Darla Read
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Saskatoon woman hopes Christmas gift guide inspires others to support local businesses
A Saskatoon woman behind a local gift guide Facebook group hopes it not only provides people Christmas gift ideas, but a sense of community. → Read More
Online classes resume at Sask. Polytechnic after cyberattack
All online classes will resume Monday at Saskatchewan Polytechnic, as the post-secondary school continues to recover from a cyberattack. → Read More
Voter turnout in provincial election slightly lower than in 2016
However, the total number of votes last month surpassed that of four years ago, with 445,011 ballots cast. → Read More
Backlash to mask policy prompts outpouring of support for Sasktoon coffee shop
Abbott’s heart sank when a customer messaged her saying there was a large group of people planning to boycott her business. → Read More
Saskatoon wheelchair user creates clothing line to instil pride in all abilities
Article content continued Bolianatz came up with the logo, branding and clothing designs. He’s already selling four different designs through Instagram — so far mostly to people he already knows, or their friends. 19-year-old Bryson Bolianatz, who is a wheelchair user due to cerebral palsy, has created a clothing brand called Best Legs Supply Company in order to give people a sense of pride when… → Read More
Rosthern Hospital temporary closes after positive COVID-19 case
The Rosthern Hospital is closed until further notice due to a positive COVID-19 case and subsequent contract tracing. → Read More
Moose on the loose tranquilized, to be released outside city limits
The moose was tranquilized by conservation officers in a yard in the 100 block of Briarvale Road in Briarwood. → Read More
NDP pledges to close gender pay gap
The NDP says it would introduce pay equity legislation, raising the minimum wage and start-up loans for rural female entrepreneurs. → Read More
'He gave her a second chance at life': Epilepsy doctor remembered for his skills, kindness
The physician who was head of the province’s epilepsy program is remembered not only for his medical skills, but for his kind heart. → Read More
Summer Players pandemic production could be seen around the world
A volunteer-based Saskatoon theatre company has found creative ways to still bring to ghoulish life a Halloween production. → Read More
Regina curling cub reopening after positive COVID-19 case
The curling venue is able to reopen for the rest of its previously scheduled October events. → Read More
COVID-19: Kid-centric businesses in danger of closing
"As a business owner, it is incredibly stressful and you feel quite helpless." → Read More
Melfort Mustangs defenceman dies in collision
In a Facebook post, his mother, Della Ashe, wrote that Dylan was driving to the lake when he rolled his car. → Read More
FSIN thanks retired Indigenous senator for her service
Senator Lillian Dyck announced her retirement from the Canadian Senate today on her 75th birthday. → Read More
COVID-19: German Cultural Centre closing its doors permanently
The German Cultural Centre on Sunday announced that it is permanently closing “due to the path that 2020 has taken,” alluding to the impact COVID-19 has had on many local businesses. → Read More
'Devastated and heartbroken': Dalmeny family continues search for missing bison
Diane and Mark Pastoor say someone trespassed on their property and clipped 13 wires of the fence, enabling the 52 bison to escape their pens. → Read More
Prince Albert Indigenous leaders, police will meet to discuss video of takedown
The PAGC and Prince Albert police are meeting to discuss a Facebook video showing an Indigenous man being taken down by a police officer. → Read More
SPCA hopes public has answers about five chihuahuas found by trash bin
The Saskatoon SPCA is asking for the public’s help in determining how five chihuahuas were abandoned near a trash bin. → Read More
Families prepared to take shelter due to large grass fire west of Saskatoon
Crystal Cockrum and her family had all of their animals ready to go if they needed to leave their farm because of a large grass fire. → Read More
Saskatoon woman celebrates milestone birthday in her second pandemic
Ellen Manton says her 105th birthday celebration during COVID-19 was about the same as any other year. → Read More