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SASKATOON NEWS
Saskatoon Transit changes schedules, adds service for fall
With the return to classes for elementary, high school and post-secondary students, the city has announced changes to improve reliability, add capacity and restore school-year service levels.
All heart for all-purpose back Charles Sawi in final season with Saskatoon Hilltops
In his final season with the Saskatoon Hilltops, Charles Sawi has become one of the most explosive players in the Prairie Football Conference returning kicks, rushing the ball or hauling in touchdowns.
NHL drafted stars Klimpke, Williams embracing expanded roles with Blades in 2026-27
Brayden Klimpke and Cooper Williams had their childhood dreams realized as NHL draft picks this summer. Now they're determined to take back that big league experience to lead the Saskatoon Blades.
Saskatoon seeks public input on future property tax policy
Saskatoon is seeking public input on how residential and non-residential properties share the municipal tax burden, with the latter paying for 32 per cent of the total. An online survey opens Oct. 1.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Sask. Retro GameCon co-creator warns against digital-only games
Jared Dormer, co-creator of Saskatchewan Retro GameCon, believes many consumers are beginning to ask whether having the latest graphics and technology is worth sacrificing ownership of the media they buy.
A bench, a farm and more than a century of family history
For more than a century, a piece of prairie near Assiniboia has been home to generations of the Bakkestad family. Today, a memorial bench marks the family's deep connection to the land.
New Weyburn Humane Society shelter opening end of September
After 13 years of planning and fundraising the new Weyburn Humane Society will open in a few weeks providing more space, improved facilities and better care for animals in southeastern Saskatchewan.
Escaped prisoner turns himself in to RCMP
The RCMP said 34-year-old Joshua Meszaros turned himself in after running away from the Mounties who were transferring him from the Biggar RCMP detachment to a police vehicle on Aug. 20.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Friday, August 28
On Friday's how, Evan looks at the Riders' struggles, talks about the Meta and kids using social media, it's Eatin' Time with Belton Johnson and the importance of eye health for children as they return to school.
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Friday, Aug. 28
We examine the depth chart for Saturday's game between the Riders and Toronto Argonauts, Dave Naylor has all the CFL news, Scott Roblin looks at Saskatoon sports, and Drew Remenda eyes the Winnipeg Jets.
SPORTS
Roughriders show resilience in 28-24 win over Toronto Argonauts
The Saskatchewan Roughriders had to weather the storm against a feisty Toronto Argonauts team but ultimately found a way to get the lead late and secure a crucial 28-24 win at Mosaic Stadium.
All heart for all-purpose back Charles Sawi in final season with Saskatoon Hilltops
In his final season with the Saskatoon Hilltops, Charles Sawi has become one of the most explosive players in the Prairie Football Conference returning kicks, rushing the ball or hauling in touchdowns.
NHL drafted stars Klimpke, Williams embracing expanded roles with Blades in 2026-27
Brayden Klimpke and Cooper Williams had their childhood dreams realized as NHL draft picks this summer. Now they're determined to take back that big league experience to lead the Saskatoon Blades.
Saskatchewan Roughriders look to snap losing streak vs. Toronto Argonauts
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have lost back-to-back games and will look to get things back on track with a showdown against the Toronto Argonauts today. Kickoff for the game is set for 5 p.m.
CANADA & WORLD
Iran's supreme leader calls for Muslim unity against U.S. and Israel
Iran's supreme leader on Sunday urged rulers of Muslim nations to "know your real enemy, understand its plans and confront it," and called the U.S. and Israel enemies of all Islamic nations.
Ukraine warehouse explosion kills 37 in deadly Russian strike
A Russian drone struck a warehouse west of Kyiv that may have been illegally storing munitions, according to Ukrainian officials, killing 37 people in one of the war's deadliest attacks this year.
Google sued by Canada's privacy watchdog over 'right to be forgotten'
The case involves articles about a criminal charge that was dropped, which the individual said caused direct harm, including social stigma, lost job opportunities and physical assault.
A Dutch institute issues a 'Red Alert' over potentially lethal Trump-shaped ecstasy pills
Producing, selling and using ecstasy is illegal in the Netherlands, but it's widely used, particularly at clubs and festivals. A government report in 2024 said 550,000 people took the drug in a year.
AGRICULTURE
Sask. farmers making progress, but harvest lags behind long-term averages
According to the latest crop report from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, harvest is just 11 per cent complete across the province, well behind the five-year average of 25 per cent.
Harvest moving slowly in Sask. as farmers hope for warmer weather
According to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, harvest is four per cent complete across the province, well behind the five-year average of 15 per cent and the 10-year average of 12 per cent.
Farmers say southeast Sask. rain won't dampen start of harvest
Environment Canada issued a rainfall warning for an area including Carlyle, Estevan, and Moosomin, but southeast Saskatchewan farmers say the rain won't delay the start of harvest for them.
Cool weather slows the start of harvest on Saskatchewan farms
Saskatchewan's harvest is behind the five-year average of six per cent and the 10-year average of five per cent, but slightly ahead of the one per cent completion recorded at the same time in 2025.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
Inside Claybank: Exploring Saskatchewan's abandoned brick factory
Hidden in southern Sask., the Claybank Brick Plant helped build Canadian landmarks, outfit warships and even support NASA's journey to the moon. Now, the National Historic Site is slowly falling apart.
Stones and bones: The life's work of Dr. Ernie Walker
As an archaeologist, professor and forensic anthropologist, Saskatoon's Dr. Ernie Walker built three remarkable careers in around one simple question: What story does this tell?
Planes, trains and automobiles: The remarkable life of Bill Noble
He's worked with fighter jets, driven race cars and flown planes. Yet the thing that brings Bill Noble the most joy is sharing his childhood passion for trains as conductor of the Wheatland Express.
Gus' Sweet Treats: Meet Martensville's 10-year-old ice cream man
Remember the scramble when you heard the ice cream bike coming? Young entrepreneur Gus Fandrich is bringing that little bit of nostalgic summer magic back to Martensville.
