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Saskatoon cops seize drugs, vehicles, bear spray and more during trafficking investigation
Police seized 106 grams of cocaine, 6.25 grams of psilocybin, 19 Xanax bars and $46,470 in cash, along with a canister of bear mace, four Airsoft handguns, drug paraphernalia and four vehicles.
Rotary Garden Community Collective evicted from city property
The garden community is being forced to leave the area because the land is contaminated and it requires environmental remediation, according to Lesley Anderson, Saskatoon director of planning and development.
Man found dead in river identified, foul play not suspected: Police
The Saskatoon Police Service released a composite sketch and description of the man in early July, and officers received tips from across Canada and the U.S. as officers worked to identify the man's body.
Debden man facing impaired driving charge after three-vehicle collision in Saskatoon
"The driver of a Chevy Cruz was travelling westbound on Ruth Street when he attempted to turn left and collided with the other vehicles," the Saskatoon Police Service said in a statement.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Wildfire smoke delays SaskPower fixing overnight power outage
The outage stretched from Kindersley south to Maple Creek and east to Swift Current. SaskPower said that wildfire smoke made detecting and fixing the problem difficult.
Determined Saskatchewan Paralympian overcomes challenges with positivity
Lisa Franks won six gold Paralympic medals and also played basketball for Team Saskatchewan and Team Canada. The Moose Jaw athlete continues to have a positive outlook despite formidable challenges.
LISTEN: What you need to know if you're caught in a weather emergency
Jim Mandeville, senior vice president of First On Site Property Restoration, discusses the importance of having evacuation plans and essential documents ready to be prepared for weather emergencies.
Chainsaw carver goes against the woodgrain at Manitou Beach festival
Dental assistant Dee-Ann Holmes once carved teeth and decades later she's now carving wooden logs with chainsaws. Holmes is one of nine competing at the Manitou Beach Chainsaw Carving Festival.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Friday, August 8
Guest host Tamara Cherry hears from Carla Beck on protecting the province. She also discusses AI bots, cutting fuel tax, karaoke championships and research on a non-invasive lung cancer tool.
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Friday, Aug. 25
San Francisco 49ers training camp, Drew Remenda discusses Matthew Tkachuk's surgery and Hockey Canada's Olympic camp invites, and former Roughrider Matt Dominguez has a controversial opinion.
SPORTS
Regina Thunder set to continue Saskatchewan-based dominance for the 2025 Season
The Regina Thunder return most of last year's starters and have added Riders legend Chris Getzlaf to their staff, aiming to reclaim the Shrine Bowl from rival Saskatoon Hilltops this season.
Saskatoon Berries primed and confident facing Game 3 against Moose Jaw
Saskatoon Berries take on Moose Jaw Miller Express in a critical Game 3 match-up on Saturday night in Saskatoon at Cairns Field, looking to advance to the WCBL East Division Final.
'Outstanding' Mboko hailed as role model for young Canadian tennis players, girls of colour
Victoria Mboko, 18, is being celebrated as a role model for the next generation of Canadian athletes after taking the National Bank Open this week by defeating four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka.
Meet the Saskatchewan skier set to represent Canada at the 2026 Olympics
Maïa Schwinghammer will represent Canada at the 2026 Olympics. She'll become just the third skier from Saskatchewan to represent the province on the world's biggest stage, joining Jim Hunter and Andi Naude.
CANADA & WORLD
WATCH: Giant Pacific octopus shoots video of itself after claiming camera from B.C. divers
The resulting video, shot in Nanoose Bay on Vancouver Island, was a mesmerizing display of the creature's pink underbelly, its sucker-covered arms fanned out like an umbrella over the camera.
Pistachios in your pantry? What experts say you should do amid a salmonella recall
While the recalls are only for specific brands of pistachios, Lawrence Goodridge, a professor in foodborne pathogen dynamics at the University of Guelph, said it's safer to ditch all pistachios.
U.S. makes final decision to hike Canadian softwood duties
The duty for most Canadian companies is being increased to 14.63 per cent, up from 6.74 per cent. The increase brings the total duty level for Canadian softwood to 35.19 per cent.
Three Sept. 11 victims' remains are newly identified, nearly 24 years later
New York City officials identified remains of Ryan D. Fitzgerald, a 26-year-old currency trader; Barbara A. Keating, a 72-year-old retired executive; and another woman whose name authorities kept private.
AGRICULTURE
Saskatchewan Open Farm Days offers a chance to learn more about agriculture
Saskatchewan Open Farm Days runs on Saturday and Sunday, with more than 30 farms, ranches, and gardens opening their gates to give curious people a chance to learn and explore.
Agronomy staff cut from Canola Council in new strategic framework
Chris Davison of the Canola Council of Canada said the its agronomic role needed to be "re-focused" to work on identifying and addressing threats, production risks, and opportunities.
Saskatchewan farmer says recent rain brought new weed problem
One farmer in RM of Fox Valley said the area had received 1.42 inches of rain between snowmelt and July then two inches in the last two weeks - too late to save the crop - and now weeds are thriving.
Crop conditions improving in Saskatchewan, but more rain needed
"Producers are hoping for more moisture to help with head and pod filling, but for many advanced crops, additional moisture will have little impact on yield at this stage," the report noted.
PRAIRIE PROFILES
From seed to stem: A Saskatchewan flower farm in full summer bloom
With summer at its peak, Kristen Raney's flower farm near Clavet overflows with vibrant cosmos, zinnias and sunflowers. Her days are a joyful blur of harvests, markets, bouquets and tiny helping hands.
Banksy in Saskatoon: A secretive street artist lands downtown
Who is Banksy? Why did he shred a million-dollar painting on purpose? And why is his rebellious street art now filling downtown Saskatoon? Step inside this weird, wonderful exhibit and see for yourself.
Explore the Saskatchewan rock museum one kid built from scratch
Judah Tyreman opened the Sesula Mineral & Gem Museum in Radisson when he was just 11 years old. Now 21, he's inspiring a new generation of young collectors with his hands-on, curiosity-fueled museum.
Doukhobor Dugout House: Unearthing a Saskatchewan historical gem
Dressed in traditional Doukhobor clothing, Brenda Cheveldayoff doesn't just give tours - she gives voice to her ancestors, guiding each step down the ravine like a passage through memory.
