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Descrease article font size Increase article font size One of Canada’s newest senators hails from right here in Saskatchewan. Tracy Muggli received word of her appointment from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Aug. 17 and has jumped head-first into the role. “It’s a great honour that the Prime Minister and …
Read More »Sask. Polytechnic receives $7.5 million donation for new campus – Saskatoon
Saskatchewan Polytechnic is a step closer to reaching its $100 million dollar goal to build a new centralized campus. The school received $7.5 million from Concorde Group of Companies founders and renowned philanthropists Irene Dubé and the late Leslie Dubé. The funding boost will go toward the “Time to Rise” …
Read More »Sidewalk snow clearing expectations outlined in Saskatoon – Saskatoon
As the chilly weather rolls back into Saskatchewan, many Saskatoon residents will be expected to clear their sidewalks as the snow falls. Residential sidewalks are expected to be cleared by residents in Saskatoon within 48 hours after a snowfall. The city of Saskatoon says snow needs to be thrown onto …
Read More »Sask. government footing bill for new zebra facility in Saskatoon – Saskatoon
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Saskatoon’s five zebras are getting a new facility as the weather gets colder that has a budget of $100,000. The Saskatchewan government is footing the bill after confiscating the animals in July and getting the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo to …
Read More »Vehicle collisions scatter across Saskatoon after first snowfall, police say – Saskatoon
Saskatoon police say they responded to 19 collisions Tuesday morning between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m. The city is covered with a sheet of ice after the first snowfall of the 2023-2024 season arrived overnight. Officers are on the scene of a three-vehicle collision involving a school bus at Forrester …
Read More »All In for Literacy Day has Saskatoon kids learning, reading and having fun – Saskatoon
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Students from 20 different schools took to the streets of Saskatoon as part of the second annual All In for Literacy Day. Zeba Ahmad, CEO of Saskatoon Public Schools Foundation, said there were lots of activities and learning opportunities for kids. The …
Read More »Saskatoon woman transported to hospital after being hit by vehicle
A woman was transported to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle in Saskatoon Thursday. News Source link
Read More »One man arrested in connection with several fires, Saskatoon police say
An investigation into several fires in Saskatoon resulted in an arrest on Saturday. News Source link
Read More »What is the notwithstanding clause and how does it affect your laws and rights?
You may have heard the term “notwithstanding clause” thrown around news stories of late, but what exactly is the clause and what is its purpose? “This is sometimes called ‘the override power,’ and essentially it permits laws to override Charter rights,” explained Sarah Burningham, assistant professor at the college of …
Read More »Saskatchewan Children’s Advocate says new names and pronouns school policy violates human rights
Saskatchewan’s Children’s Advocate said the new rules surrounding the use of preferred pronouns and first names in schools violate provincial human rights laws and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. In August, former Education Minister Dustin Duncan announced children in Saskatchewan schools will need permission from parents or guardians to …
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