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SASKATOON NEWS
Wanuskewin celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day
"It's a great day of recognition, a celebration, a chance for learning," said Doug Hyndford, Co-Executive Director of Operations with the heritage park about Saturday's event.
Road and bridge restrictions take effect Sunday ahead of Saskatoon Pride parade
The parade is taking a new route this year to accommodate road closures at Friendship Park and on the Broadway Bridge.
PHOTOS: 'Big explosion' as lightning hits home and truck in Saskatoon
Homeowner Eric Milne said he and his family were heading out to see a movie on Thursday. He said he opened his garage door, and the next thing he remembered was being flat on his back on the ground.
Wanuskewin offering a full day of events for National Indigenous Peoples Day
The family-friendly day will include music, art, education and hands-on activities celebrating the culture, traditions and stories of the Indigenous people of the northern plains.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Website seeking Thackeray Mines investment is bogus, FCAA says
The legitimate Thackeray Mines confirmed it is are not associated with the website, is not seeking investment, is not engaged in any public offerings and is not in the business of selling stocks.
Rainfall warnings issued for west central Saskatchewan this weekend
Affected areas will see between 50 mm to 70 mm of rain, or nearly three inches, from a system coming up from the U.S. through Alberta that is heading into Saskatchewan today through Sunday.
Sask. Trucking Association wants govt. to remove price barriers for young people
The trucking association says the average cost of mandatory entry-level training to obtain a Class 1A licence is around $14,000. However, due to the length of the course, it doesn't qualify for student loan funding.
Sask. exempts Canada Disability Benefit from provincial income assistance
The change means that people receiving the Canada Disability Benefit can receive up to $200 a month from Ottawa without impacting the income assistance benefits they receive from provincial programs.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, June 19
Today on Bray, Evan is joined by guests to chat about the latest on Israel/Iran conflicts, the G7 summit, Saskatchewan energy projects, a successful U of S fundraiser and summer pest extermination.
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Friday, June 20
Jamie Thomas talks about the Winnipeg Jets signing of Jonathan Toews, and voice of the Florida Panthers Doug Plagen discusses how hard the Florida Panthers battled to win the Stanley Cup this year.
SPORTS
Roughriders unveil new colours for Indigenous logo
Artist Chris Chipak of Red Pheasant Cree Nation designed the new logo, which was revealed Saturday for Indigenous Peoples Day. It will be worn on helmets for the kisiskâciwan game on June 28.
Roughriders set to announce $2.1-million profit at AGM
According to a document posted on the Saskatchewan Roughriders website, the CFL club will announce an operating profit of $4.7 million at the team's annual general meeting on Tuesday.
Super Mario: Alford's 99-yard kick return gives Riders a win in Toronto
The Saskatchewan Roughriders overcame a lot of penalties and a late missed field goal as Mario Alford showed off his play-making ability and returned a kickoff 99-yards for the game-winning touchdown.
Riders look for third win to start season in showdown against Argos
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are on a short week, heading out east for a second game in a row. The Riders are 2-0, and despite the Toronto Argonauts' 0-2 record, the club isn't taking anything for granted.
CANADA & WORLD
Carney says Middle East 'highly volatile' after U.S. strikes Iran, calls for calm
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Iran's nuclear program poses a threat to international security and reiterated Canada's position that Iran must never be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon.
U.S. hits three Iranian nuclear sites, Trump says, joining Israeli air campaign
The strikes are a perilous decision, as Iran has pledged to retaliate if the U.S. joined the Israeli assault. Iran said Isfahan, Natanz and the underground Fordo nuclear sites had been attacked.
'Randomness and chaos': The invisible, unpredictable forces behind fatal rockfall
Water from a lake above the cliff at Bow Glacier Falls had been seeping through rocks for decades before it eventually provided enough force to dislodge a boulder, triggering the rockfall.
Conservatives set January dates for convention, review of Poilievre's leadership
Such reviews happen automatically after the party loses an election and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will need to secure the support of more than half of voters at the convention to stay on.
AGRICULTURE
Stripe rust risk is low but vigilance still key for Prairie wheat growers
Stripe and leaf rust issues in the U.S. are showing up less so far this year, which means there's been less risk to the Prairie region, but that doesn't mean it's time to ignore the threat.
Topsoil moisture declines in Sask. despite welcome rainfall: Crop report
Crop conditions are largely rated from fair to good, but that could change in the absence of rain in many areas. Dry conditions and wind were the largest sources of crop damage in the past week.
Case of bovine TB confirmed in Manitoba dairy herd
Canada is still considered to be officially free of bovine TB, as isolated cases can occur. All areas of Canada have been considered free of the disease in farmed bovine and cervid species since 2006.
Canola School: On-board chemical storage, direct injection saves time at spraying
Managing long spraying days across thousands of acres means every minute saved matters, and Carl DeConinck Smith says onboard chemical storage with direct injection has made this a lot easier.
PRAIRIE PROFILES
From plates to pendants: Saskatchewan artist makes jewelry from dishes
Saskatoon artist Sheri Wollf transforms broken dishes into stunning jewelry, turning forgotten heirlooms into wearable memories. Discover the heartfelt story behind Transformed Jewelry & Design Studio.
Large and in charge: What it takes to eat like the Riders' O-line
Raw eggs, loaf cakes and calories by the thousands: Step inside the daily eating routine of the Roughriders' offensive linemen, where every meal is a critical play in the game of size and strength.
Buzzing with wisdom: Five life lessons from a Sask. beekeeper dad
This Father's Day, a Shellbrook beekeeper shares how his dad's quiet wisdom shaped a legacy. Today, Hannigan Honey's golden bounty travels from the prairies to kitchens as far away as Japan.
Vintage quilts, modern coats: A Saskatchewan crafter's cozy transformations
Saskatoon quilter Ashleigh Hemsley transforms once-forgotten quilts into stunning, wearable jackets - breathing new life into cherished heirlooms, one thoughtful stitch at a time.
