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SASKATOON NEWS
Forestry Farm's butterfly house and trackless train open on Monday
The butterfly house will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with access included along with admission. Tours of the zoo on the Kinsmen Express II are available from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Novice driver caught going 204 km/h near Saskatoon, fined $1,515
Corman Park Police Service said officers saw a vehicle on Highway 16 near Boychuk Drive travelling at 204 km/h in a posted 90 km/h zone on Sunday. The driver was issued a $1,515 speeding ticket.
VIDEO: Saskatoon fire destroys four homes, no injuries reported
A blaze on Geary Crescent in Hampton Village spread to several other homes and garages on Friday fuelled by high winds and searing hot temperatures, even jumping the street at one point.
Saskatoon east side water pressure restored early
The city said work on the Acadia Drive reservoir and primary water main had been completed and by limiting unnecessary water use residents had helped crews complete the project sooner than expected.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Many Denare Beach families still not home a year after wildfire
Nearly one year after the Wolf Fire destroyed more than 200 homes and structures around Denare Beach in 2025, many families are still rebuilding, dealing with insurance and waiting to return home.
Saskatchewan gas prices drop is good news for drivers
Gas was selling for an average of $1.69.8 per litre across the province on Sunday, with prices falling nearly a cent since Saturday and down 8.5 cents from last week's average of $1.78.3 per litre.
Lobstick Fire grows as 130 people evacuated near Shellbrook
The Lobstick Fire grew to roughly the size of Regina on Saturday as 130 people were ordered from their homes near Shellbrook, and a mandatory evacuation was also in effect for Red Earth Cree Nation.
Regina police plane allegedly targeted by laser; man facing charges
Pointing a laser at Regina's police plane has brought an endangering life charge, which carries a maximum sentence of life in prison, for a 62-year-old man who was found hiding behind a backyard umbrella.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Monday, June 1
8:30 - As Canada looks to diversify trade, political uncertainty, like talks of Alberta separatism, continues to reshape the conversation. Candace Laing, president and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, joins ...
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Friday, May 29
New York Knicks are off to the NBA Finals, Drew Remenda previews Game 5 between Montreal Canadiens and Carolina Hurricanes, and Marc-Olivier Brouillette discusses this year's Montreal Alouettes.
SPORTS
Saskatchewan Marathon 2026: Regina, Vancouver runners win
Mother Nature played along for the 2026 Saskatchewan Marathon with near perfect conditions in Saskatoon with Regina's Darbi Edwards and Vancouver's Louis Marmar Maruk topping the podium Sunday.
What does it take? Runners share stories, advice ahead of Sunday's Saskatchewan Marathon
It's estimated that less than 0.2 per cent of the world's population will complete a marathon. Ahead of Sunday's Saskatchewan Marathon, elite local runners share their tips to encourage others.
Stinson's four-RBI day leads undefeated Saskatoon Berries comeback in home opener
Nick Stinson made quite the impression for his first game at Cairns Field, as he drove in four runs on four hits in a 7-6 comeback victory for the Saskatoon Berries in their 2026 home opener.
Saskatchewan Roughriders finalize 2026 roster, add 13 to practice squad
The Saskatchewan Roughriders finalized their roster ahead of their CFL season which begins June 13, adding 13 players to the practice roster while releasing 19 others.
CANADA & WORLD
Israeli army captures strategic Lebanon castle in deepest incursion
The taking of Beaufort castle followed days of airstrikes and intense fighting despite a ceasefire since April 17 and comes just before Lebanon and Israeli hold their next round of direct talks.
U.S. missile hits commercial ship trying to reach Iran
The U.S. military stopped a Gambia-flagged cargo ship trying to break through its blockade of Iranian ports by firing a missile into its engine room, the U.S. Central Command said on Saturday.
'To call it a ceasefire is a joke': Israeli soldiers share rare accounts from Gaza
The soldiers - reservists deployed throughout Gaza between October and January who've since returned - said they were speaking out because they were angered and saddened by what they saw.
Canada Post reports it lost $205M before taxes in first quarter
The Crown corporation saw its revenue fall by $181 million or 14.3 per cent compared with the same three-month period in 2025, as its total losses ballooned by $164 million year-over-year.
AGRICULTURE
Seeding passes halfway point in Saskatchewan after slow, wet start to growing season
Producers in Saskatchewan have passed the halfway point on seeding, which is now 52 per cent complete across the province. That's up from 29 per cent in the previous week's crop report.
Soggy conditions mean some fields in Saskatchewan could go unseeded this season: APAS
Some farmers haven't started seeding yet as wet fields, snow, and washed-out roads prevent them from getting equipment into their fields. Seeding is just 29 per cent complete across the province.
From lake to plate: Chefs take pride in serving wild rice dishes
Some of chef Jamie Charles' best sellers include a wild rice burger with bacon and sautéed mushrooms and onions, as well as shepherds pie. He also adds it into a stuffing to accompany turkey.
Saskatchewan producers making progress on seeding after delayed start to season
But despite the solid progress producers across Saskatchewan made over the past week, seeding is still well behind the five-year average of 28 per cent and the 10-year average of 27 per cent.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
Biggar: The Saskatchewan town that bet big on itself - and won
Biggar's $5 million Main Street revitalization project was about more than fresh paint and new sidewalks. It was a community deciding its future was still worth fighting for.
Clarke Thiesen's legacy lives on through lifesaving blood donations
After losing their daughter Clarke to leukemia, Cassandra and Riley Thiesen turned grief into hope, inspiring more than 100 blood donations and launching a legacy that continues saving lives.
Meet the athlete running 1,600 km across Saskatchewan in 30 days
One month, one province and nearly 1,600 kilometres on foot. Saskatoon's Megan Wotherspoon is running across Saskatchewan, raising funds and awareness for blood cancer in memory of her mother.
Meet the woman giving Saskatoon's abandoned bunnies a second chance
Easter brings more than egg hunts - it brings abandoned pet rabbits. Since 2018, Donna Barth with River Haze Street Rabbit Rescue has rehomed 145 domestic rabbits found on Saskatoon streets.
