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Canadian support for Ukraine hasn't waned, museum CEO says
Tuesday marks four years since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Jen Budney with the Ukrainian Museum of Canada said though it's been "intense," Canada remains "extremely supportive."

Huskies await playoff fate after Canada West women's basketball semis loss
For the first time in over a calendar year, the University of Saskatchewan Huskies women's basketball team has lost a game following a Canada West semifinal win by the Calgary Dinos on Saturday night.

Potential relocation of drop-in centre expected, won't impact taxes: Mayor
Mayor Cynthia Block said when the decision was made to move forward with the Avenue C location for the women's drop-in centre, council knew it was not going to be its permanent location.

Residents raise concerns about crime, applaud Prairie Harm Reduction's efforts at community meeting
While some attendees raised issues around crime and safety around the supervised drug consumption site on 20th Street West, others praised the harm reduction group operating the site.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS

Premier Scott Moe to join Prime Minister on trade mission to India
This will be the second trade mission Moe has joined Carney on, the first being to China in January when a deal was reached on tariffs for canola products.

VIDEO: Sask. man shocked at increasing violence in Puerto Vallarta
Canadians, including those from Saskatchewan, are being ordered to shelter in place and flights to the area have been cancelled after criminal groups set up road blocks with burning vehicles.

NexGen 'feeling confident' after Rook I hearing as Denison mine clears federal hurdle
In a statement, Denison's David Cates, president and chief executive, called the CNSC decision "a landmark achievement" and thanked regulators and stakeholders for their work on the extensive review proces...

'So proud': Regina family celebrates Ben Hebert's Olympic gold
Canada's Team Jacobs defeated Great Britain's Team Mouat 9-6 in the men's curling final at the 2026 Winter Games in Italy, with Regina's Ben Hebert playing lead on the championship rink.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY

The Evan Bray Show with guest host Taylor MacPherson - Monday, Feb. 23
Guest host Taylor MacPherson talks with Premier Scott Moe about his reaction to Trump's latest plans to reimpose tariffs. Sports reporter Scott Roblin recaps both games of men's and women's hockey losses.
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY

The Green Zone Replay - Friday, Feb. 20
Canada is off to the men's Olympic gold medal hockey game after defeating Finland - NHL.com's Bill Price and hockey insider Drew Remenda weigh in. And John Cullen takes a look at Olympic curling.
SPORTS

Riders announce season ticket holder lottery for tailgate passes
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have announced season ticket holders can now enter a lottery for tailgate passes for the upcoming season. The deadline to enter is the end of day on March 5.

Regina fans stunned as Canada settles for silver in men's hockey
Fans at Boston Pizza in Acre 21 fell silent after the U.S. scored in overtime to beat Canada for Olympic gold. Supporters say the loss will sting for years despite silver.

Canada has to settle for silver in Olympic hockey loss to U.S.
The country's 21-medal total, short of the 26-medal target, comes as national sport organizations say core federal funding has not increased since 2005, despite a request for a $144-million boost.

'One of the worst moments of my life:' Canadian fans mourn Olympic hockey loss
Hockey fan Matthew Dickens was not the only Canadian left feeling dejected after the heartbreaking loss by what he called "probably the best team to ever exist," after the 2-1 OT win by the U.S.
CANADA & WORLD

Kendamil baby formula brand recalled due to toxin: Health Canada
The government ministry is advising people not to consume, use, sell, serve or distribute Kendamil brand infant formula sold only at Costco stores. If ingested, some symptoms include nausea and vomiting.

Conservatives calling for probe into asylum seekers' access to health care
"Enough is enough, we can't allow foreign criminals to take advantage of our system, false refugee claims to overwhelm the services that you pay for," Pierre Poilievre said in his video.

Canadians in Mexican state of Jalisco taking cover following outbreak of violence
Govt officials in western Mexico warn that Jalisco State, including Puerto Vallarta, is currently unsafe for travel after the leader of a major drug cartel was reportedly killed in a govt operation to capture him.

VIDEO: Sask. man shocked at increasing violence in Puerto Vallarta
Canadians, including those from Saskatchewan, are being ordered to shelter in place and flights to the area have been cancelled after criminal groups set up road blocks with burning vehicles.
AGRICULTURE

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.

APAS hopes report of canola movement to China is sign of things to come
Bloomberg says orders are already coming in for Canadian canola for shipment to China soon. APAS president Bill Prybylski says the amount may be small, but believes it bodes well for future orders.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET

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.

Meet the Spiritwood sweethearts celebrating 70 years as Valentines
It wasn't love at first sight, but it was love that lasted. Seven decades later, Dot and Leo Gaboury are still each other's Valentines.

Meet the P.A. billet mom who helped raise generations of hockey players
From the first season of the Prince Albert Raiders to today's NHL, Carole Ring opened her home to 38 billet players, shaping lives far beyond the rink - one meal, rule and late-night talk at a time.



























