Murray Wood: Alberta referendum rolls the dice on provincial economy
With a referendum vote planned, Alberta has never been closer to separating from Canada. But, Murray Wood wonders, could...
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Attempted traffic stop leads to Saskatoon man facing drug and alcohol charges
A 35-year-old Saskatoon man is facing charges of impaired driving and cocaine possession after an attempted traffic stop Friday night. At about 11:15 p.m., a member of the Saskatoon Police Service's T...
May 25, 2020
A look at massage therapy in Saskatchewan during the COVID-19 pandemic
Massage therapists are adjusting to the new world of COVID-19 prevention health protocols. They have been allowed to be open for nearly a week under Phase 2 of the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan. Camille L...
May 25, 2020 A therapist from Synergy Sports Therapy in Saskatoon wearing full protective equipment. (Massage Therapist Association of Saskatchewan/Facebook)
Sask. considers taking federal government to court over firearms ban
On May 1, the federal government announced a ban on a wide range of 'military-grade' firearms, saying the guns were designed for the battlefield, not hunting or sport shooting. On Monday, Saskatchewan...
May 25, 2020
Lions rookie linebacker Williams patiently waiting for 2020 CFL season
Jordan Williams isn't allowing the COVID-19 pandemic to dampen his enthusiasm of starting his pro football career with the B.C. Lions. The six-foot, 232-pound linebacker was the fi...
May 25, 2020
Professor analyzes Spanish Flu history, compares second wave to COVID-19
Discussion around a second wave of COVID-19 is largely factually incorrect, according to one historical epidemic expert. Dr. Mark Humphries, a professor of history at Wilfrid Laurier University and au...
May 25, 2020 A group of nurses stand outside of Saskatoon City Hospital during the Spanish flu around 1918. (Saskatoon Public Library Local History Room – PH-88-980-10)
NHL hoping to move to Phase 2 of return-to-play protocol in early June
TORONTO - The NHL hopes to have players back in team facilities soon - with plenty of precautions. The league, which was forced to pause its season March 12 because of the COVID-19 pand...
May 25, 2020
Moose Jaw planning heartfelt welcome back to Snowbirds
Moose Jaw is hoping to provide some light during a dark time for the Canadian Forces Snowbirds. Members of the military aerobatics team were in Halifax over the weekend for the funeral of Capt. Jennif...
May 25, 2020
Remember to plug the meter: Pay parking returns to Saskatoon
The time has expired on free parking in Saskatoon. As of today, pay parking, on-street parking limits and enforcement are back in effect across the city. Pay parking was suspended back in March as rel...
May 25, 2020
Minds behind pandemic predicting algorithm already thinking about future beyond COVID-19
OTTAWA - The Canadian researcher who was among the first to predict the deadly spread of COVID-19 says the world needs to change the way it monitors for and reacts to disease outbreaks. Dr. Kamran Kha...
May 25, 2020
Salons, barbershops see long lines of clients as Phase 2 begins
Salons and barbershops were finally able to reopen last week, after being ordered to close to contain the spread of COVID-19. One business in Regina had long lineups of customers eager to shed several...
May 25, 2020
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8:30 - The Alberta separatism talks just got a lot more serious, and it could have negative implications on the oil and ...
