After the closure of Saskatoon's only supervised consumption site last week, Saskatchewan's Ministry of Health has issued an alert for Saskatoon due to a rise in overdoses - more than 150 so far this month in the city.

Premier Scott Moe couldn't give a number of how many more addictions treatments might be necessary in Saskatchewan, just saying the government is going to have to assess what the need is.

"I'm a firm believer that if you help people stay in extreme, active addiction, you're not helping them," Rand Teed said during an appearance on The Evan Bray Show. "You're not making things better."

The SaskSPCA says the pest-control poison leads to "a slow, painful and inhumane death" for Richardson's ground squirrels, and its widespread use could pose a broader risk to ecosystems.

Two years after speaking at the Regina Legislature about her daughter's difficulty getting care from a medical specialist in the province, Kaitlyn Soron said she now has a specialist in Saskatoon.

Meewasin Valley Authority has announced the sighting of the first American White Pelican, saying the first bird officially touched down between the CPR Bridge and the Saskatoon Weir on April 10.

A changeable start to spring is driving a surge at garden centres, with demand for seeds and supplies climbing as Saskatchewan residents plan gardens and look to save on food costs.

Bookings for seasonal campsites can be made on Monday, but campers will need to wait a few more days to book group sites, day-use facilities, camp-easy yurts and swimming lessons.

The province has done away with ratings. Theatres say it will help support independent filmmakers, many of whom couldn't afford the $440 ratings fee or didn't want to deal with government bureaucracy.

Cheers to getting rid of slugs! One solution is to put out dishes filled with beer - the yeast attracts them. Just don't waste a good beer on garden pests just use a cheap one, our gardening experts say.

Thanks to a one-year agreement signed between the City of Saskatoon and kakisiwew-ochapowace nation, the community's members are able to access the drop-in programs at 14 recreation centres for free.

North Battleford, Prince Albert, Swift Current and Estevan will all see significant investment aimed at improving key transport links for local traffic, with most projects expected to begin in late spring.

Today marks 10 years since the 16-year-old was last seen at Yorkton bus depot, and her family is still waiting for answers. RCMP said it's never too late to give them information that may help find her.

Sask. Speaker Todd Goudy said despite his impassioned speech in March, the legislature isn't out of control. He said he likes to be in the middle, like a peacemaker, and tried to keep up decorum.

Patio season? Enjoy it while it lasts. A relatively warm weekend is expected for much of southern Saskatchewan, ahead of cooler temperatures and the potential for more snow next week.

The lone occupant of the vehicle, a 48-year-old man from Kindersley, was declared dead after officers were called to the crash near the intersection of 15th Street West and Fairmount Road on April 10.

Finding CAOs is a challenge for municipalities, and that challenge is exponentially higher for remote communities. Sask. law requires municipal administrators be certified, a two-year training program.

The agreement between the James Smith Cree Nation and Saskatchewan Marshals Service invites the marshals onto the band's traditional lands and establishes a formal relationship with the agency.

Judge Thomas Healey called Wade Chitrena's actions "appalling, disgusting and absolutely shameful." Chitrena was given a conditional discharge for accessing a sensitive image of a woman inmate in 2021.

Saskatchewan's Minister of Energy and Resources will travel to Ottawa next week on a helium mission to lead a delegation advocating for changes to federal policy in support of Saskatchewan's investment in the industry.

Police said the 30-year-old pedestrian, a man from the Red Earth Cree Nation, was declared dead at the scene by paramedics, and his family has been notified of his death.

The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal ruled on Friday that it took too long for the case against Taylor Kennedy in the death of Baeleigh Maurice to conclude, and the charges were properly stayed.

Two men, ages 27 and 31, are facing charges of discharging a firearm with intent and aggravated assault, according to Pierceland RCMP, in a shooting incident where a pedestrian was shot at from a truck.

A third food recall has been issued for Saskatchewan this week by the federal government, this time over salmonella concerns for a specific brand of Middle Eastern spice blend called royal zaatar.

The city's precautionary drinking water advisory was rescinded on Wednesday afternoon following testing from the Water Security Agency found the quality met provincial standards.

After hearing concerns from farmers, the province submitted a request to Health Canada last week, asking for the area to be expanded to rural municipalities with the largest gopher populations.

The announcement on Thursday comes after allegations of financial mismanagement, the firing of the organization's executive director and loss of provincial and federal support.

Police say the deaths of a 61-year-old woman in a house fire on Avenue I South and a 39-year-old man found unresponsive on Avenue X South are being investigated as homicides.

Flags across the province will be flown at half-mast in recognition of Solomon Schofield's death, and books of condolence will be open to the public in the Legislative Building and Government House.

"As Saskatoon sees more people experiencing homelessness, this project is an important step in responding to that growing need," said Saskatoon Mayor Cynthia Block.

The charges relate to an incident near Canora in 2023, when an employee was seriously injured while working on a power pole. The court fined the company $50,000, along with a $20,000 surcharge.

After the fire was put out, firefighters located a victim and removed them from the home, where they were treated by Parkland Ambulance. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

The advisory was issued Tuesday following a malfunction at the water treatment plant. According to the City of Weyburn, testing has confirmed that the water quality now meets provincial standards.

Once a month at Saskatoon Makerspace, volunteers help community members fix broken household items for free, sharing skills and bringing everything from lamps to coffee makers or clothing back to life.

The province and SHA unveiled the second custom trailer, housing a new mobile unit that will travel to 42 rural and northern communities in the province for more accessible mammography appointments.

New provincial funding is on the way to support rural police services across Saskatchewan with an investment to the tune of $190,000 through the Small Town and Rural Police (STAR) Services Grant Program.

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency said its "more prepared than ever" for the upcoming wildfire season, with help from a fresh dump of snow adding to higher levels of moisture in the province this year.

A traffic stop led Kindersley RCMP officers to a significant drug seizure and four people arrested in a business parking lot in the town. Officers seized fentanyl, methamphetamine and heroin. Three of those arrested are facing criminal charges.

According to data released on Wednesday, 52 per cent either strongly or moderately approved of Premier Scott Moe, while Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck had the approval of 32 per cent.

Police officers arrested a 30-year-old man who was believed to be trafficking drugs on "darknet markets." He's charged with trafficking controlled substances and possession of the proceeds of crime.

Environment Canada meteorologist Dan Fulton said Saskatoon got about 16 centimetres of snow, but Meadow Lake appeared to be hit the hardest by the storm, with around 37 cm of snow falling.

What many refer to as a "lie detector" is a common misconception according to Detective Sergeant Rob Sampson with the Saskatoon police, who described the test as 'more of a truth verification instrument.'

The NDP said a modernization of the net-metering program is needed and crucial for Saskatchewan's energy future and would see costs and emissions reduced while the energy grid is strengthened.

Provincial Protective Services, which has encompassed several agencies since 2022, is looking to clear the final hurdle for approval by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.

Some Iranians in Saskatchewan are concerned about the U.S president saying "a whole civilization will die tonight," but also say this may be the only chance for Iran to shed its oppressive regime.