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'I can do anything I want': Cole Blocka hopes to study at U of S
Since he was a little boy, Cole Blocka's parents taught him that he can do and be anything he wants in life. Even as he navigates hurdles in his pursuit of education, he is holding on to that belief.
Offloaded provincial responsibilities in budget 'costing' Saskatoon: Mayor
Saskatoon Mayor Cynthia Block shared her thoughts on the 2026/27 Provincial Budget. While not all bad, she said more needs to be done for mental health and addictions, otherwise cities are left to pay the price.
Saskatoon business Seven Sundays responds to backlash after sharing video of shoplifter
In the video, a Seven Sundays employee politely talks to a person who appears to be taking and hiding merchandise. Online, some have taken issue with the store sharing the encounter
Saskatoon cops investigating a pair of armed robberies involving bear spray
"... two people entered the business armed with bear spray and again confronted the employee while demanding merchandise; stealing an undisclosed amount of product prior to fleeing."
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Saskatchewan Mounties responded to 31 fatal impaired-driving crashes in 2025
"Believe us when we say consuming drugs or alcohol before driving has the very real potential of killing people. We saw it 33 times last year," said inspector Lee Knelsen with the Saskatchewan RCMP.
Health authority warns of measles exposure on March 9 flight from Vancouver to Regina
"If you were on the listed flight or at the Regina airport at the stated times, please monitor for measles symptoms for up to 21 days after possible exposure," the health authority said in a statement.
Prosecutors didn't see reasonable chance of conviction in 'Queen of Canada' case
"After careful consideration, Public Prosecutions has concluded that based on the evidence gathered, there was not a reasonable likelihood of conviction," a Ministry of Justice spokesperson said.
Reaction to provincial budget comes in from across Sask. sectors
While the Official opposition has made clear its stance on the latest provincial budget, an assortment of reaction is coming in across Saskatchewan to the 2026-27 budget from the Saskatchewan Party government.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Friday, March 20
8:30 - We're taking a closer look at the Saskatchewan Government's budget and how it impacts you. Samantha Becotte, president of the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation, says the budget leaves students behind. She join...
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Wednesday, March 18
Venezuela is the best baseball country on the planet, the Oilers edged out the Sharks and Sid The Kid is back in the lineup for the first time since the Olympics. Canada won big over Turkey at the World Curling Cham...
SPORTS
'Where I'm meant to be': Mike McEwen speaks on former team's split, joining Kleiter rink
Veteran curler Mike McEwen has joined the Rylan Kleiter rink. He spoke with The Green Zone about his uncertainty and optimism following his former teammates' decision to drop him as skip.
Top-seeded Huskies stunned by Saint Mary's in University Cup quarter-final loss
Fighting back to force overtime, the University of Saskatchewan Huskies men's hockey team has been eliminated from the University Cup in an upset loss to the Saint Mary's Huskies in quarter-final action.
Riders' football operations in the finals for CFL's inaugural Ted Goveia Award
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are one of three finalists for the inaugural Ted Goveia Football Operations Award after putting together a Grey Cup-winning roster that included nine All-CFL players.
Rhode Island high school hockey team rallies to championship after fatal ice rink shooting
As Colin Dorgan stood before a deafening crowd exploding in pride for his high school hockey team's championship win, three seats were noticeably empty in the Rhode Island arena.
CANADA & WORLD
Iran threatens world tourism sites and says it is still building missiles 3 weeks into war
With little information coming out of Iran, it was not clear how much damage its arms, nuclear or energy facilities have sustained in the punishing U.S. and Israeli strikes that began Feb. 28.
Ontario border officer arrested in drug trafficking, import case
The officer and a driver who allegedly brought a truck load of drugs and tobacco across the border are facing the same charges, including for drug trafficking and import.
France takes 'appropriate measures' after sailor's jogging app exposes aircraft carrier's location
A naval officer's use of the Strava exercise app inadvertently enabled journalists to geolocate the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle that is in the Mediterranean during the Iran war.
Chuck Norris, martial arts master and actor whose toughness became internet lore, dies at 86
"While we would like to keep the circumstances private, please know that he was surrounded by his family and was at peace," the family said in a statement posted to social media.
AGRICULTURE
Some Sask. farmers to get winter elk hunting permits next year to protect land
The province said producers with a history of large herds of elk damaging their crops will be able to apply for eight elk depredation permits for elk hunting on their land from January to March 2027.
Saskatchewan to support pulse protein centre in India
More than 80 per cent of all pulses exported from Canada to India are grown in Saskatchewan, providing healthy and high-protein food for hundreds of millions of people every day.
China suspends some canola, seafood tariffs on Canada after Carney visit
The announcement comes after Prime Minister Mark Carney met earlier this year with Chinese President Xi Jinping in a visit that saw the leaders ink a deal on electric vehicles and canola.
Moe, Smith urge Ottawa to reverse strychnine ban as gophers pose 'serious pest threat' to farms
Saskatchewan's Scott Moe and Alberta's Danielle Smith said the ground squirrels "have become a serious pest threat to agriculture, damaging a wide variety of crops" across the prairies.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
'I can do anything I want': Cole Blocka hopes to study at U of S
Since he was a little boy, Cole Blocka's parents taught him that he can do and be anything he wants in life. Even as he navigates hurdles in his pursuit of education, he is holding on to that belief.
Catching a leprechaun: Tips from kindergarten students at Prince Philip School
Some young Saskatoon students are building glittery, snack-filled leprechaun traps full of creativity, mischief and imagination this St. Patrick's Day. Will they catch one?
Passing the puck: Hockey hero Wickenheiser mentors young Sask. girl
This International Women's Month, Saskatchewan hockey legend, Hayley Wickenheiser, shared some hockey wisdom with 9-year-old Ella Kautzman of Warman, inspiring the next generation of female players.
Beyond the Paralympics: Inclusion on a Saskatchewan ski slope
While the Paralympics highlight elite athletes with disabilities, inclusion in sport starts right here at home. At Table Mountain, 11-year-old Jac Cashin is discovering the joy of skiing.
