Saskatchewan News

Saskatchewan man convicted of killing brother over farm dispute dies

SASKATOON — A man convicted of second-degree murder in the death of his brother has died in prison. Correctional Service Canada says Joseph Thauberger died of apparent natural causes at the Regional Psychiatric Centre in Saskatoon.

Dec 13, 2023 12:38 PM Read more >

Stanick has goal and assist as Prince Albert Raiders top Kamloops Blazers 3-1

PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. — Sloan Stanick scored a goal and added an assist as the Prince Albert Raiders downed the Kamloops Blazers 3-1 in Western Hockey League play on Tuesday night. Luke Moroz and Eric Johnston had the other goals for Prince Albert.

Dec 12, 2023 10:29 PM Read more >

Bottcher tops Sluchinski 7-3 in opening game at Grand Slam of Curling's Masters

SASKATOON — Brendan Bottcher scored three deuces in a 7-3 victory over Aaron Sluchinski on Tuesday night at the Grand Slam of Curling's WFG Masters. Sluchinski, from Airdrie, Alta., opened the scoring with a pair in the second end.

Dec 12, 2023 9:47 PM Read more >

Sex offender in Saskatchewan who took children into U.S. signs plea agreement

A convicted sex offender living in Saskatchewan who cut through a fence to drive across the Canada-U.S. border with two children and their mother has entered a plea agreement.

Dec 12, 2023 1:17 PM Read more >

WHL roundup: Blades knock off Hitmen 2-1 in defensive battle

SASKATOON — Egor Sidorov's goal at 19:55 of the first period, stood up as the winner as the Saskatoon Blades edged the visiting Calgary Hitmen 2-1 in a Western Hockey League defensive battle on Sunday.

Dec 10, 2023 8:28 PM Read more >

Two people dead following house fire in Regina

REGINA — Two people are dead following a house fire in Regina. Police say in a news release they were called to a residence on Rae Street shortly after 8:30 a.m. Saturday and found a home engulfed in flames.

Dec 9, 2023 2:06 PM Read more >

Saskatchewan RCMP charge man after police vehicles rammed, officers assaulted

CARROT RIVER, Sask. — RCMP say a man has been charged after he rammed into two police vehicles and assaulted officers on Thursday in an east-central Saskatchewan town. Police say they were notified of an attempted theft in Arborfield, Sask.

Dec 8, 2023 5:27 PM Read more >

Saskatchewan's methane emissions underestimated, rate of releases high: research

Saskatchewan's oilpatch emits a potent greenhouse gas at a higher rate than almost anywhere else in North America, indicates new research from one of Canada's premier climate labs.

Dec 8, 2023 4:27 PM Read more >

'My gun went off': Saskatchewan Mountie accused of killing lover in park testifies

PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. — A former Saskatchewan Mountie told his murder trial his life was in turmoil and he was having sex with the man he's accused of killing, but he doesn't remember firing his gun.

Dec 7, 2023 3:55 PM Read more >

WHL Roundup: Chase Wutzke makes 21 saves as Rebels defeat Warriors 5-1

MOOSE JAW, Sask. — Chase Wutzke made 21 saves to lead the Red Deer Rebels to a 5-1 win over the Moose Jaw Warriors on Wednesday night in the Western Hockey League. Kai Uchacz scored an empty-net goal and pitched in two assists while Dwayne Jean Jr.

Dec 6, 2023 10:04 PM Read more >