A man arrested in the death of his common-law wife in Saskatoon is now charged with first-degree murder.

Blake Schreiner, originally from the Cudworth area, was first charged with second-degree murder in the January 29th death of Tammy Brown.

Saskatoon police have not said how she died.

Relatives have said the couple had been together for five years and had two young children.

Schreiner's next court appearance is set for today in Saskatoon.