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SASKATOON NEWS
Wanuskewin Road set to reopen by end of weekend: City of Saskatoon
In good news for commuters, Dan Willems, Saskatoon's director of technical services, said Saskatoon Water is scheduled to finish work on Wanuskewin Road by the end of the weekend.
Man charged with Avenue E arson is a suspect in two other fires: Police
The fire was reported the morning of Oct. 16. One occupant was able to get outside safely, the fire department said, but a dog was unaccounted for. Police said the animal was later found dead inside.
C95 Radio Marathon raises $628,427 for Sask. breast cancer research
This year's event was held at Midtown Plaza, raising money for the Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan in support of the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency's local breast cancer research projects.
Sask. disaster assistance available for Saskatoon residents after Sept. 7 rainstorm
City of Saskatoon says the provincial government has approved its request to designate the city as an Eligible Assistance Area after the storm dumped upwards of 80 millimetres of rain on the city.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Sask. introduces amendments to testing law, improving access for first responders, victims
The amendments - announced in Tuesday's throne speech - will provide faster access to both testing orders and test results, the province said, while also maintaining proper privacy protections.
Family demands answers after disabled man allegedly injured during RCMP arrest
The family of a disabled First Nations man is demanding answers after they say he suffered multiple arm fractures during an RCMP arrest. Saskatchewan's police watchdog is investigating the incident.
Suspicious vehicle call leads to seizure of guns, drugs, illegal cigarettes: RCMP
After searching a vehicle and a home, the RCMP said officers seized multiple guns, around 25 grams of methamphetamine, two machetes, ammunition, illegal cigarettes and drug paraphernalia.
Saskatchewan housing remains affordable despite rate hike
Housing experts in Saskatchewan weigh in on the increase to the Bank of Canada's key lending rate. Some borrowers may pay more, but the provincial market remains relatively unscathed, at least for now.
SPORTS
Taylor Field: Remembering 10 years since Riders' final game
Ten years after the final Roughriders game at Taylor Field, a look back on what made the longtime stadium so special and the enduring legacy it has in communities around Saskatchewan.
Saskatoon Blades acquire Josh Fluker in five-piece trade with Wenatchee Wild
Two veteran defencemen who have battled injury now find themselves with new surroundings following a five-piece trade between the Saskatoon Blades and Wenatchee Wild on Wednesday.
Riders defence looks to contain Lions offence, Nathan Rourke
The Saskatchewan Roughriders defence will look to stop Nathan Rourke and the high-powered B.C. Lions offence in the CFL West Semifinal on Saturday. Kickoff for the game is set for 2:30 p.m.
Marjorie Adams, 99, returns to Saskatoon to honour Olympian husband
Set to celebrate her 100th birthday next year, Marjorie Adams returned to her hometown of Saskatoon this week to give back to the local track and field community in celebration of her husband Bob Adams.
CANADA & WORLD
Patrick Stewart, Star Trek and X-Men icon, dies at 86
Patrick Stewart, the acclaimed stage actor who became a global star through Star Trek and X-Men, has died at 86 in Los Angeles after living with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia.
Canada should be 'associate member' of the European Union, von der Leyen says
After von der Leyen proposed associate member status in a September speech, Canadian and European officials immediately downplayed the language and instead spoke of an "alliance for the future."
Poll says long wait times led half of Canadians to avoid going to the hospital
The Léger survey also indicates that 61 per cent of Canadians support being able to pay out of pocket or use insurance to access private care if they cannot get timely care in the public system.
Ottawa quietly abandoned promise to end coal exports without saying why: auditor
An auditor general report tabled on Thursday criticizes the move and points out that Canada is co-chair of an international alliance meant to help countries transition away from coal.
AGRICULTURE
Saskatchewan to adopt new approach for agricultural Crown land leases
The agriculture ministry said its new approach will offer eligible leases of Crown land - including expired leases - as they become available rather than through a single, annual offering.
ECCC proposes changes to Clean Fuel Regulations, but industry warns 1.3x multiplier for ethanol falls short
Environment and Climate Change Canada said the draft regulations will be published in the Canada Gazette, Part I on Oct. 30, opening a 75-day public consultation period.
Ag groups call for major tax reform
The coalition wants reform that incentivizes growth, improves global competitiveness, simplifies the tax system, supports small businesses and builds a tax system for a modern, AI-driven economy.
Monitoring water sources helps protect herd health
Nutritional issues in beef cattle typically result from multiple contributing sources, which is why both water testing and feed testing are important, according to Dr. Cheryl Waldner.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
Q&A: What Chantell Butler wants you to know about dwarfism
What should you say? When should you offer help? And what do people get wrong about dwarfism? Chantell Butler answers these questions and more in a frank and open discussion.
Meet Jovi Wagner, Saskatoon's world champion dog groomer
Wagner has spent a lifetime making dogs look their best. Now, the Churchill Dog Groomers owner has helped lead Canada to a historic gold medal on the world stage.
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.
