Mia Holowaychuk

1 week ago | ckom.com | Mia Holowaychuk

Brian Endicott, an avid outdoorsman from Pasqua Lake, is no stranger to poison ivy. Having encountered it four times, he’s urging the community to stay informed this summer, as it could be in your own backyard. Endicott’s latest run-in with the plant was while trying to remove it from his yard. Despite carefully disposing of it and wearing protection, including masks and respirators, the oil from its leaves still contacted exposed skin. “I still ended up with poison ivy across both legs,” he said.

2 weeks ago | ckom.com | Mia Holowaychuk

Former Third Vice Chief of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations, Aly Bear, is expressing deep frustration with the court system, stating victims are left waiting for justice. Bear said she has battled court delays since pressing assault and mischief charges against her ex-partner Mario Ahenakew last spring. Ahenakew pleaded guilty and was sentenced Tuesday at Saskatoon Provincial Court to 18 months of probation. He was also ordered to pay hundreds in fines and victim surcharges.

2 weeks ago | ckom.com | Mia Holowaychuk

A $25 million class action lawsuit against individuals affiliated with Legacy Christian Academy and Mile Two Church has been dismissed by a judge, pointing to an abuse of process. The decision made by Justice Rochelle Wempe on June 3 stated that the plaintiffs involved failed to immediately disclose settlement agreements reached with three named defendants. In 2022, the lawsuit was filed by former students of the school who alleged systemic abuse.

2 weeks ago | ckom.com | Mia Holowaychuk

The Saskatchewan NDP and wildfire evacuees are calling for the province to step up with financial aid for the thousands of evacuees forced to leave their homes. On Saturday, the provincial government announced it will double the amount registered evacuees will receive from the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) to $40 a day per head of household.

3 weeks ago | ckom.com | Mia Holowaychuk

The City of Saskatoon’s financial forecast estimates a property tax increase of about 9.9 per cent for homeowners in 2026 and 7.3 per cent in 2027. For residents with properties valued at $397,000, this would mean an increase of approximately $22 per month in property taxes in 2026, and about $18 more per month in 2027.