SASKATOON — The mix of freezing rain, heavy winds and wet snow created several problems for SaskPower to deal with. In total, 100,000 SaskPower customers were affected by the storm, and as of noon Thursday 78,000 were still without power. “When...
SASKATOON — According to the city’s Catholic school division, six cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed at five of its schools. In a news release, Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools (GSCS) said a single coronavirus case has been confirmed at the following...
SASKATOON — Residents of an apartment building in the city’s Greystone Heights neighbourhood were evacuated Thursday evening after an emergency room doctor’s hunch led to the discovery of potentially lethal levels of carbon monoxide (CO). Around 6 p.m., an emergency room...
SASKATOON — The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) says clinics established to offer the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine are now full, and won’t be taking more appointments until more doses of the vaccine arrive. The clinics are located in Wakaw, Cudworth, Rosthern, Big...
SASKATOON — Rosthern RCMP are currently at the scene of a serious single vehicle collision on Highway 11, about a kilometer south of Neuanlage. Police say the northbound lane is blocked, and traffic is being re-routed. There is no word on...
SASKATOON — A Calgary-based company is offering COVID-19 testing kits for Canadians travelling to the U.S. “You don’t need to worry about and stress with, I got to find a testing centre, what are the hours? Can I get an appointment?...
SASKATOON — Smudge the Blades clothing was inspired by Indigenous hockey tournaments, says company founder Harlan Kingfisher. He started the company last fall and now he’s pleased to see hockey fans and even some Olympic and NHL stars sporting the gear....
SASKATOON — Chief Troy Cooper is isolating at home after testing positive for coronavirus, Saskatoon Police Service said in a news release. Cooper learned of the diagnosis on Thursday. It is believed he contracted the virus from community transmission. He is...
SASKATOON — Lawyers for a Saskatoon man accused of killing his mother and injuring his father earlier this month are seeking a psychiatric assessment of the 34-year-old. Kevin Hollman was charged with second degree murder and attempted murder after his mother,...
SASKATOON — A severe snowstorm that brought wind gusts of up to 102 km/h in Saskatoon left some souvenirs in its wake thanks to a rare weather phenomenon. Many awoke this morning to find dozens of naturally forming snowballs strewn over...
