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SASKATOON NEWS
Saskatoon retro diner Pink Cadillacs announces closure of Eighth Street restaurant
Jon Tyson, owner of Pink Cadillacs, told 650 CKOM that he is trying to sell the restaurant and noted that the closure comes while the restaurant has "a complete bill of health from the SHA."
Saskatoon Police receive $160K provincial grant for human trafficking
Justice Minister Tim McLeod said human trafficking leaves lasting impacts on victims and families, and the funding will provide victims with more support and improve co-ordination among responders.
Saskatoon river rescue now recovery, says fire chief
According to Saskatoon Fire Department chief, Doug Wegren, a report was made to Saskatoon police around 11:50 a.m. on Friday that a woman and a dog were in the South Saskatchewan River.
'Waste of money': Taxpayers Federation slams Saskatoon's $300k plastic rock art
The federation said the money spent on the sculptures is equivalent to the property tax bills of about 118 average households, while noting Saskatoon's latest property tax increase of 6.7 per cent.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Preliminary work to move rail crossings off Regina's Ring Road still on track
The City of Regina says work is continuing on a preliminary design that would move the CPKC and CN tracks off the Ring Road in northeast Regina, but the potential price tag will be a consideration.
Regina Little League team eyes WestJet talks as it heads to nationals
The North Regina Major AAA All-Stars are expecting to get to Nova Scotia next week for the national championships, but have had to figure out back-ups in case WestJet flight attendants go on strike.
VIDEO: Meet the divers behind Queen City Ex's newest show
Flying Fools performer Simon Sarabura began his high-diving career in Regina. Seventeen years later, he still gets nervous plunging 25 metres into a portable pool from a narrow tower.
Regina police search for missing 9-year-old boy last seen at Queen City Ex
Angelo Twist was last seen on Saturday around 5 p.m. at the exhibition grounds and police said while there was no evidence he had come to any harm, he is considered at risk due to his age.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Friday, July 31
On Friday's show, guest host Tamara Cherry talks passenger rights during the WestJet strike, Marineland's beluga whales finding new homes, protecting vulnerable children and food insecurity.
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Friday, July 31
Regina Pats CEO Gord Pithchard, Tom Gazolla brings an Edmonton perspective to the Riders-Elks game, Derek Taylor discusses the Bombers loss to B.C., and Britton Gray has a look at Saskatchewan's roster.
SPORTS
Saskatchewan Roughriders win the rematch, defeat Elks in Edmonton
The Riders and Elks went blow-for-blow for a second straight week as Saskatchewan earned a 28-26 win over Edmonton. The win was a big one for Saskatchewan to even the season series at one game apiece.
Semifinals ahead for undefeated Team Sask. at 19U Women's Baseball Nationals
An 11-2 victory over Newfoundland and Labrador on Saturday clinched Team Saskatchewan a spot in Sunday's 19U Women's Baseball National Championships semifinals and a shot at a medal in Saskatoon.
Riders, Elks lock horns in CFL rematch at Commonwealth Stadium
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will look to avoid getting swept by the Edmonton Elks in the second game of their back-to-back series. Edmonton hasn't won both games of a back-to-back between the two since 1957.
Team Sask. survives marathon against Alberta, moves to 2-0 at 19U Women's Nationals
A comeback-filled, 19-13 extra innings victory Friday at 19U Women's Baseball National Championships for Team Saskatchewan has kept the host province in the mix for the tournament's playoff stage.
CANADA & WORLD
Moroccans sought better future in collective crossing to Spain territory
Of the 60,000 who crossed between Thursday and Friday morning, some 45,000 had returned to Moroccan territory within hours after many spent the night on the streets of Ceuta, where they are unwanted.
Top dogs ride waves at World Dog Surfing Championships
The dogs, sporting colourful life vests, were judged on factors including how long they could stay on their board, the size of the wave and their confidence and were cheered on by spectators and owners.
WestJet attendants strike update: What travellers need to know
The airline scrapped 81 scheduled flights for Saturday, including several in Saskatchewan, as the stoppage looms for 4,400 flight attendants after their union issued a 72-hour strike notice Thursday.
Canada to impose temporary 25% tariff on some imports of wood cabinets, vanities
Wood cabinets and vanities manufactured in the United States, Mexico, Israel, Chile and developing nations will be exempt from the tariffs, in keeping with Canada's international trade obligations.
AGRICULTURE
Hot weather helping speed up crop development in Saskatchewan
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture said humid conditions created some challenges during haying operations, slowing down both cutting and baling, but farmers continued to make good progress.
Louis Dreyfus to add 140 jobs in Yorkton
The changes to the company's canola processing site will more than double its crushing its capacity and the new jobs will bring the company's workforce up to 260 people by the end of 2026.
Warm weather and drier conditions helping Sask. producers - and their crops - catch up
While the warm, humid weather over the past week was likely welcomed by many farmers, agriculture ministry said the weather also created conditions favourable for disease development.
Sask. beekeepers warn 50 per cent U.S. tariffs could shut down key export market
A proposed 50 per cent U.S. tariff on Canadian honey exports has added another challenge to the beekeeping industry, which is already struggling after several years of low honey prices.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
Before he was a Roughriders star, Trevor Harris was a dancer
He can read a defence, escape a pass rush and lead a CFL offence. But before Trevor Harris became a Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback, he was a kid learning hip hop, jazz and tap from his mom.
Two left feet? Right this way: Inside Saskatoon's Ballroom Dancing Club
For 62 years, the University of Saskatchewan Ballroom Dancing Club has turned hesitant beginners into confident dancers - creating friendships, memories and a community that keeps people coming back.
From handoffs to headlocks: The other side of Roughrider running back AJ Ouellette
Saskatchewan Roughriders running back AJ Ouellette is a champion on the football field. But in the offseason, he trades his cleats for wrestling boots, pursuing his passion for professional wrestling.
No ocean? No problem: Setting sail on Saskatchewan's Lake Diefenbaker
Think Saskatchewan is just canola fields and grain bins? Think again. Living Sky Sailing School is showing people that nautical adventure doesn't always have to begin at the coast.
