Councillor questions arena deal after provincial budget
A Saskatoon city councillor wants the city to pull back funding for a new rink at the University of Saskatchewan. Ward 1 Coun. Darren Hill said he wants a recent agreement to provide $3 million over...
View ArticleLong-awaited parking app launches in Saskatoon
Drivers in Saskatoon can finally pay for parking with their smartphones. The city launched its long-awaited WayToPark app, available on iOS and Android devices, at a news conference Wednesday. "When...
View ArticleCity crews out early for pothole repairs, street sweeping
With warm temperatures and dry streets, pot hole filling and street sweeping is underway in Saskatoon. The city said both efforts have started a week earlier than last season. "Our priorities are to...
View ArticleCity council to begin looking at budget shortfall options
Saskatoon councillors have some major decisions to make about the city's finances in the wake of the provincial budget. The budget released in mid-March contained two items that are particularly...
View ArticleNeighbours angry after city trees cut down
Norm Zepp has seen trees being chopped down on Saskatchewan Crescent since he started living at his home in 1996. But the 67-year-old said he still got upset when three city-owned trees – two spruces...
View ArticleCouncil passes tax, fine hikes to deal with provincial cuts
Saskatoon city council voted Monday on a series of measures to balance the books after the provincial budget cut $9 million in funding to the city. Part of the shortfall will be addressed with tax...
View ArticleTree advocate says fines seen as 'cost of doing business'
A group standing up for Saskatoon's urban forest is concerned about city trees being cut down to make way for new development. The issue came to light this month after three city-owned trees were cut...
View ArticleName that monkey: Saskatoon zoo issues call for votes
The Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo needs a little help naming one of their newest additions. The zoo welcomed a baby Goeldi monkey on Feb. 6. Now that she's had some time to grow, staff are...
View ArticlePower outage repaired in Saskatoon
A large chunk of Saskatoon was without power Tuesday morning. The City of Saskatoon reported that the power went out in the downtown core around 8 a.m. The King George, Riversdale, Caswell Hill,...
View ArticleCouncil considers study to solve railway crossing headaches
Saskatoon city council is set to consider a motion later this month to begin a study on options to help ease traffic delays caused by trains. Mayor Charlie Clark told Brent Loucks Tuesday morning...
View ArticleSpeed limits slowed before work starts to prep drivers: city
As more construction zones pop up on the outskirts of Saskatoon, some drivers are questioning why lower speed limits are being put in place while no work is underway. Several listeners texted in to 650...
View ArticleCity report projects whopping 2018 tax hike for Saskatoon
Saskatoon taxpayers look set to be forking over more cash for less service in 2018. A preliminary report headed to council Monday outlines various pressures on the city's books. Saskatoon's coffers...
View ArticleInvestors trying to draw rail yards away from Saskatoon
A developer's plan to build an industrial park southeast of Saskatoon could solve the city's railway woes. A group of investors has purchased 1,400 acres of land north of the Cargill plant in Clavet,...
View ArticleIck factor: Tent caterpillars invade Sask.
For some, it’s the stuff of nightmares: hundreds of caterpillars huddled together on tree trunks or hanging down from branches. For people in Saskatchewan, it’s an everyday reality. Before Lacey...
View ArticleSaskatoon Public Library laying off employees
The Saskatoon Public Library (SPL) has issued layoff notices to staff as part of efforts to address funding concerns.. An email sent to employees from SPL director Carol Cooley was obtained by 650...
View ArticlePolice charge one man in Saskatoon collision
Saskatoon Police have charged a 49-year-old man with impaired driving causing bodily harm after a crash early Saturday morning. Officers were called to the intersection of 21st Street West and Avenue W...
View Article25th Pride festival launched by largest-ever flag raising
Saskatoon's Pride Festival officially kicked off Monday after a flag-raising ceremony outside city hall. Nearly 250 people took time over their lunch hour to attend the event, making it the largest...
View ArticleCity eyes new billing system for garbage pickup
The City of Saskatoon is looking into changing how people pay for garbage collection. The city's environment, utilities and corporate services committee reviewed a report on the issue this week....
View ArticleCommittee eyes tougher penalties for removing city trees
Cutting down City of Saskatoon trees without permission could get residents in even more trouble in the near future. Councillors on the environment, utilities, and corporate services committee have...
View ArticleOpening date announced for Remai Modern Art Gallery
Saskatoon's Remai Modern Art Gallery has an opening date, after over a year's worth of construction delays. The facility will open its doors to the public Oct. 21, 2017, with a free exhibit on the...
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