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Saskatoon man punches police dog and officers before being arrested: Police
Police said the man, who ran off following an attempted traffic stop in the early hours of Friday morning, punched and kicked the dog several times and punched an officer twice.
Saskatoon spin studio's Roughrider-themed class appeals to football fans
Spinning work and pleasure together, RYDE YXE instructor Paige Hansen hosted a Roughriders-themed class. She's bled green ever since the team brought her happiness after childhood cancer treatments.
Saskatoon police urge drivers to use caution after responding to 22 minor crashes
"Drivers are urged to reduce speeds, clear vehicles of snow and ice, increase following distance, and allow extra time to reach their destinations safely," the police force said in a statement.
Saskatoon's 2026 property tax hike projected at 8.23% ahead of budget deliberations
"This would be equivalent to a $16.20 monthly increase in 2026, and a $12.67 per month increase in 2027 for the median assessed property owner," chief financial officer Clae Hack said on Thursday.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Related break and enters investigated by Saskatchewan and Alberta RCMP
Two related break and enters involving a red 2006 Ford F-350 with SK plate 821 NWG that police say was stolen in Maidstone on Nov. 7 are being looked into by RCMP in Maidstone and Kitscoty, Alberta.
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Large reactors entering the conversation as Sask. moves closer to nuclear: Cameco CEO
While Saskatchewan has been investigating the idea of small modular reactors for several years now, Cameco CEO Tim Gitzel said recently, they've also been talking about larger reactors.
Snow blankets parts of Saskatchewan, with more on the way Friday
Environment Canada warns football fans in Regina to bundle up for a chilling West Division Final on Saturday, with temperatures expected to dip to -10 C as more snow sweeps across parts of Saskatchewan.
Boy charged with first-degree murder after man's death in Whitewood
Saskatchewan RCMP said officers from the Broadview detachment were sent to a home in Whitewood around 4 p.m. on Nov. 6 and found the injured man, who was then taken to hospital and pronounced dead.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Friday, Nov. 7
SARM President Bill Huber talks about the federal budget with Evan, Assistant Commissioner Robin McNeil checks in about the RCMP's state of affairs, and Tim Gitzel discusses how tariffs affect nuclear power.
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Friday, Nov. 7
A mixed reaction to Hockey Canada's 2026 Olympic jerseys, and TSN's Davis Sanchez and Claire Hanna discuss the CFL's East and West finals and Ottawa Redblacks' new head coach and general manager.
SPORTS
A.J. Allen faces childhood teammate Nathan Rourke as Riders take on Lions
Riders linebacker A.J. Allen and Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke will both try to help their respective teams reach the Grey Cup on Saturday. The two grew up playing football together in Ontario.
Trump pardons former Mets great Darryl Strawberry on past tax evasion and drug charges
Strawberry was indicted for tax evasion and eventually pleaded guilty in 1995 to a single count, based on his failure to report $350,000 in income from autographs, appearances and sales of memorabilia.
Hockey Canada unveils jerseys for 2026 Olympic Winter Games
Hockey Canada says the multi-tone design of the maple leaf crests reflects the look of a diamond, representing the athletes' ability to "withstand incredible pressure." The jerseys were designed by Nike.
Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown arrested on attempted murder charge in Miami shooting
Brown, 37, was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals in Dubai, said Miami police spokesman Mike Vega. He was flown to Essex County, New Jersey, where he is being held pending extradition to Miami.
CANADA & WORLD
Kendrick Lamar leads 2026 Grammy nominations, followed by Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff and Cirkut
Lady Gaga is up for song, record and album of the year - her first time receiving nominations in all three categories simultaneously. She could also score potential wins in several other categories.
Liberal government survives second confidence vote amid Conservative caucus turmoil
That first key vote was overshadowed by Alberta Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux's announcement that he will resign from Parliament, following days of rumours suggesting he might join the Liberals.
Canada adds surprise 67,000 jobs in October, unemployment rate drops to 6.9%
October was a solid month for Canadian youths looking for work: after months of struggling in a tough labour market, workers 15 to 24 gained 21,000 positions in the month, the first increase since January.
Gunshots herald ostrich cull after police limit access to British Columbia farm
The owners of the farm near Edgewood in southeastern B.C. fought the order, but on Thursday the Supreme Court of Canada declined to hear their final appeal, lifting a stay on the cull.
AGRICULTURE
Farmers' Almanac says it will cease publication after 208 years, citing financial challenges
The publication, not to be confused with the even older Old Farmer's Almanac, was first printed in 1818. For centuries it's used a secret formula to generate long-range weather forecasts.
APAS responds to India's 30 per cent duty on yellow pea imports
"There's been a suggestion for a while that we need to find alternative markets, and that is certainly true, but to replace the amount of peas going in India is going to be really tough," said Bill Prybyls...
Sask. set to open proposal for animal welfare enforcement
The government said reporting requirements for agencies delivering animal protection services, enforcement provisions, and oversight of animal protection officers all needed to be updated.
Producers preparing for winter as harvest wraps up in Sask.: Crop report
In addition to concerns around canola tariffs, the ministry explained that growing conditions varied significantly across the province this year, with some areas continuing to struggle with drought.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
Coffee with a cause: Brewing belonging at a Saskatchewan non-profit
This isn't your average cup of joe. Adults with intellectual disabilities at Light of the Prairies help prepare and deliver LOTP Coffee, filling every bag with pride, joy and purpose.
A playground fit for a princess: Sask. mom fundraising to improve accessibility
Saskatoon's Makenna Hiebert dreams of swinging and sliding like her friends. The five-year-old's mom is fundraising to make the playground at St. Anne School wheelchair accessible for Makenna and all kids.
Where memory rests: A visit to Saskatoon's oldest cemetery
This Halloween, walk among the city's oldest documented graves in Nutana Cemetery with city archivist Jeff O'Brien. Uncover tragic stories of settlers, lost children and lives cut short on the prairie.
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.
