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NHL drafted stars Klimpke, Williams embracing expanded roles with Blades in 2026-27
Brayden Klimpke and Cooper Williams had their childhood dreams realized as NHL draft picks this summer. Now they're determined to take back that big league experience to lead the Saskatoon Blades.
Saskatoon seeks public input on future property tax policy
Saskatoon is seeking public input on how residential and non-residential properties share the municipal tax burden, with the latter paying for 32 per cent of the total. An online survey opens Oct. 1.
City of Saskatoon to begin repairs at John Avant Park after creek bed "failure"
The failure was identified in June while crews were doing maintenance work and while investigating reduced water flow, which was initially believed to be caused by sediment buildup.
Saskatoon road closures, detours set for weekend road work
The Circle Drive South ramp to Lorne Avenue will be closed for road microsurfacing beginning at 7 a.m. on Saturday. The closure will be in effect until 9 p.m. on Sunday, the city said.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
P.A. distiller caught between Canadian, U.S. alcohol markets as trade tensions grow
Drew Martin, president and co-founder of Phantom Light Distillery, said selling Saskatchewan-made alcohol within Canada can be complicated because each province has its own rules and liquor system.
'It was like gasoline': Sask. farmers help firefighters deal with 100-acre blaze
Gravelbourg fire chief Scott Booth said several farmers were already at the scene when his department arrived, bringing water tanks, front-end loaders and other equipment to help contain the blaze.
Wanted in Saskatchewan: 10 people being hunted by RCMP in August
Saskatchewan RCMP's wanted list for August includes people being sought for forcible confinement, assault with a weapon, robbery, arson and assault while choking.
Saskatchewan MP calling for northern university
MP Buckley Belanger said lack of a dedicated university is leading to a dire lack of trained teachers in primary and secondary education, along with the chronic shortage of health professionals in Sask.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Friday, August 28
On Friday's how, Evan looks at the Riders' struggles, talks about the Meta and kids using social media, it's Eatin' Time with Belton Johnson and the importance of eye health for children as they return to school.
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Friday, Aug. 28
We examine the depth chart for Saturday's game between the Riders and Toronto Argonauts, Dave Naylor has all the CFL news, Scott Roblin looks at Saskatoon sports, and Drew Remenda eyes the Winnipeg Jets.
SPORTS
NHL drafted stars Klimpke, Williams embracing expanded roles with Blades in 2026-27
Brayden Klimpke and Cooper Williams had their childhood dreams realized as NHL draft picks this summer. Now they're determined to take back that big league experience to lead the Saskatoon Blades.
Saskatchewan Roughriders look to snap losing streak vs. Toronto Argonauts
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have lost back-to-back games and will look to get things back on track with a showdown against the Toronto Argonauts today. Kickoff for the game is set for 5 p.m.
StatCan figures show minor economic bump from FIFA World Cup soccer matches
StatCan says other hospitality and tourism-related industries reported small gains for the month of June, noting 0.6 per cent growth in food services and drinking places in June compared with May.
'A Hollywood story': Huskies' Amundrud returns from cancer battle in pre-season win
Quarterback Anton Amundrud's return to the football field after overcoming cancer highlighted a 35-1 victory for the University of Saskatchewan Huskies on Thursday in their lone pre-season game.
CANADA & WORLD
Ukraine warehouse explosion kills 37 in deadly Russian strike
A Russian drone struck a warehouse west of Kyiv that may have been illegally storing munitions, according to Ukrainian officials, killing 37 people in one of the war's deadliest attacks this year.
Google sued by Canada's privacy watchdog over 'right to be forgotten'
The case involves articles about a criminal charge that was dropped, which the individual said caused direct harm, including social stigma, lost job opportunities and physical assault.
A Dutch institute issues a 'Red Alert' over potentially lethal Trump-shaped ecstasy pills
Producing, selling and using ecstasy is illegal in the Netherlands, but it's widely used, particularly at clubs and festivals. A government report in 2024 said 550,000 people took the drug in a year.
Canada Post reports $277M pre-tax loss in second quarter
The postal service says the result compared with a loss of $407 million during the second quarter of 2025, when it was facing a prolonged period of labour uncertainty amid labour negotiations.
AGRICULTURE
Sask. farmers making progress, but harvest lags behind long-term averages
According to the latest crop report from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, harvest is just 11 per cent complete across the province, well behind the five-year average of 25 per cent.
Harvest moving slowly in Sask. as farmers hope for warmer weather
According to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, harvest is four per cent complete across the province, well behind the five-year average of 15 per cent and the 10-year average of 12 per cent.
Farmers say southeast Sask. rain won't dampen start of harvest
Environment Canada issued a rainfall warning for an area including Carlyle, Estevan, and Moosomin, but southeast Saskatchewan farmers say the rain won't delay the start of harvest for them.
Cool weather slows the start of harvest on Saskatchewan farms
Saskatchewan's harvest is behind the five-year average of six per cent and the 10-year average of five per cent, but slightly ahead of the one per cent completion recorded at the same time in 2025.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
Inside Claybank: Exploring Saskatchewan's abandoned brick factory
Hidden in southern Sask., the Claybank Brick Plant helped build Canadian landmarks, outfit warships and even support NASA's journey to the moon. Now, the National Historic Site is slowly falling apart.
Stones and bones: The life's work of Dr. Ernie Walker
As an archaeologist, professor and forensic anthropologist, Saskatoon's Dr. Ernie Walker built three remarkable careers in around one simple question: What story does this tell?
Planes, trains and automobiles: The remarkable life of Bill Noble
He's worked with fighter jets, driven race cars and flown planes. Yet the thing that brings Bill Noble the most joy is sharing his childhood passion for trains as conductor of the Wheatland Express.
Gus' Sweet Treats: Meet Martensville's 10-year-old ice cream man
Remember the scramble when you heard the ice cream bike coming? Young entrepreneur Gus Fandrich is bringing that little bit of nostalgic summer magic back to Martensville.
