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SASKATOON NEWS
Saskatoon's College Drive closure expected to delay hospital traffic
Starting at 5 a.m. on Sunday crews will shut down College Drive between Hospital Drive and Wiggins Avenue, impacting access to Royal University Hospital and Jim Pattison Children's Hospital.
Saskatoon police officer's kidney donation inspires new policy
Const. Chris Martin donated a kidney to a friend, helping the Saskatoon Police Service become the first police service in North America to join the Living Donor Circle of Excellence.
Saskatoon's new cancer patient lodge will double capacity
Located on College Drive, the lodge will have double the capacity of the existing facility, with 33 patient suites, 14 companion suites, specialized stem cell transplant suites and a reflection room.
Rawlco Radio honoured with SABEX Community Investment Award
Rawlco Radio received the 2026 SABEX Community Investment Award, recognizing more than $27 million raised for Saskatchewan charities through local fundraising campaigns, broadcasts and initiatives.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Police identify 34-year-old man as victim of Red Earth homicide
The death of Billy Whitecap of Red Earth Cree Nation is being investigated as a homicide after he was found injured on Oct. 15. Police are looking for a man about five-foot tall, who is a suspect.
Speaker admits 'oversight' in handling rule exemptions for Sask. Party MLA
An exemption to the rules had been granted to allow six other Sask. Party MLAs to advertise in Kevin Weedmark's publications, including the World-Spectator, but the NDP is calling for it to be revoked.
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.
SPORTS
Riders look to end four-game losing streak in rematch against Alouettes
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will look to end a four-game losing streak as they welcome the Dustin Crum-led Montreal Alouettes to Mosaic Stadium today. Kickoff for the game is set for 1 p.m.
'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.
CANADA & WORLD
Clashes, fires and looting break out across France
Protesters across France responded to calls on social media to revive the "yellow vest" movement, with demonstrators expressing frustration and anger as gasoline, energy and food prices spike.
Zelenskyy urges support for new U.S. sanctions on Russia
Trump signed an executive order pausing a sweeping package of restrictions targeting the Russian economy, raising fears that Ukraine could be left exposed to Moscow's escalating assaults with winter coming.
Bank of Canada warns energy costs threaten inflation targets
Despite headwinds from U.S. tariffs and geopolitical instability, Tiff Macklem expressed some confidence in Canada but said resilience is "under strain" as shocks like the Middle East conflict persist.
U.S. revives shuttered nuclear plants to power massive AI data centres
No commercial nuclear reactor is known to have resumed generating electricity after beginning the decommissioning process that takes one out of service, though some have restarted after long outages.
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.
