$2M grant helps tackle HIV, hepatitis C among Sask. First Nations

Saskatchewan may have the highest rates of HIV infection in Canada, but First Nations communities in the province's north are making strides toward battling the disease with a tailor-made program, says a researcher at the University of Saskatchewan.

Family says Indigenous elder humiliated by search at Sask. Canadian Tire store

by Lauren Krugel

The family of a 78-year-old First Nations elder says he was humiliated when an employee searched him at a Canadian Tire store in Saskatchewan earlier this week.

Christmas TV message from NDP leadership candidate mistakenly runs provincewide

by Adam Hunter

Trent Wotherspoon’s campaign says the NDP leadership candidate's constituency office mistakenly paid for a provincewide Christmas message that was only meant for Regina-area television viewers.

Sask. influenza numbers spike just in time for the holidays

by Alex Johnson

Influenza numbers are multiplying just in time for the holidays and the government of Saskatchewan is reminding people to take precautions into the new year.

Wild Saskatoon shooting in 2015 leads to attempted murder conviction

by Dan Zakreski

A 32-year-old Saskatoon man is guilty of trying to kill a man he shot in the face with a shotgun two years ago.

Remarkable there were no fatalities in Fond-du-Lac crash, says aviation expert

A series of factors played out favourably for the passengers of a plane which crashed near Fond-du-Lac earlier this month, says a former fighter pilot and aviation expert.

Nissan says up to 1.1 million Canadians may have had their information stolen in data breach

Nissan Canada says it has been the victim of a data breach that has exposed the personal financial information of 1.13 million customers of its vehicle-financing arm.

Sask. decreases power generation from coal by 6.5%: National Energy Board

by Ashleigh Mattern

Saskatchewan's power generation by coal is decreasing — but it still remains the largest source, according to the National Energy Board's Renewable Power Landscape report.

Hayley Wickenheiser says female hockey players losing dressing room to boys' team is 'crap'

by Dan Taekema

Hayley Wickenheiser, regarded as one of the best female hockey players in the world, thinks it's "crap" girls at an arena in Ridgetown, Ont., got bumped out of their dressing room to make room for an all-boys team.

Saskatoon police bait car thieves with decoys

by Charles Hamilton

Police want unsuspecting thieves to try and steal some unassuming looking cars parked on Saskatoon streets.

'Truly blessed': Family of father, son badly burned in Sask. grass fire grateful for support

by Lauren Krugel

Family members of two Saskatchewan men badly burned in an autumn grass fire have made Calgary their home base as the father and son slowly heal from their injuries.

'He loved airplanes,' says ex-Sask. health minister after brother killed in Panama plane crash

by Ashleigh Mattern

Ron Simard, the brother of former Saskatchewan health minister and MLA Louise Simard, was the pilot of a small plane that crashed in Panama City on Wednesday.

Hot food trend of 2017: products 'free from' gluten, sugar, dairy, you name it

by Dianne Buckner

Expect to see a lot more Canadian-made healthy products on your grocery store shelves in 2018. It was the biggest food trend of 2017, as demand grew for products free from ingredients such as gluten, sugar, dairy, additives and more. Canadian entrepreneurs and grocers are eager to satisfy the new craving.

Apple really does slow down some older iPhones

Notice your older iPhone getting slower? After an app company released data showing that, Apple acknowleged it happens. Here's why — and how to fix the problem.

Sask. man who washed clothes and knife after 2013 stabbing death granted new trial

The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal has ordered a new trial for a Sask. man convicted of second-degree murder in the 2013 death of another man on the Kinistin Saulteaux Nation.

Housing-first program offers clients a way out of the cold

by Bridget Yard

Homeward Bound grew out of the provincial Housing First strategy, and manager Dave Hobden took the title literally - give clients a home first and figure out the rest later.

Cab coupons for safe rides home roll out in Prince Albert for a 2nd year

Residents of Prince Albert, Sask., have some extra incentive not to drive if they've been drinking this holiday, with $10 cab coupons handed out to people at liquor stores and drinking establishments in the area.

'Felt this tug in my heart': Stranger offers gift card to replace plane crash responder's fuel-soaked coat

by Guy Quenneville

Raymond Sanger's $375 coat still reeks of jet fuel a week after the Dec. 13 plane crash. Thanks to the kindness of a stranger, it will be replaced.

Via Rail agrees to double the number of spaces for people who use scooters

by Daphne Gordon

Via Rail will no longer resist a ruling by the Canadian Transportation Agency that required them to double the number of dedicated spaces on its trains for passengers who use mobility aids such as wheelchairs and three-wheeled scooters.

Meadow Lake, Sask. pilot killed in small plane crash in Panama City

Authorities in Panama say a pilot from Saskatchewan has died after his small plane crashed shortly after takeoff.

Saskatoon police ask for help in finding missing teen

Police are asking for help in finding a 14-year-old girl whom went missing after school on Tuesday.

Backyard fire restrictions fuel interest in online petition

by Ashleigh Mattern

Saskatoon city council’s new restriction on backyard fires may have been an unpopular decision. More than 5,000 people have signed a petition against the new bylaw, which only allows backyard fires from 5-11 p.m.

'I was just awestruck': Families receive Christmas meals through Facebook page

by Victoria Dinh

It was a no-brainer for Lisa Neufeld and Brandon Vanbeek when they decided to help families struggling financially this holiday season.

Loblaw offering $25 card after admitting to bread price-fixing. Here's how to register

by Aleksandra Sagan

Loblaw Companies Ltd. is offering customers a $25 gift card as a goodwill gesture after admitting the company participated in an industry-wide bread price-fixing arrangement.

Engine failure ruled out in Fond-du-Lac, Sask., plane crash

by Guy Quenneville

A spokesman for the Transportation Safety Board says it's "remarkable" Fight 282 did not catch on fire upon impact, given that both of the plane's engines were still running.

Saskatchewan government touts 'decade of growth' as StatsCan numbers show population over 1.1M

The Saskatchewan government is celebrating its growing population, as the number of people in the province hit an estimated 1,168,057 in October, according to data released Wednesday by Statistics Canada.

Wanuskewin Heritage Park in running to become world heritage site

For the first time, as part of Canada 150, Canadians could nominate places across the country to be future candidates for UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Wanuskewin Heritage Park made the list.

Sharp-eyed police plane spotter helps nab armed robbery suspects

Two Saskatoon teens are facing a variety of robbery charges after a spotter in the police plane watched a confrontation unfold from the air.

Sask. sexual violence survivors to get access to free legal advice

by Kendall Latimer

Federal funding will help combat Saskatchewan's sky-high sexual violence rates through a new pilot project that is expected to get underway in 2018.

Saskatoon police do not track missing Indigenous women

by Margo McDiarmid

Even after the launch of a $53.8-million national inquiry and an increased focus on the problem, there is still no way to tell how many Indigenous women and girls go missing in Canada each year.

Holiday travel plans could get frightful as record number of Canadians expected at airports

Canadian holiday travellers are warned to brace for crowds and delays as a record number of passengers are expected to pass through the country's largest airports and highways are filled with holiday commuters.

PotashCorp, Agrium merger closer to completion

by Ashleigh Mattern

The PotashCorp and Agrium merger is moving along with a voting deadline for shareholders on Dec. 29. Shareholders need to take steps to exchange their shares.

Saskatchewan baker in finale of The Great Canadian Baking Show

A Saskatchewan baker will face off against two final competitors tonight in the finale of The Great Canadian Baking Show.

Saskatoon homeless shelter says it needs metal detector to address violence from crystal meth

by Alicia Bridges

The Lighthouse homeless shelter says increasing violence linked to a spike in crystal meth use is the reason it needs $60,000 to install a walk-through metal detector to stop weapons and drugs being taken inside.

'You have to be a vigilant consumer': Gift cards worthless when stores go out of business

As customers of Spareparts found out last week, gift cards are unusable when a store goes out of business. Here's how to protect yourself from a similar situation.

'Can better separate out the politics': City council adds more civilians to police commission board

by Charles Hamilton

In a move designed to take politics out of policing, the majority of Saskatoon's police commission will now be made up of members of the public, not elected councillors.

Complaint justified but no evidence questions provided to Alanna Koch's campaign, says Sask. Party decision

by Adam Hunter

The Saskatchewan Party has found a complaint by leadership hopefuls justified but says there is no evidence the premier’s chief of operations Kathy Young provided questions to Alanna Koch, her campaign manager or anyone else prior to Weyburn debate.

Debate fires up across Saskatoon over backyard fire restrictions

A new restriction on when people can gather around wood-burning fire pits has people talking online.

'Tis the season for Executive Council pardons in Saskatchewan

Almost 50 people in Saskatchewan have received pardons from the province for a variety of summary traffic offences.

November historically bad month in Sask. for cellphone use behind the wheel: SGI

by Creeden Martell

November was a historic month for Saskatchewan drivers — but not in a good way. SGI statistics indicate there were 554 distracted driving offences involving cellphone use committed in the province.

Opinion Saskatchewan has a drunk driving problem that ride-hailing won't solve

by Hilary Nelson

When it comes to drunk driving, it’s sometimes hard to tell where the drinking problem ends and the transportation problem begins.

CBC extends Hockey Night in Canada partnership with Rogers until 2026

CBC has extended its partnership with Rogers Media to keep broadcasting Hockey Night in Canada and the Stanley Cup playoffs until 2026 as part of a new sub-licensing agreement. The new English-language broadcast deal will begin in the 2019-2020 NHL season.

Brad Wall still most popular premier in Canada: Angus Reid survey

Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall has retained his spot as the most popular premier in the country, according to a survey from the Angus Reid Institute.

Province recording medically-assisted deaths as suicides is 'unconscionable,' says Sask. family

by Alicia Bridges

In Saskatchewan, policy dictates that coroners who fill out the medical certificate of death mark the manner of death in medically-assisted deaths as being suicide.

Backyard fires in Saskatoon now limited to 5-11 p.m.

City councillors voted six-five in favour of creating a six-hour window of time when burning will be allowed.

Canada must reduce emissions from oilsands to meet climate goals: OECD report

by Peter Zimonjic, Susan Lunn

The report card from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development says Canada has made progress in some areas and failed in others.

Leitch, Trost among Tory MPs facing challenge for right to run in 2019 election

by Stephanie Levitz

Three Conservative MPs who sought the party's leadership earlier this year are bracing for a fight to represent the party at all come the 2019 election.

Gord Downie named Canadian Press Newsmaker for 2nd consecutive year

by David Friend

Gord Downie only appeared in public a handful of times in 2017, but the Tragically Hip frontman's calls for a more inclusive Canada resonated even in his absence.

Investigator describes overnight truck-garage fire as suspicious

Fire crews were kept busy Monday night with two fires.

Sask. Party brings in $385K in memberships since leadership race began

The Saskatchewan Party now has a total of 27,125 party members who will be eligible to vote in the upcoming leadership election, scheduled for Jan. 27, 2018.