Murray Wood: Saskatchewan is winning the race to the bottom on minimum wage
An increase is coming for Saskatchewan's minimum-wage earners this fall, but Murray Wood says it will ensure they contin...
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Saskatoon firefighters kept busy over the past few days
Early Monday morning, Saskatoon fire crews were called to a report of a garage on fire in the 1200 block of Avenue H North. When they arrived, the garage was fully involved in fire. They were able to ...
May 25, 2020 (Saskatoon Fire Dept./Submitted photo)
Realtors’ association gives go-ahead to stage open houses
Open houses are back, thanks to Re-Open Saskatchewan. In a media release Monday, the Saskatchewan Realtors Association announced its members once again can stage open houses — provided new healt...
May 25, 2020
All-time Argos selection Marv Luster passes away at the age of 82
Marv Luster, who was a six-time CFL all-star with the Toronto Argonauts and won a Grey Cup with the Montreal Alouettes, has died. He was 82 years old. The Argonauts confirmed Luster's passing Monday. ...
May 25, 2020
Two new COVID-19 cases, eight more recoveries; now 81 active cases in Sask.
The number of active cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan is at its lowest point in nearly a month. The provincial government reported Monday there were two new cases, increasing that total to date to 63...
May 25, 2020 The coronavirus. (Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota/Twitter)
Saskatoon father thankful for support after son a victim of alleged racist attack
Since coming to Canada 30 years ago as a university student, Nelson Chen say he has never experienced the intolerance his son endured Friday afternoon in the city. "I've never been subjected to someth...
May 25, 2020 (Google Maps)
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)
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