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'Don't give up just yet': Young artists bring hopeful post-COVID show to Saskatoon Fringe
Voice of Our Future is one of 15 live performances in the 2021 Saskatoon Fringe Festival, organized by 25th Street Theatre. → Read More
Video: World record soccer juggler shows off his moves at the Fringe
Video: Victor Rubilar is a unique soccer-juggling street performer. He holds five world records that he has broken multiple times, all around his skill with a soccer ball. → Read More
Judge approves Sixties Scoop settlement offer at conclusion of hearings in Saskatoon
After two days of hearings in Saskatoon, a judge has approved the $800-million settlement offer for Sixties Scoop survivors. → Read More
Church clothing giveaway, Saskatoon 'swap meet' make old things new again
At two events in different corners of the city, people gathered on Saturday to give hand-me-downs — and provide clothes and other items to those who might need them. → Read More
Meewasin hosts Canada 150 Trans Canada Trail Celebration in the valley
The Meewasin Valley Authority is working with the Trans Canada Trail organization to be part of a nationwide celebration of our multi-use trails in the country. → Read More
Police warn of "emerging trend" of stolen vehicles involved in online sales
Police are encouraging the public to be careful when buying or selling vehicles online. → Read More
Ballot creation process underway for September byelection
The ballot printing process is now underway for the Saskatoon Fairview byelection scheduled for September. → Read More
Annual 'Run for Mandi' hosting bone marrow registry to combat cancer
The annual Run for Mandi in support of leukemia awareness will also be hosting a bone marrow and stem cell registry organization to expand the network of potential donors. → Read More
'The most awesome spectacle of nature': Solar eclipse to darken Saskatchewan skies
It won’t be a total eclipse from here in Saskatoon, but U of S professor Stan Shadick says it’ll be an awesome sight. → Read More
Selfie psychology: U of S student's research shows gender trends for dating app pictures
A recent study shows that the way people take selfies for dating profiles is connected to evolutionary and cultural psychology. → Read More
Five things to be excited for at Folkfest 2017
Here are five things to look forward to at Folkfest in Saskatoon! What else are you looking forward to? → Read More
'It changes everything': Creative Saskatchewan announces two new film grants
Two newly announced grants will give amateur filmmakers a chance to ply their trade at home in Saskatchewan. → Read More
Rotary Club celebrates centennial in Saskatoon with new gazebo project
The Rotary Club of Saskatoon broke ground on a new project at Rotary Park for the club’s centennial in the city. → Read More
Upcoming Hiroshima/Nagasaki memorial more important than ever, says activist
Peace activist John Crawford, involved with the Hiroshima/Nagasaki Peace Committee, says it’s more important now than ever to remember what happened at the end of Second World War. → Read More
Master hypnotist entrances crowd at the Exhibition — literally
Master hypnotist Tyzen likes to inject comedy into his shows to have more fun and make volunteers more at ease to be hypnotized. → Read More
WATCH: Nervous summer intern tries five pulse-pounding Ex rides
A lot of the rides at the Ex look terrifying — so one of the StarPhoenix’s reporters got on for a closer look. → Read More
Fair play: Five strategies to beat games at the Ex
Some carnival games seem impossible. We looked at some strategies for beating popular games at the Exhibition. → Read More
More than 100 South African workers travel with the Exhibition
Niki Strauss, one of 137 South Africans employed temporarily by NAME, said she loves her experiences in North America so far. → Read More
Five fantastic facts about the Flying Fools High Dive show
The Flying Fools High-Dive show takes place every day at the Ex — but what are some things the audience might not know? → Read More
Five things to do on Kids' Day at the Ex — according to the kids
We decided to ask the kids what they liked and wanted at the Ex, instead of just their parents! → Read More