Murray Wood: Self-defence is a legitimate legal defence in home invasion
An Ontario man was charged for allegedly assaulting an intruder in his home, sparking wide reaction this week. Murray Wo...
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Roughriders add another receiver to roster
The Saskatchewan Roughriders continue to add to their roster in advance of training camp. On Friday, the CFL team announced it had signed receiver Johnathon Johnson, a 25-year-old product of Memphis, ...
Apr 29, 2022
Inquest into Samwel Uko’s death in Regina to start in late May
Dates for the twice-postponed inquest into the death of Samwel Uko have been set. On Friday, the Saskatchewan government announced the inquest is to be held from May 30 to June 3, with the possibility...
Apr 29, 2022
Proposed new grocery store in Midtown greeted with optimism
It has been nearly two decades since there was a full-service grocery store in downtown Saskatoon. Brent Penner is hopeful that's about to change. The executive director of the Downtown Saskatoon Busi...
Apr 28, 2022 (650 CKOM file photo)
Sask. reports 829 new COVID cases, 14 deaths, uptick in booster shots
Saskatchewan's expansion of eligibility for second COVID-19 booster shots has got people rolling up their sleeves. According to the Ministry of Health's epidemiological report released Thursday, there...
Apr 28, 2022
Former Continental Hotel meets the wrecking ball
Time has run out for the former Continental Hotel in downtown Saskatoon. On Thursday, demolition ramped up one of the city's oldest buildings on Second Avenue South. https://twitter.com/LaraFominoff/s...
Apr 28, 2022
Commission to examine constituency boundaries in Saskatchewan
Some of Saskatchewan’s constituencies may be changing shape. Premier Scott Moe on Thursday appointed the Constituency Boundaries Commission, which is formed every 10 years under The Constituency...
Apr 28, 2022
Money available for Sask. ranchers who suffered losses during storms
Livestock producers whose herds were impacted by the recent snowstorms in southeastern Saskatchewan can get help from the provincial government. The Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP) can b...
Apr 28, 2022
Developer makes pitch for downtown grocery store for Midtown Plaza
After years of trying to bring a grocery store back to Saskatoon's downtown, the city has a company willing to give it a try. Vancouver-based developer Arbutus Properties has approached the city about...
Apr 28, 2022 Pitchfork Market + Kitchen store opened last June in Meadows Market (Google)
SaskPower continuing repairs in southeast; some customers to remain in the dark
And then there were 10. In an update Wednesday afternoon, SaskPower said it expected to restore power to all but 10 customers in southeastern Saskatchewan by the end of the day. The Crown corporation ...
Apr 27, 2022
Saskatoon man facing charges of sexual assault against youths
A 62-year-old man whom police say was known for his volunteer work in Saskatoon has been charged with sexual assault and sexual interference. The charges are connected to four victims who were under t...
Apr 27, 2022
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