Author Archives: Keira Miller

City council approves multiple measures to address homelessness, including paying the overage on new temporary emergency shelter
The projected cost for Saskatoon's new temporary emergency shelter has doubled due to unanticipated renovation costs. As this delays the opening of the shelter, which was supposed to happen in January...
Keira Miller Dec 12, 2024

Saskatoon homeless population triples since 2022, according to Point in Time Homelessness Count
Shocking, but not surprising That's from Saskatoon Mayor Cynthia Block after she learned the city's homeless population has nearly tripled in the last two years. According to the Point in Time Homeles...
Keira Miller Dec 12, 2024

After 40 years CJWW Secret Santa transitions to Saskatoon Community Foundation endowment fund
After 40 years of delivering toys and food hampers to families in need, CJWW's Denny Carr Secret Santa Campaign is handing the reins over to the Saskatoon Community Foundation. Board President of the ...
Keira Miller Dec 12, 2024

CFIB says GST holiday an "administrative nightmare"
In an effort to make holiday shopping cheaper for Canadians, the federal government has created an "administrative nightmare" for small business staff. That's according to Brianna Solberg with the Can...
Keira Miller Dec 12, 2024

Collision near Grassy Lake, AB. claims four lives, including two from Robsart, SK.
An elderly couple from Robsart, Saskatchewan have died in a three-vehicle collision near Grassy Lake, Alberta, which was fatal for all parties but one. On Monday at 5:57 p.m., Taber RCMP, Fire, and EM...
Keira Miller Dec 11, 2024
New fund from JPCHF helps families combat unexpected financial challenges during hospital visits
A new fund has been created by the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation in an effort to help bridge expensive gaps for families utilizing the Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Care Units. The Dr...
Keira Miller Dec 11, 2024 Photo: JPCHF

NDP urges provincial government to implement affordability measures before the holidays
The fall sitting of the Legislative Assembly came to a close yesterday, but the Official Opposition is urging the Sask. Party to come back for an emergency sitting regarding affordability. NDP Leader ...
Keira Miller Dec 11, 2024

Mayor Block discusses first weeks in new role, snow removal, tree lighting ceremomy
Saskatoon's new mayor says the first few weeks in the position have been great, but that's not to be confused with easy. Cynthia Block says the residential street grading plan was activated this week,...
Keira Miller Dec 11, 2024

Jasper wildfire tops Environment Canada's list of the most impactful weather events of 2024
Wildfires that devastated Jasper National Park took the number one spot in Environment Canada's list of the most impactful weather events of 2024. Jennifer Smith, National Warning Preparedness Meteoro...
Keira Miller Dec 10, 2024 photo from Jasper National Park/Facebook

Biggar woman charged with arson in fire that destroyed Snow White restaurant
The Saskatchewan RCMP has charged a 24-year-old woman from Biggar with arson in relation to the restaurant that burnt down on Main Street in her community. On September 25, Biggar RCMP received a repo...
Keira Miller Dec 10, 2024
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