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SASKATOON NEWS
Cause of Saskatoon's Geary Crescent fire remains unknown
Saskatoon Deputy Fire Chief Yvonne Raymers said an investigation had yet to determine what sparked Friday's massive blaze on Geary Crescent. Four homes were destroyed, with 20 other properties damaged.
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 allegedly 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.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Edmonton acro dancers with Saskatchewan roots excited to appear on America's Got Talent
The daughter of Saskatchewan Roughrider legend Al Ford is taking her acro dance team to the stage of 'America's Got Talent.' The team will appear on the season premiere on Tuesday night.
'No Pause': Snowbirds alumni launch campaign to keep iconic team flying
Maryse Carmichael - a former pilot and commander of the Snowbirds - and the Snowbirds Alumni Association have launched a campaign to keep the aerobatics flight demonstration team airborne.
Sask. wildfires in 'more confident position' but Lobstick, Cayford blazes still threat
Neither the Lobstick Fire nor the Cayford Fire are contained but Premier Scott Moe said on Monday a change in weather, combined with the efforts of firefighters, have put things in a better spot.
One dead, one seriously hurt, shooting suspect in RCMP custody in Pelican Narrows
In an update, Saskatchewan RCMP said officers think the shooter is a man wearing all black clothing with a face covering travelling on foot but they could not confirm the direction of travel.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, June 2
8:30 - Canada has entered a technical recession, but what does that really mean, and should we be concerned? Jason Childs, University of Regina professor of economics, joins the show to share his thoughts on the mat...
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Monday, June 1
We chat to Saskatoon Berries head coach Joe Carnahan, Drew Remenda previews the Stanley Cup Finals, a look at this year's Ottawa Redblacks, and Belton Johnson reacts to the Roughriders roster cuts.
SPORTS
Congress asks NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to testify about league's embrace of streaming services
The NFL has said 87% of its games are available on free television, and games aired exclusively on cable or streaming remain available over the air in the home markets of the competing teams.
VIDEO: Riders receive 2025 Grey Cup Championship rings
The Saskatchewan Roughrider's players, coaches and staff received their 2025 Grey Cup Championship rings over the weekend, designed with the team's story and legacy in mind, according to the franchise.
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.
CANADA & WORLD
Carney says national unity council will study surge in antisemitism
Carney said "antisemitism has surged to levels not seen in the postwar period," noting incidents including the firebombings of synagogues and bullets fired at Jewish schools.
Carney says economic plan 'settling in' after Canada enters recession territory
Speaking on his way into the weekly cabinet meeting in Ottawa, Carney said the economic data will be uneven and show "weakness" as plans to reduce immigration and government spending take shape.
U.S. big tech holds 85% of Canadian cloud market, report says ahead of AI strategy
Amazon, Microsoft and Google hold 85 per cent of public cloud market share in Canada - higher than their global average of 66 per cent, according to a report from the Canadian Anti-Monopoly Project.
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.
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
The surprising Saskatchewan origin of Girl Guide cookies
Nearly 100 years ago, a Regina mother baked cookies so girls could go camping. Today, Girl Guide cookies remain one of Canada's sweetest traditions, rooted in a Saskatchewan success story.
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.
