Saskatchewan News
Curling, much like other parts of life, has been turned upside-down by COVID-19. The challenge was no match for Saskatchewan’s Team Dunstone, who met the new requirements head-on and wasted little time getting down to work.
PINE BLUFF, Ark. — A 15-year-old boy shot and seriously injured a fellow student Monday morning at an Arkansas junior high school, and the suspect was detained in a juvenile detention facility, authorities said.
The shooting happened in a hallway at Watson Chapel Junior High School as students were... Read more
Saskatoon family physician Dr. Marlys Misfeldt referred a patient for further psychiatric help. The request was cancelled, which she says shows the system is broken.
Charges against one person originally charged in Regina's third homicide of 2021 have been stayed while another person now faces similar charges in the same death.... Read more
VICTORIA — British Columbia Health Minister Adrian Dix says a plan has been approved in principle to allow the Western Hockey League to resume operations in the province.
Dix said Monday that a "series of variances" are still required from public health authorities, but he said he expects the five... Read more
Unlike Pfizer and Moderna, AstraZeneca doesn’t need to be stored in extremely cold temperatures. The health minister noted it will be easier to send to northern Saskatchewan.
Saskatoon family physician Dr. Marlys Misfeldt referred a patient for further psychiatric help. The request was cancelled, which she says shows the system is broken.
EDMONTON — Alberta is opening up libraries and allowing low-intensity indoor group fitness workouts, like Pilates and tai chi, while it continues to monitor rates of COVID-19.
The change is a fraction of what had been expected under the second phase of the province's economic relaunch plan.
That... Read more
Two defence lawyers whose clients have used a provincially funded remand diversion program say they're concerned about what will happen after it's discontinued at the end of March.... Read more
As the first officer on the scene of a collision between a car and a power pole, Regina Police Service Const. Jessica Sabo recalled seeing a man unmoving in the front passenger seat.... Read more
It was a tough year for the parent company of co-op; while Federated Co-Operatives Limited (FCL) finished slightly in the black, it’s profits dropped dramatically in 2020, according to the company’s annual report. Read more
OTTAWA — A national panel of vaccine experts says provinces should not use AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine on seniors, opening the door for provinces to start vaccinating younger populations with the newly authorized vaccine much earlier than expected.The AstraZeneca vaccine was authorized for use... Read more
The Senate voted Monday to confirm Miguel Cardona as education secretary, clearing his way to lead President Joe Biden’s effort to reopen the nation’s schools amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Cardona, 45, a former public school teacher who went on to become Connecticut’s education chief, was approved... Read more
The provincial government is looking into how to best implement the newest COVID-19 shit into its vaccination plan.
Dominique Ducharme had a realization when he picked his up car from the Bell Centre over the weekend.
Life — especially in hockey — moves fast.
An assistant coach enjoying a certain level of anonymity when the Canadiens embarked on a recent four-game road trip, Ducharme was already five days into... Read more
CALGARY — All systems are go for the Canadian men's curling championship after the women proved elite curling can happen in a pandemic.
Curling Canada says no one tested positive for the COVID-19 virus during the Scotties Tournament of Hearts which concluded Sunday in Calgary.
In an arena with no... Read more
The Regina police have arrested a man who was the subject of a public disclosure earlier this month.
A man was taken into custody on Monday following an hours-long incident on the city's west side.... Read more
OTTAWA — MPs will hear from federal ministers and officials as early as this week on the safety of returning travellers after two women were allegedly sexually assaulted during mandatory COVID-19 quarantine.The House of Commons public safety committee voted to hold a hearing with the federal public... Read more
Teachersm staff and community members in Loreburn teamed up to create four sheets of pebbled ice at Loreburn Central School so students could participate in their annual bonspiel.
Several hundred Saskatoon homeowners could be in for a costly surprise.... Read more
Teachers, staff and community members in Loreburn, Sask., teamed up to create four sheets of pebbled ice behind Loreburn Central School so students could participate in their annual bonspiel. Brenden Purdy has the details.
WASHINGTON — The White House is making it abundantly clear it has no plans to share America's COVID-19 vaccines with Canada or Mexico. Press secretary Jen Psaki has been indicating for weeks that the Biden administration would not allow the export of doses manufactured in the U.S. any time soon.... Read more
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas' top utilities regulator resigned Monday in the widening fallout from blackouts triggered by an unusually heavy and widespread winter storm that left millions in the state without power and water for days.
DeAnn Walker, the chairwoman of the Public Utility Commission, is the... Read more
Two people were hurt and a dog was killed in a fire in the RM of Corman Park on Monday.
According to the Saskatoon Fire Department, a call came in from the RCMP at about 1:10 p.m., reporting a fire on Dalmeny Road.
When firefighters arrived, they found a garage on fire and the flames were moving... Read more
A University of Saskatchewan researcher who specializes in saliva has been tapped to help lead a national study on COVID-19.... Read more
Once won’t be enough for Iceville. Read More
Health Canada approved its third COVID-19 vaccine on Friday, authorizing the jab made by AstraZeneca and Oxford University after a lengthy review of clinical trial details.
AstraZeneca was the first to apply for approval in Canada last October and was greenlit earlier in many... Read more
Here's a complete list of all the currently known coronavirus outbreaks in Saskatchewan and those locations.
A private health care and safety company will provide COVID-19 testing services in Regina.
A small protest drew honks of support under the overpass at the intersection of Lorne Avenue and Ruth Street in Saskatoon on Monday.
The group held picket signs to protest the... Read more
VANCOUVER — Axel Schuster's first season as sporting director of the Vancouver Whitecaps was anything but boring.
Despite navigating a series of unprecedented challenges, he believes the club finished last year with a solid foundation they can build on as training camp opens this week.
"We spoke... Read more
Members of the Saskatoon Fire Department used a pet mask to resuscitate a cat after being called to a garage fire in Corman Park Monday afternoon.... Read more
REGINA — Saskatchewan’s finance minister says it’s going to be tough to eliminate the province’s deficit by 2024 and the government is likely to pick a new goal.
Donna Harpauer says the province’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic is going slower than hoped... Read more
More groups will get a chance to share practice space as the Government of Saskatchewan tweaks COVID-19 guidelines surrounding practices.
The province has changed rules regarding how many groups can be on a playing surface at one time.
The limit before was one group of eight. The new guidelines say... Read more
REGINA — Saskatchewan’s finance minister says it’s going to be tough to eliminate the province’s deficit by 2024 and the government is likely to pick a new goal.... Read more
Two people were seriously hurt Sunday in a head-on collision west of Saskatoon.
The Saskatoon Fire Department says it got a call just before 6:45 p.m., about a collision on Highway 14 about 16 kilometres west of the city.
Arriving at the scene, firefighters and officers from the Warman RCMP... Read more
As people have been hunkered down at home during the pandemic, the popularity of trading cards has skyrocketed.
DUNEDIN, Fla. — Six Toronto pitchers combined to give up three hits in a seven-inning pre-season game as the Blue Jays tied the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-2 on Monday.
Starter Robbie Ray gave up one run on one hit in two innings before Nate Pearson, Francisco Liriano, David Phelps, Ryan Borucki and... Read more
Toronto FC can count on roster continuity and an extended training camp in the buildup to the 2021 MLS season.
While Monday marked the first day most other teams were able to have their coaches and technical staff on field with players, Toronto has been in camp for close to two weeks — granted... Read more