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SASKATOON NEWS
Saskatoon to test new Warman Road pedestrian crossing signals
Signals crossing Warman Road at Hazen Street will flash red, while at Warman Road at 5th Avenue North they will flash amber ahead of a new bus service that starts May 31 on Routes 30 and 35.
What's open and closed in Saskatoon on Victoria Day
Victoria Day on Monday is a celebration of the sovereign's birthday in Canada, and since 1952 it has been on the Monday preceding May 25. Here's what's open and closed in Saskatoon.
Sunday morning fire damages Saskatoon business
Saskatoon Fire Department responded to a commercial fire Sunday morning on the 100 block of 34th St E where they found smoke and flames coming from outside of the building. No one was injured.
City of Saskatoon urges caution when celebrating Victoria Day with fireworks
Low-hazard fireworks such as Roman candles, sparklers, fountains, wheels, volcanoes, mines and snakes can be launched on private property from dusk until 11 p.m. on Monday.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
First-of-its-kind Polish war memorial planned for Regina cemetery
The Polish Canadian Cultural Club is raising money for Saskatchewan's first memorial honouring Polish veterans and war-displaced families who rebuilt their lives in the province.
No HIV emergency declaration needed for Saskatchewan, top doctor says
Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab says the province is not declaring an HIV public health emergency like Manitoba, because it would not give the province any new powers to combat the disease.
Lyme disease-carrying ticks increasing in Saskatchewan
The number of blacklegged ticks linked to Lyme disease appears to be increasing in Saskatchewan, with a significant number of reported cases coming from the Prince Albert region, a researcher says.
Death of Ontario teen near Pelican Narrows investigated as a homicide
The body of Ontario 16-year-old Jay'siiah Webb-Long, missing since May 2025, has been found by RCMP near Pelican Narrows during a planned search. Police are now investigating his death as a homicide.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Friday, May 15
On Friday's show, Evan welcomes the new leader of the federal NDP, chats about energy and power with Premier Scott Moe and looks ahead to safety over the Victoria Day long weekend.
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Friday, May 15
Scott Roblin has the latest from Riders training camp, Drew Remenda, Brendan Batchelor, and Jim Biringer all take a look at NHL action, and Jamie Nye has a list of Riders players to keep an eye on.
SPORTS
Riders lose preseason contest in Calgary to the Stampeders
The Saskatchewan Roughriders opened the 2026 preseason with a lot of their depth players getting a large amount of reps on the road in Calgary as the Stampeders emerged victorious on Monday.
Riders to meet Stampeders to kick off CFL pre-season
A big part of deciding who wins their positional battles will take place today when the Saskatchewan Roughriders meet the Stampeders as the 2026 CFL pre-season gets underway.
U Sports top offensive lineman Andersen grateful for healthy camp with Roughriders
Injury knocked Erik Andersen out of on-field drills last year at Saskatchewan Roughriders training camp. This spring, the top offensive lineman in U Sports is fighting for a spot on the roster.
Prince Albert Raiders WHL Championship run comes to an end
A season that made a lot of people proud in Prince Albert has come to an end after Prince Albert Raiders lost to Everett Silvertips 7-2 on Friday night in the 2026 WHL Championship Finals.
CANADA & WORLD
U.S. slaps duties on fresh Canadian mushrooms over 'flawed' subsidy claims
The United States has put duties of 2.84 per cent on fresh mushrooms grown in Canada following a U.S. Department of Commerce investigation which the Canadian industry has called "deeply flawed."
Six Canadians detained by Israel off the coast of Cyprus
The Global Sumud Flotilla says five of its Canadian members and one from the Freedom Flotilla that is part of the same mission have been detained by the Israeli military off the coast of Cyprus.
U.S. pausing long-standing military board with Canada
The board is an advisory forum for U.S.-Canada bilateral defence co-operation. The U.S. undersecretary of defence said Monday that "Canada has failed to make credible progress on its defense commitments."
WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda
World Health Organization declared the public health emergency on Sunday, after more than 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths. WHO said that the outbreak doesn't meet the criteria of a pandemic emergency.
AGRICULTURE
From lake to plate: Chefs take pride in serving wild rice dishes
Some of chef Jamie Charles' best sellers include a wild rice burger with bacon and sautéed mushrooms and onions, as well as shepherds pie. He also adds it into a stuffing to accompany turkey.
Saskatchewan producers making progress on seeding after delayed start to season
But despite the solid progress producers across Saskatchewan made over the past week, seeding is still well behind the five-year average of 28 per cent and the 10-year average of 27 per cent.
Committee calls for reversal of agricultural research centre closures
A House of Commons committee is recommending the government halt its decision to close agricultural research centres and experimental farm sites across Canada as part of its cost-cutting exercise.
Some Saskatchewan farmers excited for extra moisture to kick off seeding
Brendan and Rustie Sobchuk farm outside of Lang. They say plenty of soil moisture and full dugouts in their area are creating feelings of optimism about a strong start to the growing season.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
Munch Café: A Regina restaurant where ability comes first
Munch Café and Catering looks like any other restaurant, but behind the counter is a team of people with disabilities building skills, confidence and careers in a supportive workplace.
Meet the 89-year-old blacksmith keeping the craft alive
Pop's Old Forge near Marcelin has become a living classroom where 89-year-old Hubert Smith forges iron and keeps a nearly lost trade burning bright.
A mom is a mom: Paying tribute to foster moms this Mother's Day
From family dinners to difficult goodbyes, foster moms like Deb Davies shape lives in ways that last forever. This Mother's Day, we celebrate their quiet, powerful impact.
How Ronald McDonald House became the home a Melville family needed
As McHappy Day is marked at McDonald's, the Stewart family from Melville reflects on the support they received from Ronald McDonald House during a medical journey far from home.
