A 37-year-old man was left with serious injuries after a stabbing on Sunday afternoon. Police said officers were called to the 300 block of 20th Street West at around 1 p.m.

Two Saskatchewan programs are looking to extend a helping hand this holiday season for those less fortunate, including Operation Santa in Saskatoon and 980 CJME Santas Anonymous in Regina.

Roderick Rabbitskin, 39, was arrested on Nov. 20 and charged with first-degree murder and unlawful confinement. The body of Timothy Tootoosis was found a home in Pleasant Hill on Dec. 18, 2024.

Patients have already picked a few favourites off the menu that started in October, including things like pepperoni pizza, pancakes, chicken nuggets, smoothies, and breakfast sandwiches.

Former massage therapist 69-year old Kenneth Braun was found guilty this week of five counts of sexual assault, and not guilty on another charge related to female clients between 2010 and 2021.

According to police, officers found the body of a homicide victim while they were executing a search warrant at a home on 22nd Street West, in Saskatoon's Pleasant Hill neighbourhood, on Dec. 18, 2024.

Earlier this year, John Olubobokun was found guilty of nine counts of assault with a weapon. Judge Lisa Watson's sentencing decision was delivered on Thursday at Saskatoon Provincial Court.

The Saskatoon Fire Department reported a sharp rise in overdoses between Nov. 11 and Tuesday. Some people needed resuscitation and hospitalization, the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health noted.

As far as the survey question, Saskatoon's city manager Jeff Jorgenson said he was the one who directed staff to "dig into" and find out what residents thought about homelessness.

The city said 20 sanders, eight plows and nine sidewalk plows will be working on Wednesday. Drivers were asked to watch for the flashing lights on road equipment, and give the operators space to work.

Saskatoon city administration is proposing an increase to fees for development permits and a host of other home building related fees over the next two years.

Block said the city is considering three options to help improve safety within the city, which include the possible addition of community support officers to ride city transit.

According to police, 22-year-old Emmery Aubichon and 45-year-old Vernon Peequaquat were arrested in Saskatoon on Friday and Monday. They've each been charged with first-degree murder.

Two men are facing charges for weapons offences and possession of stolen property - including a dog - after they drove away from a traffic stop, and an erratic driver was also charged with impairment.

Police are looking into a stabbing in Pleasant Hill that sent a man to hospital, and a driver received a ticket after police said they drove through a stop sign and caused a three-vehicle collision.

Trio also charged with indignity to human remains and unlawful confinement in the killing of 30-year-old Tootoosis, whose body was found on Dec. 18, 2024 in Pleasant Hill during a search by police.

Majken Cooke, marketing manager for Zak's Home Hardware, said the car has been removed and the cleanup is progressing well. "We will be open for our normal opening hour at 8 a.m. today," she said.

Saskatoon administration is exploring options for additional fees or a potential homelessness "levy," although no reports or motions have yet been officially presented to city council at public meetings.

The BHP Enchanted Forest opens on Thursday and runs until January 4. The forest is open from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. It's even open on Christmas Eve, Christmas day and New Year's Eve.

Police said officers seized $23,513 in cash, along with 743.2 grams of fentanyl, 552.9 grams of methamphetamine, 362 grams of cocaine and 750 millilitres of gamma-hydroxybutyrate.

"Upon arrival, officers located a 27 year old man in a hallway. He was found to be in possession of bear spray, a collapsible baton and hash oil," the Saskatoon Police Service explained in a statement.

Saskatoon police said the man began "experiencing medical distress" around 9:30 a.m. Tuesday after having been brought after reported assaults to a 40-year-old woman and 5-year-old girl.

Veteran Malcolm Young helped organize this year's event, which brought attention to Canadian soldiers whose remains were never found or identified. He also took time to remember those he knew.

Sergeant Robbie Taylor was fired over a friendship with a Hells Angels associate and he is appealing that dismissal. Hearing Officer Ronni Nordal said she'd like to issue a decision in two months.

At exactly 11 a.m. on Nov.11, the arena will fall silent. For two minutes, 6,000 people - veterans, families, students and citizens - will stand together in a stillness that echoes across generations.

A fight in the Evergreen neighbourhood on Saturday resulted in one man being sent to hospital and another facing charges, and a man who police say took a car on Friday has been charged with robbery.

Officers found the injured man at the scene, and he was transported to a local hospital for treatment. "Further investigation found that several armed men wearing masks entered the home and assaulted the male."

"Businesses in our community are already carrying a significant tax burden - municipally and in other spheres - and a tax increase of that magnitude would not fly," said chamber CEO Jason Aebig.

Saskatoon residents are 'satisfied' with city, according to the 2025 civic services survey, but homelessness, policing and safety were identified as key areas that still need improvement.

Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill announced on Friday the opening of 40 new acute care beds to Saskatoon's downtown hospital, spaces freed up by moving outpatient services into community care locations.

Police said the man, who ran off following an attempted traffic stop in the early hours of Friday morning, punched and kicked the dog several times and punched an officer twice.

Spinning work and pleasure together, RYDE YXE instructor Paige Hansen hosted a Roughriders-themed class. She's bled green ever since the team brought her happiness after childhood cancer treatments.

"Drivers are urged to reduce speeds, clear vehicles of snow and ice, increase following distance, and allow extra time to reach their destinations safely," the police force said in a statement.

"This would be equivalent to a $16.20 monthly increase in 2026, and a $12.67 per month increase in 2027 for the median assessed property owner," chief financial officer Clae Hack said on Thursday.

A new drop-in centre for women is set to open on 23rd Street, taking over the former bus depot. City administration only picked the site this week, starting renovations before council voted on it.

Holiday decorations will be added on the University Bridge on Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., while work on 2nd Avenue will take place on Sunday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

City of Saskatoon crews are preparing for an anticipated 12 centimetres of snow, in a weather notification which Environment and Climate Change Canada had issued, starting Thursday and ending Saturday.

Darcy Pederson, president of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 615, said the measures taken to date are helping, but they're not enough. Violent incidents and fare evasion are still too common, he said.

Police said a female passenger was seen assaulting a cab driver and trying to steal his vehicle. The woman then climbed into the driver's seat and struck the cabbie with his vehicle while trying to flee.

Taylor Kennedy is the first person in Sask. who faced a THC-related impaired driving charge, which she admitted to police. Her case at Court of Appeals in Regina takes place today.

City of Saskatoon found a significant decrease in the amount of "negative incidents" reported by transit staff since June 2025 in its latest report, but one union representative wants more security.

Charles McCutcheon won $606,681.80 while he was at the 50 Shots Sports Bar and Grill in Langham. He had previously won a smaller jackpot.

"Upon arrival, officers located an 18-year-old male and an 18-year-old female who had been assaulted and had a sweater and cell phone taken," the Saskatoon Police Service said in a statement.

"Saskatoon is thrilled to host the 100th anniversary of the Montana's Brier - a landmark moment in one of Canada's most beloved sporting traditions," Saskatoon Mayor Cynthia Block said in a statement.

Anne-Marie Cey of Broadway Business Improvement District said most businesses said the Broadway Bridge closure wasn't as bad as they were expecting, with some reporting their "best summer ever."