Provincial News

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

Mayor Sandra Masters optimistic a site for a permanent shelter will go ahead.

WINNIPEG — There is some extra fire for when the Winnipeg Blue Bombers host the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the annual Banjo Bowl at Princess Auto Stadium on Saturday.

John Cairns’ News Watch - JC returns to Sask Today and Harvard Media in an expanded role.