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SASKATOON NEWS
Dakota Dunes gives $300K to boost liver testing in Saskatchewan
The funds will support the purchase of FibroScan equipment for Royal University Hospital and help develop a pilot to bring liver screening to the seven member First Nations of the Saskatoon Tribal Council.
Saskatoon police briefs: Two charged after pursuit in Saskatoon on Sunday
Police said a 43-year-old man is facing charges of dangerous driving, evading police, possession of stolen property over $5,000, obstruction and breaching court-imposed conditions.
Northbound traffic restrictions lifted on Central Avenue after two-vehicle crash
The Saskatoon Police Service said there are not believed to be any life-threatening injuries as a result of the crash. Restrictions were lifted around 4:30 p.m. on Monday, about eight hours after the crash.
The Saskatoon boy who twirled his way to the National Ballet
Keaton Leier is coming back home to Saskatoon with the National Ballet of Canada, bringing his own choreography, his family's pride and a message for young dancers dreaming big on the Prairies.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Mounties seize more than 2,000 pounds of cannabis products near Maple Creek
Police said a 56-year-old man from Rosedale, B.C. is facing charges including possession of illicit cannabis for distribution and possession of an illicit cannabis derivative for distribution.
Blaine Lake man charged after fatal crash near Hepburn: RCMP
Police said the crash on Highway 12 on Saturday evening left a 16-year-old girl from Shellbrook dead, while two other people were taken to a local hospital for treatment. Her family has been notified.
Connecting through culture: Grandfather Teachings project opens in Regina
A medicine wheel and the Seven Grandfather Teachings - wisdom, love, respect, courage, honesty, humility and truth - are turning part of Ken Jenkins Park into a space for reflection and reconciliation.
How to stop yelling at your kids: Parenting expert shares her top tip
Jenn Dean talks to Dr. Kristen Cook, a pediatrician and a mom who understands both the professional side of child development and also the very human reality of parenting when we're tired.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Monday, Sept. 14
On Monday's show, Evan discusses the Riders' Banjo Bowl loss to the Blue Bombers this weekend, the expansion of paid on-street parking around Regina hospitals and the trade war's impact on manufacturing.
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Friday, Sept. 11
A preview of Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota Vikings ahead of NFL's opening weekend, while Dave Naylor and Britton Gray look at the CFL's four back-to-back games on Saturday, including the Banjo Bowl.
SPORTS
Saskatoon's Trevor Jacek captures world championship relay gold with Team Canada
Trevor Jacek was part of the winning 4x400 metre relay team at the World Masters Athletics Championships in South Korea. While he's a world-class athlete now, he only began running after hitting age 30.
Canadian boxing legend George Chuvalo remembered for his resilience
"He's the toughest guy I ever fought," said Muhammad Ali, who won against Chuvalo after 15 rounds at Toronto's Maple Leaf Gardens in 1966. Chuvalo died Saturday in Toronto on his 89th birthday.
Offence dries up for Riders in low-scoring Banjo Bowl loss to Blue Bombers
The Saskatchewan Roughriders had a frustrating Banjo Bowl performance on Saturday afternoon, as their offence struggled to gain any momentum in a 19-6 loss to rivals Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Rookie Belsher breaks through to help Huskies to 44-24 victory in homecoming game
A homecoming game to remember for University of Saskatchewan Huskies rookie Keaton Belsher, who led the way with 180 yards receiving and two touchdowns to help the Dogs earn their first win of 2026.
CANADA & WORLD
StatCan says Canada's 2026 census participation was among highest ever
Some posted photos of their forms marked "return to sender" and made claims that the questions violated their privacy rights, prompting Liberal MP Mark Gerretsen to urge people to fill out the form.
Ottawa says it ended refugee residency sponsor exemption over 'integrity concerns'
The temporary policy, which was introduced in 2019 and ended on Sept. 10, allowed certain refugees to sponsor family members who were not initially declared on their own applications.
Russians are still fleeing abroad, citing fears of a new mobilization and a loss of freedom
The attacks this summer caused a fuel crisis and dealt blows to the booming e-commerce sector. The government has cited the attacks to justify harsh restrictions on connecting to the internet.
Inflation holds at 3% in August as rent, travel prices rise: StatCan
Gas costs continued to rise in August but at a slower pace, with prices up 22.8 per cent compared with 25.7 per cent a month earlier, as the conflict in the Middle East continued to weigh on prices.
AGRICULTURE
Sask. Cattle Association names Kevin Boon as new CEO
Kevin Boon takes over on Nov. 1 after serving 17 years as general manager of the BC Cattlemen's Association, as well as positions with Alberta Beef Producers and the Canadian Cattle Association.
Sask. harvest 27 per cent complete, far behind long-term averages
Excess moisture due to heavy rainfall was responsible for the majority of the crop damage reported in the past week, and producers are voicing worries about grain quality, bleaching and sprouting.
Rain further delays lagging Sask. harvest progress: APAS
Joining The Evan Bray Show on Wednesday, Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan president, Bill Prybylski, said the rain meant he wouldn't be harvesting for the next few days.
AAFC announces $3 million for new health testing and surveillance of hogs
The funding will support the development, validation and upgrading of multiplex assay technologies - comprehensive lab tests that can screen for multiple domestic swine viruses from a single sample.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
The Saskatoon boy who twirled his way to the National Ballet
Keaton Leier is coming back home to Saskatoon with the National Ballet of Canada, bringing his own choreography, his family's pride and a message for young dancers dreaming big on the Prairies.
Think Métis jigging is just dancing? Think again
This traditional dance gets the heart pumping, but researchers at the University of Saskatchewan are exploring how every step can also connect people to culture, community and well-being.
The Regina conservator saving history, one fragile page at a time
A faded photograph. A handwritten letter. An old book. Each can hold a piece of someone's history. Robin Canham's job is making sure those stories survive.
VIDEO: Meet Saskatchewan's 12-year-old fiddle champion
At 12, Cassian Owen is already one of Saskatchewan's standout young fiddlers. He's winning championships, putting in the practice - and still making plenty of time for hockey and mini sticks.
