No mother should have to bury a child Saskatoon StarPhoenix 2018-03-24 | Constance Dubois, whose 14-year-old grandson Haven Dubois was found dead in a shallow creek outside of Regina in 2015, has asked the provincial ombudsman to investigate Haven’s case. The coroner’s office ruled Haven’s death accidental, but Constance says she and her family believe foul play was involved.
Potash in Saskatchewan Saskatoon StarPhoenix 2024-10-04 | Canada is the world’s largest producer and exporter of potash, a critical mineral primarily used as a fertilizer, with 10 active mines all in Saskatchewan.
Sheree Fertucks sisters and crown react to Greg Fertucks conviction. Saskatoon StarPhoenix 2024-06-14 | On July 14, 2024, Greg Fertuck was convicted of first-degree murder in the disappearance and death of his estranged wife Sheree Fertuck. She disappeared from a Kenaston-area gravel pit on Dec. 7, 2015.
Sheree FertuckS Sisters And Crown React To Greg FertuckS Conviction Saskatoon StarPhoenix 2024-06-14 | On July 14, 2024, Greg Fertuck was convicted of first-degree murder in the disappearance and death of his estranged wife Sheree Fertuck. She disappeared from a Kenaston-area gravel pit on Dec. 7, 2015.
Provincial ballistics lab opens in Saskatoon Saskatoon StarPhoenix 2024-05-13 | A tour of the temporary location for the first Saskatchewan ballistics laboratory at the Saskatoon Police Service headquarters.
SPS Homicide Suspect video footage Saskatoon StarPhoenix 2024-05-06 | Update – Request for Public Assistance – Homicide – 2700 Block 21st Street WestSaskatoon Police are continuing to investigate the December 14, 2023 homicide of a 33-year-old man.Investigators with the Major Crime Section are releasing video footage of a suspect and asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the person. The male suspect is described as wearing a dark jacket, light-coloured pants, and dark shoes. The suspect was walking southbound on Witney avenue towards 21st street. Investigators believe the suspect entered a residence in the area at approximately 1:30 a.m.Anyone who may have information on the identity of this individual or this incident, is asked to contact Saskatoon Police at 306-975-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.Video supplied by Saskatoon Police Service.
Deputy Chief Cam McBride announces landfill search for evidence in Mackenzie Lee Trottier case Saskatoon StarPhoenix 2024-04-20 | At the press conference on Friday, April 19, 2024, Deputy Chief Cam McBride announces that officers will search the City of Saskatoon landfill related to the disappearance of Mackenzie Lee Trottier in 2021.
Saskatoon Blades WHL Playoff Hockey Saskatoon StarPhoenix 2024-03-27 | Saskatoon Blades are ready for the 2024 WHL Playoffs after one of the organization’s most successful seasons ever.
U Sports womens hockey championship Saskatoon StarPhoenix 2024-03-14 | Saskatchewan hosts U Sports women's hockey national championship in Saskatoon.
Timeline: Myles Sanderson and the 2022 James Smith mass stabbing Saskatoon StarPhoenix 2024-02-27 | Myles Sanderson killed 11 people and injured 17 others on Sept. 4, 2022. He was arrested three days later, and died in police custody soon afterwards. Here is a timeline of the deadly stabbing rampage at James Smith Cree Nation.
Paintings aim to comfort a grieving community Saskatoon StarPhoenix 2024-01-25 | Paintings by Jerry Whitehead, an artist from James Smith Cree Nation, feature prominently at the Kerry Vickar Centre in Melfort, Saskatchewan as the inquest into the 2022 mass killings on JSCN and in Weldon continue.
Drumming Circle At Inquest Into Sask. Mass Stabbings Saskatoon StarPhoenix 2024-01-21 | A drum group plays at the Kerry Vickar Centre in Melfort, Sask. on the morning of Jan. 19, 2024, as the inquest into the mass killings on James Smith Cree Nation and in Weldon enters its fifth day. Video by Julia Peterson, Saskatoon StarPhoenix
2023 in photos: Michelle Bergs best shots Saskatoon StarPhoenix 2023-12-28 | StarPhoenix photojournalist Michelle Berg shares her most powerful photos of 2023.
Pemberly Dress for Persephone Theatres Christmas show Saskatoon StarPhoenix 2023-12-15 | Designers worked hard on the costumes for Persephone Theatre's production of Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley, running Nov. 29 to Dec. 21, 2023.
Saskatoon murder trial shown surveillance video of Aria Food and Spirits shooting from Aug. 21, 2020 Saskatoon StarPhoenix 2023-12-13 | Saskatoon murder trial shown surveillance video of Aria Food and Spirits shooting from Aug. 21, 2020.
Afrah Abdi murder trial court exhibit Saskatoon StarPhoenix 2023-12-13 | Saskatoon murder trial shown surveillance video of Aria Food and Spirits shooting.
How to make a canoe Saskatoon StarPhoenix 2023-11-04 | Algonquin canoe maker Pinock Smith from Kitigan Zibi, Québec, shows how his ancestors invented a canoe with only four elements from nature.
Professional Bull Rider: Weston Davidson Saskatoon StarPhoenix 2023-10-30 | Bull riding a life-long love for Saskatchewan's Weston Davidson.
Prairie Pride Two-spirit Dancers Celebrated At Heart Of The Youth Community Powwow Saskatoon StarPhoenix 2023-05-17 | ...
Brother of James Smith Cree Nation stabbings victim speaks with reporters Saskatoon StarPhoenix 2023-04-27 | Darryl Burns speaks with reporters at an event where Saskatchewan RCMP presented a preliminary timeline of events that happened during the mass stabbings at James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon. The rampage left 11 victims dead, including Darryl's sister Gloria Burns.
Why didnt you spend it all?: Harpauer responds to pressures of surplus budget Saskatoon StarPhoenix 2023-03-22 | Finance Minister Donna Harpauer was told once that it's more difficult to manage a surplus budget than a deficit. On Wednesday, she confirmed that's true
Q&A: Kane Fritzler, Saskatchewans first Survivor contestant. Saskatoon StarPhoenix 2023-03-01 | Saskatchewan's first 'Survivor' contestant, Kane Fritzler, shares what it was like trying to outwit, outplay and outlast for $1 million on the TV series' 44th season.
The Final Five: StarPhoenix press operators bid farewell Saskatoon StarPhoenix 2023-02-11 | Michael Frank shares his experience of being one of the final five press operators to print the last edition of the StarPhoenix in the Saskatoon plant. He has been a part of sharing Saskatoon’s history for more than 40 years.thestarphoenix.com/news/local-news/the-final-five-starphoenix-press-operators-bid-farewell
2022 in photos: Michelle Bergs best shots Saskatoon StarPhoenix 2022-12-27 | StarPhoenix photojournalist Michelle Berg shares her most powerful photos of 2022.
Behind the scenes: Eatons Christmas display at WDM Saskatoon StarPhoenix 2022-12-22 | Randall Simpson gives a behind the scenes look at the Eaton's "Once Upon A Christmas" display at the Western Development Museum on its 35th Anniversary.
2022 in photos: Michelle Bergs best shots Saskatoon StarPhoenix 2022-12-20 | StarPhoenix photojournalist Michelle Berg shares her most memorable photos of 2022.
2022 in photos: Matt Smiths best shots Saskatoon StarPhoenix 2022-12-16 | StarPhoenix photojournalist Matt Smith shares his most powerful photos of 2022.
Woman Charged With Manslaughter Released on $5,000 Bail Saskatoon StarPhoenix 2022-11-10 | Crown prosecutor Frank Impey speaks outside Saskatoon provincial court after the woman charged in connection with a death at the Crazy Cactus was released on $5,000 cash bail on Thursday. Paige Theriault-Fisher, 23, is charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of 22-year-old Hodan Hashi on Nov. 5.12:57
Sound of Afghanistan in Saskatoon Saskatoon StarPhoenix 2022-10-11 | Atefa Rahimi connects to her culture and her strength by singing with Sound of Afghanistan in Saskatoon.
By the numbers: Saskatoons 2021 crime stats Saskatoon StarPhoenix 2022-10-06 | Key facts and figures from the Saskatoon Police Service 2021 Annual Report.
Fire prevention tips from Saskatoons fire marshal Saskatoon StarPhoenix 2022-07-20 | Saskatoon's fire marshal Brian Conway shares advice on how to prevent fires from occurring inside and outside of the home.
Father Of Megan Gallagher Begs Those With Information To Break The Silence And Help Bring ... Saskatoon StarPhoenix 2022-06-17 | Gallagher was 30 years old when she was last seen on Sept. 19, 2020. Four people face the same charge of offering an indignity to human remains in the case, and Gallaghers body has not been found. Her father Brian spoke out after the latest court appearance of one of the accused.
Prairie Pride: Two-spirit dancers celebrated at Heart of the Youth community powwow Saskatoon StarPhoenix 2022-06-03 | The Heart of the Youth community powwow dropped its gendered categories in 2022. Now, dancers can join whatever category feels best for them without choosing between "men's" and "women's" dances. Elders and two-spirit dancers say this is an important part of making a welcoming, inclusive powwow.
Oldtimers Hockey League a lifelong passion for players Saskatoon StarPhoenix 2022-04-23 | Cary Humphrey is one of the organizers of the Canadian 80-plus Hockey Hall of Fame induction festivities and a Saskatoon 60-plus hockey league participant at Schroh Arena.Don Reimer is one of the 22 old-timer hockey players being inducted into the Canadian 80-plus Hockey Hall of Fame this year.
Photos: Winners of the 2022 U of S Images of Research Photo and Imaging Competition Saskatoon StarPhoenix 2022-04-06 | Through images with simple descriptions, Saskatchewan researchers captured how their work has made a difference to society, the economy, other research or global challenges.
Interpreters at Saskatoon Open Door Society invigorate newcomer experience Saskatoon StarPhoenix 2022-03-04 | The Saskatoon Open Door Society has 150 interpreters covering 35 different languages. Interpreter Bouchra Nafiy says if newcomers receive language support, they have a better chance at integrating into Canadian life.
Sask. NDP leader Ryan Meili steps down Saskatoon StarPhoenix 2022-02-18 | Sask. NDP leader Ryan Meili announced on Friday that he would be stepping down from the role.
Moe credits Athabasca win to partys move to end pandemic mandates Saskatoon StarPhoenix 2022-02-17 | Speaking on Sask. Party candidate Jim Lemaigre's win in the Athabasca byelection, Premier Scott Moe said the win is partially an endorsement of the government's move to end pandemic mandates.
Saskatoon chocolate maker gets set for Valentines Day Saskatoon StarPhoenix 2022-02-08 | It's a chocolate lover's dream: Valentine's Day. For Venessa Liang, chocolate-making is "an art form." Liang is working to launch a new chocolate bar in advance of the big day. StarPhoenix photojournalist Matt Smith caught up with Liang at her home business, Foodiepharmbabe, as she prepares for Valentine's Day.
Moriarty talks about her controversial research on unreported COVID-19 deaths Saskatoon StarPhoenix 2022-01-27 | University of Toronto professor Tara Moriarty speaks with StarPhoenix reporter Phil Tank about her research into unreported COVID-19 deaths in Saskatchewan, which Premier Scott Moe has characterized as misinformation.
Best Of Sports 2021 Saskatoon StarPhoenix 2022-01-17 | This video shows the best shots of the Saskatoon StarPhoenix sports coverage by photojournalists Michelle Berg, Matt Smith and Heywood Yu.
Everything you need to know about Saskatoons 2022-23 budget Saskatoon StarPhoenix 2021-12-28 | From property tax hikes to utility bills, this video has everything you need to know about Saskatoon's most recent multi-year budget.
2021 in photos: Michelle Bergs best shots Saskatoon StarPhoenix 2021-12-23 | From truth and reconciliation, to the pandemic, to the reopening of Saskatchewan, these are some of the best shots taken by Saskatoon StarPhoenix photojournalist Michelle Berg in 2021.
2021 in photos by Matt Smith Saskatoon StarPhoenix 2021-12-21 | This video shows the year that was 2021 in photos taken by Saskatoon StarPhoenix photojournalist Matt Smith.
Naloxone kits saving lives in Saskatchewan Saskatoon StarPhoenix 2021-12-14 | Saskatchewan is in the midst of an opiod crisis and it's the worst it has been, with deaths climbing. One thing that's saving lives is the prevalence of naloxone kits. This video shows how to administer naloxone.
Olympic Curling Trials - Making The Ice Saskatoon StarPhoenix 2021-11-29 | The story behind the ice at the Saskatoon Olympic curling trials.
The story behind the ice at Saskatoons Olympic Curling Trials Saskatoon StarPhoenix 2021-11-19 | How the ice-makers produce the best curling ice for competition.
Seasons of Saskatoon: Autumn Saskatoon StarPhoenix 2021-11-01 | Autumn brings shorter days and cooler temperatures to Saskatoon. The first fall frost typically happens in mid-September. Environment Canada classifies autumn as the months of September, October and November. But November in Saskatoon can still feel downright winter-like.
Audio recording of Greg Fertuck’s arrest Saskatoon StarPhoenix 2021-10-25 | On June 24, 2019, Greg Fertuck was arrested just outside of Saskatoon in connection with the disappearance and death of his estranged wife Sheree. He was charged with first-degree murder and offering an indignity to human remains the next day. The arrest recording was played in Saskatoon Court of Queen’s Bench during a voir dire at Fertuck’s trial on Oct. 25, 2021. In it, Fertuck speaks with RCMP Const. Robert Head.
Defence lawyer says Greg Fertuck was manipulated by police in Mr. Big sting Saskatoon StarPhoenix 2021-10-15 | Gregory Fertuck is on trial at Saskatoon Court of Queen’s Bench, charged with first-degree murder in connection with the disappearance and death of his estranged wife, Sheree Fertuck, whose body has not been found since she was last seen on Dec. 7, 2015 at a gravel pit near Kenaston, Sask.
