to two stabbings in Riversdale and Confederation Park on Tuesday.

Saskatoon Police Briefs: Teen attacked with knife, assault outside bar
Police said a 16-year-old boy was attacked with a knife on Monday night, and three men were arrested for aggravated assault after allegedly attacking two men outside a bar on Idylwyld.

Saskatoon police responded to three stabbings over the weekend
In one incident, a 32-year-old victim was allegedly attacked by a man wielding a machete. In a second case, police said a woman was attacked while she was confined in a motel room.

Saskatoon Police Briefs: Four arrests after Friday break-and-enter calls
Police were called to Shannon Crescent in the city's Holliston Neighbourhood on Friday morning "after it was reported three men entered a home armed with a firearm and unlawfully confined a woman."

Police ask for help identifying silver sedan after woman hurt in hit and run
"Investigators believe the vehicle will have significant damage to the front end, including; bumper, hood, and windshield," police said in a statement.

Potholes make bumpy return to Saskatoon streets
The City said it has noticed a decrease in potholes. Last spring, it reported 1,287 potholes, this year saw 1,139 potholes. It said additional city crews are out and repairing the problem spots.

City of Saskatoon to take over lease of Gather Local market in Riversdale
A statement from Gather Local Marketplace, which is run by Ideal, Inc. indicated that "financial and operational constraints" have placed a "significant strain" on the non-profit's resources.

Hundreds pay respect to Pope Francis at service in Saskatoon
People who attended the service said it was beautifully done. One woman said she couldn't get to Rome for the full service, so it was nice to be with like-minded people to say farewell to the Pope.

Bus driver transporting 52 kids charged with impaired driving north of Saskatoon
Police allege the driver had a blood alcohol content of .08 per cent. According to SGI, this BAC can impact concentration, speed control and perception. It also increases the likelihood of a crash by 11 times.

'Everything is at stake': Saskatoon one of Pierre Poilievre's final stops before federal election
Poilievre thanked the province for creating his roots. His father is from the French village of Leoville, around 160 km northwest of Prince Albert, while his mother spent much of her early days in Saskatoon.

No arrests after robbers discharge bear spray inside Saskatoon mall
"A male and female were attempting to leave the store with stolen merchandise when an employee confronted them at the exit; the suspects then discharged bear spray into the employee's face and fled the area."

Saskatoon police briefs: Pleasant Hill shooting, officers assaulted
"Upon arrival, officers located a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound outside an apartment building," the Saskatoon Police Service said in a statement.

Conservative rally in Saskatoon sees huge turnout ahead of federal election
The Conservative leader spoke for about 45 minutes about his party's platform, touching on the carbon tax and accusing the Liberal Party of "hiding" the tax by cutting it at the gas pumps.

Councillor removed from Saskatoon homelessness subcommittee
Ward 5 Coun. Randy Donauer put forward two motions to remove Ward 3 Coun. Robert Pearce's from the city's subcommittee on homelessness, and as the council strategic area lead on housing and homelessness.

Saskatoon police briefs: Officers respond to stabbing, taser threat
According to police, officers were called to a parking lot on Eighth Street East just after 9 p.m. "for a report of a male that had threatened a woman with a conducted energy weapon."

Pierre Poilievre stopping in Saskatoon Thursday as campaign enters final days
Poilievre's Saskatchewan visit comes with less than a week remaining in the election campaign. Voters head to the polls on Monday to choose Canada's next federal government.

Cecil Wolfe gets eight years in prison for sexually assaulting 12 women
Crown prosecutor Lana Morelli said Wolfe's crimes have left a tremendous impact on the First Nations community. "It has struck at the heart of their culture and has created almost a tear in their fabric."

Discover Saskatoon gets $350k for bid on mystery sporting event
According to Discover Saskatoon, the next step is to complete the funding plan, which requires confirmed contributions from municipal, provincial and private sources.

Traffic lights down at 22nd Street and Diefenbaker after three-vehicle crash
"There are no reported injuries, however, a traffic standard was struck and traffic lights are no longer functioning," the Saskatoon Police Service said in a statement.

Man faces over 100 charges, 23 victims identified in Saskatoon GPS tracker case
Marty Schira is now facing over 100 charges that include mischief, intimidation, harassment, fraudulent use of a computer system and fraudulent concealment of a computer system. He remains in custody.

Five youths facing charges after teen assaulted and dragged inside
Two traffic stops on Monday night by the Saskatoon Police Service has left four people charged. Crack cocain, meth, a shotgun and a loaded sawed-off shotgun were found in total from both vehicles.

Saskatoon police briefs: Man facing weapons charges, woman injured in hit and run
"The suspect was located but refused to cooperate with responding officers; a conducted energy weapon was successfully deployed to take him into custody," the Saskatoon Police Service said.

Saskatoon's city-owned golf courses set to open on Friday
The City of Saskatoon said the Holiday Park, Silverwood and Wildwood golf courses are all set to open at 8 a.m. on Friday. Tee times can be booked starting at 8 a.m. on Wednesday.

Man facing charges after single-vehicle crash on Circle Drive leaves three injured
"Officers located a black Nissan Sentra which had been travelling in the northbound lanes when it left the road and struck a pole," the Saskatoon Police Service explained in a statement.

Saskatoon police investigate Easter homicide on Embassy Drive
"Upon arrival, a 38 year old man was located deceased," the police force said. "Major Crime Section, the Forensic Identification Section and the Saskatchewan Coroner's Office are investigating."

Discover Saskatoon to ask for $350,000 for second event bid in three months
Discover Saskatoon will ask council to approve $350,000 to help with a bid to bring a national winter sporting event to the city in 2027 and have requested the event name be kept confidential.

'Overwhelming': Saskatoon drugs crisis far reaching with deaths and hundreds of calls
Prairie Harm Reduction, located outside downtown, has been battered by the crisis in Saskatchewan's largest city. A highly toxic batch of drugs infiltrated Saskatoon in January.

City reminds Saskatoon residents flowers, items on graves at Woodlawn may be removed
Flowers and other items are permitted on a gravesite on the day of the burial and will be left for seven days before being removed.

'Democracy at work': Good voter turnout in Saskatoon at advance polls
With just over a week left before election day on April 28, voters casting their ballots at advance polls in Saskatoon were thinking about the economy, U.S. President Donald Trump and affordability.

City of Saskatoon begins spring clean-up of parks
The city said the clean-up will continue until mid-May and include pumping out spring run-off in low-lying areas. Its sports field program is also gearing up for a weather-dependent May 1 start date.

Police looking for possible second victim after stabbing in Saskatoon
A man with stab wounds found in Riversale was taken to hospital in stable condition and police said further investigation led them to believe there may be a woman who was also injured.

Saskatoon Police respond to nine bear spray incidents in under 12 hours
Between 4:00 p.m. on April 16 and 2:30 a.m. on April 17, officers responded to at least eight other incidents involving bear spray. The suspect(s) and victim(s) were known to one another in some but not all cases.

Former U of S Lutheran Theological Seminary to be demolished
Before demolishing starts at 113 and 114 Seminary Crescent, the university wants to figure out how to commemorate the 60-year-old Holliday-Scott LTS buildings.

Mount Royal robbery, assault leaves women in hospital, 4 suspects
A high speed police evade attempt ended with three in custody, bear spray deployed and the use of a police dog in the 21st Street West and Avenue W South on Monday evening.

Driving ranges open at Holiday Park, Silverwood as golf season tees off
"If Mother Nature co-operates and nighttime temperatures don't fall too much below zero, we could get the golf courses up in roughly about two weeks," said recreation services manager Brad Babyak.

Saskatoon to explore possible 24-hour drop-in centre for homeless
Mayor Cynthia Block asked city administration to work with the province, stakeholders to find options for a safe place for people who are homeless to go "at all hours of the day and in all seasons."

Residents at Saskatoon social housing building, NDP air safety concerns
NDP and residents claim issues at the building, which used to be only for seniors but now also houses people with complex needs, include drug dealing and drug use. The government denies those claims.

Man arrested after three armed robberies on Monday in Saskatoon: Police
According to police, the 37-year-old man threatened staff members with bear spray and "a large machete" during the three robberies. He's now facing a list of criminal charges.

'True needle exchange' behind fewer needles this spring: Saskatoon fire
Deputy Fire Chief Rob Hogan said to call the fire department, but if people feel comfortable, they can use sharps containers available from most pharmacies or hard plastic or glass containers to dispose of it.

Saskatoon Police Briefs: Teens, stabbings, multiple guns and robberies
On Friday, two boys were arrested on weapons charges, Saturday two men were stabbed and a liquor store robbed. On Sunday, a gas station was robbed and a man was lying on the ground with a loaded gun.

Early voting open at University of Saskatchewan, University of Regina
For voters who can't attend the campus locations, or have not yet made up their minds on who to support, advance voting will be held Friday through Monday at various locations around the province.

'It's crazy': Saskatoon firefighter says bear spray keeping first responders busy
Jay Protz, president of the Saskatoon Firefighters Union Local 80, joined the Evan Bray Show on Monday to explain the challenges associated with criminal use of the capsaicin-based irritant.

The Remarkable Klara Belkin: A Holocaust survivor in Saskatchewan
In episode one of this three-part series, Holocaust survivor Klara Belkin, 95, recalls her childhood in war-torn Hungary and the harrowing journey to Bergen-Belsen, a notorious Nazi concentration camp.

More security, renovations among changes at Saskatoon public libraries
More security guards, physical space changes and extra staff training designed to help manage and monitor the problematic behaviour seen at Frances Morrison and Dr. Freda Ahenakew public libraries.

Saskatoon Tattoo Expo welcomes more than just skin artists
A welder who turns scrap metal into art, thrift store dolls with 3D printed heads, a breast cancer fundraiser and tattoo artists came to Prairieland Park in Saskatoon for the annual expo.