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SASKATOON NEWS
Teens, 14, 15, 17, charged after armed robbery on Eighth Street: Police
"It was reported that three males had entered, threatened staff with a handgun, stole product and the employee's cell phone and fled in two vehicles," the Saskatoon Police Service said in a statement.
Meet the Indigenous artist behind the massive Midtown mall mural
Jade Roberts' bright, bold mural at Saskatoon's Midtown mall celebrates Indigenous culture, storytelling and Saskatchewan's native plant life - turning an unremarkable wall into a powerful piece of public art.
Saskatoon's Broadway Bridge expected to reopen Saturday after six-month rehabilitation
The 93-year-old Broadway Bridge was closed on May 12 for a rehabilitation project, which included improvements to multi-use pathways and repairs to the bridge deck. Businesses in the area welcomed the announcement.
Students at Saskatoon's Centennial Collegiate sent home after small fire
According to the fire department, the smoke was caused by smoldering styrofoam and welding at a construction site. The building was safely evacuated, and fans were set up to ventilate the school.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Mounties say man pointed gun at cop before his arrest in North Battleford
"The male presented a firearm, pointed it at a police officer, and then fled into the residence," the RCMP said in a statement. The gun was not fired and the officer wasn't injured, the Mounties noted.
Regina Police Chief Farooq Sheikh fired with cause following investigation
Farooq Sheikh, who was hired by the police force in 2023 to take over from outgoing chief Evan Bray, was removed from active service in April, pending an investigation by the Public Complaints Commission.
'He said he couldn't breathe': Misha Pavelick's ex-girlfriend testifies at murder trial
Misha Pavelick's ex-girlfriend told the court on Tuesday what she remembered from the night Pavelick was killed in 2006, saying she didn't expect him to get hurt that night at Kinookimaw campground.
Pulp mill fire contained, estimated 100,000 cubic metres of logs lost, fire chief says
As of Tuesday morning, Fire Chief Joe Grela said the blaze, which began Monday afternoon at the pulp mill on Highway 55, has been contained to the log yard. No injuries have been reported.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, Oct. 29
Evan talks with Regina's Acting Police Chief Lorilee Davies about local crime statistics, and Regina Mayor Chad Bachynski about the termination of Regina Police Service Police Chief Farooq Sheikh.
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Tuesday, Oct. 28
Jamie & Locker discuss the Blue Jay loss in Monday's 18-inning World Series Game 3 marathon, and Matthew Scianitti previews the East semifinal between the Montreal Alouettes and Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
SPORTS
Toronto Blue Jays beat L.A. Dodgers 6-2 in Game 4 to tie World Series
The stage is set for Game 5 Wednesday night, also in Los Angeles, with rookie Jays right-handed pitcher Trey Yesavage set to face Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell. Game 6 will return to Toronto on Friday night.
Why Shohei Ohtani's fans in Canada and beyond say he's 'bigger than baseball'
Many consider Shohei Ohtani to be the best baseball player ever, but his fans say his down-to-earth, humble personality and a great sense of humour distinguish him from other sports celebrities.
Blue Jays fans stick it out till early morning hours to see L.A. Dodgers take Game 3
Single-game tickets for the World Series sold out in about an hour after going on sale last Tuesday. As of Monday night, the cheapest Game 6 resale ticket for general admission was more than $1,800.
Blue Jays lose 6-5 to Dodgers in marathon World Series Game 3
In a back-and-forth nail-biting battle at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Monday that lasted more than six hours and exhausted players and fans alike, Freddy Freeman scored a walk-off home run for L.A.
CANADA & WORLD
Judge says $510M in fees for lawyers in treaty case was unreasonable
Justice Fred Myers wrote that a lawyer's professional retainer is not a "lottery ticket" and that the excess legal fees from the Robinson Huron Treaty settlement must go back to the First Nations.
Federal officials not sure when immigration levels plan is coming
Carney has said he's committed to getting immigration "under control" and plans to reduce the number of temporary residents from about seven per cent of the population to five per cent by the end of 2026.
Canada Post cutting jobs as part of restructuring started earlier this year
Canada Post chief executive Doug Ettinger says employees were informed earlier this week of the changes as the mail carrier begins work on a major transformation to strengthen the service.
Bank of Canada lowers key interest rate to 2.25% in second straight cut
After the economy contracted in response to a sharp drop in exports in the second quarter, the bank now sees modest annualized GDP growth of 0.5 per cent this quarter and one per cent in the fourth quarter.
AGRICULTURE
Farm groups ask federal government to create export sales reporting program
The groups are calling on the Canadian government to reverse the information disadvantage producers face through creation of an export sales reporting program, which would include data on sales.
Avian flu derails Alberta pumpkin festival
A popular Calgary petting zoo and farm remained closed for its pumpkin festival last weekend after nine cases of avian flu were confirmed in its poultry. Alberta Health Services ordered the closure on Oct. 17.
North West Terminal board approves sale to Bunge
The transaction does not include the sale of NWT's fermentation and distillation business or its ownership interest in the Alliance Grain Terminal Ltd. in Vancouver, B.C. The purchase will be completed by Oct. 29.
Shaun Haney: Cracks on a once-united front
Canada's once-united front is cracking: Ontario is calling for counter-tariffs, B.C. is hammering Ottawa over mill closures, and Prairie leaders are focused squarely on canola access.Until Canada can speak with one ...
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
Meet the Indigenous artist behind the massive Midtown mall mural
Jade Roberts' bright, bold mural at Saskatoon's Midtown mall celebrates Indigenous culture, storytelling and Saskatchewan's native plant life - turning an unremarkable wall into a powerful piece of public art.
Quilt Extravaganza shines spotlight on Saskatoon textile artist
This week, Saskatoon's Debora Barlow is the featured artist at a quilt show hosted by the Saskatoon Quilters' Guild - a vibrant celebration of fabric, storytelling and artistic tradition.
Newlywed to newly diagnosed: A young bride's breast cancer battle
Just weeks after her dream wedding, Saskatoon's Brenna Gallet was diagnosed with two types of breast cancer. Her story is one of unexpected struggle, unwavering love and incredible strength.
Meet the guardians of the Saskatoon Police Service's Lost & Found
Hundreds of bikes. A tuba. Regalia. Even human remains. Meet the duo reuniting Saskatoon with its lost stuff - one set of keys, silver locket and sarod at a time.
