Murray Wood: Friday's hot or not from superheroes to kickoff
Murray Wood runs down what's hot and what's not this Friday, from 3D Superman punches to Saskatchewan's record-setting s...
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Suspicious package found at Walmart in Blairmore
It was a tense morning for staff and customers Wednesday at the Walmart on Blairmore. Emergency crews responded to reports of a suspicious package in the warehouse shortly before 9 a.m., Saskatoon Fir...
Nov 06, 2019 A suspicious package was reported at the Walmart on Blairmore on Wednesday, November 6, 2019. (Google Maps)
SHA emails released by NDP reveal capacity crisis at Saskatoon hospitals
The Saskatchewan NDP is sounding the alarm bell after two internal emails identified a bed shortage at two Saskatoon hospitals. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) memos, dated Nov. 1 and 2, were ...
Nov 06, 2019
US child survivors of Mexico ambush saved by courage, mother
GALEANA, Mexico - The eight children, some mere infants, who survived the ambush in northern Mexico not only escaped the drug cartel gunmen who killed their mothers but managed to hide in the brush, w...
Nov 06, 2019
'Fireworks exploding all around': Crews battle stubborn fire at Saskatoon business
A number of businesses were evacuated in the Sutherland area Tuesday evening after a fire at a fireworks shop. Fire crews were called after 9:00 p.m. to Phatboy Fireworks on Central Avenue after sever...
Nov 06, 2019 Police evacuated businesses next door after a fire at Phatboy Fireworks on Central Avenue on November 5th, 2019. (Submitted)
Saskatchewan introduces legislation to address vaping
The Government of Saskatchewan is looking to change The Tobacco Control Act to deal with vaping in the province. "The Government of Saskatchewan takes the health of our citizens very seriously and thi...
Nov 05, 2019
Sask. homeowners have highest unpaid mortgage rate in Canada, report shows
When it comes to making mortgage payments on time, Saskatchewan homeowners are the worst in the country, according to a report from the Canadian Bankers Association. The report shows that as of June 3...
Nov 05, 2019
Climatologist predicts ‘yo-yo’ winter weather for next 30 days
Regina may be in for some cold weather on Tuesday and Wednesday this week, but by Friday, temperatures should be on their way up. Environment Canada's senior climatologist, David Phillips, said this w...
Nov 05, 2019
Clear and unequivocal: Thousands of scientists sign letter on climate crisis
An open letter signed by thousands of scientists from around the world may be the clearest demonstration yet of their near-unanimous agreement over the globe's emerging climate crisis. Published Tuesd...
Nov 05, 2019
Wray Morrison: Bo and snow
A quick check of the forecast in Calgary calls for rain and snow on Friday and Saturday, with it being sunny but chilly on Sunday. It’s that time of the CFL season when weather can play a factor...
Nov 05, 2019
Sask. senator part of new group to promote regional interests
Eleven Canadian senators have broken away from their political affiliations to form their own group aimed at promoting issues important to the regions they represent. Pamela Wallin is a senator from S...
Nov 05, 2019
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