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SASKATOON NEWS
Saskatoon Light & Power working on repairs after storm knocks out power, traffic lights
Saskatoon Light & Power's Trevor Bell said it was mostly west side neighbourhoods that were affected by the storm, along with some areas on the east and the Varsity View, Exhibition and Avalon neighbourhoods.
Downtown Saskatoon streets open for foot traffic, closed to vehicles during sidewalk sale
Traffic restrictions on various main downtown streets this weekend mean drivers need to stay on the lookout for detours while shoppers are on the lookout for deals during the annual sidewalk sale.
Saskatoon business facing $7k fine for unlawful sale of bear spray
The fine is broken down into a $2,000 victim surcharge, in accordance with The Victims of Crime Act, $1,500 for unlawfully selling the spray and $3,500 for not recording the buyer's information.
Patient throwing up blood spends days in hospital hallway
Last month, Anne Fournier went to Royal University Hospital after vomiting blood and having severe stomach pain. She was kept in a hallway for three days before she was finally able to speak with a doctor.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Liquor retailer ordered to pay $28,000 after worker in Regina pinned under vehicle
The company pleaded guilty to one charge related to an incident on Sept. 18, 2023, when a worker in Regina was seriously hurt after their upper body became pinned under a vehicle.
Mounties ask public to report sightings of sexual assault suspect
According to the Saskatchewan RCMP, 46-year-old Christopher Cook is wanted in connection with a sexual assault investigation that began in the Onion Lake area in June.
Drug warning issued after two suspected overdose deaths on Onion Lake Cree Nation
The health ministry said the drugs behind the recent rash of overdoses on the First Nation north of Lloydminster were a brownish colour, and may contain either fentanyl or other unknown opioids.
Free fishing weekend angling to reel in fresh catches
Free Fishing Weekend opens across most public bodies of water in Saskatchewan this weekend, for any person angling to make a big - or small - catch, regardless of whether they have a fishing license.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Friday, July 10
8:30 - It's been a challenging summer for many across the province dealing with significant flooding and wildfires. At the same time, a recent independent review found the SPSA was not fully prepared for last year's...
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone replay - Thursday, July 9
Jamie asks what he missed while he was in Mexico, talks about the controversy of family names added to the Stanley Cup by the owner of the Hurricanes and welcomes Dave Naylor to talk about the Blue Bombers.
SPORTS
In any language: English speakers are tuning into World Cup broadcasts in Spanish
A sizable number of English-speaking people in the U.S. are doing something that might be considered a bit surprising: They're watching broadcasts of World Cup matches in Spanish on Telemundo.
Rookie pitcher Reid Beck carrying on family name, WCBL legacy with Saskatoon Berries
A familiar name is throwing heat at Cairns Field this season for the Saskatoon Berries as relief pitcher Reid Beck follows in the footsteps of his cousin and former WCBL all-star Carter Beck.
'Full circle moment': Sexton scores punt return touchdown in Riders debut
Mathew Sexton was able to provide a big boost for the Saskatchewan Roughriders in last week's win over the Ottawa Redblacks. He had a 101-yard punt return touchdown to give the Riders the lead.
Saskatoon Blades coach Dan DaSilva named Canada Red head coach at U17 World Challenge
Heading into his third season as head coach of the Saskatoon Blades, Dan DaSilva will be behind a Team Canada bench for the first time this fall at the 2026 U17 World Challenge in Oakville, Ont.
CANADA & WORLD
Supreme Court restores minimum sentence for obtaining sexual services from a minor
In doing so, the country's highest court overturns a May 2024 decision by the Quebec Court of Appeal in which it ruled that the mandatory minimum sentence for the offence was unconstitutional.
EU demands Facebook and Instagram dismantle design features it calls addictive for users
The commission says Meta needs to implement changes to Instagram and Facebook, such as disabling "key addictive features" like autoplaying videos and infinite scroll so they're not on by default.
Unemployment rate falls to 6.5% in June as employers add 18,000 jobs: StatCan
Youths saw a better start to the summer job market this year compared with 2025 amid a gain of 33,000 jobs for workers aged 15 to 24. Job growth was primarily in part-time work last month.
Wildfire season so far considered manageable across Canada, officials say
The latest information from the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre shows there have been 3,100 fires so far this season, compared to around 2,900 at this time last year.
AGRICULTURE
'Yellowing and drowned out crops' follow heavy rainfall in Saskatchewan: Crop report
"Many producers are still reporting flooding as causing the most crop damage in the province and are beginning to see the effects," the Saskatchewan Agriculture Ministry noted in its report.
Saskatchewan farmers getting less of the food dollar, APAS study reveals
APAS said the report shows producers and consumers are both impacted by a supply chain that lacks transparency, and changes in commodity prices are not directly driving increases at the grocery store.
Rain, hail and cool conditions slowing down Saskatchewan farmers: Crop report
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture said cool and wet conditions are slowing down crop development and making it hard for farmers to complete spraying and haying work.
Agribition promises event 'on par or better' despite changes to REAL District
Some tenants are having to find new office space at REAL, but Canadian Western Agribition is promising no livestock will be displaced this year, and the long term goal is to continue at the site.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
Smiling through suffocation: Staying afloat as a Saskatoon Aqualene
These athletes don't just swim - they perform underwater choreography while holding their breath, training tirelessly to make the impossible look effortless in the world of artistic swimming.
Happy birthday, Canada! Saskatchewan kids share Canada Day party ideas
Before Canada blows out the candles, a group of Saskatchewan kids has some suggestions for the birthday party: more flags, more balloons, a bigger cake and a little extra care for the country.
How one Saskatchewan teen found his voice through 4-H
Diagnosed with autism and once struggling to communicate, Langham's Grayson Bigoraj found confidence, connection and purpose through an unlikely part of 4-H: public speaking.
Life in rotations: A Father's Day story from Cigar Lake
Cessa Fern grew up counting the weeks until her dad came home from Cameco's Cigar Lake mine. Years later, she's working there too - and seeing those years away in a different light.
