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SASKATOON NEWS

19-year-old Saskatoon man hospitalized after shooting in Pacific Heights: Police
According to police, officers were called to a home on Centennial Drive, in the city's Pacific Heights neighbourhood, at around 3:30 a.m., where they found the victim with a gunshot wound.

Dutch elm disease here to stay in Saskatoon, city says
Dutch elm disease is now unavoidable in Saskatoon, according to parks officials, so city council has approved $1.7 million to help the department deal with and dispose of what's expected to be a higher number of dea...

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.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS

Sask. drivers warned about possible traffic delays due to house on the move
Starting at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, traffic on a number of Saskatchewan highways will be impacted as a large house and garage travel about 200 kilometres from a spot near Lajord to the Lumsden area.

LISTEN: Iranians living in Saskatchewan reflect on attacks on home country
Pooyan Arab joined The Evan Bray Show Monday to explain what it's like for Iranians living in other parts of the world while they watch the war unfolding in their home country.

VIDEO: Regina rally turns into day of celebration after Iranian leader's death
For the members of the Iranian community in Saskatchewan who gathered on Sunday, the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei marked a turning point not just politically, but personally.

Gas prices could surge in Saskatchewan after Middle East strikes
Energy analyst Dan McTeague warns gas prices in Saskatchewan could jump 10 to15 cents per litre within days following U.S. strikes in the Middle East, as global oil markets react to supply disruptions.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY

The Evan Bray Show with guest host Brent Loucks - Monday, March 2
Eye for Iran Podcast series host Negar Mojtahedi joins guest host Brent Loucks to discuss the developing story in the Middle East. How does the situation in Iran affect the world crude supply?
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

B.C. court approves settlement in class-action lawsuit against Vancouver Whitecaps
The judge approved the settlement in a Vancouver court, finding it was fair and reasonable in the "novel" case over alleged misleading promotional material before the game between the Whitecaps and Inter M...

Iran's World Cup place in US put in doubt by Middle East war. FIFA has Iraq next in line
Iran is due to play its three group stage games in the U.S. - two in Inglewood, California, then in Seattle - from June 15-26. Cities in Canada and Mexico also will host some of the 104 games.

FIA says it will focus on 'safety and wellbeing' in decisions on F1 races in the Middle East
F1 is scheduled to race next month in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, which have both been hit by attacks in recent days following joint strikes on Iran by the United States and Israel.

Saskatchewan's McEwen, Knapp rinks wrap up opening weekend of Brier
Opening weekend of the 2026 Brier is over with both the Mike McEwen and Kelly Knapp rinks sitting in the top five in their respective pools heading into Monday's games.
CANADA & WORLD

Premier Eby says B.C. will make daylight time permanent
The decision means that B.C. will be on same time zone as the Yukon and will match Alberta from November to March. B.C. will remain one hour behind Washington state, Oregon and California during the winter months.

Winnipeg man charged with posing threats to prime minister, Jewish communities
RCMP say an investigation began in January into a user on the social media platform X. A 55-year-old was arrested last month and charged with three counts of uttering threats to cause death.

B.C. court approves settlement in class-action lawsuit against Vancouver Whitecaps
The judge approved the settlement in a Vancouver court, finding it was fair and reasonable in the "novel" case over alleged misleading promotional material before the game between the Whitecaps and Inter M...

Tumbler Ridge shooting victim Abel Mwansa Jr. laid to rest in Zambia
Abel Mwansa Jr.'s family moved from Zambia to Tumbler Ridge in 2023, and he was among eight people killed in the remote town on Feb. 10. The boy's body arrived in Zambia on Saturday.
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.



























