Category Archives: ((CJWW) Country 600) Top News Stories

New drug alert issued
This week the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health issued a public overdose alert after a tested drug sample in Saskatoon was found to contain several dangerous substances. According to the alert, a sample...
Vanese M. Ferguson Jul 04, 2025

Wildfire numbers in Saskatchewan hold steady on Thursday, compared to Wednesday
The second wave of wildfires in Saskatchewan appears to have levelled off some. As of 11 a.m. Thursday, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (S-P-S-A) reported 64 active wildfires in the province ...
Les Lazaruk Jul 03, 2025

Collision in Eastview neighborhood, traffic restrictions in place
Be mindful if your commute home this afternoon takes you into the Eastview neighbourhood of Saskatoon. A Saskatoon Police Service news release says a male youth has been taken to hospital with undeter...
Keira Miller Jul 03, 2025

Construction will begin on two new homes for Saskatoon’s youth in crisis
Saskatoon’s vulnerable youth population is a growing concern and EGADZ made an announcement today they are adding two new Retreat Homes for youth struggling with mental health and/or addiction i...
Lisa Denby Jul 03, 2025

Late-June storm drops average monthly temperatures; June remains dry compared to past years
Depending on where you live, of course, the month of June didn't feel very summery for many. However, Environment Canada’s weather report for last month indicates Saskatchewan saw a very average...
Keira Miller Jul 03, 2025

Jazz Festival kicks off in Saskatoon
The SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival has kicked off in Saskatoon. It’s the 38th annual with more than 70 performances from now until July 12. Executive Director Shannon Josdal says the Broadwa...
Vanese M. Ferguson Jul 03, 2025

Bunge-Viterra merger receives final go-ahead on Wednesday
Glencore confirmed on Wednesday that the controversial Bunge-Viterra merger deal has officially closed. Viterra, formerly the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool, currently operates over 80 facilities across Cana...
Keira Miller Jul 03, 2025

Where a fatal fire started is known but not the cause
The Fire Investigator says the house fire that claimed a life in the 600 block Avenue N South started at the bottom of the stairs in the basement. The cause of the fire is undetermined and damage is a...
Vanese M. Ferguson Jul 03, 2025

Saskatoon Police renew call for help to identify man found in river
The Saskatoon Police Service has released a forensic composite sketch of a man that was found dead in the South Saskatchewan River on June 22nd. The body was found south of the University Bridge along...
Keira Miller Jul 02, 2025

Saskatchewan sees increase in wildfires from storms over the weekend
In the latest update from the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) there are 64 active wildfires burning in the province as of 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, a large increase from last week. Storms througho...
Lisa Denby Jul 02, 2025

















