Author Archives: Keira Miller

IKEA Askstorm USB charger recalled for thermal burn and electric shock hazards
The Federal Government is issuing a recall of Askstorm 40W USB chargers from IKEA in the colour dark grey. This is due to thermal burn and electric shock hazards caused by wear and tear of the power c...
Keira Miller Jan 10, 2024

Number of animals allowed in Saskatoon homes currently unlimited, potential to change
Saskatoon is only one of two municipalities in the province that don't regulate the number of animals a citizen can have in their home, and one city resident intends to change that. Kelsey Stroeder sp...
Keira Miller Jan 10, 2024

Finance committee to discuss land purchase for new Fire Hall
Acquiring land for fire station No. 11 is on the agenda at tomorrow's (Wed) Finance meeting at City Hall. Administration is recommending approval of the purchase of a portion of land at 2502 Dawes Ave...
Keira Miller Jan 09, 2024

Changing the way we think about getting older by confronting ageism
The Saskatoon Council on Aging is attempting to change the way people view getting older with a new campaign called Confront Ageism: It Starts With U. Campaign chair and associate professor at the Uni...
Keira Miller Jan 08, 2024

Free Christmas tree drop-off available for Saskatoon residents
Saskatoon residents are being reminded that they can drop off live Christmas trees for free at the Sort & Go area at the Material Recovery Centre until January 31. The MRC is located at 42 Valley ...
Keira Miller Jan 07, 2024

Saskatoon Fire Department attends fire on University Drive early Saturday
The Saskatoon Fire Department responded to a fire in the 600 block of University Drive early Saturday morning. At 5:30 a.m. responding fire crews reported seeing flames as they crossed the bridge as t...
Keira Miller Jan 06, 2024

Several Saskatchewan highways still impacted by recent snowfall
Although many of the poor winter driving conditions that covered Saskatchewan's highways yesterday have now cleared up, Highway Hotline is still reporting on several areas that remain impacted. There ...
Keira Miller Jan 06, 2024 Photo credit: Highway Hotline
St. Joseph High School Choir to perform the music of Queen
St. Joseph High School's choir is taking on a daunting task this Wednesday, as they have been assigned the challenge of singing the songs of Queen. Grade 11 choir member Sofia Wiens(weens) says the gr...
Keira Miller Jan 06, 2024 Photo: St. Joseph High School Choir

USask student awarded for research on ticks, mice and Lyme disease
A University of Saskatchewan student was recognized for research excellence for his study on Lyme disease transmission in mice. Cody Koloski, a PhD candidate in Veterinary Microbiology, says he wanted...
Keira Miller Jan 06, 2024

Highway Hotline warns of winter driving conditions following recent snowfall
Icy and slippery sections of highway, wet pavement subject to freezing, reduced visibility, and swirling snow are all being reported across the province by Highway Hotline this morning. The areas with...
Keira Miller Jan 06, 2024 Photo credit: Connie Steyn
























