Marijuana activist seeks special business licence in Saskatoon
By François BiberCalling Canada’s medical marijuana laws too restrictive, a Saskatoon man hopes to bend the ear of city officials to get them to make private dispensaries legal.Saskatoon Compassion...
View ArticleSaskatoon pot dispensary opens, despite legal issues
By François BiberMoments after speaking to city officials about regulating medical marijuana dispensaries in Saskatoon, compassion club owner Mark Hauk opened the doors to the city’s first dispensary....
View ArticleCanadian UFC stars ready to win on home soil
By François BiberComing off a two-fight losing streak, Canadian UFC veteran Sam “Hands of Stone” Stout looks to right the ship in front of his home country.“Anytime you come to a new venue, a new city,...
View ArticleSaskatoon Latinos looking to crown salsa champion
By François BiberCalling all home cooks, the Saskatoon Hispanic community hopes to crown a salsa champion.“For many reasons, because nachos and salsa is a staple food in the Mexican culture and people...
View ArticleUFC contender not looking past next bout
By François BiberLining up at the microphone ahead of the UFC Fight Night Saskatoon weigh-ins, local fans got the chance to get to know one of the top UFC contenders at SaskTel Centre.Joined on stage...
View ArticleUFC Fight Night Saskatoon Weigh-ins
By François BiberAhead of Sunday’s UFC Saskatchewan debut at the SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon, UFC fans got one more chance to see the fighters face-to-face during the UFC Fight Night Weigh-ins.UFC...
View ArticleTime for talk is over; UFC Fight Night Saskatoon goes live tonight
By François BiberThe biggest name in combat sports is set to make history in Saskatchewan tonight as the Ultimate Fighting Championship debuts at SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon.It’s the first time the...
View ArticleUFC Fight Night Saskatoon ignites Canadian fans, ends unexpectedly
By François BiberThe UFC’s debut in Saskatchewan gave fight fans a variety of looks and finishes including big-time knockouts, dazzling submissions and one of the craziest freak accidents in mixed...
View ArticleWho let the dogs in? Mayfair Pool opens for furry friends
By François BiberRather than kids splashing around at Mayfair Pool in Saskatoon, pet owners brought along their dogs for the annual Dog Day of Summer.“I pushed him in the water but he jumped right back...
View ArticleSaskatoon veteran questions Trudeau’s pledge to bring back lifelong pensions
By François BiberIn Saskatoon earlier this month, Justin Trudeau pledged half a billion dollars for First Nations education. This week in Belleville Ont., Trudeau turned his attention to Canadian...
View ArticleConcerns raised over Saskatoon’s first medical pot dispensary
By François BiberA Saskatchewan man is warning medical marijuana prescription holders to stay away from community dispensaries like the one that just opened up in Saskatoon.“There are many concerns I...
View ArticlePorsche Sask. unveils custom 918 Spyders
By François BiberSaskatoon is now home to two new road warriors.The Porsche dealership in Stonebridge now houses two unique Porsche 918 Spyders – customized with historic Porsche-racing colours.The 918...
View ArticleSemi driver found dead inside sleeper cab Monday morning
By François BiberA grisly discovery in Saskatoon’s north end this morning after a lifeless body was found in a semi near Circle Drive.Rick works at WRT Equipment on 43rd Street just one block north of...
View ArticleSalvation Army stuffs 593 backpacks for under-privileged children
By François BiberThanks to generous donations from the Saskatoon community, the Salvation Army stuffed nearly 600 backpacks with brand new school supplies this year.“We have a big private donor and we...
View ArticleSaskatoon candidates blow off some steam with BrainSport
By François BiberFederal candidates traded in their suits and jackets for bright coloured T-shirts and water bottle belts during a session leading runners at BrainSport.All candidates but one was...
View ArticleRebuild on Nemeiben Lake begins after wildfires engulfed several cabins
By François BiberThe fires have passed and the smoldering debris has been shut down by weeks of rain; now cabin owners on Nemeiben Lake can start to rebuild.“The first wave of fires took about 15...
View ArticleNational housing strategy, pharmacare program touted at candidates forum for...
By François BiberFor the first time in a public-forum setting federal candidates vying for a seat in Ottawa for Saskatoon-West this fall had the chance to answer question straight from constituents...
View ArticleNeighbourhood saddened by loss of corner grocery store
By François BiberKnown for the friendly staff and for getting family dinners out of a pinch, a Saskatoon staple in City Park will close in November.“I'm really disappointed … it seems like things shut...
View ArticleMedical pot dispensary taking more heat over legality
By François BiberAs Saskatoon’s medical pot dispensary enters its first month in business, licensed producers under Health Canada are calling for its closure.“The whole thing isn’t regulated in any...
View ArticleMassive tanker move delayed by heavy rain
By François BiberA massive tanker on its way from Biggar to Estevan has been delayed due to heavy rainfall on Tuesday.A SaskPower spokesperson said the convoy had to divert from its planned route due...
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