Haven’t seen the tree out front move this much ever.

University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers used well-established methods to calculate the social return on investment (SROI) of Saskatoon’s recently closed safe consumption site and have found that the location provided more than a 300 per cent return on investment for the community.

“We used a very conservative estimate to make sure we weren’t over claiming and found that for every $1.00 that was invested into the safe consumption site, you got a return of $4.44,” said Dr. Linzi Williamson (PhD), assistant professor of psychology and health studies in USask’s College of Arts and Science.

https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/public-health/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2026.1783089/full

Approach to a problem Saskatoon is very much dealing with.

From the article, 3 areas to focus on:

“First, house people first. Shift investments toward social and supportive housing. The return on investment has been demonstrated at length. We cannot treat diabetes or cancer in encampments and keep blaming individuals for poor health outcomes.

Second, co-ordinate a system of compassion and sound evidence. There needs to be better integration across housing, health, justice and community sectors. The fragmentation amongst and within sectors comes at a very real human cost. And finally, let’s acknowledge homelessness as the generational health crisis that it is. Every dollar we decline to spend in housing, we spend several times over in emergency departments, hospital wards, prison cells and shelter beds. “

Tons of police, ambulance, fire trucks and blocked roads every which way!

Crown seeks 18-month community sentence for Duff Friesen, defence asking for 6 to 9 months

Crown prosecutor Sheryl Fillo is asking a judge to give Duff Arthur Friesen an 18-month sentence, to be served in the community, for assaulting three former students with a wooden paddle at a private Christian school in Saskatoon.

Friesen's defence lawyer Daniel Mol is arguing for a six- to nine-month community sentence.

Friesen, 69, was the principal of Christian Centre Academy, a private Christian school in Saskatoon. A jury convicted him of three counts of assault with a weapon and acquitted him on two others.

Hello Saskatoon residence this public washroom is always closed because of maintenance due to vandalism with the toilets and water system
I recently visited a Saskatchewan rest stop and found old school out house /bathroom. I was an emergency of needing. I felt it was adequate. Why do we need fancy toilets to be vandalized keep it simple Saskatoon Management
What is your opinion on this type of bathroom? Definitely would save the taxpayers thousands of dollars no repairs and no security watch of bathroom .

I am trying to remember the name of a Saskatoon video game store from around this time. They had a location on 8th street.

Remember this?

This happened today in Saskatoon. In a cul-du-sac no less. Driver said his accelerator pedal stuck down while turning around. Lady in the house was watching tv when the wall behind it began to open.

New to Saskatoon and I have a kid celebrating their birthday. Who has the best cakes in town? Preferably a place that doesn’t cost a fortune. Thank you

Hi everyone! I’m looking for a framer/roofer in Saskatoon to frame and roof a new side entrance section beside my garage.

If you have any recommendations for reliable/experienced tradespeople who take on smaller residential projects, please let me know. I’d appreciate any referrals or suggestions!

Does anyone know of any dog groomers in the city that would take a same day appointment? My dog escaped the yard tonight in the wind and rain and we got her home but she’s a big muddy mess! I have a baby at home who is crawling all over the place and my partner is away at work for a couple weeks so it’s hard to clean the dog myself. Thanks in advance!

I have a black tie wedding coming up and curious if there are any stores in Saskatoon that sell gowns that would be appropriate for this type of event?

Anyone know where I can purchase one of these in Saskatoon?

Looking ahead for next year and I’m noticing every school I’ve looked at does not offer full day, everyday kinder? I only one I’ve found that does is a free only school? Mostly just want to know as we’d really prefer not to use SPSD but if we have to just for kindergarten I really need to start researching best schools. Thanks.

EDIT: Thank you for all these awesome responses! I'm psyched to find my "thing". Woo!

Hi ladies, I am a 50 year old chick who needs to get their act together and join a fitness class that inspires me and has a great team vibe. I'm looking for 80's music, fun girls, and a mix of strength, flexibility, cardio, dance and balance work. I am starting from scratch. Does this Unicorn fitness class exist? Is it on the east side? I'm in Willowgrove. TYSM!! 🏃‍♀️

Hey Meewasin's Bat Guy & Saskatchewan's Living Sky Guy are leading a Halloween Stargaze & Bat Night + Hike, after hours, at Beaver Creek on Friday Oct 30th - 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM.

All proceeds go to Meewasin's Conservation & Education efforts.

Dress up in your Halloween costume, enjoy a warm mug of hot chocolate or coffee, learn about the night sky from Tim, nocturnal animals from Eric, and join in a night hike through the creek led by... A ZOMBIE!?

eventbrite.ca/e/dark-skies-halloween-edition-tickets-2002395927121

Are there any grocery stores that have fresh poblano peppers right now? I feel like every store I go to doesn’t have them or if they do they’re already getting mushy

Gas is jumping up 14 cents tomorrow.
Fill up while you can.