Saskatoon

Victims of violent crime can now apply for more money in Saskatchewan, but a woman whose brother was killed in Saskatoon said there still needs to be better support for victims’ families.

Some of the recent changes to the Victims Compensation Program include funding counselling services for homicide witnesses and children who witness domestic violence. But Melanie Holdner believes there is a lack of services specific to helping family members of homicide victims, referred to as “secondary victims.”

Saskatoon Police are looking for two men in connection with an armed robbery of a convenience store in the 1100 block of Central Avenue Tuesday night.

At about 11:45 p.m., Oct. 7, police arrived at the scene after reports that two males of aboriginal descent entered the convenience store with bear mace and a firearm. They demanded cash from the employee before fleeing the scene on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash and cigarettes. They were last seen traveling westbound on 111th Street.

The evacuation order is lifted for people affected by the train derailment west of Wadena.

“The fire is out, all of the derailed cars are clear, the evacuation order for the affected residents has just been lifted and we are in the process of rebuilding the track,” Jim Feeny, public affairs spokesperson for CN Rail, said on John Gormley Live Wednesday. 

Saskatoon bus riders looking for an in-person refund on their September bus pass can do so starting Wednesday.

In-person customers will be issued a cash card or cheque at several locations throughout Saskatoon.

Sunrise Cappo, who goes to school downtown was one of the first people to get her refund at the bus mall terminal.