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BJM Saints stun Aden Bowman 22-21, win third straight Saskatoon 5A football title
A fumble recovery, late touchdown and two-point conversion helped the Bishop James Mahoney Saints win a third consecutive Saskatoon 5A high school football title over the Aden Bowman Bears on Friday.
New additions Fluker, Cleaver preparing to make Blades home debuts
WHL veteran defenceman Josh Fluker and goaltender Koen Cleaver have joined the Saskatoon Blades after being acquired within days of each other. They're both on track to dress Saturday against Seattle.
Downtown Saskatoon arena hotly debated by community leaders
On The Evan Bray Show, four community leaders debated building a new downtown arena, as a petition collects signatures in opposition and city council works to secure funding to make the arena possible.
Canada West first place on line as Huskies visit UBC Friday
It's a battle for first place between the University of Saskatchewan Huskies and UBC Thunderbirds in Vancouver, with home field advantage throughout Canada West football playoffs up for grabs.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
'Not as brave as I thought': Haunted Moose Jaw diner serves up terrifying tales
Staff at Moose Jaw's historic Hopkins Dining Parlour share eerie encounters with ghosts, from unexplained footsteps and phantom party guests to mysterious figures in an empty banquet room.
Third person charged with murder in death of Regina woman
A woman and a youth had charged with second-degree murder in 37-year-old Rebecca Autumn Mathieson death in August, now a 21-year-old woman is also facing the same charge.
Large military presence expected to fill P.A. Armoury for Shaun Farrell's funeral
Farrell died along with three other soldiers at CFB Wainwright on Oct. 17 after wind gusts sent a smouldering grass fire towards soldiers in training, who were unable to get out of the way in time.
'Henry's Law' could spread across Canada as Sask. rules begin
"Henry's Law" takes effect on Sunday in Saskatchewan, while six other provinces and territories consider similar rules around carbon monoxide. Henry Losco's parents say his legacy is saving lives.
SPORTS
BJM Saints stun Aden Bowman 22-21, win third straight Saskatoon 5A football title
A fumble recovery, late touchdown and two-point conversion helped the Bishop James Mahoney Saints win a third consecutive Saskatoon 5A high school football title over the Aden Bowman Bears on Friday.
New additions Fluker, Cleaver preparing to make Blades home debuts
WHL veteran defenceman Josh Fluker and goaltender Koen Cleaver have joined the Saskatoon Blades after being acquired within days of each other. They're both on track to dress Saturday against Seattle.
Jaxon Ford comes back into lineup as Riders meet Lions in CFL West Semifinal
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will be fairly healthy heading into the CFL West Semifinal on Saturday in B.C. Safety Jaxon Ford will start his 10th game at that spot this year with Nelson Lokombo being ruled out.
Canada West first place on line as Huskies visit UBC Friday
It's a battle for first place between the University of Saskatchewan Huskies and UBC Thunderbirds in Vancouver, with home field advantage throughout Canada West football playoffs up for grabs.
CANADA & WORLD
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.
Ottawa posts $5.36B deficit for first five months of 2026-27 fiscal year
The deficit came as revenue totalled $215.54 billion, up from $201.18 billion a year earlier, helped by higher personal income tax revenues, other revenues and GST revenues.
Economic growth stalled again in August, StatCan says
StatsCan says real GDP was essentially unchanged in August. Early estimates for September suggest real GDP declined 0.1 per cent amid losses in manufacturing and mining, and oil and gas extraction.
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.
