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Former employees of Wild Spirit Education in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, have come forward alleging that they are owed tens of thousands of dollars in missing wages. According to the former staff, over time, the school’s head, Christa Nelson, allegedly delayed their pay, paid them less than their salary, or did not pay them at all. The Ministry of Labour Relations has confirmed that it is investigating claims of unpaid wages at Wild Spirit Education. Nelson denies the allegations and states that she is working with the ministry regarding the claims.

Saskatoon students are engaging in a youth speaker series to raise awareness about the effects of climate change and advocate for environmental action. They want to make their voices heard by policymakers and school divisions, urging them to prioritize climate change mitigation and create a sustainable future for their generation.

Porter Airlines has officially launched regular flights between Saskatoon and Toronto. This new service provides passengers with more connection opportunities through Porter and its partners, encouraging economic growth within the region. Porter’s Vice President of Network Planning and Reporting, Andrew Pierce, emphasized the airline’s advantage with its 132-seat Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, allowing it to cater to markets that larger or smaller aircraft cannot.

Tristain Hoath, an Edmonton police officer with Saskatoon roots, achieved an impressive fifth place ranking in the World’s Strongest Man competition held in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. His journey into weightlifting began during his high school years, where he participated in football, wrestling, and rugby. Hoath’s dedication to strength training led him to establish his own gym in Edmonton called United Strength and Power. He has been competing in strongman competitions since 2018 and has witnessed significant progress, including the ability to pull heavy-duty trucks in competitions. Hoath’s ultimate goal is to pull a plane, and he is actively preparing for upcoming competitions, including the North American World’s Strongest Man competition in Quebec and Canada’s Strongest Man competition in September.

Across Saskatchewan, communities are marking Red Dress Day to raise awareness about the ongoing crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls (MMIWG). In Regina, events have been underway since Friday, including a Red Dress Day installation and an awareness walk. Four Directions Community Health Centre, in partnership with several organizations, hosted the walk, which emphasized the importance of remembering victims and supporting collective healing. Izzy Sunshine, a participant whose aunt faced a close call, shared her family’s experience and highlighted the ongoing safety concerns Indigenous women face. In Saskatoon, the Saskatoon Police Service held a Calling Home Ceremony, while the University of Saskatchewan hosted a Red Dress Day installation with hands-on activities. On Sunday, the official Red Dress Day, both Regina and Saskatoon will have various events, including a beading session, film screenings, and awareness walks. These events aim to honor the memory of MMIWG, raise awareness, and call for action to address the ongoing crisis.

The Saskatoon City Council has voted to allocate $60,000 towards developing a painted bike lane and accompanying bike box at the intersection of College Drive and Wiggins Avenue, fulfilling a request by Tod Fox, whose wife, Natasha, was killed in a tragic accident there last year. This is a significant step towards enhancing cycling safety in the city.

Saskatoon city council is set to discuss the road safety review for the College Drive and Wiggins Avenue intersection Wednesday. The report stems from the death of Natasha Fox, who was struck by a vehicle on her way to work in May 2023, and her husband, Tod, has been vocal about change being needed in the city to prevent any similar incidents. “You now have to act on this study. To not only consider the facts, but to also consider what matters to this community, and to consider what is fair and reasonable,” Tod said in a Reddit post of his speech to council.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will visit Saskatoon today, where he is expected to make an announcement focusing on measures related to youth, education, and health that were included in the recently released federal budget. He will be joined by Dan Vandal, Minister for Northern Affairs and Prairie Economic Development, and Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth. The budget includes a renewed investment of $60 million over five years in Futurpreneur Canada, which provides young adults with access to loans, mentorship, and resources to start businesses.

St. Anne School in Saskatoon is closed on Tuesday, November 15, 2023, due to a watermain break in the area. The city anticipates having the water restored on Tuesday, and classes are set to resume Wednesday.

A road safety review for Saskatoon’s College Drive and Wiggins Avenue intersection has identified several recommendations to improve safety for cyclists and pedestrians. The intersection is a critical link between eastern residential neighborhoods and the central business district, and has a high volume of cyclists and pedestrians. The review was prompted by the death of a cyclist at the intersection in May 2023. The report recommends a number of measures, including leading pedestrian intervals, exclusive pedestrian phases, and widening the shared-use pathway on the north side of College Drive. The city has already completed some of the recommendations, and is considering the others.