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Police report standoff in Saskatoon's Avalon area Tuesday
Saskatoon police officers spent several hours on Tuesday in a standoff at a home on Melrose Avenue after a woman who police served an arrest warrant to refused to leave the home.
Suspect facing assault charge after man bear sprayed on Saskatoon Transit bus
Officers got a report about the alleged attack on a city bus on 23rd Street East shortly before 6 p.m. on June 10. The suspect turned himself in after an arrest warrant was issued.
Police in Saskatoon, Regina warn public about traffic ticket text scam
Police say the scammers claim to be a police officer and tell the recipient they must appear in court due to a traffic violation. The scammer then asks the victim to click a link to pay a fine.
June gloom delays College Drive construction
Despite an initial re-opening date for University Bridge and two lanes of traffic along the College Drive corridor set for the week of June 29, the city said rainy weather will delay that until at least mid-July.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Regina Pats sign Bryan Trottier's grandson, announce 2026-27 schedule
The Regina Pats have signed the grandson of Sask. hockey legend, Bryan Trottier, for the 2026-27 season, also announcing the release of the team's schedule for the upcoming regular season.
P.A.-based bus company dropping passenger service to Saskatoon, shifting to private charters only
Aurora Charter Services has seen significant demand in recent years, but will focus on private charter transportation moving forward, putting an end to its charter bus routes, including one between P.A. and Saskatoo...
Part-time child care families could be left out under July 1 change, operator warns
A Rocanville child care operator warns a change being made on July 1 will eliminate the additional spaces offered to families who only need the service on a casual basis. The province calls the change necessary.
Good Samaritan shot after stopping to help driver near Cando: RCMP
Police said when the man stopped to offer his help, the driver of the truck got out and fired a gun at him, leaving him injured before jumping back into the vehicle and taking off.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, June 30
Evan celebrates Canada Day with a test of your citizenship knowledge, hears about the latest happenings in the Canadian Senate during this spring sitting and what power changes might mean for Saskatchewan electricit...
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Tuesday, June 30
Guest host Drew Remenda digs into the gossip that the Winnipeg Jets might trade their top goaltender, leans into Rider preparations to take on Ottawa this weekend and asks: What is your favourite Canadian sports mom...
SPORTS
Riders special teams look to stop big returns, keep Ottawa's Pimpleton in check
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have given up back-to-back return touchdowns over the past two weeks. Now, they will try to put a stop to that as the team goes up against one of the best returners in Ottawa's Kalil Pim...
Regina Pats sign Bryan Trottier's grandson, announce 2026-27 schedule
The Regina Pats have signed the grandson of Sask. hockey legend, Bryan Trottier, for the 2026-27 season, also announcing the release of the team's schedule for the upcoming regular season.
Riders to face plenty of former teammates in clash with the Redblacks
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will see a lot of familiar faces lining up against them in Ottawa. The Redblacks signed a number of members from last year's Saskatchewan team that won the Grey Cup.
World Cup knockout ticket prices in Vancouver and Toronto? It's a tale of two cities
Fans in Toronto will get to see two highly rated teams, as superstar Cristiano Ronaldo and the Portugal squad take on Croatia on Thursday, and prices are around four times higher than at BC Place.
CANADA & WORLD
Canada announces $688-million contract for RADARSAT replenishment satellite
Melanie Joly told a news conference in the Montreal area the investment will help support Arctic security, guide operations on the ground, and help officials respond quickly to emergencies.
Self-isolation ends for travellers exposed to hantavirus-stricken cruise ship
The outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship captured international attention as more than 120 people disembarked the ship in the Canary Islands in May. Three died, and a total of 13 were infected.
Do online influencer posts count as news? Younger Canadians more likely to say yes
Younger Canadians are more likely to say posts from influencers and online memes count as news, while the amount of news content on social media has dropped, a new report says.
Immigration department blames 'unclear' guidance for citizenship document recalls
The department said in its statement it has restored proof of citizenship for 33 people who received those surrender emails, while reviews of another 67 cases should be completed in a matter of days.
AGRICULTURE
Agribition promises event 'on par or better' despite changes to REAL District
Some tenants are having to find new office space at REAL, but Canadian Western Agribition is promising no livestock will be displaced this year, and the long term goal is to continue at the site.
Free hay available for farmers, ranchers through Saskatchewan ditch-mowing program
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways said landowners and lessees with property adjacent to a highway ditch will be permitted to cut and bale free hay in the ditches until July 8.
Rainfall leaves some fields 'saturated' as seeding wraps up across Saskatchewan
With seeding 99 per cent complete across the province, some farmers are reporting soaking wet fields due to recent rainfall, and some acres may go unseeded due to the soggy conditions.
Strychnine distribution begins after emergency use approved in parts of Saskatchewan
According to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, farmers in eligible regions of the province can now purchase two per cent liquid strychnine at participating RM offices.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
Happy birthday, Canada! Saskatchewan kids share Canada Day party ideas
Before Canada blows out the candles, a group of Saskatchewan kids has some suggestions for the birthday party: more flags, more balloons, a bigger cake and a little extra care for the country.
How one Saskatchewan teen found his voice through 4-H
Diagnosed with autism and once struggling to communicate, Langham's Grayson Bigoraj found confidence, connection and purpose through an unlikely part of 4-H: public speaking.
Life in rotations: A Father's Day story from Cigar Lake
Cessa Fern grew up counting the weeks until her dad came home from Cameco's Cigar Lake mine. Years later, she's working there too - and seeing those years away in a different light.
More than paint: North Park students leave a legacy in Saskatoon
What began as a school project for a Grade 8 class has become something much bigger: a hand-painted mural, a lesson in Michif culture and a lasting gift to the city.
