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SASKATOON NEWS
Three men charged with first-degree murder in Timothy Tootoosis killing
Trio also charged with indignity to human remains and unlawful confinement in the killing of 30-year-old Tootoosis, whose body was found on Dec. 18, 2024 in Pleasant Hill during a search by police.
Saskatoon Santa Claus Parade may cause delays Sunday, with temporary road closures
Some downtown roads will be closed or have lanes restrictedfor the annual Santa Claus Parade between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Drivers are reminded to be careful and watch for parade participants.
Saskatoon police briefs: Serious Assault Unit investigating stabbing
Police are looking into a stabbing in Pleasant Hill that sent a man to hospital, and a driver received a ticket after police said they drove through a stop sign and caused a three-vehicle collision.
PHOTOS: No injuries reported after car crashes into Zak's Home Hardware on Central Ave.
Majken Cooke, marketing manager for Zak's Home Hardware, said the car has been removed and the cleanup is progressing well. "We will be open for our normal opening hour at 8 a.m. today," she said.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Yorkton senior dies after being hit by vehicle
An 86-year-old Yorkton man is dead after being hit by a vehicle in the south-eastern Saskatchewan city on Saturday. Police said the driver of the vehicle involved remained at the scene.
Garden Talk: What do I need to know about grow lights?
Grow lights are almost a must if you want to keep a house plant thriving indoors in winter in Saskatchewan and having a full spectrum light is important. Our gardening experts share their tips.
Regina business owner raising money to cover poppy box theft
Owner of Dad's Diner in Regina's Heritage neighbourhood hopes to cover the loss after the Remembrance Day theft by donating $1 to the Legion for every cinnamon bun sold through the end of November.
Sask. man heading to trial on same sex assault charge for a third time
The Supreme Court of Canada has sent a sexual assault case against Saskatchewan man Soon Hyong Kwon back for a new trial for the third time after he was first accused in 2015 near Grenfell.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Friday, Nov. 14
It's Grey Cup weekend! Evan checks in with Green Zone's Britton Gray and Locker to see what the atmosphere is like in Winnipeg! Dr. Sylvain Charlebois talks about the latest Canadian food news and trends.
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Saturday, Nov. 15
We set the scene from Winnipeg for Grey Cup weekend with special guests former Rider Gene Makowsky, TSN's Luke Willson and Premier Scott Moe. And Libby Gray caught up with the team's many loyal fans.
SPORTS
Huskies punch Vanier Cup ticket with 22-11 Mitchell Bowl win
U of S Huskies beat Queen's University Gaels 22-11 in the Mitchell Bowl to reach the Vanier Cup, where the Huskies will face the Montreal Carabins after their 49-19 Uteck Bowl win.
'It's our team': Premier Scott Moe backs Riders on eve of 112th Grey Cup in Winnipeg
Moe says Rider Nation will "take over Winnipeg" as Saskatchewan Roughriders prepare to face the Allouettes in the Grey Cup on Sunday, predicting a tight game and giving the edge to QB Trevor Harris.
'Special opportunity': Regina's Mitch Picton to suit up for Riders in Grey Cup
Saskatchewan Roughriders wide receiver Mitch Picton has been in and out of the lineup this season. Due to injuries, the player from Regina will suit up for the team in Sunday's Grey Cup.
GM acknowledges responsibility as Swift Current Broncos work to move ahead
Broncos general manager Chad Leslie says he bears responsibility after head coach Dean DeSilva resigned Friday following two breaches of the Western Hockey League's standards of conduct.
CANADA & WORLD
Cuts to international student visas leave post-secondary schools bracing for more pain
The latest update to the government's immigration levels plan essentially cuts the targeted number of new student visas in half to 155,000 next year, down from more than 305,000 in last year's plan.
Vatican returning Indigenous artifacts to Canada as gift from Pope Leo
The historic collection of 62 Indigenous artifacts held by Vatican Museums for a century were handed over as a "gift" and a "concrete sign of dialogue, respect and fraternity."
VIDEO: Canada's creative sector sets sights on licensing regime with the rise of AI 'slop'
How copyright law addresses the use of copyrighted works for training AI is currently in front of the courts and creative industry groups urged MPs not to add new exceptions to the Copyright Act.
Gun control group warns of firearm 'inaction' ahead of Polytechnique anniversary
The group PolySeSouvient has accused the Liberals of "inaction" to ensure a complete ban on assault-style firearms and failing to implement gun-related measures to prevent intimate partner violence.
AGRICULTURE
Federal strychnine ban review may help control gopher 'plague' on Sask. crops
SARM President Bill Huber said the association had received a verbal commitment from Ottawa to review the use of strychnine in emergencies, with support from provincial and municipal governments.
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.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
'We can do this': Second World War veteran reflects on women breaking barriers
At 18, Ruth Bond-Martinson joined the war effort, and spent a lifetime proving women could do anything. Now 100, she reflects on her service, the bonds she built and her hopes for future generations.
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.
