SASKATOON NEWS
The economic importance of a Saskatoon-based farm show
The survey found 30 per cent of the 16,114 attendees came from a 50-kilometre radius of Saskatoon, 63 per cent from the rest of Saskatchewan and nine per cent from other provinces or countries.
Trophygate: Thunder finally handed PFC hardware after Hilltops gaffe
Two days after earning a Prairie Football Conference championship, the Regina Thunder have the trophy in their hands after the Saskatoon Hilltops forgot to bring the hardware for Sunday's title game.
Saskatoon hospitals add 80 new acute care beds across city
With the 40 new medicine beds previously opened at City Hospital, the total number of new beds in the city over the past 12 months is up to 120, according to a release from the provincial government.
Bowline Logistics sentencing delayed in Saskatoon overpass crash
The crash occurred on March 5, when a semi operated by Regina-based Bowline Logistics collided with an overpass on Circle Drive while hauling a large excavator on a flatbed trailer, causing $400,000 in damage.
Saskatoon police briefs: Officers investigate Meadowgreen shooting
Police said officers found the shooting victim in the 200 block of Avenue Y South on Friday night. He was taken to a local hospital with injuries which were not beleived to be life-threatening.
Saskatoon roadwork to cause delays at Idylwyld and 22nd
Commuters in Saskatoon may have to deal with delays starting on Wednesday, as resurfacing work begins at the intersection of Idylwyld Drive and 22nd Street West.
Trophy trouble: Hilltops apologize to Thunder for PFC championship game blunder
The Saskatoon Hilltops have apologized to the Regina Thunder after forgetting to bring the PFC trophy to the final, leaving the newly crowned champions empty-handed on Sunday.
Fate of RCMP killer's truck on hold as judge reserves decision
A Saskatoon judge has reserved decision on forfeiting the truck of Curtis Dagenais, who killed two RCMP officers in 2006. The 1986 GMC truck has been stored in Regina for two decades.
Saskatoon's College Drive closure expected to delay hospital traffic
Starting at 5 a.m. on Sunday crews will shut down College Drive between Hospital Drive and Wiggins Avenue, impacting access to Royal University Hospital and Jim Pattison Children's Hospital.
Saskatoon police officer's kidney donation inspires new policy
Const. Chris Martin donated a kidney to a friend, helping the Saskatoon Police Service become the first police service in North America to join the Living Donor Circle of Excellence.
Saskatoon's new cancer patient lodge will double capacity
Located on College Drive, the lodge will have double the capacity of the existing facility, with 33 patient suites, 14 companion suites, specialized stem cell transplant suites and a reflection room.
Rawlco Radio honoured with SABEX Community Investment Award
Rawlco Radio received the 2026 SABEX Community Investment Award, recognizing more than $27 million raised for Saskatchewan charities through local fundraising campaigns, broadcasts and initiatives.
Sask. Court of Appeal upholds firings of Saskatoon officers
Two former police officers have lost their final appeal after Saskatchewan's Court of Appeal upheld a ruling that they missed the deadline to file appeals with the Saskatchewan Police Commission.
Blades rookie Kain Martinuik eager to represent Canada at U17 World Challenge
Saskatoon Blades forward Kain Martinuik will sport the maple leaf for the first time in his hockey career when he joins Team Canada White at the 2026 U17 World Challenge in Oakville, Ont. next month.
'I don't have to be scared': Saskatoon housing advocate David Fineday gets his own home
Walking into his own apartment on Thursday, Fineday said he had goosebumps. The unofficial leader of the Avenue K homeless camp described feeling safe and secure in the new apartment.
Sentencing next week for former Christian school principal guilty of assaulting students
Former students testified at Duff Arthur Friesen's two-week trial, saying they had been struck by Friesen with a wooden paddle as a form of what the court heard described as "scriptural discipline."
SaskTel says service 'largely restored' after outage in Saskatoon and area
SaskTel said its crews worked overnight on Thursday and continue to make progress restoring service after the outage, which the company said was caused by a damaged fibre cable.
Fire on Avenue E North deemed suspicious: Saskatoon Fire Department
The fire was reported shortly before 5 a.m. on Friday. One occupant was able to get outside safely, the fire department said, but a dog was unaccounted for. No injuries were reported.
Warm October weather means one more day of golf at two Saskatoon courses
According to the city, the closing dates for the Wildwood Golf Course and the Holiday Park Championship 18 have been pushed back to Monday. The Silverwood Golf Course is ending its season on Sunday.
Saskatoon man, 38, dead after two-vehicle crash near Elstow
The RCMP said a car and a pickup truck collided at the intersection of highways 16 and 397 on Wednesday. The driver of the car was pronounced dead at the scene, and the truck driver was hospitalized.
New DNA technology revives Saskatoon cold homicide cases
Advancements in DNA technology are helping Saskatoon police revisit cold homicide cases, including the 2022 killing of Randy Jack Gunn, as investigators pursue new leads from previously unusable evidence.
VIDEO: Saskatoon firm launches new mineral exploration technology
DIAS Geophysical, based in Saskatoon, has unveiled two new technologies: the DSTX (Deep Search Transmitter) and QAMT (Quantum Airborne Magnetotellurics), adding to its lineup of mineral exploration equipment.
Saskatoon encampment leader questions arrest during cleanup
Saskatoon lawyers are raising concerns about the timing and duration of the arrest of David Fineday, which happened the morning that the Avenue K encampment was cleared and resulted in a day-long detention by Saskatoon police.
Coun. Davies questions absence of DEED critics at city meeting
Ward 4 Coun. Troy Davies said one of the goals during Wednesday's Governance and Priorities Committee meeting was to ensure the public had an opportunity to ask questions about the DEED project.
SaskTel reports service outage in eastern Saskatoon and area
According to SaskTel, the outage includes eastern parts of Saskatoon, along with the communities of Aberdeen, Allan, Clavet, Colonsay, Drake, Lanigan, Moon Lake and Young.
Traffic restrictions changing as downtown water main project continues
The city said the intersection of Second Avenue North and 25th Street East has fully reopened, and the intersection of Sixth Avenue North and 25th Street East is now open to westbound traffic.
City of Saskatoon invites feedback on bus network redesign
The engagement period runs until Nov. 22, including an online survey and a series of open houses where residents can view proposals, ask questions and provide input on the transit network redesign.
Saskatoon city manager, fire department defend Pleasant Hill encampment removal
Yvonne Raymer, Saskatoon's deputy fire chief said some of the items found at the large encampment included propane tanks used for heat, discarded needles, two bullets and at least two bladed weapons.
New charges tied to sixth victim laid against St. Mary's School employee
On Wednesday, a sixth alleged victim came forward, leading to two additional charges being laid: one count of sexual assault and one count of assault.
VIDEO: Overpass at Lorne Avenue and Ruth Street is latest to be struck in Saskatoon
This is the seventh time an overpass in Saskatoon has been hit this year and the ninth time it has happened in the Province, the previous incident occurred on Highway 16 near Borden.
Huskies striker Tao Hein approaching record in sophomore season
Goal scoring has long been a specialty of Saskatoon's Tao Hein, who is now nearing a top-10 offensive season in the history of the University of Saskatchewan Huskies men's soccer program.
No injuries after fire in shed on Avenue R spreads to home, van
The fire was ultimately extinguished, the fire department said, and a search confirmed that all occupants had been safety evacuated. No injuries to civilians or firefighters were reported.
Prairieland Park shares more details on future of site after Marquis Downs demolition
Prairieland has retained architecture firm O2 Planning and Design for the development of a master plan for the future of the site and shared a link to its public survey, which closes on Nov. 30.
City of Saskatoon seeks feedback on future property tax policy
The city said its tax policies are reviewed every four years, in order to align with Saskatchewan's reassessment cycle, and the input will help council as it sets the city's tax policy in 2029.
The hunt for Saskatoon's mythical 21st Street tunnel
The old railway station. The Bessborough Hotel. A secret tunnel beneath 21st Street connecting the two. It's one of Saskatoon's favourite legends - and apparently, it never happened.
Indigenous-owned medical imaging clinic unveils $3.4 million expansion in Saskatoon
The Market Mall location is the first 100 per cent First Nations-owned diagnostic imaging clinic in Canada. The clinic is owned by Peter Chapman Band, Chakastaypasin First Nation and James Smith Cree Nation.
STC chief backs Saskatoon encampment removal, seeks solutions
Saskatoon Tribal Council Chief Mark Arcand says the issue of homelessness is a complicated one and support is needed, not just from government but also family members of the people who are homeless.
Teen arrested after group robs Saskatoon business with machete, sledgehammer: Police
Police said the 16-year-old boy is facing charges of robbery, carrying a concealed weapon, possession of a weapon, wearing a disguise with intent and breaching court-imposed conditions.
Saskatoon retailer seeks answers after thefts and threats
A Saskatoon business owner says three shoplifting incidents in one hour highlight the challenges facing independent retailers. Cory Henderson wants to encourage a conversation about what needs to change.
U of S Stone Barn added to national endangered places list
A century-old Saskatoon landmark has been added to a national endangered list despite $500,000 in completed repairs. The University of Saskatchewan is still exploring its future.
Hilltops dominate Wildcats 44-16 in playoff opener to advance to PFC championship
The Saskatoon Hilltops picked the perfect time to play their best football game of the season with a decisive 44-16 victory over the Edmonton Wildcats in Prairie Football Conference semifinals.
What's open and closed in Saskatoon on Thanksgiving
Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo is open and a great family-friendly option for a Thanksgiving Day outing while you digest your meal. Here's what else you need to know.
Two more metal detectors added to St. Paul's Hospital, SHA says
The health authority said it continues to participate in an external review of protective services protocols at its facilities, which was launched by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health in the spring.
Herbert Stewart Park upgrades boost trees, trails in Saskatoon
In late September, the City of Saskatoon officially reopened the popular park in the city's northeast following a green initiative made possible by funding from CN and Tree Canada.
Saskatoon shelter full after Avenue K homeless encampment cleared
The Salvation Army helped two people after the encampment was cleared, but its Centre of Hope shelter was full by Thursday night. The organization says finding housing takes more than one agency.









