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SASKATOON NEWS
Saskatoon cops investigating gunpoint robbery in Exhibiton-area parking lot
"... officers learned that a man had been exiting his vehicle in the parking lot when he was approached by two unknown suspects, forced back into his vehicle, and robbed of his property at gunpoint."
Saskatoon Food Bank boosted through Rock 102's Stuff the Bus campaign
Rock 102's Stuff the Bus campaign helped to restock the shelves at the Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre after filling two transit buses with 15,022 pounds of food donations.
Saskatoon Blades looking to the future following second-round playoff elimination
A season full of highs and lows has come to a close for the Saskatoon Blades, who cleaned out their lockers on Thursday after the 5-3 loss to the Prince Albert Raiders that ended the team's playoff journey.
Ex-Saskatoon police officer gets conditional discharge after assaulting colleague at off-duty hot tub party
At Saskatoon Provincial Court on Wednesday, Dylan J. Kemp was given a conditional discharge with 12 months of probation for assaulting a fellow female service member at a house party in September 2024.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Province introduces amendments to increase powers for Sask. medical regulatory organization
The Government of Saskatchewan is trying to make changes to a provincial piece of legislation in order to "protect Saskatchewan patients" by increasing the powers of the Saskatchewan College of Physicians ...
Saskatchewan RCMP recruited local pilot to help rescue freezing man near Fox Valley
The Saskatchewan RCMP took a local pilot up on an offer to use his plane to quickly locate a man in a sinking vehicle in the southwest corner of the province last month in sub-zero temperatures.
First Nations University of Canada marks 50 years with annual spring powwow
The First Nations University of Canada Spring Celebration Powwow returns to Regina Saturday and Sunday celebrating Indigenous culture, community and tradition during the university's 50th anniversary year.
Wadin Bay community heroes reflect on past fire season
Amidst the chaos, almost two dozen people in the community of Wadin Bay, approximately 30 km north of La Ronge, decided to stay behind when their community was ordered to evacuate during wildfires last year.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Friday, April 17
On Friday's show, Evan entertains the question of whether Pierre Poilievre should step down as Conservative Party leader, welcomes Big Daddy Tazz back for some laughs and talks about the upcoming wildfire season.
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Thursday, April 16
The Green Zone discusses the abrupt release of Ajou Ajou by the Saskatchewan Roughriders, LIV Golf is facing the feared fate of folding and the Edmonton Oilers gear up to make a run for the Stanley Cup!
SPORTS
Haley's OT winner lifts slumping Saskatchewan Rush in regular season finale over Toronto
The Saskatchewan Rush will host an NLL quarter-final playoff game after a thrilling, come from behind victory in overtime against the Toronto Rock in their final game of the regular season on Saturday.
Australian kicker Alex Hale joining Saskatchewan Roughriders after NFL stint in Green Bay
Hale, 27, who is originally from Gosford, Australia, signed with the Green Bay Packers in August of 2024 as an undrafted free agent, and was released by the team in July of 2025.
$13 train fare spikes to $150 for World Cup fans attending matches in New Jersey
Fans trying to get to MetLife Stadium from New York City can expect to shell out $150 for a round-trip train fare for each World Cup match, transportation officials confirmed Friday.
Prosecutors say makeup, wigs helped former Alabama tackle impersonate NFL players in $20M fraud
Luther Davis and CJ Evins are charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. They both pleaded not guilty, but are scheduled to return to court on April 27 to enter guilty pleas.
CANADA & WORLD
'They suck': Lutnick criticizes Canada's trade strategy
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick was responding to a report quoting Canada's former chief trade negotiator, saying time is on Canada's side in trade talks because the pressure on the U.S. will only grow.
Champagne says Conservative probes into Alto connection are 'just politics'
In September, Champagne recused himself from decisions about the high speed rail project a month after his partner, Anne-Marie Gaudet, became Alto's vice-president.
Carney calls for resumption of shipping during Strait of Hormuz talks
The narrow strait, a key strategic choke point for global exports, was closed off by Iran during its war with the United States. Iran had laid mines and opened fire on commercial vessels.
Montreal brings in sandbags, pumps as river levels continue to rise
The province's flood monitoring website said that as of 1 p.m. ET there was one medium flood, at the Ouareau river north of Montreal, as well as 20 minor floods and 19 spots under surveillance.
AGRICULTURE
SaskPower preaches power line safety ahead of spring seeding on Saskatchewan farms
The Crown corporation said 315 incidents on farms involving SaskPower's infrastructure were reported last year. The company emphasized that all power line strikes are preventable.
Animal welfare group opposes use of strychnine for gopher control on Sask. farms
The SaskSPCA says the pest-control poison leads to "a slow, painful and inhumane death" for Richardson's ground squirrels, and its widespread use could pose a broader risk to ecosystems.
More Saskatchewan farmers permitted to use strychnine for gopher control
After hearing concerns from farmers, the province submitted a request to Health Canada last week, asking for the area to be expanded to rural municipalities with the largest gopher populations.
SaskAgMatters brings farming experience to Saskatchewan stress line
The SaskAgMatters Mental Health Network has taken over the phones at the Saskatchewan Farm Stress Line, allowing producers to connect with counsellors who have firsthand farming experience.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
Repair Café giving broken items a second chance in Saskatoon
Once a month at Saskatoon Makerspace, volunteers help community members fix broken household items for free, sharing skills and bringing everything from lamps to coffee makers or clothing back to life.
Meet the woman giving Saskatoon's abandoned bunnies a second chance
Easter brings more than egg hunts - it brings abandoned pet rabbits. Since 2018, Donna Barth with River Haze Street Rabbit Rescue has rehomed 145 domestic rabbits found on Saskatoon streets.
Thick n Thrift reshapes plus-size secondhand shopping in Saskatoon
Sizes 12 and up take centre stage at The Thick n Thrift in downtown Saskatoon. Owner Cierra Giesbrecht is creating a space focused on access, affordability and the joyful experience of shopping.
Original 16: The story of Saskatoon's Great Western Brewing Company
From aging equipment to a state-of-the-art expansion, Saskatoon's Great Western Brewing Company was built on risk, resilience and the courage of 16 men who refused to let their brewery fade away.
