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SASKATOON NEWS
Saskatoon bus ban bylaw passed unanimously by Transit committee
Bylaw officers could deny anyone from getting on a bus that's engaging in "unacceptable" behaviour, and could also ban them. The bylaw is expected to go before city council in July.
Firefighters extinguish brush fire in 10 minutes on Tuesday: Fire department
A significant plume of smoke filled the air above Saskatoon's west side just before noon on Tuesday from a small grass fire that city firefighters were able to extinguish within 10 minutes of arriving on scene.
Lathey Pool opening delayed due to mechanical issues, George Ward Pool to open early
"George Ward will operate on a temporary schedule until Lathey Pool becomes operational, after which it will return to its regular schedule," the City of Saskatoon said in a statement.
Prairie Lily riverboat resumes operations as South Sask. River rises
Water levels on the river have risen after the Saskatchewan Water Security Agency made the decision to open the spillway at the Gardiner Dam on Lake Diefenbaker over the weekend.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Regina streets cited as examples of urban design after 'wavy' White City road goes viral
Jeff Blyth, an engineer from Stantec, said Gordon Road and Chuka Boulevard are two examples of "wavy" urban road design after a picture of the newly paved Betteridge Road in White City went viral.
High river flows may signal end to multi-year Saskatchewan drought
A U of S water expert says a record Rocky Mountains snowpack could mark a turning point after years of drought, while captain of Saskatoon riverboat Prairie Lily hopes higher flows clear built-up sand.
Queen City Ex entertainment lineup features Arkells, Helix, Down With Webster
The 2026 grandstand lineup at the Queen City Ex includes Billy Dean, Collin Raye, Down with Webster, Helix, Quiet Riot, Dallas Smith and Arkells. Tickets go on sale on Tuesday.
Lake Diefenbaker drowning prompts reminder about life jackets
The LifeSaving Society Saskatchewan Branch says that when worn correctly and buckled up completely, a life jacket will not only keep you afloat in the water, but keep you warm and "could save your life."
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, June 10
8:30 - After a weekend of tornado warnings, large hail, and damaging winds, southeastern Saskatchewan is once again under the threat of severe weather. Forecasters say conditions are favourable for powerful thunders...
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Tuesday, June 9
Ben Steiner talks about the FIFA World Cup, Britton Gray has a full Roughriders update, we debate how many games the team will win, and is Mike Babcock the next head coach of the Edmonton Oilers?
SPORTS
'Prove who we are': Riders on practice field after bye week
Saskatchewan Roughriders will get their 2026 campaign underway after a Week 1 bye. The defending Grey Cup champions took to the practice field on Tuesday to prepare for Saturday's B.C. Lions showdown.
A 'rowdy' Knicks watch party ends with 21 in custody and 5 officers injured
In a statement, the police department said that "the crowd became increasingly rowdy, violent, and destructive, and there were many incidents of disorderly and dangerous behavior."
Serena returns: Williams begins her comeback in doubles at Queen's Club
Whatever the result in Tuesday's match, Williams' return is set to last at least one more week as she will also compete in doubles at the Berlin Open in Germany.
NYC imposes stringent security as Trump becomes 1st sitting US president to attend NBA Finals game
The security for Game 3 between the Knicks and Spurs more closely resembled New Year's Eve in Times Square, and for fans, it might seem more akin to a trip to the airport.
CANADA & WORLD
Senate committee report calls for better co-ordination of wildfire response
Senators on the committee said that one of the key concerns they heard while assembling the report was the need for a single national point of contact to co-ordinate wildfire response.
Bank of Canada holds key rate steady in fifth consecutive decision
Annual inflation rose to 2.8 per cent in April, in part because of the global energy shock. The Bank of Canada now expects inflation to hold around three per cent in the coming months.
Carney to chair virtual meeting with the premiers as CUSMA talks loom on horizon
Tensions still persist between the Alberta and B.C. governments over a proposed oil pipeline to the west coast, which Carney has agreed to work toward with the Smith government.
NASA unveils Artemis III astronauts to test technology for a future moon landing
In May, NASA awarded hundreds of millions of dollars in contracts to four companies, including Blue Origin, to build landers, rovers and drones for a future moon base.
AGRICULTURE
Two more Texas screwworm infections found in animals far apart, USDA says
The screwworm produces a larvae that eats live flesh instead of dead material. Females lay eggs in wounds of warm-blooded animals such as cattle, but wildlife, pets and even humans can be infested.
New World screwworm find leads to Canada blocking livestock from Texas
Canada is temporarily restricting livestock over concerns about a parasitic fly with flesh-eating larvae, with animals that are from or were in the state within 21 days of a border crossing not allowed in.
Seeding 80 per cent complete, as Sask. farmers make solid progress after slow start
Farmers got a late start to seeding in many areas thanks to late-season snow and wet conditions, but producers across Saskatchewan are gradually catching up to the five-year average of 91 per cent.
Seeding passes halfway point in Saskatchewan after slow, wet start to growing season
Producers in Saskatchewan have passed the halfway point on seeding, which is now 52 per cent complete across the province. That's up from 29 per cent in the previous week's crop report.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
Opening doors underground: How one woman is shaping mining culture
Courtney Rohachuk was once told to "harden up" in the male-dominated potash industry. Nineteen years later, at Nutrien, she's helping change what leadership in mining looks like.
Hidden talents of the Saskatchewan Roughriders revealed
What do a sketchbook, a crochet hook, a keyboard and a loaf cake have in common? They might all turn up in the Saskatchewan Roughriders' locker room.
On your marks, get set, mow! Lawn mower racing taking off in rural Saskatchewan
Dust will fly, engines will roar and crowds will cheer as Saskatchewan's Triple Town Crown lawn mower racing circuit returns, with stops in King George, Demaine and Beechy.
The surprising Saskatchewan origin of Girl Guide cookies
Nearly 100 years ago, a Regina mother baked cookies so girls could go camping. Today, Girl Guide cookies remain one of Canada's sweetest traditions, rooted in a Saskatchewan success story.
