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SASKATOON NEWS

Saskatoon police arrest 52 people in second retail blitz
Saskatoon Police Service arrested 52 people, laid 64 charges, executed nine warrants, and recovered more than $6,000 worth of stolen property during its second retail blitz operation over four days in August.

Saskatoon homeowners with flooding from Aug. 8 rainfall may get funds
Residents who had damage from the Aug. 8 rainfall may qualify for the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program. Residents must submit their claims by Feb. 8, 2026 and all repair work must be completed by Aug. 8, 2026.

Saskatoon police briefs: 14-year-old boy charged with aggravated assault, robbery
At approximately 3 a.m. on Saturday, officers with the Saskatoon Police Service were called to the area of 22nd Street West and Avenue C, where the found a 33-year-old man suffering from multiple stab wounds.

Annual Terry Fox Run returns to the Prairies
This Sept. 14, both Regina and Saskatoon will be holding their own events. Every single year, Canadians across the country gather at locally operated events to run and raise money and awareness for cancer research.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS

Fatal shooting near Weyburn highway leaves residents 'devastated'
Weyburn Mayor Jeff Richard says he doesn't have answers about a woman who was a passenger in a Ford Explorer SUV that was travelling on Highway 39 Friday night when she was struck by a bullet fired from behind.

Three Richmound women charged with police obstruction: RCMP
While the release doesn't directly connect the three women with the self-proclaimed 'Queen of Canada,' it is part of a series of releases about arrests made to Didulo and her "Kingdom of Canada" followers.

Over 500 auto claims made after Regina, surrounding area storm: SGI
SGI said the heavy rain and hail in Regina, Pilot Butte, Emerald Park and Balgoni will be one of the largest storms of the summer when it comes to auto claims.

Trade mission to China 'more positive than expected' says Sask. Premier
Moe did not meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping or come back to Canada with a trade deal. He explained his trip was intended to lay the groundwork for future negotiations.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY

The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, Sept. 16
Evan talks with paNOW reporter Nigel Maxwell about the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations' $34,251,566 in expenses and Canadian clothing designer Dominic Bellissimo about bringing outerwear to Saskatoon.
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY

The Green Zone Replay - Tuesday, Sept. 16
Moose Jaw Warriors head coach Mark O'Leary previews the upcoming season, Prince Albert Raiders General Manager Curtis Hunt previews WHL's opening day and we follow the drama of Vancouver Canucks with JT Miller.
SPORTS

Jamie Nye: Upon review, the CFL's replay centre should be overturned
According to Jamie Nye, the CFL has lost its way when it comes to the replay centre having carte blanche to come in from above and rule on plays that they pay professional referees to be in charge of.

Regina Thunder surge past Winnipeg Rifles 25-12 for Pack the Park game
The Thunder improved to 4-1 on the season, keeping pace with Saskatoon atop the standings. Winnipeg dropped to 2-3, despite a strong showing on defence. The Thunder take on the Edmonton Huskies on Oct. 12.

Big day from Tyson Philpot leads to 48-31 Riders loss to Montreal
Saskatchewan clinched a playoff spot despite the loss due to both the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Edmonton Elks suffering losses earlier in the weekend. The Riders are now 10-3 and head on a bye week.

Riders host Alouettes as Saskatchewan looks to improve on CFL-best win record
If the Riders win the game, they will clinch a playoff spot for a second-straight season. The Riders could also clinch a playoff spot if the Edmonton Elks lose to the Toronto Argonauts Saturday afternoon.
CANADA & WORLD

Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate to 2.5% as U.S. tariff risks shift
Annual inflation stood at 1.9 per cent in August, with core inflation figures holding around three per cent year-over-year. But the Bank of Canada still sees underlying inflation holding at around 2.5 per cent.

Jerry quits Ben & Jerry's, saying its independence on social issues has been stifled
Jerry Greenfield said the loss of independence came "at a time when our country's current administration is attacking civil rights, voting rights, the rights of immigrants, women and the LGBTQ community."

Canada blocked visa applications without explanation for Gazans fleeing war: lawyer
Marku said her clients in the Gaza Strip are facing death every day. One narrowly escaped being killed as he was bringing home flour after a bomb fell nearby, she said.

Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing charged with aggravated murder, weapon and obstruction offenses
The charge means Tyler Robinson could face the death penalty if convicted of killing Kirk last week at Utah Valley University in Orem, about 64 kilometres south of Salt Lake City.
AGRICULTURE

Canadian startup developing new fava-based ingredients
Alberta start-up Phytokana Ingredients Inc. will turn Canadian-grown fava beans into nutritious and sustainable ingredients for the next generation of plant-based foods.

Beef Market Update: Fed cattle prices steady, live cattle movement surprises in latest report
Despite strong pricing, some uncertainty is brewing as auction market volumes remain slow to pick up, particularly in Western Canada. August volumes were down about 18 per cent year-over-year.

Dry weather allow harvest progress, lack of rain poses fire risk
One farmer in the Craven area, north of Regina, said this year's harvest is shaping up to be fairly normal all around, with "decent" yields, although lower market prices are softening the bottom line.

LISTEN: Federal biofuel incentive not a permanent fix for trade tariffs
Sask Oilseeds chair Dean Roberts says while farmers appreciate the new $370 million production incentive, they feel the feds need to reach a resolution with China for canola trade tariffs.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET

Poems for $1: Meet the Saskatchewan girl selling kindness by the line
Genevieve Lacelle is only nine, but her poems are already brightening lives - and selling out fast. This young girl is bringing joy to her local flower market, one handwritten verse at a time.

Northern skies, family ties: The Paceys and the legendary Beaver
A father-son duo is keeping an iconic floatplane soaring over the wilds of northern Saskatchewan. This story is about more than flying - it's about family, grit and a legacy that refuses to land.

Artists wanted: YXE community colouring book accepting submissions
A Saskatoon artist is turning colouring into community action. Submit your art, share your vision of a better world and help create a book that heals, inspires - and gives back.

Once upon a classroom: A touch of Tinkerbell at Wildwood School
Emma Tink grew up dreaming of being a teacher. Now, she's living that dream in her Saskatoon classroom, creating tiny fairy-tale moments of learning and growth, one student at a time.