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SASKATOON NEWS
New Dundonald Avenue Solar Farm to power 400 Saskatoon homes
Let there be light said the City of Saskatoon on Tuesday as the solar farm, which is visible from along Circle Drive on the east side of the city near 11th Street, was officially opened.
Splash into summer: Saskatoon's outdoor pools preparing to open for the season
Saskatoon's four outdoor pools are set to open for the season in the coming days, offering plenty of summer fun and another way for residents to beat the heat as temperatures climb.
Power restored after major outage hits Saskatoon's east side
"Repairs have been completed and power restored east side of Saskatoon City including the south east portion as well as rural locations up to St Denis and surrounding areas," SaskPower said.
Passengers treated for injuries after suspect fires bear spray on Saskatoon bus: Police
"Officers learned a male began to get off the bus before reportedly turning around and discharging bear spray at two people. The suspect then ran north in an alley," Saskatoon police said.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
White City town manager on leave following special council meeting
The Town of White City says Rodney Audette's leave is an interim step, which is not meant to imply that a conclusion or any finding of wrongdoing has been reached.
Edmonton dance team with Sask. connection makes it to final of America's Got Talent
The team's owner and choreographer, Jill Ford, is the daughter of Saskatchewan Roughrider legend Al Ford. "I've never seen an act like this before," show host Howie Mandel wrote on social media.
Provincial fire ban lifted as wildfire conditions improve: Sask. Public Safety Agency
Saskatchewan has seen 96 wildfires so far this season, the public safety agency said, which is well below the 228 fires seen by June 3 last year and lower than the five-year average of 165.
Red Earth Cree Nation residents returning home as evacuation order lifted
Red Earth's leaders thanked "the emergency responders, support staff, volunteers, leadership, and our program managers who assisted in ensuring the safety and well-being of our members."
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, June 3
On Wednesday's show, Evan was live at the Weyburn Oil and Gas Show, talking with Saskatchewan's Minister of Energy and Resources and Brian Zinchuk, and hears from a grizzly bear attack survivor.
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone replay - Wednesday, June 3
Jamie and Locker discuss the top 50 CFL player rankings, the start to the Stanley Cup finals with a Vegas Golden Knights win for Game 1 and the eyes on the Toronto Argos in the CFL this year.
SPORTS
Saskatoon Mamba to play in Yukon's first-ever pro basketball game on July 3
The game between the Saskatoon Mamba and Calgary Surge at the 1,535-seat Takhini Arena in Whitehorse on July 3 will mark the first pro basketball game ever played in Canada's territories.
Congress asks NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to testify about league's embrace of streaming services
The NFL has said 87% of its games are available on free television, and games aired exclusively on cable or streaming remain available over the air in the home markets of the competing teams.
VIDEO: Riders receive 2025 Grey Cup Championship rings
The Saskatchewan Roughrider's players, coaches and staff received their 2025 Grey Cup Championship rings over the weekend, designed with the team's story and legacy in mind, according to the franchise.
Saskatchewan Marathon 2026: Regina, Vancouver runners win
Mother Nature played along for the 2026 Saskatchewan Marathon with near perfect conditions in Saskatoon with Regina's Darbi Edwards and Vancouver's Louis Marmar Maruk topping the podium Sunday.
CANADA & WORLD
Slashing development fees is not a cure-all for housing affordability: CMHC
The federal government is spending billions of dollars to encourage municipalities across Canada to cut development fees in half to boost housing supply and improve affordability.
Ottawa calls for review of CRTC decision on streamers' Cancon contributions
The Motion Picture Association, the U.S. group representing streamers, had called on cabinet to reconsider the approach, and the U.S. ambassador to Canada called for the policy to be rescinded.
Ford is recalling nearly 420,000 vehicles for a seat belt issue
The NHTSA report says a seat belt that doesn't retract or extend may result in an injury if a crash happens. Individuals may also face injury in some instances if the seat belt retracts rapidly.
UK government condemns violence at protest over teen's stabbing death
Police were pelted with chairs, cans, rocks and flares by some of the hundreds who attended a protest in the southern English city of Southampton, where Henry Nowak was killed in December.
AGRICULTURE
Seeding passes halfway point in Saskatchewan after slow, wet start to growing season
Producers in Saskatchewan have passed the halfway point on seeding, which is now 52 per cent complete across the province. That's up from 29 per cent in the previous week's crop report.
Soggy conditions mean some fields in Saskatchewan could go unseeded this season: APAS
Some farmers haven't started seeding yet as wet fields, snow, and washed-out roads prevent them from getting equipment into their fields. Seeding is just 29 per cent complete across the province.
From lake to plate: Chefs take pride in serving wild rice dishes
Some of chef Jamie Charles' best sellers include a wild rice burger with bacon and sautéed mushrooms and onions, as well as shepherds pie. He also adds it into a stuffing to accompany turkey.
Saskatchewan producers making progress on seeding after delayed start to season
But despite the solid progress producers across Saskatchewan made over the past week, seeding is still well behind the five-year average of 28 per cent and the 10-year average of 27 per cent.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
The surprising Saskatchewan origin of Girl Guide cookies
Nearly 100 years ago, a Regina mother baked cookies so girls could go camping. Today, Girl Guide cookies remain one of Canada's sweetest traditions, rooted in a Saskatchewan success story.
Biggar: The Saskatchewan town that bet big on itself - and won
Biggar's $5 million Main Street revitalization project was about more than fresh paint and new sidewalks. It was a community deciding its future was still worth fighting for.
Clarke Thiesen's legacy lives on through lifesaving blood donations
After losing their daughter Clarke to leukemia, Cassandra and Riley Thiesen turned grief into hope, inspiring more than 100 blood donations and launching a legacy that continues saving lives.
Meet the athlete running 1,600 km across Saskatchewan in 30 days
One month, one province and nearly 1,600 kilometres on foot. Saskatoon's Megan Wotherspoon is running across Saskatchewan, raising funds and awareness for blood cancer in memory of her mother.
