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SASKATOON NEWS
Saskatoon students get spooky science lesson for Halloween
Students across Saskatoon were treated to a trick this Halloween. We called on Buena Vista School for a look at the popular dry ice demonstration that's enthralling young ghouls and goblins.
Lane restrictions on Idylwyld start Monday as overpass repair begins
Restrictions will be in place in the southbound lanes of Idylwyld Drive North starting at 7 a.m. on Monday to make room for repairs to the damaged overpass at 51st Street and Avenue C North.
Sask. army reservists raise over $5,000 walking for Wainwright victims
Owen Schultz completed a 200-kilometre walk around Saskatoon on Wednesday after about 48 hours. He, along with Ethan Spiess, have raised more than five times their original goal for the Canadian Red Cross.
Huskies women's soccer team playoff ready for TRU Wolfpack
A year after being bounced in Canada West quarter-finals, the University of Saskatchewan Huskies women's soccer team looks to take a big step in their playoff opener against Thompson Rivers this afternoon.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Sask. carbon monoxide law could spread across Canada
"Henry's Law" took effect in Saskatchewan today, requiring carbon monoxide alarms in every residential suite in multi-unit buildings, regardless of their proximity to fuel-burning appliances.
Saskatchewan doctors raise concerns about health care pressures
Saskatchewan doctors raised concerns about administrative burdens, vacant positions, and high patient volumes to a panel of provincial ministers at the Saskatchewan Medical Association's conference in Regina.
Prince Albert events generate $23.2M for city economy
A total of 56 regional, provincial, national and international events were held in the city last year, generating an estimated 146,490 visits from people outside the community and 19,618 hotel room nights.
Estevan Legion adds QR codes to street signs to honour veterans
The Royal Canadian Legion in Estevan is adding special street signs and QR codes to honour veterans. Residents will be able to scan the codes to learn about their military service and community contributions.
SPORTS
VIDEO: Big plays haunt Roughriders as season ends in West Semifinal loss
The B.C. Lions once again got a number of big plays as the Saskatchewan Roughriders lost the CFL West Semifinal 33-26 on Saturday in Vancouver.
Huskies women's soccer team playoff ready for TRU Wolfpack
A year after being bounced in Canada West quarter-finals, the University of Saskatchewan Huskies women's soccer team looks to take a big step in their playoff opener against Thompson Rivers this afternoon.
World Juniors: Russia's return complicates Alberta tournament
The potential return of Russia to international play is adding a layer of complexity for organizers of the upcoming World Junior Hockey Championship in Alberta.
Riders and Lions lock horns once again in CFL playoffs
The Saskatchewan Roughriders and B.C. Lions will meet for the third straight year in the post-season. Saskatchewan will try to get its first win in Vancouver this year to advance to the West Final.
CANADA & WORLD
Poilievre demands federal spending cuts ahead of budget
The Conservative Party leader says suspending the GST on fuel until next summer and scrapping the fuel standard tax would save Canadians money whether they're buying groceries or toys for Christmas.
Major rescue operation brings Oleshky evacuees into Ukrainian territory
Evacuees from Russian-occupied Oleshky crossed into Ukrainian territory Saturday during a major rescue operation made possible by a significant humanitarian truce.
Canada, EU close Montreal summit with 'alliance for the future' pact
The seven-page statement includes announcements of a new digital trade agreement and a deal to allow the European Investment Bank to fund critical raw materials projects in Canada.
Parties line up candidates as federal byelections approach
In the Saskatchewan riding of Yorkton-Melville, the Liberals are running candidate Aaron Kienle, the mayor of Yorkton, against Conservative Nelson Pohl, a farmer who owns a furnace cleaning company.
AGRICULTURE
Monette Farms bidding window extended into November
Monette Farms entered creditor protection in April, owing over $900 million to secured lenders. Sworn filings show the group operated across roughly 274,000 owned acres and 218,000 leased acres.
Saskatchewan to adopt new approach for agricultural Crown land leases
The agriculture ministry said its new approach will offer eligible leases of Crown land - including expired leases - as they become available rather than through a single, annual offering.
ECCC proposes changes to Clean Fuel Regulations, but industry warns 1.3x multiplier for ethanol falls short
Environment and Climate Change Canada said the draft regulations will be published in the Canada Gazette, Part I on Oct. 30, opening a 75-day public consultation period.
Ag groups call for major tax reform
The coalition wants reform that incentivizes growth, improves global competitiveness, simplifies the tax system, supports small businesses and builds a tax system for a modern, AI-driven economy.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
Q&A: What Chantell Butler wants you to know about dwarfism
What should you say? When should you offer help? And what do people get wrong about dwarfism? Chantell Butler answers these questions and more in a frank and open discussion.
Meet Jovi Wagner, Saskatoon's world champion dog groomer
Wagner has spent a lifetime making dogs look their best. Now, the Churchill Dog Groomers owner has helped lead Canada to a historic gold medal on the world stage.
Exploring the tunnels beneath Saskatchewan's Legislative Building
What's beneath Saskatchewan's Legislative Building? About a kilometre of tunnels, a sealed-off older network, high-pressure steam - and absolutely no secret bunker.
The hunt for Saskatoon's mythical 21st Street tunnel
The old railway station. The Bessborough Hotel. A secret tunnel beneath 21st Street connecting the two. It's one of Saskatoon's favourite legends - and apparently, it never happened.
