Northern Saskatchewan Local News

Saskatoon – Three adults charged with second-degree murder

Saskatoon Police Major Crimes have arrested and charged three adults in relation to Saskatoon's most recent homicide. A 25-year-old male, an 18-year-old male and a 20-year-old female have all been charged with with second-degree murder.

Jul 12, 2020 4:08 PM Read more >

University of Saskatchewan working on COVID-19 saliva test

Until there’s a vaccine, the global crisis caused by COVID-19 will not truly end, but an easily accessible testing system that can give instant results would be a huge leap in the right direction. Led by the University of Saskatchewan’s Dr.

Jul 12, 2020 1:43 PM Read more >

Not always accurate: Wikipedia said Carrot River mayor resigned after T-rex scandal

CARROT RIVER — Due to a Wikipedia edit, the Town of Carrot River found themselves explaining that their mayor is not “Chuck Freeborn” and their previous mayor was not deposed during a t-rex scandal that involved famous American actor Jeff Goldblum.

Jul 12, 2020 12:49 PM Read more >

More protection needed for Sask. wetlands, says water ecology group

A concerned citizens group focused on sustaining water ecosystems in Saskatchewan is calling on the provincial government to do more to protect wetlands, after the environment ministry announced a recent reclassification of 74,000 acres of Crown land

Jul 12, 2020 10:34 AM Read more >

Concerns raised over unkempt state of provincial entrance

When you enter somewhere, you’re usually greeted with some sort of welcome to let you know you’ve arrived or to empower you to stay. Sometimes this is a lasting first impression.

Jul 12, 2020 10:30 AM Read more >

Another first-degree murder charge laid in Tiki Laverdiere homicide

A ninth person charged has been charged in relation to the Tiki Laverdiere homicide investigation, according to RCMP. The Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crime Unit (MCU)-North has been investigating the homicide of Tiki Laverdiere for over a year.

Jul 12, 2020 8:45 AM Read more >

Building next generation ‘smart pill’ gut-imaging device with AI sensors

For improved cancer detection

Jul 11, 2020 11:00 PM Read more >

Salmonella biofilm protein causes autoimmune responses—possible link with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s

Scientists from the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization-International Vaccine Centre (VIDO-InterVac) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) and Temple University in Philadelphia, Penn.

Jul 11, 2020 11:00 PM Read more >

Humboldt aims to reopen indoor pool by end of month

HUMBOLDT — While the Saskatchewan government announced that indoor pools can now reopen as part of Phase 4 of the Reopen Saskatchewan plan, Humboldt's Aquatic Centre won’t reopen yet.

Jul 11, 2020 3:20 PM Read more >

More protection needed for Sask. wetlands, says water ecology group

A concerned citizens group focused on sustaining water ecosystems in Saskatchewan is calling on the provincial government to do more to protect wetlands, after the environment ministry announced a recent reclassification of 74,000 acres of Crown land

Jul 11, 2020 3:15 PM Read more >