Saskatchewan News

Fire crews in Saskatoon had to contend with some unforeseen dangers when they responded to a house fire on Sunday.

The internal medicine, pediatrics and general pathology programs at the University of Saskatchewan's College of Medicine were reviewed by national accreditors who decided none of them will receive full approval.

A group of over 50 participants put on rain gear and braved near freezing temperatures to participate in Sunday's Great Strides Walk for the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Lady Gaga has cancelled her upcoming concert in Indonesia amid security concerns after weeks of mounting protests from religious groups in the country.

The province is well above the national average of 294 assaults per 100,000 people, with 430.

David Hein, one of the three guys from the Canadian Prairies, who is playing the Cameron House on May 30, admits, "We've never done a '3 guys from the prairies' show in the prairies... it might not do as well... That's a just teaser from the 40 minute interview with the three guys from the prairies themselves, minus one.

The city of Regina is planning to take full control of the exhibition association that operates the facilities at Evraz Place, the main exhibition grounds.

Workers with the Regina Public Library have served notice of possible strike action, putting them in position to walk off the job as of Sunday at 5 p.m. CST.

Manitoba and Alberta canola crops are seeing increasing populations of flea beetles this spring.

The Moose Jaw Fire department responded to a call received at 7:28 a.m. Thursday, May 24, occurring on the 100 block of Manitoba Street West for a hazmat call.

Social activist Stephen Lewis is commending efforts being made in Saskatoon to base health clinics in inner-city schools.

Dr. Jimi Akinsete, a family physician, is open for business in Estevan, and is accepting new clients.

Sunday is race day for the 2012 Saskatchewan Marathon. CBC News reporters Jill Smith and Devin Heroux have prepared feature reports, about running.

While Lisa Renee Wuttunee drunkenly careened down Taylor Street after a night of partying, her aunt in the passenger seat clutched her seatbelt with her hands, afraid because the car was going so fast.

Temperatures across the grain and oilseed growing regions of Western Canada dropped to below normal levels overnight, with the risk of frost remaining in the forecast over the next day or so.

Mike Harris, left, and Jeff Abbott are longboarding across Canada this summer to promote helmet use and raise funds for the Canadian Brain Injury Association.

Two young CP Rail employees head east on Manitoba Street after finishing their shift on the picket line around 10 a.m. Friday, while two other workers continue their strike.

Sources tell CBC News the move will save $3.5 million and will reduce redundancy and infrastructure costs such as building maintenance without compromising core services.

Riva Farrell Racette, from the Timiskaming Algonquin First Nation, performs at the First Nations University of Canada on Thursday, May 24, 2012 in Regina, Sask.

The trial of a former guard at the Regina Provincial Correctional Centre, accused of drug-running, is in the final stages.