Saskatchewan Provincial News

Provincial leaders react after incident of student set on fire

Minister Jeremy Cockrill relieved situation wasn’t worse than it was; NDP Leader Carla Beck calls for more school supports.

Sep 9, 2024 5:49 PM Read more >

Joint use elementary and high schools to go ahead in east Regina

New schools to be built in the Towns neighbourhood to accommodate bursting populations

Sep 9, 2024 5:48 PM Read more >

Living organ donations can improve outcomes

Living Donation Week is Sept. 8 to 14.

Sep 9, 2024 1:57 PM Read more >

Girl set on fire in Saskatoon school faces long recovery, says grandmother

SASKATOON, Sask. — The family of a 15-year-old girl who was lit on fire at a Saskatoon high school has asked people to wear purple Tuesday when classes resume.

Sep 9, 2024 1:56 PM Read more >

Man dead, police officer injured in shooting on Saskatchewan First Nation

A man is dead and a police officer is in hospital after a shooting in central Saskatchewan Sunday morning.

Sep 9, 2024 2:15 AM Read more >

Will Sask.'s Buffalo and PC parties form an alliance?

Conservative Party leader says talks of a coalition are still only in the discussion phase.

Sep 8, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

Winnipeg Blue Bombers down Saskatchewan Roughriders 26-21

WINNIPEG — Winnipeg quarterback Zach Collaros credited the raucous Banjo Bowl crowd for giving the Blue Bombers the edge they needed to tough out another close victory.

Sep 7, 2024 6:16 PM Read more >

Saskatoon swimmer Shelby Newkirk wins Paralympic bronze for Canada

PARIS — Canada's Shelby Newkirk won bronze in the women's 100-metre S6 backstroke final at the Paralympic Games on Saturday.

Sep 7, 2024 10:33 AM Read more >

'She was screaming': Girl, 14, charged with attempted murder after teen set on fire

SASKATOON, Sask. — A Saskatoon high school student remembers the pungent smell of burned hair going up her nose, and something like the strong scent from a Sharpie marker, moments after she watched a schoolmate being set on fire.

Sep 6, 2024 8:32 PM Read more >

Updated: Attempted murder charge laid after Saskatoon student lit on fire

The victim, a 15-year-old female youth, was transported to hospital with what are believed to be serious injuries.

Sep 6, 2024 5:49 PM Read more >