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SASKATOON NEWS
Royal Canadian Legion sees membership surge during centennial year
Celebrating the Royal Canadian Legion's 100th anniversary has led to a major increase in memberships. A Saskatoon legion head is dispelling two major myths that can pose a barrier to people joining their efforts.
Saskatoon police investigate two weekend stabbings
Police officers were called to St. Paul's Hospital on Friday and again on Monday morning. The alleged attacks took place on Avenue P and 23rd Street West, and in the area of 20th Street West.
A Saskatoon Holocaust survivor's Remembrance Day thank-you
At 96, Holocaust survivor Klara Belkin played her cello at Saskatchewan's Service of Remembrance. Eighty years after liberation, she had a message for the young soldiers who made her life possible.
650 CKOM wins national award for best local radio newscast
The winning newscast featured reporters in Winnipeg, Saskatoon and along Regina's Green Mile as Saskatchewan Roughriders fans and the team celebrated hoisting the Grey Cup in 2025.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
RCMP asks public for help after ATV riders allegedly shoot at La Loche home
The Saskatchewan RCMP said two suspects on an ATV approached a home on George Road in La Loche on Wednesday and fired a gun at the home. Nobody inside was hurt, the Mounties noted.
RCMP, Sask. Marshals commit to decreasing rural crime in Prince Albert area
"I want you to know your concerns raised are heard," RCMP inspector Robert Lake said, stating the plan is to increase patrols and continue working with the Marshals Service and other partners.
VIDEO: SGI considering move to SaskTel building in downtown Regina
SGI and SaskTel have just started the process of investigating whether to move in together, as SGI looks down the barrel at significant maintenance and upkeep on its head office on 11th Avenue in Regina.
Snowbirds give Regina residents final glimpse of Tutor jets
Regina residents were delighted once again during a final fly over the Queen City by Moose Jaw's Snowbirds team on Monday morning. Those who saw the jets overhead say the sight brings them peace and exhilaration.
SPORTS
Ukrainian Canadians to protest Ovechkin in Ottawa
The Ukrainian Canadian Congress is organizing the rally to protest the star Russian hockey player's support for President Vladimir Putin, and calling for Canada to impose sanctions on Ovechkin.
Meadow Lake man turns sobriety and golf into business success
After years of addiction, Meadow Lake's Cam Leskowski found purpose through sobriety, fatherhood and golf. Now, he's sharing his recovery journey while building his golf apparel brand, FORE RIGHT.
Sweden says it won't play Russia at world juniors as Norway faces losing spot
Norway's hockey federation said Sunday the IIHF had informed it that Russia would be added to the men's under-20 tournament in Edmonton and Red Deer next month at Norway's expense.
The Thunder rolls: Regina claims 118th Canadian Bowl with 42-21 win over Westshore Rebels
The Regina Thunder are once again national champions. The Prairie Football Conference champions scored three touchdowns in the fourth quarter to earn a 42-21 win in the 118th Canadian Bowl.
CANADA & WORLD
Hegseth says bipartisan impeachment push is about 'policy disagreements,' not high crimes
Donald Trump has backed Hegseth, pointing to the raid to capture then-Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro as well as operations against Iran that he asserts have "obliterated" its navy and air force...
Some common forensics techniques aren't as reliable as courts presume: professor
Sara Gordon, an associate professor of law at UBC, examined how Canadian courts deal with evidence related to sniffer dogs, ballistics analysis and blood spatter patterns in a series of papers.
Dabrusin defends Canada's climate record in advance of UN climate conference
Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin pointed to Canada's work on methane emissions and electrification Monday in defence of her government's climate policy before this week's annual UN conference.
Ottawa's $6.5-billion forestry plan offers hope but no quick fix for mills
The federal government's spending plan announced last week proposes to roll out funding over six years to help modernize aging mills, boost productivity and develop new products.
AGRICULTURE
Farm group applauds tax changes in recent budget
Canadian Federation of Agriculture president Keith Currie said the agriculture and agri-food sectors have the potential to drive growth, strengthen food security and support communities across Canada.
Saskatchewan harvest 99% complete, yields match 10-year average
Despite obstacles like, flooding, pests and rain during harvest, Saskatchewan's 2026 harvest was mostly successful, with many crops grading out in the top two quality categories.
Canola farmers, Sask. government pleased with tariff-free extension with China
A deal to keep Chinese tariffs off Canadian canola meal and pea imports is coming as a relief to the Saskatchewan government and to farmers looking ahead to next year's growing season.
Beijing, Ottawa agree to extend deal on canola, Chinese steel access to late 2028
Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu says that deal is being extended by two years, to the end of 2028. He says the credit goes to a trade body Canada and China relaunched in January.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
A Saskatoon Holocaust survivor's Remembrance Day thank-you
At 96, Holocaust survivor Klara Belkin played her cello at Saskatchewan's Service of Remembrance. Eighty years after liberation, she had a message for the young soldiers who made her life possible.
No snow, no wind, no bugs: Going underground at Cigar Lake
While most of Saskatchewan battles notoriously unpredictable weather, Cameco's Cigar Lake mine offers a remarkably consistent climate. But to enjoy it, you'll have to go nearly 500 metres underground.
A place on the pitch: Leo Leptich's first step into team soccer
He knows he can get hurt more easily than other kids because of his rare skin condition. But Leo Leptich also knows that being different doesn't mean he can't play. Now, he's getting his chance.
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.
