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Four people arrested, heavy police presence during firearms investigation at 8th street home

Four people have been arrested as part of a firearms investigation that involved heavily armed police at a home on 8th street near Dufferin avenue.

Sask. RCMP open investigation into historical death at children’s home

The Saskatchewan RCMP Historical Case Unit North is investigating a death that reportedly occurred at the Timber Bay Children’s Home in 1974.

Timber Bay Children's Home, near Lac La Ronge. (Source: Linda McCullough)

Saskatoon woman 'fighting for her life' after motorcycle T-bone accident

On July 16, Joanne Dashney was on the back of a motorcycle with her partner when they were T-boned by a car while driving on a highway near Yorkton.

Joanne Dashney is recovering after she was injured in a motorcycle accident. (Courtesy Justyn Dashney)

Surge in new COVID-19 infections follows low vaccine uptake in northern Sask., health authority says

COVID-19 infections continue to rise in Saskatchewan’s northern communities, prompting a lockdown and a nudge to the provincial government to make this a priority.

Prince Albert police arrest suspect in March homicide

The Prince Albert Police Service says it has arrested a suspect in the March 10 homicide of 29-year-old Jeremy Starblanket.

This Saskatoon street is home to 'wonderful' historic houses

The 500 block of 11th Street East near Broadway Avenue is known as a hidden historic gem in the city.

Alberta to eliminate COVID-19 quarantine rules as cases rise among the unvaccinated

Dr. Deena Hinshaw, in her first appearance since June 29, said the province will shift its public health response and lift a number of measures related to quarantine, isolation and masks.

Cameco posts net loss of $37M, but touts 'strong balance sheet' in latest earnings report

Cameco posted a net loss of $37 million in its second quarter earnings report but says it has a strong balance sheet with $1.2 billion in cash and short-term investments.

Trudeau mum on launch of vaccine passport but vows system will be 'simple and efficient'

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau skirted around questions about when Canadians can expect to be equipped with formal proof of their COVID-19 vaccine status for travel abroad but vowed that the system will be both "simple and efficient."

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With COVID-19 on the rise in Alberta, what constitutes a fourth wave in a nation filled with vaccines?

The R-value has climbed to peak COVID-19 levels in Alberta, even as daily case numbers remain fairly low, prompting the question: What constitutes a fourth wave of the pandemic in a country that has enough vaccines to inoculate everyone?

People line up outside an immunization clinic to get their COVID-19 vaccine in Edmonton, Tuesday, April 20, 2021. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson)

Alberta to eliminate COVID-19 quarantine rules as cases rise among the unvaccinated

Dr. Deena Hinshaw, in her first appearance since June 29, said the province will shift its public health response and lift a number of measures related to quarantine, isolation and masks.

Here's what Canada did while you were sleeping on day 6 of Tokyo Olympics

Canada added yet another bronze to its collection at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics on Thursday after rowing pair Caileigh Filmer and Hillary Janssens landed on the podium.

Ron Popeil, inventor and king of TV pitchmen, dies at 86

Ron Popeil, the quintessential TV pitchman and inventor known to generations of viewers for hawking products including the Veg-O-Matic, the Pocket Fisherman, Mr. Microphone and the Showtime Rotisserie and BBQ, has died, his family said.

Alaska quake produces prolonged shaking, small tsunami

A powerful earthquake which struck just off Alaska's southern coast caused prolonged shaking and prompted tsunami warnings that sent people scrambling for shelters.