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SASKATOON NEWS
Road closures coming to Acadia, McCormack, Spadina on Tuesday
Drivers in Saskatoon may need to take a detour or two this week, with construction-related closures coming to McCormack Road, Spadina Crescent East and Acadia Drive on Tuesday.
Regina housing advocates dispute Saskatoon protest description
Regina advocates who travelled north to support those facing displacement at a Saskatoon encampment said the city's description of events was inaccurate and called for basic services and permanent housing.
Memorial for murdered Saskatoon man destroyed a second time
A cross in Fairhaven's H.S. Sears Park remembering Harvey Zoerb, who was killed during a morning walk in 2024, is broken again. Ward 3 councillor Robert Pearce said it's the second time in two years.
Saskatoon aviation centre expansion creates student opportunities at SIIT
The Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies and Boeing celebrated the grand opening of the expanded Saskatchewan Aviation Learning Centre.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
CUPE Saskatchewan concerned about child care affordability
Saskatchewan has reached its $10-a-day child-care goal, but CUPE and Child Care Now Saskatchewan say funding changes are putting financial pressure on child-care providers and threatening the sustainability of the s...
Southwest Saskatchewan couple facing more than 40 child sexual abuse charges
The RCMP said its investigation determined the offences occurred over the past 16 years. Both accused are scheduled to appear in Swift Current Provincial Court on Monday.
Pedestrian dead after crash in North Battleford: RCMP
According to the Saskatchewan RCMP, officers were called to the scene of the collision between the pedestrian and a vehicle on Highway 4, within the city limits, shortly after 10 p.m.
Beauval roots inspire new Métis feature film
Actor, director, writer and producer Gail Maurice said Blood Lines is the first narrative feature film to highlight Métis culture and language.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Monday, Sept. 28
On Monday's show, guest host Brent Loucks talks bill C-39, Ken Wood talks about the petition to stop the DEED project in Saskatoon. Plus, what effect is the rising cost of diesel having on farmers this harvest seaso...
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Thursday, Sept. 24
On Thursday's show, Scott Roblin has a WHL update, Dave Naylor talks possible CFL expansion and Tom Gazzola talks to Jamie about the Oilers and their new head coach, Mike Babcock.
SPORTS
CBC's 'Hockey Night in Canada' to return this season with PWHL games
The network says the first women's game to be featured on the long-running program will be a Dec. 5 matchup between the Montreal Victoire and expansion club PWHL Hamilton.
Home cooking: Pats get first win of the season in home opener
The Regina Pats got their first win of the WHL season as the club played in front of their home crowd for the first time this season. Regina's power play had four goals to get the 6-2 win over the Swift Current Bron...
Regina Red Sox GM Gary Brotzel retires, Mitch MacDonald to take over
Brotzel was inducted into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame in 2019 and the Regina Sports Hall of Fame in 2022, and has received awards recognizing his volunteerism and community service.
Third-quarter surge lifts Saskatoon Huskies past Regina Rams 38-31
The Saskatchewan Huskies scored three touchdowns in the third quarter to pull away from the Regina Rams, building a 21-point lead, before holding on for a 38-31 win at Mosaic Stadium on Saturday.
CANADA & WORLD
RCMP boss Duheme says it's still too soon to release details on Tumbler Ridge guns
Seven months after the Tumbler Ridge shooting, Canadians still do not know basic facts about the firearms used to kill six children, an educator and a parent, PolySeSouvient said in a statement.
Minister won't commit to criminalizing residential school denialism
NDP MP Leah Gazan has a private member's bill currently before the House of Commons which would criminalize as hate speech condoning, denying, downplaying or justifying residential schools.
What to know about the suspected bomb plot against a UK air base used by the US in the Iran war
Investigators have not concluded whether the incident is a state-backed attack. They are investigating a possible link to Iran, Russia or militant groups. Iran has denied involvement.
Health ministers to hold emergency meeting to discuss federal funding ahead of budget
Provinces and territories are concerned the budget forecasts an end to some targeted health care funding after March, and a reduction in the growth of the federal Canada Health Transfer in 2028.
AGRICULTURE
Saskatchewan farmers facing pressure from rising diesel costs, floods, trade uncertainty
Bill Prybylski, president of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan, joined guest host Brent Loucks on The Evan Bray Show on Monday to discuss the pressures farmers are facing.
VIDEO: Massive fire takes out grain cart and tractor during Sask. harvest
Dana Quigley's farm near Yellow Grass got a nasty shock on Thursday evening when the grain cart and tractor started on fire. Nobody was injured, but the damaged equipment was a total write-off.
Harvest nears halfway mark in Sask. as wet conditions cause delays
Harvest is 41 per cent complete, but while producers are making steady progress, they're still a long way behind the five-year average of 82 per cent and the 10-year average of 73 per cent.
Federal government defends closure of seven research facilities
The federal government says the decision to close the sites reflects a deliberate shift to prioritize "investment in research expertise and activities" over operations and maintenance costs.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
Hotel Senator sign lost for decades resurfaces on Marketplace
You never know what you might find on Facebook Marketplace. In this case, it was a Hotel Senator sign that owner Chris Beavis thought had been sent to the junkyard 35 years ago.
Meet the Regina woman with 150 Saskatchewan Roughriders jerseys
Donna Ryhorchuk thought she had about 130 Saskatchewan Roughriders jerseys. We counted. There are 150 - each one carrying a story, a favourite player's name and a little piece of Rider history.
The Saskatoon boy who twirled his way to the National Ballet
Keaton Leier is coming back home to Saskatoon with the National Ballet of Canada, bringing his own choreography, his family's pride and a message for young dancers dreaming big on the Prairies.
Think Métis jigging is just dancing? Think again
This traditional dance gets the heart pumping, but researchers at the University of Saskatchewan are exploring how every step can also connect people to culture, community and well-being.
