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SASKATOON NEWS
Blaze beside Saskatoon retail store quelled by firefighters
Saskatoon Fire Department said an "aggressive offensive fire attack" brought the fire under control in 10 minutes after a large stack pallets were found burning at Confederation Canadian Tire on Saturday.
Meewasin unveils expansion plan to link northeast Saskatoon trails
The proposed extension of the Meewasin Trail will stretch along the east side of the South Saskatchewan River, connecting the Circle Drive North Bridge all the way to the Chief Mistawasis Bridge.
Nathan Jule's long road back leads to Huskies football return
After an ACL injury wiped out both his 2024 and 2025 Canada West football seasons, defensive lineman Nathan Jule resumes his University of Saskatchewan Huskies career on Saturday in Winnipeg.
Saskatoon's University Bridge reopens after months of construction
The bridge was closed in early April to allow for drive surface refinishing and arch repair work to be completed, with the city saying then that the work was expected to last eight to 10 weeks.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Labour Day Classic rivalry brings fans, business to Regina
The Labour Day Classic brings thousands of CFL fans to Regina, and although Winnipeg fans may trash-talk the city's signature pizza they still gobble up plenty of slices on game day.
Photos: Fierce thunderstorm slams Regina with torrential rain, flooding
Environment Canada said the rain was falling at about a millimetre a minute at one point, and the system that brought the morning storm could also bring unsettled weather to today's CFL game at Mosaic.
Regina pizza gets under the crust of Rider CFL rivals
Tourism Regina recently launched new merchandise including key chains and T-shirts that display the four-sided pizza slice that is beloved in Saskatchewan and hated by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Sask. government announces new school literacy initiatives for September
Students in Kindergarten through Grade 3 will have access to literary screeners, quick assessments to help teachers identify students who might be in need of extra help with basic reading skills.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Friday, September 4
Evan hears about the results of Saskatchewan's provincial survey on a social media ban for kids, welcomes Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre for a chat and learns about new big science funding in the province.
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Friday. Sept. 4
Dan Clark, former Riders OL and Grey Cup champion, and former Bombers OL and three-time Grey Cup champion Chris Walby talk about the Labour Day Classic, and Law Murray looks at Clippers news out of the NBA.
SPORTS
'Sixty minutes of violent football': Riders, Bombers set to clash in Labour Day Classic
The Saskatchewan Roughriders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers will write another chapter in their historic rivalry today as the two teams clash in the Labour Day Classic at Mosaic Stadium.
Aubrey Miller Jr. set for first CFL start in Labour Day Classic
Aubrey Miller Jr. has been a key contributor on special teams for the Saskatchewan Roughriders in recent seasons. Now, he gets a chance to show what he can do as a starter in the Labour Day Classic.
Nathan Jule's long road back leads to Huskies football return
After an ACL injury wiped out both his 2024 and 2025 Canada West football seasons, defensive lineman Nathan Jule resumes his University of Saskatchewan Huskies career on Saturday in Winnipeg.
WHL moves games to YouTube amid uncertainty over Victory+
The WHL will broadcast games on YouTube on an interim basis, the league said. Broadcasts will remain free for viewers. More information will be provided before the WHL regular season starts on Sept. 18.
CANADA & WORLD
Nova Scotia mourning woman who died during flooding
The body of a 46-year-old woman was recovered Saturday afternoon after she was reported missing when her vehicle was found parked near her home on the far side of a flooded bridge.
VIDEO: Masked men block roads into English port in apparent anti-immigrant protest
All traffic at the Port of Dover was stopped on Saturday "due to an ongoing public order incident," and a social media video showed demonstrators shouting "stop the boats" and linking arms.
Carney tied Palestine recognition to democratic reforms. Are they happening?
The Canadian PM framed the reforms as his government's reasons for recognizing statehood - but both supporters and critics of the move interpreted it as Ottawa imposing conditions on that recognition.
Latvian citizens train with drones amid tensions with Russia
Businesswoman and trainee Laura Pica said she believes Latvians have a responsibility to defend their country. Being Russia's neighbour is like standing next to "a monkey juggling with grenades," she said.
AGRICULTURE
The great divide: Livestock margins vs. crop reality
While crop producers face tight margins and iffy financial sentiment, livestock operations are riding a wave of strong margins that's driving a willingness to invest.
Sask. farmers making progress, but harvest lags behind long-term averages
According to the latest crop report from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, harvest is just 11 per cent complete across the province, well behind the five-year average of 25 per cent.
Harvest moving slowly in Sask. as farmers hope for warmer weather
According to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, harvest is four per cent complete across the province, well behind the five-year average of 15 per cent and the 10-year average of 12 per cent.
Farmers say southeast Sask. rain won't dampen start of harvest
Environment Canada issued a rainfall warning for an area including Carlyle, Estevan, and Moosomin, but southeast Saskatchewan farmers say the rain won't delay the start of harvest for them.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
VIDEO: Meet Saskatchewan's 12-year-old fiddle champion
At 12, Cassian Owen is already one of Saskatchewan's standout young fiddlers. He's winning championships, putting in the practice - and still making plenty of time for hockey and mini sticks.
A playground fit for a princess: Makenna Hiebert's dream come true
This $370,000 dream once felt impossibly out of reach. But after just a year and a half of fundraising, Makenna's accessible playground at Saskatoon's St. Anne School is ready for play.
Inside Claybank: Exploring Saskatchewan's abandoned brick factory
Hidden in southern Sask., the Claybank Brick Plant helped build Canadian landmarks, outfit warships and even support NASA's journey to the moon. Now, the National Historic Site is slowly falling apart.
Stones and bones: The life's work of Dr. Ernie Walker
As an archaeologist, professor and forensic anthropologist, Saskatoon's Dr. Ernie Walker built three remarkable careers in around one simple question: What story does this tell?
