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RCMP deems First Nation woman’s death suspiciousBy Rory MacLeanPublished: May 05, 2025 at 12:22PM EDT Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved Carney on Saskatoon homebuilding feesSaskatoon city hall levies high housing development fees while Mark Carney's new Liberal government sees slashing fees as key to homebuilding might not remain that cosy given an apparent collision course on homebuilding fees Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience But the disconnect might not be as dire as it seems Carney wants to slash municipal fees for multi-unit residential housing by half and then work with provinces to “keep municipalities whole.” In other words Carney plans to cut fees at a level of government where he lacks authority and rely on yet another level to make up the difference The latter seems highly unlikely in this province where the Saskatchewan Party government keeps downloading responsibilities and costs onto municipalities City council’s justification for hiking fees in response to the province’s offloading was that cash-strapped existing property taxpayers should not have to pay that cost it’s more politically expedient to increase lot fees than property taxes The next issue of will soon be in your inbox Interested in more newsletters? 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How Carney intends to force municipalities to bend to his will remains to be seen He has yet to use the heavy-handed language of Poilievre who threatened to tie federal funding to removing so-called city hall gatekeepers from impeding homebuilding But do Saskatoon’s high fees really obstruct homebuilding In a recent study commissioned by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association ranking 23 municipalities on homebuilding charges and processes Saskatoon slipped from seventh best two years ago to 11th in 2024 But — get this — Saskatoon has the lowest approval timeline in any of the cities And that period has dropped in Saskatoon from four months four years ago So what’s dragging Bridge City down to make it only 11th overall It’s those darn fees everyone is blaming for the housing crunch Saskatoon’s housing fees and charges for low-rise residential developments rank the highest in the nation outside of five municipalities in the Greater Toronto Area Saskatoon outpaces the same costs in Vancouver ($104,300) and are nearly four times the costs in Regina ($29,500) And Saskatoon’s fees and charges jumped by $40,600 since the last study Saskatoon’s fees for high-rise developments rank among the lowest among the cities studied at $9,300 per unit but substantially less than Toronto at $134,900 But not all multi-unit residences are towers Saskatoon bureaucrats and politicians would probably link the high fees to the quick approval time but a poor showing on applications is baffling As for whether Saskatoon’s poor scores are deterring home building recent statistics from the Saskatoon and Region Home Builders’ Association suggest not The 707 housing starts during the first three months of the year ranks as the most ever recorded in the first quarter The 239 new homes sold in the first quarter represent a 28 per cent jump over last year And the average monthly payment for a new single-family home has actually declined 28 per cent to $2,803.12 since the end of 2023 Saskatoon still rates among the more affordable cities to buy a home Phil Tank is the digital opinion editor at the Saskatoon StarPhoenix transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy You can manage saved articles in your account Doug McMillan, the subject of a missing persons investigation, has been located. The Saskatoon Police Service thanks the public, media, and Saskatoon Search and Rescue for their assistance. The Saskatoon Police Service is requesting public assistance in locating a missing 80-year-old. Doug McMillan was last seen at around 8:00 p.m. on May 3, 2025 in the 300 block of Saguenay Drive. There is concern that he is in a vulnerable state. Doug McMillan is described as being approximately 5’10" and 220lbs, balding with grey hair and glasses. Last seen wearing grey shorts and navy blue zip up hoodie. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Doug McMillan is asked to contact the Saskatoon Police Service at 306-975-8300 or, in an emergency, 9-1-1. Anonymous information can also be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. A photo is attached for distribution. Police have charged a 21-year-old man with second-degree murder in connection with the death of a 33-year-old man in west Edmonton earlier this week officers responded to a disturbance in the area of 56 Avenue and 199 Street Officers located a vehicle with a man dead inside and the death was determined to be suspicious and police said they aren’t looking for any other suspects involved at this time An autopsy was conducted on Thursday and it was determined that Emanuelle Moraga of Saskatoon died of multiple gunshot wounds Police have laid charges against one of the men taken into custody of Edmonton has been charged with second-degree murder The other man who was initially taken into custody along with Boyaci has been released Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. 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Or sign-in if you have an account City crews are taking longer than expected to clear snow from some streets and the City of Saskatoon’s transportation committee is set to discuss how to address the issue We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentTwo options are listed in a report going to the committee on Tuesday: increase the crew and resources for snow-event responses or change the service-level timeline to better reflect the time it takes to clear roads When the city sees snowfall exceeding five centimetres a snow event is declared and city crews work with contractors to clear snow from priority streets Priority 1 streets are Saskatoon’s main roadways like Circle Drive and 22nd Street Priority 2 streets include roads like Preston Avenue South and Avenue P North and Priority 3 streets include Neault Road and 11th Street West P1 streets are expected to be cleared within 12 hours of the snowfall ending P2 streets are supposed to be cleared in 36 hours and P3 streets are expected to be cleared within 72 hours While clearing for P1 and P3 streets is typically either on time or close to on time a report to the transportation committee said that on P2 streets only 75 per cent of roads are being cleared within 36 hours It was noted that P2 streets make up 58 per cent of the total length of roads on the priority-street network the recommended action is to move the goalpost and change the expected clearing time for P2 from 36 hours to 48 hours Completion times for P2 street clearing averaged 45 hours If the city were instead to keep the service-level timeline and increase snow-clearing resources city administration said this would require an additional eight graders and eight operators with a cost estimated at $890,000 per season for six snow events An additional $2 million would also be needed to purchase four graders It was noted by city administration that this would allow overall snow-event response times to be reduced City administration also said the entire priority-street network will be reviewed with the redesign of the Link bus network It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada including people with visual Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem Sign In Register  SASKATOON - Average retail gasoline prices in Saskatoon are134.83 c/L This compares with the national average that has fallen 0.8 c/L in the last week to 133.79 c/L according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com The national average has decreased 3.4 c/L during the last month and stands 33.1 c/L lower than this day one year ago "Last week brought modest changes at the pump across most of Canada with the national average seeing little movement— most provinces recorded declines of less than half a cent per litre," said Patrick De Haan "British Columbia was the notable exception where prices jumped 4.1 cents per litre due to refinery issues on the U.S there may be some encouraging short-term news globally as OPEC+ has agreed to increase oil production starting in June Oil prices continue to hover near their lowest levels since the pandemic and while gasoline inventories have been tightening due to ongoing refinery maintenance that pressure should ease in the coming weeks Canadians may see more noticeable declines at the pump heading into June— especially if oil prices remain soft and global supply grows." For live fuel price averages, visit http://FuelInsights.GasBuddy.com WatchCourt docs reveal Saskatoon man killed roommate with a hammerWATCH: Court documents from a Saskatoon homicide case from 2023 revealed a man killed his roommate with a hammer. SASKATOON — Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre (SFBLC) is calling on the community to “Walk with Us” this May during the annual City-Wide Food Drive a month-long campaign to collect food and raise funds in support of those facing hunger in Saskatoon 23,000 people access emergency food at SFBLC This campaign highlights the reality that food insecurity can affect people at any stage of life — from new parents caring for infants to students and working adults trying to make ends meet Every donation — whether food or funds — helps provide some relief and stability to those navigating difficult times and community organizations are encouraged to register for a collection barrel and rally their networks to collect non-perishable food items Visit saskatoonfoodbank.org/citywidefooddrive25 to participate Food donations can also be made at participating grocery stores or dropped off at Saskatoon Food Bank C Learning Centre at 202 Avenue C South “No one should have to worry about how they’ll put food on the table,” SFBLC Executive Director Laurie O’Connor says people in Saskatoon are doing their best to get by City Wide Food Drive is a chance for the community to come together and show what’s possible when we look out for one another.” Monetary donations remain one of the most effective ways to support this work. With access to bulk pricing and supplier partnerships, financial contributions allow for the purchase of the most-needed items quickly and efficiently. Donations can be made online at www.saskatoonfoodbank.org/donate. A police investigation of a “potentially life-threatening” stabbing had Midtown Plaza taped off for a short time on Tuesday the suspects were reported to have fled into Midtown Plaza Arriving officers found a male victim “suffering from a potentially life-threatening stab wound,” the release said He was taken to hospital by paramedics for treatment The release noted officers searched the area but didn’t locate any suspects The police serious assault team continues to investigate SASKATOON — The RM of Corman Park signed a memorandum of understanding with the Moosomin First Nation on April 23 that will enable the two governments to work together as the First Nation explores options for the development of a 900-acre parcel of land within the RM along Highway 16 North. “It’s been a long time coming for Moosomin,” said Chief Quenton Swiftwolfe at a signing ceremony hosted at the Rusty Macdonald Library in Saskatoon. Swiftwolfe noted that it has been over 30 years since the Saskatchewan Treaty Land Entitlement (TLE) Framework Agreement was signed in 1992. “For me as the chief of Moosomin, I think it’s ... time that we started working together," he said. As outlined on the Saskatchewan government website, the Government of Canada originally signed six numbered treaties with First Nations between 1871 and 1906 for the land that is now Saskatchewan. It has been formally recognized by the provincial and federal governments that 33 Saskatchewan First Nations did not receive the amount of land they were promised under the treaties. As such, the provincial and federal governments, as well as 25 First Nation bands (including Moosomin, which is located north of North Battleford), signed an agreement 33 years ago that established a framework to address these outstanding TLE obligations. At least some of the Moosomin First Nation council members who started the process to get the 900 acres of land transferred to reserve land were present for the signing of the memorandum between Moosomin and the RM. “They had a vision, they had a plan ... for Moosomin in the future,” said Swiftwolfe. Corman Park Reeve Joe Hargrave said the MOU confirms the two governments’ desire to work together to benefit everyone. Hargrave noted the RM’s strategic plan identifies five key priorities: financial accountability, infrastructure renewal, service delivery, agricultural sustainability and diversification, and building strong community and business partnerships. “Our work with First Nations that have land in the RM of Corman Park touches on many of these priorities, particularly partnerships, which are so important for us both moving forward,” he said. Hargrave said the MOU will strengthen the government-to-government relationship between Corman Park and Moosomin, and will commit both parties to continue to work together on solutions of mutual benefit. “Corman Park will continue to support reserve creation as an economic development tool for your nation, and we will look forward to the future of our partnership,” the Reeve added. Saskatoon residents may soon be able to operate their own electric scooters in the city following a committee report next week that aims to amend the traffic bylaw We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentA report to Tuesday’s transportation committee offers two options for how to proceed with privately-owned electric scooters — either allow them or don’t — with city administration recommending that they be permitted on the public right-of-way The city noted that the provincial government already has regulations in place regarding e-scooters the top speed of an e-scooter must be limited to 24 kilometres per hour they can only be operated on roads with a speed limit of 50 km/h or lower and bike lanes must be used if they exist on the road Several Canadian cities have already greenlit privately-owned electric scooters in their communities with city administration listing Vancouver Some cities don’t allow privately owned e-scooters the report outlines a framework for where privately owned e-scooters can operate and where they can park saying they can be used on multi-use trails and cycle tracks If privately owned e-scooters are used on Meewasin Trail e-scooters can’t obstruct access to buildings and can’t obstruct sidewalks privately owned e-scooters will be allowed to park anywhere a vehicle can legally The city got feedback from groups like the local business improvement districts SaskAbilities and the University of Saskatchewan No objections to private e-scooters were received While administration recommends that private e-scooters be allowed in Saskatoon Additional enforcement work would be created for police compliance technology is not in place like it is for the rentable scooters and there’s no customer service available to mitigate issues Police in Saskatoon are reporting a rather unusual case that saw them catch their suspect — but lose their car Police say officers were patrolling an area west of downtown Sunday morning when a drunk man who was carrying open liquor traipsed onto the road in front of them Police arrested the man after a brief chase on foot — only to discover the police vehicle had been stolen while they were gone They say the vehicle was found about 15 minutes later in a back alley a couple of blocks north of where it was parked Investigators say the matter is still being looked into Police did not say if the drunk man is facing charges left-wingers provinciallySaskatoon elected three Conservative MPs Monday just six months after choosing 13 NDP MLAs to represent them in the Saskatchewan legislature Saskatoon should cheer for the Edmonton Oilers We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentI propose this not because I happen to support last year’s Stanley Cup finalists nor because the team employs the world’s best hockey player The Oilers make sense for Saskatoon because their team colours reflect the city’s seemingly contradictory political leanings Voters decisively chose Conservative blue federally on Monday and NDP orange provincially last fall Saskatoon elected the same three Conservatives to represent the city in Ottawa: Brad Redekopp (Saskatoon West) Corey Tochor (Saskatoon—University) and Kevin Waugh (Saskatoon South) So Saskatoon remained solidly blue despite major gains by Liberal challengers two of whom topped 40 per cent of the vote That seems to indicate that Saskatoon is a reliably right-leaning city painted the city in NDP orange and suggests voters here clearly lean left And the NDP MLAs mostly won by considerable margins with just two close races featuring a margin of victory lower than five per cent a traditional NDP seat won by Moe’s party in 2020 which the Saskatchewan Party won thanks to its strong support in smaller cities and rural areas ended the party’s dominance in Saskatoon and Regina Regina went solidly NDP orange provincially with no close races And Regina also elected Conservatives Monday despite even stronger showings by the suddenly resurgent Liberals So Regina residents should consider buying some blue and orange Oilers gear Moe endorsed Pierre Poilievre’s federal Conservatives — a rare move for a premier — further cementing the connection between the two parties despite different names No other federal and provincial parties in Canada boast closer ties Three of the 14 Conservative candidates in Monday’s election or even acknowledge he was leading a party with the same name as the one she leads as he guided the party to its worst result and lost his own seat Only Rachel Loewen Walker in Saskatoon West posted a respectable showing with 19 per cent of the vote — but that’s in a riding the NDP won in 2015 Saskatchewan’s 14 federal NDP candidates all finished third The other two NDP candidates in Saskatoon seats failed to hit 10 per cent showing the Liberal success in attracting NDP voters even in a city like Saskatoon where most NDP MLAs won by comfortable margins in a failed attempt to translate surging Liberal support into seats suggesting he sensed a threat in Saskatoon unlike in Saskatchewan as a whole where his party garnered 65 per cent of the vote — the highest of any party in any province Carney’s two visits to Saskatoon failed to pay off for the Liberals but he should feel comfortable visiting here since Canada’s Edmonton-raised prime minister cheers for the Oilers SaskatoonNewsSaskatoon man killed his roommate with a hammer while impaired on ‘bad mushrooms,’ court documents say By Laura WoodwardPublished: May 01, 2025 at 3:30PM EDT WatchSaskatoon airport to undergo major renovationWATCH: The Saskatoon airport is preparing for major renovation which will feature a larger entrance, a new information desk, and upgraded escalators. 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where unoccupied and unheated buildings quickly deteriorate in the harsh climate Community members there raised a substantial sum and thus had an endowment to immediately save threatened buildings staff reacted to 48 drug overdoses or poisonings from Jan a national representative with the Canadian Union of Public Employees Saskatoon Public Library staff have been hit and spit on Freda Ahenakew Library were recently shut down for over three weeks Four library branches previously had reduced hours after an employee and security guard were assaulted Many families will undoubtedly be reluctant to use a downtown library because of the security concerns so why is the city blowing so much money on a new library I recognize and appreciate American support for Israel during its ongoing struggles with Gaza we are concerned this support may be driven more by political calculation than by genuine commitment and could be rescinded should it no longer serve political interests which has left a legacy of division and has eroded trust not only within your own country but among your allies Many Canadians are deeply troubled by the American electorate’s decision to place an individual with a record of incompetence criminal allegations and authoritarian tendencies in the highest seat of power — not once our trust in American judgment for electing leadership has been significantly diminished This experience has underscored the need for Canada to assert a more independent path — one that reduces our reliance on American governance and pursues a future rooted in our own values and decisions A second person has admitted their involvement in a stabbing death that happened 15 years ago in Saskatoon’s Riversdale neighbourhood On Thursday in Saskatoon Court of King’s Bench pleaded guilty to being an accessory after the fact to murder in the death of 33-year-old father Morgan Doucette on Nov Laplante was 19 years old at the time of Doucette’s death A publication ban prevents the reporting of the facts until the final co-accused man either goes to trial Laplante was initially charged with second-degree murder Police did not say what led to charges being laid 15 years later Saskatoon police said Doucette was found with life-threatening stab wounds in a home in the 400 block of Avenue H South Reading her victim impact statement in court Dionne Doucette said her brother Morgan “was a character” who loved to cook for his family Dionne said she was due to give birth on the day he was killed and had to miss his funeral because of health complications She said the love her brother showed his seven children was a love she’d never seen before in a man — “pure and unconditional.” He put his educational goal of becoming a social worker on hold so he could work and provide for them Someone had to care for his kids when he was killed his mother Margaret wrote in her statement She said it was difficult for her to raise her grandkids at her age By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc The next issue of Afternoon Headlines will soon be in your inbox she said she prayed for someone to come forward about what happened to her son Photos of Doucette were set up across from Laplante in the courtroom He steadily watched each family member as they read their statements before giving his own statement Laplante apologized as he touched his heart saying he was young and not in control of his actions at the time Defence lawyer Erin Little said Laplante doesn’t recall much from that night 15 years ago due to the passage of time and intoxication She said he wants to take parenting programs when he gets out of jail so he can get custody of his children He just wouldn’t want to see his family hurting,” Dionne told Laplante Crown prosecutor Michael Pilon said while Laplante’s criminal record includes 10 prior convictions for carrying a weapon Justice Mona Dovell accepted a joint submission from the Crown and defence for a three-year prison term After applying an enhanced remand credit for the time he spent in pretrial custody since 2023 Laplante has already served his sentence and will be released He was originally charged with first-degree murder His jury trial is currently scheduled for September Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page Spring has settled in around the city and the arts community is embracing it with a variety of events for all ages to enjoy We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle content1 — Participate in a local awareness walk 3 — Experience a community art collaboration Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here EdmontonNews21-year-old charged in shooting death of Saskatoon man in west EdmontonBy Diego RomeroPublished: May 02, 2025 at 3:25PM EDT SASKATOON — The City of Saskatoon and Iskwewuk E-wichiwitochik (Women Walking Together) invite families and community members to join them in recognizing Red Dress Day on May 5 — the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and to broaden and sharpen societal awareness of the thousands of Indigenous women girls and two-spirit people who have experienced disproportionate violence in Canada This year's events include a focus on the prevention of future violence against these groups in our community The day will begin with a knowledge sharing event at Cosmo Civic Centre featuring information booths focused on raising awareness of safety human trafficking and its risk factors and current community supports The goal of the knowledge sharing is to build capacity within the community to prevent and ultimately eliminate the risk that Indigenous women and two-spirit+ individuals face in everyday life Community members can register for a session on training active bystanders where they will gain tools for responsible intervention and supporting those in need while avoiding complicity through inaction The Red Dress Day Walk will follow the knowledge sharing The walk was started three years ago in Saskatoon by Faith Bosse a 25-year-old University of Saskatchewan student who disappeared in 2004 and was later found murdered “As the daughter of a missing and murdered Indigenous woman as well as the voice of other women and girls who are still missing or have been taken away from their families,” Bosse explains “My main goal is to get the message out to our community and also educate them about the dangers we Darlene Okemaysim-Sicotte is a 20-plus-year member and co-chair of Iskwewuk E-wichiwitochik (Women Walking Together) one of the partner organizations for Red Dress Day "Red Dress Day is for families of MMIWG 2SLGBTQQIA to share their love about their missing loved ones Nothing about us without us," Okemaysim-Sicotte says Other partners coming together to host Red Dress Day include the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) Central Urban Métis Federation Inc. Saskatoon Police Service and Family Information Liaison Units (Department of Justice Financial support for the event comes from the Government of Saskatchewan’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls+ Community Response Fund For details on Red Dress Day events, visit http://www.saskatoon.ca/reddress  Liberal Party Leader Mark Carney squeezed in another Saskatchewan stop Sunday afternoon everyone across the country — myself very much included — our hearts go to the friends and the families of those affected It’s a terrible loss in a very tight-knit community,” Carney said to the crowd noting it as the reason the campaign event had been delayed to the afternoon Carney reiterated the threat he says the U.S Carney made his first Saskatchewan stop on April 9 at the Remai Modern in Saskatoon where he also spoke about the challenges of U.S tariff threats and the party’s pledge to build more housing Unity was a theme in his speech as he addressed voters of the province directly a place where its 14 ridings have been a Conservative stronghold over the past several years “What you decide here in Saskatchewan can be a huge part of this process of the country coming together,” he said Editor’s note: Due to incorrect information provided to the StarPhoenix a previous version of this story contained an error Carney was scheduled to make a campaign stop in B.C nyking@postmedia.com SASKATOON — Feheregyhazi Boulevard will be closed between McOrmond Drive and Orban Way starting Monday Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone This project is expected to take five days to complete For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction SASKATOON—Various members of the community came together to show their support to their Filipino brothers and sisters in an inter-faith vigil on Wednesday at the Civic Centre Square for the victims of last week’s tragic events at the Lapu-Lapu Festival in Vancouver celebrating and promoting Filipino culture turned into a nightmare after an SUV plowed into the crowd Wednesday night’s vigil was simultaneously held with the Regina Filipino community at the Holy Rosary Cathedral separate memorials were held for Filipinos in Toronto highlighting the Filipino value of damayan (show of compassion) Cecilia Choir giving their rendition of the popular Christian hymn Amazing Grace rain poured down and stopped when the song ended as if the heavens sympathized with the event who was among the many political leaders present that included MLAs from both parties and Mayor Cynthia Block and Ward 2 Councillor Senos Timon in the vigil noticed this and shared his thoughts during his opening remarks “It's truly an honour to be here today. I don't know if you had this thought, but as it was raining I thought this is God's tears coming down on us right now, remembering this time as we stand together,” said Redekopp “We stand together with [the Filipino community] as I am an honorary member of the Filipino community. Many of us are standing with you as we think about the events in Vancouver and how they impact so many people He commended seeing the different communities in Saskatoon showing their solidarity with the Filipinos by standing together and sharing a moment with them to remember and pray for the victims of the tragedy that impacted everyone in Vancouver Filipino Canadian Association of Saskatchewan co-president Jenelyn Santos Ong said that despite the Filipino community in Canada grieving they showed that they are united in supporting one another through remembering the victims and praying for healing Tonight is a time to remember those who have lost their lives Tonight is a time to reflect on the strength and resilience of our community, to draw comfort from one another, and to support each other in the days to come,” said Ong who later read the 11 names of those who died “We gather here tonight with heavy hearts, united by grief and solidarity. We are here to honour the lives lost, the wounded, and the countless families and individuals forever changed by the heartbreaking tragedy that occurred during the Lapu-Lapu event in Vancouver.” She added that the event was meant to celebrate Filipino culture highlighting the heroic spirit of Lapu-Lapu the chieftain who defeated the Spanish forces led by Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan more than 500 years ago it became a moment of sorrow and shock that none of us will ever forget. To the mourning families, please know that you are not alone The entire Filipino community across Canada stands with you,” said Ong share your loss, and lift you in prayer. I thank everybody for being here who have expressed sympathy and support for the Filipino community Your thoughtfulness and solidarity have brought much-needed comfort.” Saskatoon Willowgrove MLA delivered the government’s message on behalf of Premier Scott Moe who attended the Regina vigil with other MLAs Saskatoon Stonebridge MLA Darcy Warrington gave the message on behalf of Opposition Leader Carla Beck Senator Tracy Muggli and Opposition MLAs Betty Nippi-Albright (Saskatoon Centre) and Tajinder Grewal (Saskatoon University-Sutherland) Saskatoon Police Service Chief Cam McBride and several officers were also present You will also start receiving the Star's free morning newsletter Saskatoon West 2025 federal election live results. Browse live results for all 343 ridings 159 of 159 polls are reporting as of 4:21 p.m. Follow our full coverage of the 2025 federal election 159 of 159 polls are reporting as of 4:21 p.m. Follow our full coverage of the 2025 federal election is projected to be re-elected in Saskatoon West Redekopp has 19,707 of 37,554 votes (52.48%) is in second place with 10,257 votes (27.31%) and Rachel Loewen Walker Redekopp has represented the riding since 2019 13,853 voters cast ballots at advance polls Looking for another riding? Here are the full results for the 2025 federal election. The Liberals have 169 races called in their favour They have 8,535,128 votes and 43.69 per cent of the popular vote The Conservatives have 144 races called in their favour They have 8,059,938 votes and 41.26 per cent of the popular vote The Bloc Québécois have 22 races called in their favour They have 1,232,095 votes and 6.31 per cent of the popular vote The New Democrats have seven races called in their favour They have 1,231,198 votes and 6.3 per cent of the popular vote The Greens have one race called in their favour They have 243,471 votes and 1.25 per cent of the popular vote There were three independents and four vacancies in the 338-seat Commons the Commons has grown by five ridings starting with this election This article was automatically generated using data provided by Canadian Press and will update as riding results become available Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account Saskatoon South 2025 federal election live results. Browse live results for all 343 ridings 176 of 176 polls are reporting as of 4:21 p.m. Follow our full coverage of the 2025 federal election 176 of 176 polls are reporting as of 4:21 p.m. Follow our full coverage of the 2025 federal election is projected to be re-elected in Saskatoon South is in second place with 20,107 votes (40.43%) and Jacob Gadzella Waugh has represented the riding since 2015 Saskatoon South used to be named Saskatoon—Grasswood The riding’s boundaries were updated for the 2025 federal election 20,748 voters cast ballots at advance polls SASKATOON — Four former residents of Kinsmen Manor are celebrating the official opening of their new Elwood group home in Saskatoon Social Services Minister Terry Jenson joined Elmwood Residences Inc The Ministry of Social Services provided $1.4 million in capital funding to support the development of the home and is providing $608,000 in annual operating funding The four residents have moved into their new accessible home in Saskatoon that provides 24/7 staffing and individualized services tailored to their needs and goals This is also the fourth Elmwood Residences group home to open as part of the transition from Kinsmen Manor to smaller Elmwood Residences is a non-profit organization that has been supporting people with intellectual disabilities since 1969. They support more than 150 individuals with intellectual disabilities in Saskatoon through the operation of 15 group homes, two Supported Independent Living programs and a day program. For more information, visit: www.elmwoodyxe.ca.  "This new home in Montgomery is a testament to our ongoing commitment to enhancing the lives of those we serve," Elmwood Residences Inc "It allows our residents to experience more personalized care in a smaller and fully accessible home We are grateful for the support from the Ministry of Social Services and stakeholders in making this a welcoming home for the individuals who reside here." For information on how to access supports for intellectual disabilities, please contact the Ministry of Social Services office nearest you, or email [email protected].                           Article content A cross-country caravan seeking repeal of abortion laws brought its campaign to Saskatoon Thursday as women bearing signs and banners protested the federal abortion laws with street theatre The four-vehicle caravan with some 20 members of the Vancouver caucus of the Women’s Liberation Movement moved through downtown Saskatoon and late-night shoppers shouting “Abortion is a human right — we demand action now.” They paused at The Bay to demonstrate in mime and costume the alleged futility of normal channels open to women seeking an abortion A group of young people gathered outside The Bay reacted with hostility some of whom shouted insults and laughter at the group An information rally following at Knox United Church drew some 175 persons to hear issues of the national campaign which seeks to have Canadian abortion laws repealed and removed from the Criminal Code law student Norma Sim maintained that the existing law is the same as it was before 1954 when the first amendments were made to it Miss Sim said the law might even be more stringent since the approval of three doctors is necessary for an abortion “Abortion could fall into the same category as any medical operation,” she said adding that patients would have the option to sue for damages if they felt a mistake had been made told the group that abortion was the result of a failure of contraception and was theoretically available to all Canadian women provided the abortion committee agreed and the women’s health was at risk who declined at noon to speak Thursday night “Perhaps the fetus has a right to be born,” he said Too much injustice is perpetuated on behalf of the unborn fetus a member of the caravan and of the Vancouver Caucus insurance companies refuse to recognize the fetus in accident claims Miss Trew said that women can in no way control their own lives unless they can control their bodies “Having a right to choose is a prerequisite of liberation and denial of that right is an important way to keep us down,” she said The thing considered most creative for women is having a baby and no one believes a woman serious if she says she doesn’t want to Miss Trew said that the Vancouver group had tried several channels they thought might be open to change the law before embarking on the current campaign Sponsored by Women’s Liberation groups across Canada the campaign is being spear-headed by the Vancouver group taking the caravan to Ottawa for a meeting requested May 9 with Prime Minister Trudeau Justice Minister Turner and Health Minister Munro is scheduled to be a day of demonstration across the country Throwback Thursday is a weekly StarPhoenix series where we revisit photos from Saskatoon’s past Carney makes late Liberal Saskatoon stopA campaign pit stop on the last day of the federal election campaign by Liberal Leader Mark Carney shows the party thinks it can win seats here Saskatchewan is now clearly considered a battleground We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentThat’s the only possible conclusion to be drawn from a visit by Liberal Leader Mark Carney on the last day of the federal election campaign Carney stuck to his message centred on the threat posed by American President Donald Trump and failed to mention his main election opponent once: “In this trade war who called a snap election last month shortly after he won the Liberal leadership explained he wants Saskatchewan MPs to be part of his government An interactive voice response poll conducted Friday and Saturday by Spadina Strategies suggests extremely close races between Liberals and Conservatives in Saskatoon–University and Saskatoon South The poll of 1,320 Saskatoon voters is considered accurate within 2.69 percentage points 19 times out of 20 Spadina Strategies is run by Liberal supporter and veteran Coun which all party leaders skipped during the campaign even though Regina–Wascana is expected to be a competitive race between Liberals and Conservatives But the people who attended Sunday’s event were already converts with most — the same as at Poilievre’s rally — telling Carney they had already voted even as he asked for their support and help Muffled boos arose in response to Moe’s name but Carney waved the crowd to stop with a message of unity “We’re all in this together,” Carney told his supporters Poilievre hailed “the great Scott Moe” at his rally for his opposition to the federal carbon tax Carney said he hopes to meet with all the premiers soon if he is elected Monday The former goalie continued to display his love of hockey metaphors by likening the state of the campaign to the last minute of the seventh game of the Stanley Cup Final “Everyone else has their heads down,” Carney added about Trump tariffs Carney acknowledged some had waited hours for his appearance — the mass killing in Vancouver changed Sunday campaign plans for the parties — but that the party has been waiting much longer to elect MPs from Saskatchewan About 20 people gathered outside the venue cheered and rushed to get their cellphones out as Carney’s plane with the red and while Liberal campaign colours flew directly overhead less than an hour before his appearance Teri Redekop attended both the Carney and Poilievre events wearing the same T-shirt with the slogan “You will have to go through me” in the colours of the transgender flag shared video that shows Saskatoon police removing her from the Poilievre rally in handcuffs without explanation Neither police nor the Conservative Party have responded to messages seeking comment Redekop said she registered to attend the event and was not given a reason why she was removed RCMP at Carney’s event originally told her she could not enter because she has been identified as someone who disrupts political events But Liberal Party officials convinced the RCMP to let Redekop enter Redekop’s arms still bear bruises from the police encounter that were visible despite her tattoos results unfoldConservatives once again dominated Saskatchewan with nearly 65 per cent of the vote but disappointment greeted another Liberal federal government the two dozen or so people seemed surprisingly peppy NDP support in this province was slightly higher at 7.6 per cent but still by far the worst in the party’s 64-year history and less than half of the previous low of 18 per cent in 1963 The party finished third in all 14 Saskatchewan contests at the Liberal election party at Persephone Theatre the crowd seemed subdued despite their team winning the election CBC’s declaration of a Liberal victory produced little reaction Perhaps the red lighting that bathed those in attendance tempered their enthusiasm Or perhaps expectations had grown too high of a comfortable majority government and multiple Saskatchewan breakthroughs But the Liberal supporters erupted when Buckley Belanger was declared the comfortable winner of the northern Desnethé—Missinippi—Churchill River seat that had been held by the Conservatives That lone Liberal win prevented a historic third straight Conservative sweep of the province’s seats Poilievre would lose his seat to a Liberal the Liberals vaulted to become the second-place option with nearly 27 per cent of the vote who became the only party leader to visit Saskatchewan twice during this campaign Saskatchewan—University and Saskatoon South did the combined Liberal-NDP vote amount to more than the Conservative total (although others were close) Just three Conservative candidates got less than 50 per cent of the vote in the 13 seats they won Five Conservatives won races with more than 70 per cent and the two sprawling ridings that border the United States — with America the focus of so much attention this election — delivered Conservative support above 80 per cent Swift Current—Grasslands—Kindersley and Souris—Moose Mountain featured the highest winning vote shares of any election race Monday anywhere in Canada Saskatchewan voters cast nearly 65 per cent of their ballots for Conservatives up from 59 per cent in 2021 and again the highest in Canada And the brighter lighting at the Conservatives’ election party at Prairieland Park aptly symbolized that Saskatchewan success Poilievre seemed a sure bet to lead his party to a big majority government the Conservatives’ vote share across Canada reached 41.4 per cent — more than any federal party has got since Brian Mulroney’s Progressive Conservative majority in 1988 … except for the 43.7 per cent Carney’s Liberals won Monday “I think we had a chance to form government.” Despite another Conservative blue tsunami in landlocked Saskatchewan and another 13 MPs off to Ottawa This column has been updated to include the combined vote of NDP and Liberal candidates in Saskatoon South Saskatoon Police are investigating after a patrol vehicle was stolen when officers were engaged in a public intoxication investigation on Sunday morning. At approximately 1:30 a.m., April 27, 2025, officers were on patrol on 22nd Street near Avenue P when a man unexpectedly entered the roadway in front of them. Upon further assessment, officers learned he was intoxicated and carrying open liquor. When officers approached the man, he fled and a brief foot pursuit ensued before he was taken into custody. Upon returning to the scene, the officers were unable to locate the patrol vehicle and it was determined to have been stolen. At approximately 1:45 a.m., using the patrol vehicle’s GPS, it was located, abandoned, in a back alley in the 1600 block of 29th Street West. The Saskatoon Valkyries will be looking to claim their fifth-straight Western Women’s Canadian Football League title when they host their home- and season-opener on May 10 against the Regina Riot at 7 p.m Article contentThe WWCFL season began May 3 They’ll also have a bye on the May long weekend the Valkyries will play three more games to wrap up the regular season which will see them travel to the Manitoba Fearless on May 25 as well as to the Riot on June 1 They’ll host again on June 8 when the Fearless come to town The Melfort Mustangs are back-to-back winners of the Canterra Seeds Cup after defeating the Weyburn Red Wings 4-1 in their best-of-seven Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League final series The Mustangs capped off the series with a 3-0 shutout victory on April 27 in a game that saw Kristian Coombs go 16-for-16 in net for Melfort Reilley Kotai and Logan Belton each scoring a goal The championship title also earns the Mustangs a berth at the Centennial Cup national Junior A hockey championship The Saskatchewan Rattlers are taking their game beyond the arc to Regina Article contentWhen the Canadian Elite Basketball League team holds training camp next week part of it will be held in the Queen City for the very first time Training camp will open May 7-8 in Saskatoon before heading south to Regina May 9-10 The team returns to the Bridge City to conclude training camp prior to their CEBL season-opener May 15 against the Vancouver Bandits at SaskTel Centre They’ll also be looking to improve on their 6-14 record from last season and get back into the playoffs General manager Barry Rawlyk says they are pretty optimistic about the guys they’ve assembled — calling it “a blend of players that we’re going to be able to play to a specific style a team that can get out and play fast and run and a group that’s going to be unselfish — not the type of players that we’re used to being real ball-heavy and having the ball in their hands all the time,” Rawlyk says stressing that they’ll have the ability to share the ball offensively “Through the interviews I’ve had with these guys — I’ve talked to them pretty extensively through the off-season just to know them — I’m really pleasantly surprised about their enthusiasm for coming to Saskatchewan and being here and getting this whole thing going I think there’s some chemistry that’s building amongst the group They’re coming in with the proper attitude that hopefully can be sustained throughout the course of the season.” The Rattlers also welcome back forward Shane Osayande a CEBL veteran who returns to the squad after a stint with the Winnipeg Sea Bears Among the newcomers is guard Jamir Chaplin who spent time in the Milwaukee Bucks and Dallas Mavericks organizations He’s joined by NBA G League veteran Nate Pierre-Louis plus U Sports developmental draft picks Declan Peterson (Calgary Dinos) and Easton Thimm (Saskatchewan Huskies) as new additions announced so far A couple more players are expected to be announced in the next few days Rawlyk expects team strengths to be an ability to play fast and defend “I think that’s something that we’re going to be able to do,” Rawlyk says while adding that another team strength will be an ability to share the basketball “Some people don’t like the way the game has evolved where it’s become kind of a two-man game — where it’s really become ball-heavy dependent between a guard and a big (forward) and that’s kind of how they play.” G League vet Bryson Williams and Maurice Calloo Simon as well as Adong Makuoi and Julian Roche The team got off to a great start and looked to be a championship contender early on a number of players left for other basketball opportunities and a promising season quickly derailed The Rattlers look to keep their core group intact this season “That was part of the vetting process,” Rawlyk says not a perfect chance — because other opportunities do arise — but one of the things we placed a priority on were players we thought we could maintain throughout the season He was in the NBA with the Mavericks but got injured and didn’t play this last season and hasn’t been playing for a significant amount of time So I think that’s unfortunate for him that it’s limited some of his opportunities right now but I think he also sees this as being a platform for him to develop himself and get back into the highest level of play.” The Rattlers will open camp with 11 to 15 players as some are still finishing up their winter seasons in Europe or Australia dzary@postmedia.com SaskatoonNewsConservatives hold on to SaskatoonBy Rory MacLeanPublished: April 29, 2025 at 2:32AM EDT just north of the main University of Saskatchewan campus I understand that vagrants and the ravages of seasons have caused plenty of interior destruction at the seminary site But the razing of the handsome stone-clad structures on the riverbank would constitute some form of madness the International Council on Monuments and Sites urged the U of S “to consider the future potential of this site,” which it went on to describe as “an extraordinary landmark in Saskatchewan and Canada as a whole.” One thinks of the countless ancient structures in Europe that have been allowed to stand often as ruins — and often as major tourist draws Regardless of whether funding comes from the federal We should all cast a jaundiced eye at the estimates for this project especially in light of the impact of inflation on Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre renovations and the new public library The budget for the full downtown event area development started at $950 million and has already escalated to $1.22 billion Given the impact of inflation and the Trump trade war an opportunity to make a significant saving on the convention centre portion a huge space is soon to be vacant in the Midtown Plaza while creating the opportunity to reintroduce full-service restaurants and other services to the shopping complex And renovating the former Bay would provide an opportunity to repurpose an existing space A final consideration is the enormous cost of the entire project the cost may force delays and possibly even cancellation at least converting the space in Midtown Plaza would be financially responsible and would provide us with the convention centre portion Surely any opportunity to save money and achieve a productive result should be given a high priority