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SASKATOON NEWS
Saskatoon drivers face three weeks of Highway 7 resurfacing detours
As construction season ramps up in Saskatoon, the city said detours will be set up to help drivers negotiate the various lane closures on Highway 7 which are scheduled to run from Tuesday until June 11.
Saskatoon mosquito season off to slow start due to late spring
Mosquito season is running a little later than usual thanks to a slower start to spring, but as things start to warm up Saskatoon residents could end up with more bug bites.
Police chase in Saskatoon ends after driver gets stuck in mud
"Officers maintained efforts to stop the vehicle as it continued to flee; damaging fences and driving through fields before ultimately becoming stuck in the mud," the Saskatoon Police Service said.
Cops hand out 368 tickets during traffic blitzes in Saskatoon area
Police handed out hundreds of tickets after spending four days focused on traffic enforcement this month, both inside the city of Saskatoon and on Highway 16 near Langham.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Saskatchewan heat wave prompts warnings from Environment Canada
"Daytime highs in the low to mid-thirties combined with overnight lows in the high teens are expected for the remainder of the week," the warning from Environment Canada read.
Two injured by gunfire during attempted robbery on Sturgeon Lake First Nation: RCMP
"The victims drove away and as they did, a firearm was discharged and struck their vehicle, injuring two of them," the RCMP said in a statement. Police are now searching for the SUV.
Snowbirds Hometown Event in Moose Jaw sold out
On May 19, Defence Minister David McGuinty announced in Moose Jaw that the Snowbirds and their CT-114 Tutor jets would be grounded following the 2026 show season.
Sentencing for Misha Pavelick's killer to be re-scheduled
Crown lawyer Adam Breker argued for an adult sentence, while defence lawyer Andrew Hitchcock argued for a youth sentence, saying that at 17, the man hadn't developed the moral culpability of an adult.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, May 26
8:30 - Canada and the province of Alberta are at a bit of a crossroads. While talks of separatism remain just talks, does this make Canada as a country appear weak? This is a big headline in Canadian federal politic...
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Monday, May 25
Jamie, Locker, Britton Gray and Belton Johnson dissect the Riders pre-season win over the Blue Bombers, while Drew Remenda and Ken Boehlke ponder the Golden Knights' commanding lead over the Avalanche.
SPORTS
Riders roster decisions loom as training camp returns to Mosaic Stadium
After a pre-season game which saw a lot of athletes make some plays, the Saskatchewan Roughriders have one last week of training camp to determine who will be on its 2026 CFL roster.
Mexico's president sees 'no issue' with her country hosting Iran's World Cup team during tournament
The team will still play its matches in the U.S. but its base has been moved to Tijuana, Mexico, just south of San Diego, California, according to Iran's soccer federation.
Petition draws nearly 6,000 signatures after NHL blocks Habs watch party in Quebec
Wassim Aboutanos says the league told his group the arena is located within the territory in which the Senators have exclusive marketing rights, meaning another team can't be promoted from that venue.
Meet the athlete running 1,600 km across Saskatchewan in 30 days
One month, one province and nearly 1,600 kilometres on foot. Saskatoon's Megan Wotherspoon is running across Saskatchewan, raising funds and awareness for blood cancer in memory of her mother.
CANADA & WORLD
Exceptionally early heat wave shatters records and brings deaths in Europe
Monday was the U.K.'s hottest May day on record, with the temperature hitting 34.8 C (94.6 F) at Kew Gardens in London, smashing the previous record of 32.8 C (91.4 F) set in 1922 and 1944.
South Korean submarine in B.C. is floor model in sales pitch to supply Canada's fleet
Glenn Copeland, managing director and president of Hanwha Defence Canada, said it was good timing, with Canada expected to announce the winning bid by the end of next month.
Majority of MPs vote down Conservative motion calling for private property protection
The issue stems from a 2025 B.C. Supreme Court ruling that confirmed the Cowichan Tribes hold Aboriginal title over about 300 hectares of land in Richmond, B.C.
Ottawa launches national aerial firefighting fleet for 2026 wildfire season
The government said the Pan-Canadian Aerial Asset Program will boost national firefighting surge capacity by increasing provincial access to aircraft during periods of intense wildfire activity.
AGRICULTURE
Soggy conditions mean some fields in Saskatchewan could go unseeded this season: APAS
Some farmers haven't started seeding yet as wet fields, snow, and washed-out roads prevent them from getting equipment into their fields. Seeding is just 29 per cent complete across the province.
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.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
Meet the athlete running 1,600 km across Saskatchewan in 30 days
One month, one province and nearly 1,600 kilometres on foot. Saskatoon's Megan Wotherspoon is running across Saskatchewan, raising funds and awareness for blood cancer in memory of her mother.
Meet the woman giving Saskatoon's abandoned bunnies a second chance
Easter brings more than egg hunts - it brings abandoned pet rabbits. Since 2018, Donna Barth with River Haze Street Rabbit Rescue has rehomed 145 domestic rabbits found on Saskatoon streets.
Repair Café giving broken items a second chance in Saskatoon
Once a month at Saskatoon Makerspace, volunteers help community members fix broken household items for free, sharing skills and bringing everything from lamps to coffee makers or clothing back to life.
Where fun meets fitness: Exploring Dynasty Ninja in Saskatoon
Dynasty Ninja is Saskatoon's ninja gym, where kids and adults train with climbing, swinging and balancing obstacles to improve strength, agility and confidence.
