Scott Larson

Scott Larson works for CBC News in Saskatoon. scott.larson@cbc.ca

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Saskatchewan has not always been a conservative stronghold

Saskatchewan has been solidly conservative for decades, at least at the federal level, but historian Bill Waiser says the province wasn't always Tory blue.

With more tariffs expected, small Sask. businesses say they're already feeling effects of trade war

With the looming spectre of more U.S. tariffs expected this week and Canadian counter-tariffs threatened, on top of those already imposed, some small businesses in Saskatchewan say they're feeling the pinch.

New shelter for unhoused set to open in Saskatoon the same day 2 warming centres close

Saskatoon's newest shelter for the unhoused, located adjacent to the former Saskatoon Transportation Company bus station on Pacific Avenue, will open on Tuesday under management by The Mustard Seed, a Alberta-based non-profit group.

Tariffs, trade wars loom large as finance minister prepares to deliver Saskatchewan budget

As with tradition, Finance Minister Jim Reiter slipped on a pair of new black shoes that he will wear when delivering Saskatchewan's provincial budget Wednesday afternoon. "I'll let you read into that what you will," he told reporters.

Île-à-la-Crosse boarding school survivors reach $27M agreement with feds

Île-à-la-Crosse boarding school survivors and elders were on hand Monday to hear the federal government had signed a $27-million agreement in principle with survivors of the school.

Sask. RCMP investigates record number of homicides in 2024

The Saskatchewan RCMP investigated a record number of homicides last year. According to an RCMP report, there were 38 homicide files involving 40 victims in 2024.

Highway crews clearing snow after storm dumps up to 20 cm across southern Sask.

The snowstorm that hit southern Saskatchewan last night is now moving into Manitoba. Areas south of Highway 1 received up to 20 cm of snow overnight and the Saskatchewan Highway Hotline had not recommending travel on a number of highways early Wednesday morning.

Sask. Indigenous leaders mourn 'loss of a great man' and urge everyone to carry on his legacy

"He was such a giant of a man with a very gentle but incredibly strong spirit," former Saskatchewan senator Lillian Dyck says of Murray Sinclair, who died Monday.

Advance polls for civic elections open in Regina and Saskatoon

Advance voting in municipal and school board elections begins Friday in Regina and Saskatoon ahead of election day on Nov. 13.

Saskatoon mayoral candidates pitch different visions on how to fix homelessness crisis

Three of the candidates hoping to fill the vacant Saskatoon mayor’s seat squared off on CBC’s Saskatoon Morning radio show Friday morning. Rewatch the debate here.