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Blades rookie Kain Martinuik eager to represent Canada at U17 World Challenge
Saskatoon Blades forward Kain Martinuik will sport the maple leaf for the first time in his hockey career when he joins Team Canada White at the 2026 U17 World Challenge in Oakville, Ont. next month.
Sentencing next week for former Christian school principal guilty of assaulting students
Former students testified at Duff Arthur Friesen's two-week trial, saying they had been struck by Friesen with a wooden paddle as a form of what the court heard described as "scriptural discipline."
SaskTel says service 'largely restored' after outage in Saskatoon and area
SaskTel said its crews worked overnight on Thursday and continue to make progress restoring service after the outage, which the company said was caused by a damaged fibre cable.
Fire on Avenue E North deemed suspicious: Saskatoon Fire Department
The fire was reported shortly before 5 a.m. on Friday. One occupant was able to get outside safely, the fire department said, but a dog was unaccounted for. No injuries were reported.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Regina's 11th Avenue reopens, expected to finish under budget
After four years of construction, Regina's 11th Avenue has reopened. The renewal project replaced old infrastructure, added street upgrades and is expected to finish up to $2 million under budget.
Regina Public Library doubles tax increase ask for new branch
Two years after approving annual 5.5% library tax hikes for a new central branch, Regina City Council faces a new request: an 11% increase, adding about $2.27 monthly for the average homeowner.
Prince Albert police open homicide investigation after death of 20-year-old man
Police in Prince Albert said 20-year-old Randall Dreaver was found injured on Saturday. He was taken to hospital by paramedics, but police said he died of his injuries on Sunday.
Swift Current could be home to $100 million helium liquefier
A liquefier plant would allow extracted gases to be turned into liquid form without leaving southwestern Saskatchewan, instead of transporting the product to the U.S. as the company currently does.
SPORTS
'Three-headed monster': Emilus, Johnson back as Riders take on Alouettes
The Saskatchewan Roughriders' offence will once again feature Sam Emilus, Kian Schaffer-Baker and KeeSean Johnson, as all three receivers are good to go against the Montreal Alouettes on Saturday.
Blades rookie Kain Martinuik eager to represent Canada at U17 World Challenge
Saskatoon Blades forward Kain Martinuik will sport the maple leaf for the first time in his hockey career when he joins Team Canada White at the 2026 U17 World Challenge in Oakville, Ont. next month.
Saskatoon's McQueen makes emotional NHL debut with Ducks
Roger McQueen's NHL dreams came true on Tuesday night, as the Saskatoon hockey star was called up for his first career game with the Anaheim Ducks with his family in attendance to watch his debut.
NCAA sues Ohio governor over his executive order allowing schools to ignore new eligibility rule
NCAA President Charlie Baker said the lawsuit was an "extraordinary step" designed to prevent Governor Mike DeWine from making it "impossible for all schools to compete on a level playing field."
CANADA & WORLD
Toronto 18 ringleader no longer shows signs of extremism, granted full parole: board
Zakaria Amara, who helped recruit members for a group that aimed to storm Parliament Hill and bomb several locations around Toronto, has been on day parole with multiple conditions for four years.
Poilievre urges Albertans not to 'quit' on Canada ahead of separation vote
Poilievre says quitting is the easy way out and Albertans are not quitters. He says the solution is to restore the greatness of a country that has been defended and built up through generations.
Police look to cause of fiery Calgary bus crash, try to identity third person killed
Police say the three who died were on a bus with natural gas tanks that ignited into flames and caused an explosion. Two victims have been identified, and work to identify the third is ongoing.
Joly warns Stelco owner to protect jobs or face forced sale of Canadian assets
Stelco announced plans on Sept. 28 to lay off up to 500 workers across its Hamilton and Lake Erie facilities, citing the ongoing trade crisis, weak demand and continued import pressure.
AGRICULTURE
VIDEO: Flames damage farmyard shop on Highway 6, north of Regina
Deputy fire chief Gord Hewitt said firefighters were able to prevent a home from burning in the farmyard, but the shop was seriously damaged. "They're just putting out some hot spots right now."
Sask. harvest 93 per cent complete as snow starts to interfere
Rain and snow over the weekend slowed down the tail end of harvest operations in many parts of Saskatchewan, leaving producers hoping for more favourable weather conditions in the days ahead.
Public consultations open on Farm Security Act
The province said the confidential survey data will be used as part of a review of the act, in order to ensure that any potential changes make sense and meet the needs of the people.
New tractor and combine sales continued weakness in September
As of the end of September, there have been 512 4WD tractors sold in Canada in 2026 and 1,448 sold in the U.S. In the same period there have been 1,266 combines sold in Canada and 2,432 in the U.S.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
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.
Sneaking beyond the tourist trail in the Tunnels of Moose Jaw
In this Saskatchewan Story, we slip through hidden doors and forgotten corners of the Tunnels of Moose Jaw with Reid Martin, uncovering the real history - and the legends - buried beneath the city.
What happens when you bring Saskatchewan's wind indoors?
Saskatchewan has more than enough wind. So why build a machine to make even more? The answer involves 900 fans, wheat fields, spray droplets and a whole lot of science.
