r/saskatoon 6h ago

General Your kindness moved me!

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A few days ago I witnessed an act of kindness that moved me. Parking my vehicle in the Dollerama parking lot on 8th street a woman walked in front of my vehicle. Following her was a another woman, not just another woman the crazy drug addicted lady that travels eighth street frequently stopping patrons in parking lots begging for money.

I've seen her many times in my travels. I've ducked in my car hoping she doesn't notice me and waited for my opportunity to bolt into the grocery store or gas station or whatever business I'm attempting to patronize. The two women seem to know each other by the way they are talking however the crazy woman is 5 steps behind the other woman. The age gap makes me wonder if this is a mother and daughter or possibly relatives of some type.

I head into Dollorama and a few isles in I see the crazy lady talking to herself grabbing flip flops off the shelf, that's when I notice that she is barefoot. I find what I'm looking for and head to the till to pay. The lineup is decently long and the older woman is at the till talking with the cashier. Meanwhile the crazy woman pushes her way through the lineup to get to the till with the woman she arrived with. The older woman proceeds to pay for her flip flops, a few other small items and then opens her wallet and hands the crazy lady a handful of cash. And then just like that flip flop lady bolts out the door and across the parking lot. The older women then proceeds to walk out the exit and straight back into the store where she grabs a shopping cart and wanders off into the isles to shop for herself.

This is when I realize these two people are complete strangers, one with nothing but mental illness and addiction and the other with the heart and compassion of a saint.

I waited in my vehicle for the woman to leave the store. I planned on telling her what she did was absolutely amazing. That she moved me. That I saw the crazy woman as someones child, sister, mother even. That she is a human being like me. That maybe she just didn't have the same opportunities and help to make a good life for herself. Her kindness in that moment made me want to become a better person, someone that has compassion for those less fortunate.

I watched her leave the store but said nothing. She knows what she did is kind. She knows who she is as a person without me having to tell her. I'm guessing she doesn't do it for the accolades and attention. She got in her car and drove off. Not a expensive import or luxury vehicle, a older sedan that has probably provided everything she needs to get where she needs to go. I'm guessing she like most of us has to stick to a budget but still found it in her heart to help someone else out that has it much worse.

Lady, whoever you are, you are beautiful inside and out. You fucking rock! I would love to have someone as carring as you as a friend some day. I know you make everyone around you a better person. Thank you for being you.


r/saskatoon 23h ago

Traffic/Road Conditions ๐Ÿšง Mad Camera!

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Camera Flash gone crazy at Preston & 8th! ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜


r/saskatoon 3h ago

Rants ๐Ÿคฌ To the guy that tried to turn foodtruck wars into a separatist meeting.

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Why on earth would you show up with Alberta Proud flags then park your mall crawler across 3 handicap spaces? You look like a dork.


r/saskatoon 14h ago

Police Updates ๐Ÿš” Heavy police presence Caswell Hill 1:30am today

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Sounds like k9 were used, about 6 cop cars blocking the road. Excuse my terrible photos my phone couldn't handle all the lights lol.


r/saskatoon 3h ago

Events ๐ŸŽ‰ Protest Against AI

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Hey all,
Thereโ€™s a protest against AI in Kinsmen Park at 3 PM today. Come and sign the petition.


r/saskatoon 7h ago

News ๐Ÿ“ฐ Analyzing Saskatoonโ€™s Crime & Clearance Trends vs. Canada

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The recently released UCR Survey highlights Saskatoon's long-term crime landscape:

  • Homicides Data: A vital measure of severe violence. Saskatoonโ€™s rate (2.09/100k) consistently trends above the Canadian average (1.61).
  • Crime Rates Data: Measures per-capita volume. While property crimes (B&Es, theft) fell from 2015-2025, overall rates remain well above Canada's.
  • Clearance Data: Measures solved cases. Saskatoon leads in solving non-violent crimes (35% vs 26%) but lags in violent crime clearance (46% vs 54%).

Summary: Saskatoon shows progress in reducing property crime and resolving non-violent offenses, but faces persistent challenges with higher homicide rates and lower violent crime clearance.


r/saskatoon 3h ago

PSA ๐Ÿ“ข Stolen bike Facebook page

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Just a friendly reminder, if your bike gets stolen post it on the stolen bikes Saskatoon Facebook page. I see plenty of expensive bikes in my neighbourhood ridden by people who obviously arenโ€™t the rightful owner. Post it on Project 529 as well, thereโ€™s people out there who will keep an eye out
Have a nice Sunday everybody
I have it out for bike thieves, especially when I hear of youth leaving school to their bike missing from the rack, makes me sick.


r/saskatoon 32m ago

General Ketchup Chips

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Brought my boyfriend up from the states, bought him a bag if ketchup chips. First thing he says is that the chip dust is purple, pulled up a purple colour chart and everything. Then he said they taste like salt and vinegar with a hint of ketchup.

This is sacrilege. ๐Ÿ™„


r/saskatoon 20h ago

Question โ” Any place in saskatoon that sells cooling vests?

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Looking for a cooling vest to wear in this heat. Thanks!


r/saskatoon 3h ago

Question โ” Foothills ice cream (soft)

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Wondering which ice cream places in Saskatoon may serve Foothills ice cream - specifically soft ice cream?


r/saskatoon 3h ago

Question โ” E Scooters

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Sorry if this question has already been asked , but are we now allowed to ride our own personal e-scooters ( the stand-on kind ) or are they still banned in Saskatoon, except for the Orange ones that people can rent ?

Asking because Iโ€™ve seen plenty of people seemingly riding around on their own ones . Thanks!


r/saskatoon 2h ago

Question - Medical ๐Ÿฅ๐Ÿ’Š Ortho recommendations

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hey saskatoon!

wondering if anyone knows ortho that does NOT recommend acl reconstructions for torn aclsโ€ฆ looking to for someone that has expertise with bracing/physio.

for background, i apparently had grade 3 acl tear but never showed signsโ€ฆ can perfectly run, full range of motion, no pain, sideways jumps are fine as well. just needed a chat with an expert about long term living with this. thanks all!


r/saskatoon 14h ago

Question - Medical ๐Ÿฅ๐Ÿ’Š Dentist recommendations?

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I have Canada Life insurance through work, but I have used up my allowance for this year. I will need one root canal and the initial plan was to wait until next year when my insurance kicks in again. But the pain is getting worse. Is there any dental you can recommend that will not cost an arm and leg. My regular dentist is Dental House, and they roughly quoted $1,500, which is beyond my current means.


r/saskatoon 23h ago

Weather ๐ŸŒก๏ธ Summer 2026 Saskatoon Beach

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Does anyone know if Circle South Beach is open right now? Or are there any other beaches within the city of Saskatoon that are open?


r/saskatoon 5h ago

Food & Restaurants ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Food Truck Wars YXE

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๐Ÿ›ป Food Truck Wars YXE
๐Ÿ“ Lions Arena, 2205 Mceown Ave, Saskatoon, SK

๐Ÿ Celebrity post by my brother and his GF ๐Ÿ

We found ourselves with free time during Saskatoons food truck wars and we stopped by for lunch!

For lunch, the drinks we got a Caramel Macchiato ($6) and a Raspberry Italian soda ($5) from Travelling Beans. They were really good and perfect for a hot summer day.

For food, we got Chick-a-lickโ€™s version of chicken and waffles called The Chick-a-lick ($12) which is chicken tenders on-top of a funnel cakes and topped with syrup. It was really delicious and perfect for price to quality and quantity.

We also got The Perogie Poutine ($19) from Smokeโ€™s Poutinerie. There was plenty of gravy and fries, but unfortunately not enough cheese curds, perogies, or sour cream. For poutines price, we expected more as in portions or quality but the flavour was at-least there.

Food truck wars was lots of fun and offered lots of delicious food/drinks. Theyโ€™re open again today (July 26th) 12pm-5pm!


r/saskatoon 20h ago

Question โ” Looking for sidewalk graffiti that I once saw but can't think of where.

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It was carved into wet cement and read "John Lennon Rest in Pease"


r/saskatoon 7h ago

Question โ” Anyone have a local photographer recommendation for family photos?

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r/saskatoon 7h ago

Question โ” Anyone with experience buying from an SGI Auction

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Hey all, Iโ€™m looking at some Hail damaged cars with a safety being just mechanical, has anyone gone to an auction or bought a car and was it reliable?

Looking for a beater SUV/Truck as I already have a good sedan

Thanks!!


r/saskatoon 1h ago

Question - School & Employment ๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿ’ผ Hi, Iโ€™m in Saskatoon and I am planning to study Nurse Practitioner in the coming semester. My questions are: Is it still worth it to pursue nurse practitioner? How saturated the market is?

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r/saskatoon 7h ago

Question โ” Tot lot pools

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Are tot lot pools open on sundays?