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Saskatoon News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

Saskatoon News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

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  • Saskatoon: Ex-con granted unescorted absences after abusing group home residents | June 21

    Saskatoon: Ex-con granted unescorted absences after abusing group home residents | June 21
    Jun 21 2026
    Saskatoon communities are addressing wildfire prevention with new equipment purchases and potential provincial reimbursement, while a former group home worker in Saskatchewan is set to leave prison unescorted after abusing adults with intellectual disabilities. Residents are also reflecting on the legacy of CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada as vintage merchandise sales surge in Regina.
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    2 mins
  • Saskatoon: Wylie Vermette Gets Two Years for Fatal Saskatoon Crash | June 20

    Saskatoon: Wylie Vermette Gets Two Years for Fatal Saskatoon Crash | June 20
    Jun 20 2026
    Saskatoon — A local court sentenced Wylie Vermette to two years in prison for a fatal crash on a busy downtown street, sparking debates on road safety and accountability. Meanwhile, a Saskatchewan inmate was wrongfully released due to an administrative error, raising concerns about institutional transparency.
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    1 min
  • Saskatoon: City asks to keep downtown shelter open for 8 more months | June 19

    Saskatoon: City asks to keep downtown shelter open for 8 more months | June 19
    Jun 19 2026
    Saskatoon's city council is considering extending the downtown emergency shelter beyond its 18-month lease to support more people during warmer months, while police lifted traffic restrictions after a downtown shooting incident. Local resident Robert Shatilla is sharing his story of recovery through birch bark art in northern Saskatchewan, and Regina's Holy Rosary Cathedral is undergoing a major renovation to address structural issues.
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    1 min
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