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Demolition of Traffic Bridge begins Sunday

By François BiberUsing hot copper explosives contractors plan to torch through the two southern-most spans on the Traffic Bridge in phase one of its demolition on Sunday.“We have 16 locations where we...

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'You can't win if you don't play': People in Sask. cross the border hoping...

By Lisa Schick, François BiberWith a record-high jackpot stacking up for the Powerball in the U.S., some Canadians are heading over the border to buy a ticket. But for those who can't do that, a Regina...

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Community groups face tough choices with rising food prices

By François BiberSky-rocketing produce prices mean community food organizations have to pick and choose certain items to keep healthy food hampers affordable.“We know that things like celery, lettuce,...

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'Little Mosque on the Prairie' producer's clothing line a mix of modest and sexy

By François BiberA producer behind Little Mosque on the Prairie is turning her attention to the world of women’s fashion.Looking to fill a gap in women’s formal wear, Zarqa Nawaz and Rubie Surtie...

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Saskatoon tourism hopeful Sask. Rush will give industry added jolt

By François BiberLacrosse fever hit a boiling point Friday with the Saskatchewan Rush home-opener at SaskTel Centre.As thousands filed in to watch Saskatchewan’s new pro-sports team, Randy Fernets with...

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Rider nuns sending prayers to Chick, Dressler families

By François BiberIn a room filled with Saskatchewan Roughrider fan gear including signed footballs, flags and pictures with players, Sister Rosetta Reniger’s heart skipped a beat when her iPhone lit up...

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Music guru says Eagles may have done more for country than rock n' roll

By François BiberWhile many place The Eagles as the greatest of all time when speaking about rock-n-roll, a former broadcaster says the band did more for country music than anything.Remembering the...

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Frozen aisle helps Canadians save at the till

By François BiberRising produce prices could be stressful when meal-planning; however there are a few things you can do to make sure you’re eating healthy and not breaking the bank.The best options sit...

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Saskatoon man hit by a car thankful for Good Samaritans

By François BiberA couple of inches proved to be the difference between life and death for a Saskatoon man who was struck by a car on the side of Circle Drive.“My leg was out of the car and she struck...

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La Loche man says Friday’s shooting a big step backwards for community

By François BiberA La Loche man said the expressions painted on students faces, as they funneled into the community hall on Friday following the school shooting, speaks volumes about how crushed and...

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Police and crisis team helping the city’s most vulnerable

By François BiberIt's been one year since crisis workers were paired with Saskatoon police patrol officers.  In that time they dealt with over 900 calls dealing with the homeless and the mentally...

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Portraits pay tribute to victims of La Loche shooting

By François BiberThe victims of last week’s shootings in La Loche will live on in the thick, colourful brush strokes of artist Russell Thomas.“I call it wild colour portraiture … using unlikely colour...

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Local clothing store looking to back a second Super Bowl champ

By François BiberAs millions of fans hunker down on the couch with a buffet of finger food to watch Sunday’s Super Bowl; a local clothing company hopes to catch a glimpse of the sidelines.That’s...

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100 Men Who Give a Damn chapter popping up in Saskatoon

By François BiberA new grassroots movement is popping up in Saskatoon, bringing like-minded men together to inject funding into the community.Joining 360 chapters across North America, Barry and Nathan...

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39-year-old woman joins race for Saskatoon mayor

By François BiberWe’re nine months from municipal election season and a new face is joining the race for mayor.Erin Neufeld, 39, recently announced on her Facebook page her intentions to run for mayor...

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