Saskatoon is part of National Rainbow Week of Action
A crowd is expected to gather at Saskatoon's Vimy Memorial later this week (May 17) to raise awareness for the rights of the LGBTQ community. Blake Tait with Saskatoon Pride says trans people, like himself, face judgement and barriers every day. It comes not only from the public, but from provincial and federal leaders...
May 17, 2024
Trying to identify human remains through items found near Moose Jaw
On April 28th, human remains were found northeast of Moose Jaw. RCMP don't believe the death was suspicious, but are looking for tips from the public to identify the person. The RCMP's Historical Case Unit, with help from Moose Jaw RCMP and Saskatchewan RCMP Search and Rescue, led searches of the campsite area and used...
May 16, 2024
Saskatchewan United Party Leader steps down, introduces new leader
The lone Saskatchewan United Party MLA says she is stepping down as party leader. Nadine Wilson made the announcement in the rotunda of the Legislature right after the spring session closed on Thursday. She introduced the United Party's new leader Jon Hromek, who ran in the Lumsden-Morse by-election last year, coming i...
May 16, 2024
Craik RCMP warns of fraudulent caller impersonating an officer
Craik RCMP is warning the public of fraudulent telephone calls that claim to originate from the RCMP. Officers say a Craik resident received a suspicious phone call that appeared to come from an RCMP Headquarters phone number beginning with the area code 613. The caller wrongfully addressed himself as an RCMP officer a...
May 16, 2024
Saskatoon Police Chief's first official day on the job
Today is the first official day on the job for Saskatoon's new police chief. Last month, the Board of Police Commissioners announced that Deputy Chief Cameron McBride has been selected. Police Chief McBride, who has 27 years of policing experience, says he believes strongly in cooperation, teamwork, and acknowledging c...
May 16, 2024
Grandparents-family scam doing the rounds again
The Moose Jaw Police Service says it has recently received several reports of the Grandparent-Parent scam and are warning the public to remain vigilant. The caller pretends to be a grandchild or family member that has been arrested or is in danger and tells the potential victim that they need money then says a lawyer, ...
May 16, 2024
Saskatoon police seek new tips on historical homicide of Alexandra Wiwcharuk
The Saskatoon Police Service is again renewing its calls for new information regarding a historical homicide. It has been 62 years since Alexandra Wiwcharuk was last seen leaving her home in City Park before stopping at a nearby drug store and taking a walk by the river. The 23-year-old wasn't seen again until 13 days ...
May 16, 2024
Woman is stabbed in Saskatoon park
Saskatoon Police say a woman was stabbed in a park shortly after 1:30 a.m. Thursday morning. When officers arrived at the park along 18th Street West, they found a 30-year-old woman in the 600 block of Wardlow Road. She had suffered several non-life-threatening stab wounds. Police say the victim and another person were...
May 16, 2024
Saskatoon Airport welcomes Porter Airlines for first time, service provided to Toronto
A new flight between Saskatoon and Toronto has been added at the Saskatoon Airport thanks to Porter Airlines. This is a daily nonstop roundtrip service. A release from the Saskatoon Airport Authority states that the route will be flown daily by the 132-seat Embraer E195-E2, which has a two-by-two seat configuration so...
May 16, 2024
Baby bassinet recalled due to potential suffocation hazard
A beside baby bassinet produced by the company Little Beetle is being recalled due to potential entrapment and suffocation hazards. The bassinet does not meet the Cribs, Cradles and Bassinets Regulations in Canada, however, there have neem no reported incidents in Canada. Consumers should immediately stop using the bed...
May 16, 2024