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University Sector Plan gets green light at council public hearing
A new development, 10 years in the making, has the unanimous approval of Saskatoon city council. The University Sector Plan -- part of the University of Saskatchewan's "Vision 2057 Plan" -- will see m...
Apr 28, 2021 (Photo courtesy of the City of Saskatoon)
Council approves permanent closure of Meadowgreen recycling depot
Saskatoon city council has decided the fate of the troubled Meadowgreen recycling depot. On Monday, councillors accepted city administration's recommendation to permanently close the facility located ...
Apr 28, 2021 Changes are coming to the City of Saskatoon's Meadowgreen Recycling Depot. Pictured on March 24, 2021. (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)
U of S researchers studying long-term effects of COVID-19
Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan are teaming up with employees at the Canadian Light Source and VIDO-InterVac to study the long-term effects of COVID-19. Dr. Jake Pushie is used to studyi...
Apr 27, 2021
Councillors relay concerns about frequency of 'freedom rallies' in Saskatoon
At least two Saskatoon councillors say their constituents are becoming more concerned about the "freedom rallies" taking place on a regular basis in Saskatoon. In particular, more complaints have been...
Apr 27, 2021
Saskatoon school janitor linked to both Saskatoon, Prince Albert 'freedom rallies'
An employee of the Saskatoon Public School Division has been linked to a pair of "freedom rallies" in the province. A public Facebook post last week by the group Safe Schools Saskatchewan indicated cu...
Apr 27, 2021 More than 120 people gathered at Kiwanis Park for what was advertised as a children's freedom rally on April 24, 2021. (Keenan Sorokan/650 CKOM)
Vaccine distribution shifts to Saskatoon to preserve hospital capacity
There has been a noticeable shift in vaccine distribution in Saskatchewan and it's not by accident. Health Minister Paul Merriman told reporters Monday the province has started funneling more vaccines...
Apr 27, 2021 (Saskatchewan Health Authority/Submitted)
Eligibility changes coming to Saskatchewan vaccination rollout
More age groups are to become eligible this week to get COVID-19 vaccinations in Saskatchewan. Starting Wednesday, those 42 and older are to become eligible, as well as anyone 30 and over in the North...
Apr 27, 2021
Saskatoon lawyer discusses legalities around 'freedom' rallies in Sask.
Ticketing at Saskatchewan "freedom" rallies has sparked conversation around why only certain individuals receive fines and court dates. With COVID-19 changing the way the law system works in Canada, i...
Apr 27, 2021 Roughly 100 people gathered at Kiwanis Park to protest government COVID-19 restriction on Dec. 19, 2020. (Keenan Sorokan/650 CKOM)
Sask. truckers, oil workers to have chance to get vaccinated at North Dakota border
Saskatchewan truckers and energy workers who regularly cross the North Dakota border are getting the chance to roll up their sleeves for COVID-19 vaccinations. On Tuesday, the Saskatchewan and North D...
Apr 27, 2021
Saskatoon city council votes to send Darren Hill decision to Court of Queen's Bench
It will be up to a Court of Queen's Bench judge in Saskatoon to decide whether Coun. Darren Hill gets to keep his job as Ward 1 representative. During a late-night debate and decision, councillors vot...
Apr 27, 2021
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