Provincial News

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 >

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 >

Bombers, Riders carrying 'extra fire' and 'payback' in mind into Banjo Bowl game

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.

Sep 6, 2024 4:21 PM Read more >

Police chief overseeing beleaguered Saskatchewan force paid $430K after retirement

The former chief of a beleaguered Saskatchewan police service that was subject to an independent inquiry was paid nearly $430,000 after he retired, public documents show.

Sep 6, 2024 11:26 AM Read more >

Girl, 15, lit on fire at Saskatoon high school, staff injured trying to help

SASKATOON, Sask. — A 15-year-old girl is in hospital with serious injuries after she was lit on fire at a Saskatoon high school, police said Thursday.

Sep 5, 2024 5:44 PM Read more >