SASKATOON NEWS

Driver flees scene, abandons vehicle after crash on 20th Street: Police
"The driver and lone occupant of the car was transported to hospital with minor injuries," police said in a statement. "Members of the Collision Analyst Unit are continuing to investigate."

Teen shot, woman killed in separate acts of violence in Saskatoon
Police are investigating two major crimes from the weekend. A 13-year-old boy was dropped off at hospital with a gunshot wound, and a woman was found dead in what is now considered the city's sixth homicide of 2025.

Western Development Museum offers free summer admission for youth
With locations in Saskatoon, Moose Jaw, Yorkton and North Battleford, the WDM hopes the Canada Strong Pass initiative will make cultural learning more accessible for families across Saskatchewan.

Construction begins on long-awaited central Saskatoon school
A new school enrolling up to 400 students from Riversdale, Pleasant Hill and King George will be built on the former Princess Alexandra School site on Avenue H South.

Iranian cultural leader in Saskatoon says U.S. strikes raise 'conflicting emotions'
"I think it was preventable if the Iranian government actually committed to negotiations ... if they pursued diplomatic solutions, we would not be in this place in the first place," said Pooyan Arab.

Wanuskewin celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day
"It's a great day of recognition, a celebration, a chance for learning," said Doug Hyndford, Co-Executive Director of Operations with the heritage park about Saturday's event.

Road and bridge restrictions take effect Sunday ahead of Saskatoon Pride parade
The parade is taking a new route this year to accommodate road closures at Friendship Park and on the Broadway Bridge.

PHOTOS: 'Big explosion' as lightning hits home and truck in Saskatoon
Homeowner Eric Milne said he and his family were heading out to see a movie on Thursday. He said he opened his garage door, and the next thing he remembered was being flat on his back on the ground.

Wanuskewin offering a full day of events for National Indigenous Peoples Day
The family-friendly day will include music, art, education and hands-on activities celebrating the culture, traditions and stories of the Indigenous people of the northern plains.

Changes to sale of bear spray in Saskatoon up for debate at next council meeting
The city report stated that the number of reported bear spray incidents in Saskatoon nearly doubled between 2021 and 2024, while youth crimes involving bear spray increased by more than 500 per cent.

Saskatoon philanthropist and real estate developer Joseph A. Remai dead at 89
Philanthropist and developer Joseph Remai donated tens of millions of dollars to many Saskatoon projects and organizations. Remai died on June 12 due to challenges related to Parkinson's disease.

Traffic Bridge will be closed Friday morning for reconciliation walk
According to the City of Saskatoon, the bridge will be closed from 9:30 a.m. until noon for the Rock Your Roots: Walk for Reconciliation, and the city's celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day.

University of Saskatchewan exceeds $500 million fundraising campaign goal
The university raised a total of $570,739,155 over the 10-year campaign. The money raised will go towards research, Indigenous student success, building first-class buildings and labs and overall student success.

Saskatoon police officers responded to two calls involving machetes on Tuesday
"One of the men had been cut by the machete and was transported to hospital by paramedics for treatment," police said in a statement. "The altercation is believed to have begun over a property transaction."

'We aren't going to stop': Police release video in search for Harvey Zoerb's killers
"They know they took the life of somebody, and that that person had a life and had a family and had loved ones and people that cared about him, who are now experiencing the loss of him," said Marvin Zoerb.

Saskatoon Police Briefs: Multiple stabbings, impaired driving
According to the Saskatoon Police Service, five people were stabbed in just four days. All injuries were reported as non-life-threatening. Officers also arrested a 19-year-old for impaired driving.

Cankerworms leaving some Saskatoon trees defoliated, but not dead
"They are still alive. It's kind of amazing; trees have adapted to deal with outbreaks of these kinds of pests," said Cate Francis, Saskatoon's superintendent of urban forestry.

Saskatoon police briefs: Explosives, stabbings and imitation guns
"... multiple masked suspects shattered a window on the mall and proceeded towards a business within where they broke several display cases and stole an undisclosed amount of merchandise."

Construction begins on Dundonald Ave. Solar Farm in Saskatoon
Over its 30-year lifespan, the project will reduce power generating emissions by about 19,380 tonnes of carbon dioxide, which is the equivalent of removing about 140 cars from the road each year.

Warning issued about dangerous red-orange fentanyl found in Saskatoon
The powder being sold as fentanyl recently tested as containing between 10 and 25 per cent fentanyl and also the sedatives benzodiazepines and xylazine, for which naloxone is ineffective.

Two Saskatoon men facing child pornography charges
Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit has charged a 33-year-old and a 22-year-old with several child pornography charges each. Saskatoon Police Service said the charges are not related.

Weaver Park dry storm pond aims to relieve stress around flooding
The pond in Avalon has not impacted sports fields and is Saskatoon's third dry storm pond. The city is working on easing the concern over flooding after heavy rain in 10 high-risk neighbourhoods.

Bear spray allegedly used on Saskatoon Police officer, woman charged
The 19-year-old woman was taken into custody and has been charged with assaulting a peace officer, possession of a weapon, carrying a concealed weapon and breaching court-ordered conditions.

Regina woman wins $1.2 million on VLT in Saskatoon
Kristin McElligott won the big prize while out with some friends last Saturday at Ricky's All Day Grill on Idylwyld Drive in Saskatoon. She won a Vault Breaker jackpot awarded by the Saskatchewan VLT program.

Judge dismisses $25 million class action lawsuit against Saskatoon Christian school, church
The decision made by Justice Rochelle Wempe on June 3 stated that the plaintiffs involved failed to immediately disclose settlement agreements reached with three named defendants.

Saskatoon's Lorianne Brown awarded C95 Teacher of the Year
One student said, "Mme. Brown makes every child feel seen." The prize includes $3,000 for the teacher to use as they wish and a bonus $500 to be used for the classroom.

Saskatoon police officers respond to four armed robberies at grocery stores
"Two women were reportedly observed shoplifting and deployed bear spray toward security officers upon being taken into custody," the Saskatoon Police Service said in a statement.

Saskatoon Police Briefs: Bear spray discharged during attempted robbery on bus
"... a passenger inside attempted to rob another passenger of some property; when they were unsuccessful, the suspect produced and discharged a can of bear spray and fled on foot."

Train sparks grass fire on Circle Drive in Saskatoon
"Firefighters used multiple hose lines to rapidly apply water to the fire burning along the train tracks and brush trucks drove along the ditch to extinguish telecommunication poles and trees."

'Insulin-dependent' Saskatoon man's death might be the city's 5th homicide
Saskatoon police confirmed remains found June 4 near Highway 7 are those of 31-year-old Chad Romanski. Police declined to comment when asked by 650 CKOM to confirm a missing person's file number.

Smile Cookie Campaign raises $172,098 for two Saskatoon charities
Hope's Home, which offers care for children with complex medical needs, and Roadways Literacy Academy, which helps students with learning disabilities, will both get more than $86,000 this year.

Warning issued for measles exposure risk at several sites in Saskatoon
Sites where people may have been exposed include a school bingo night and two baseball games, including the Saskatoon Berries game on June 2 at Gordie Howe Complex.

STARS Lottery returns to Saskatchewan to support air ambulance service
The lottery runs until August 8 and offers a chance to win more than 2,200 prizes, including two homes - one each in Regina and Saskatoon - while supporting the organization's important work.

Two men still on the run after jewelry store robbery in Saskatoon
There is no information about the suspects or their whereabouts. Saskatoon Police are turning to the public and are asking anyone with information to share it with Crime Stoppers or police.

Police, coroners working to identify human remains found outside Saskatoon
"At this time, the identity of the deceased has not been confirmed," police said. "Investigators are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the discovery, and whether foul play is involved."

Saskatoon financial forecast projects 9.9 per cent property tax increase in 2026, 7.3 in 2027
The preliminary forecast will be presented next Wednesday, and Saskatoon's chief financial officer, Clae Hack, said the proposal will give administration time to refine figures over the next six months.

Saskatoon Police Briefs: Man arrested after allegedly pointing fake gun at cops
"When officers approached the male, he turned and appeared to point a firearm at them... While attempting to investigate further, the male again pointed what appeared to be a handgun in their direction."

Traffic flowing on Sid Buckwold Bridge after second crash in two days
"One person has been transported to hospital with undetermined injuries," police said in a statement. The restrictions were lifted shortly after 2:30 p.m. The Collision Analyst Unit continue to investigate.

Sid Buckwold Bridge reopened after two-vehicle crash
A two-vehicle collision closed the bridge's northbound lanes at around 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Police advised the bridge had reopened about 4 p.m.

Saskatoon police briefs: Cops respond to five separate stabbings over weekend
The Saskatoon Police Service said five stabbing victims were taken to hospital "for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries" between Friday and Sunday. Only one suspect was arrested.

'We're going to stand with the victims': Saskatoon Intimate Partner Violence team removing barriers
The Saskatoon Police's Intimate Partner Violence Response Team is seeing success as they aid in reducing barriers for those experiencing IPV. Since February they've charged four people.

Saskatoon spray pads open ahead of schedule due to warm weather
The City of Saskatoon said the warm weather the city has seen in recent days means all 23 button-activated spray pads will be open on Saturday, instead of Sunday as originally scheduled.

Saskatoon police briefs: Security guard assaulted, man charged after cane attack
"Upon arrival, officers located the victim outside with non-life-threatening injuries. Further investigation found that the victim had been struck several times with a cane by a person known to them."

Saskatoon's shared e-scooters roll back into town
The shared e-scooter program has returned for another season. The vendors, Bird and Neuron, will provide the service for the next five years. People can ride the scooters now; all they need is the app.

Motorcycle driver dead following collision on University Bridge
Traffic restrictions on the bridge have now been lifted, following a morning collision between a motorcycle and a vehicle on the city's major bridge. The Collision Analyst Unit continue to investigate