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Saskatoon police investigate three robberies involving bear spray on Wednesday night
Police said the three incidents took place between 9 p.m. and midnight on the 3000 block of Preston Avenue South, the 1800 block of McOrmond Drive and the 10 block of Assiniboine Drive.
Woman assaulted, bear sprayed and robbed in Stonebridge home invasion: Police
"... officers learned that a group of masked persons had broken into the residence, discharged bear spray, assaulted the occupant, and stole items before fleeing the area prior to police arrival."
Police alert public about release of man guilty of voyeurism, indecent acts
"... in an abundance of caution and concern about Mr. Hameluck's potential to reoffend, the SPS is releasing his name and photo," the Saskatoon Police Service said in a statement.
Local roads rut-free, Saskatoon snow clearing crews tackle back lanes and missed streets
City crews have completed local street rut levelling, according to a news release on Wednesday. Crews are now tackling back lanes and local streets skipped because they need temporary parking restrictions posted.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Assault stemming from Facebook Messenger fight sent back for new trial
The two strangers traded barbs and threats over Facebook Messenger, and then moved the fight into real life - one man driving his truck to the other's home, bringing a baseball bat with him.
Jobs, research benefits touted as plans for data centre near Regina take shape
Documents filed with the R.M. of Sherwood indicate plans for a 500,000-square-foot data centre campus just outside southeast Regina. Construction could begin as early as this year.
Expert expects environmental, economic benefits from potential alumina mine in Sask.
An assistant professor at the University of Regina explained that there's the potential for jobs and a smaller environmental footprint to come from the potential alumina mine near Tisdale.
'We've got to believe in each other': Sask. community sends message of hope after Tumbler Ridge tragedy
Incidents like the school shooting in Tumbler Ridge bring back memories for people in La Loche of the school shooting tragedy they dealt with in 2016, according to former mayor Robert St. Pierre.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, Feb. 12
Senior reporter Nigel Maxwell, who attended the Tumbler Ridge high school, talks about the community with Evan. Parenting expert Jenn Dean shares how to have difficult conversations with your children.
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Wednesday, Feb. 11
2:35 - Bill Price, NHL.com Today began the men's Olympic hockey tournament with NHLers for the first time in a long time. NHL.com's Bill Price joins us from Milan, Italy to preview the tournament and ponder who will...
SPORTS
Canadian hockey fans taking in Olympic double bill as women rally, men debut
Fans were at bars and watch parties to see NHL players return to Olympic competition for the first time since 2014 as Sidney Crosby, Connor McDavid and their Canadian teammates faced Czechia.
Winter Olympics recap: Brignone completes dramatic comeback and Ukrainian athlete excluded
Vladyslav Heraskevych was barred from racing after refusing to give up his plan to race in a helmet commemorating athletes who have been killed since Russia invaded his country.
Lindsey Vonn says she has a 'successful' 3rd surgery on broken leg following crash at the Olympics
"Success today has a completely different meaning than it did a few days ago," Vonn said. "I'm making progress and while it is slow, I know I'll be ok."
Snow or shine: Sask. runners undaunted by ever-changing conditions
The mid-winter warm-up hasn't deterred runners from hitting the trails around Saskatoon. While conditions change sometimes hourly, the city's running community continues to lace up to hit the pavement.
CANADA & WORLD
Military sexual assault investigation was rushed, biased, watchdog commission says
The conclusion comes after a Canadian Forces Provost Marshal's office investigation cleared military police of wrongdoing in the case and found the allegations against them to be unsubstantiated.
U.S. federal authorities announce an end to immigration crackdown in Minnesota
The operation called the Department of Homeland Security's " largest immigration enforcement operation ever " has been a flashpoint in the debate over President Donald Trump's mass deportation efforts.
History of Tumbler Ridge, a mining boom town with a wounded heart
In three years, the town was built, along with two mines with projected output of eight million tonnes a year. Upheaval followed, with the closure of the two mines in 2000 and 2003.
One Tech Tip: All you need to know about the iPhone's Lockdown Mode
The feature is for "very few individuals" who could be targeted by threats because of who they are or what they do. "Most people will never be targeted by attacks of this nature."
AGRICULTURE
Backyard vegetable gardens are healthy for people and the planet. Here's how to start yours
At this time of year, yards are still covered in snow. But it's the perfect time to start planning for a garden because you'll want to have supplies ready to start planting just after the last frost.
Sask. farmers won't be allowed to use strychnine to control gophers in 2026: Ag ministry
"Saskatchewan producers have been clear about the challenges they face in managing Richardson's ground squirrels with the limited tools available," said David Marit, Saskatchewan's agriculture minister.
U of S professor and crop breeder receives agriculture award from king of Sweden
Dr. Curtis Pozniak was presented with the Bertebos Prize for research and innovation with "significant contributions" towards the connections between ecology and food production in Stockholm.
APAS hopes report of canola movement to China is sign of things to come
Bloomberg says orders are already coming in for Canadian canola for shipment to China soon. APAS president Bill Prybylski says the amount may be small, but believes it bodes well for future orders.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
Meet the P.A. billet mom who helped raise generations of hockey players
From the first season of the Prince Albert Raiders to today's NHL, Carole Ring opened her home to 38 billet players, shaping lives far beyond the rink - one meal, rule and late-night talk at a time.
Raiders of the lost files: A Saskatoon city archives treasure hunt
Guided by Saskatoon city archivist Jeff O'Brien, explore fragile maps, vanished places, handwritten letters and flickering film hiding in Saskatoon's city archives.
Battling bots: Exploring Saskatoon's combat robotics scene
Kurtis and Valérie Wanner of FingerTech Robotics and Party Bots are guiding kids and hobbyists into the thrilling world of combat robotics, where sparks fly and machines clash in epic battles.
The collection of a lifetime: Barry Firby's sports cards head to auction
Kenaston's Barry Firby has meticulously collected sports cards for more than 70 years, building complete sets with unmatched care. His collection is set to be auctioned off by Classic Auctions.
