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SASKATOON NEWS
Saskatoon Public Schools appoints Charlene Scrimshaw as director of education
Scrimshaw's entire career has been spent with Saskatoon Public Schools, where she previously worked as a teacher, administrator and superintendent. She will take over the director role on Aug. 1.
Saskatchewan's first Metal Week guaranteed to come to a thrashing end
Entering into the final days of Metal Week - which celebrates the province's heavy metal music community - there's still time to headbang and mosh, with several bands appearing on stage this weekend.
Pink Cadillacs cleared by health inspector to reopen after food safety incident
Owner Jon Tyson said he found out about the incident when his server came to him and explained that a customer had found an insect in her food. He said he thought it was a piece of cheese at first.
'What silence feels like': Teen says warning signs ignored before school fire attack
A friend of the victim who was set on fire in an Evan Hardy Collegiate hallway in September 2024 said the teens had asked for help after months of harassment from the 16-year-old girl who pleaded guilty.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Battlefords 'Better Together' T-shirts now worn by over 100,000 across Canada
Better Together T-shirts began in the Battlefords in 2018 after eight people died  by suicide in seven weeks. The fun themed shirts are designed to spark conversation and build relationships.
Jim Pratt remembered for a life dedicated to public service in Saskatchewan
The respected Elder member of Muscowpetung Saulteaux Nation and longtime Regina Police Service officer died on Friday aged 70. He continued his lifelong commitment to public service until his death.
Sask. NDP bringing in experienced researcher to work on health-care plans
The Opposition NDP said they've hired health-care researcher Dr. Cheryl Camillo to help them interpret and use the information they've been collecting through their health-care consultations.
Public inquest to scrutinize woman's death outside Moosomin care centre in 2022
A public inquest at the end of March in Moosomin will examine the circumstances around the 2022 death of 50-year-old Karen Ireland at Southeast Integrated Care Centre, including the medical cause.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Friday, Feb. 27
Guest host David Kirton talks with reporter Mia Holowaychuk about the 14-year-old girl who set another girl on fire at Evan Hardy School's court case. TeleMiracle is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Friday, Feb. 27
Kelly Knapp is ready for his second chance at a Brier, updates on the Toronto Blue Jays, Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers as well as NHL players Auston Matthews, Brady Tkachuk and Connor McDavid.
SPORTS
Points leader Robert Church leads Saskatchewan Rush into long-awaited Buffalo rematch
Now up to 951 career points - split between the Saskatchewan and Edmonton Rush - Church has surpassed longtime teammate Mark Matthews for the most points scored in franchise history, with 949.
Huskies men's hockey team set for UBC rematch in Canada West semis
A trip to the Canada West final is on the line for the University of Saskatchewan Huskies men's hockey team, facing the UBC Thunderbirds for the second straight year in conference semis.
Kelly Knapp looking for 'a bit of redemption' in second Brier appearance
Kelly Knapp went 4-4 and just missed out on playoffs in his last Brier appearance. Now back for a second time and a slightly different rink, he's looking to become the first Saskatchewan skip to win since 1980.
Riders add former NFL defensive back Jerry Jacobs
Jerry Jacobs will join the CFL after spending a number of years in the NFL. The defensive back spent time with the Detroit Lions from 2021-23, where he appeared in 40 games for the team, starting in 29 of them.
CANADA & WORLD
Police chiefs say no 'imminent threat' to Canada after attacks on Iran
While the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police says there is no indication of any threat based on current intelligence, it is warning the public to be vigilant as the Middle East conflict continues.
Canada backs Qatar, United Arab Emirates against Iran attacks
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said she strongly condemns the targeting of Qatar and stands with the United Arab Emirates as it defends itself against escalation by Iran after U.S.-Israeli attacks.
At least 10 killed in Pakistan as pro-Iranian protesters try to storm U.S. Consulate
Shiites make up roughly 15 per cent of Pakistan's population and represent one of the largest Shiite communities in the world. They have frequently staged anti-Israel and anti-U.S. rallies in the past.
Iran strikes back, vowing revenge after the killing of its top leader
Iran fired missiles at an ever-widening list of targets in Israel and Gulf Arab states in retaliation for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death, and said a new leader would be chosen in "one or two days."
AGRICULTURE
China suspends some canola, seafood tariffs on Canada after Carney visit
The announcement comes after Prime Minister Mark Carney met earlier this year with Chinese President Xi Jinping in a visit that saw the leaders ink a deal on electric vehicles and canola.
Moe, Smith urge Ottawa to reverse strychnine ban as gophers pose 'serious pest threat' to farms
Saskatchewan's Scott Moe and Alberta's Danielle Smith said the ground squirrels "have become a serious pest threat to agriculture, damaging a wide variety of crops" across the prairies.
Backyard vegetable gardens are healthy for people and the planet. Here's how to start yours
At this time of year, yards are still covered in snow. But it's the perfect time to start planning for a garden because you'll want to have supplies ready to start planting just after the last frost.
U of S professor and crop breeder receives agriculture award from king of Sweden
Dr. Curtis Pozniak was presented with the Bertebos Prize for research and innovation with "significant contributions" towards the connections between ecology and food production in Stockholm.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
Neighbours helping neighbours: 50 years of TeleMiracle in Saskatchewan
As TeleMiracle 50 approaches, founder Peter Kilburn reflects on 50 years of a Saskatchewan tradition that provides hope, independence and dignity to those in need.
The legend of Doc Shadd: A Black folk hero who shaped Saskatchewan
Dr. Alfred Schmitz Shadd was the very first documented Black settler in Saskatchewan. This Black History Month, explore the incredible life story of the Melfort pioneer whose legacy rivals any folk tale.
Laughter as medicine: Meet the University of Saskatchewan's new Indigenous storyteller
Raised on sitcoms and rez humour, Ryan Moccasin is bringing comedy, cultural truth and lived experience to the University of Saskatchewan as the Indigenous storyteller in residence.
Down to Wrestle: U of S Huskies celebrate inclusion on the mat
The University of Saskatchewan is home to Canada's first and only wrestling program for kids with Down syndrome. Meet the athletes and volunteer coaches redefining inclusion in the sport.
