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SASKATOON NEWS
SaskPower outage closes Saskatoon's Cosmo centre, arena, library
The outage only affected Cosmo Civic Centre, Cosmo Arena and Carlyle King Library and although power was restored the city said additional time was needed to bring the facilities back to full capacity.
Saskatoon Fire Department wants people to report encampments
Just in the past two months, the Saskatoon Fire Department has seen 90 encampment fires and some came very close to being fatal, said Saskatoon Deputy Fire Chief Yvonne Raymer.
Saskatoon honours National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
The City of Saskatoon has lowered the flags in Civic Square to half-mast today and encouraged employees to wear a white ribbon or moose hide pin to honour the 14 women murdered in Montreal in 1989.
Saskatoon man charged with alleged attempted robbery: Police
According to police, officers were called about 9 p.m. to the 2000 block of 8th Street East where "a man was being held by security guards."
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
From basement drum kits to SCMA awards, Battlefords' Kurtis Kopp finds his rhythm in the spotlight
Kurtis Kopp said winning Drummer of the Year at Saskatchewan Country Music Awards feels like recognition for the miles he has put in and also a reminder of why he plays: "To serve the music."
La Ronge under boil water advisory after valve replacement
To be safe, all residents should boil water used for drinking purposes for at least one minute at a rolling boil before use, not use it for washing dishes, and sponge bathe young children and babies.
'This is not an Indian problem. This is a social problem,' BATC chief says as policing concerns escalate
A memorandum of understanding signed more than two years ago with three First Nations has seen "no movement in the area of tribal policing," said Sweetgrass Chief Lorie Whitecalf.
Involuntary addictions treatment welcomed by Saskatchewan mother
Angela McPhee, a Saskatchewan mother who has had to deal with addiction in her family, says said that without supports it is near impossible for someone to break free from addiction.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, Dec. 2
Evan talks with financial planner Mike Spicer about dealing with someone's will and finances after death. strategist Kevin Roy talks about what impact ChatGPT could have on digital marketing.
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Friday, Dec. 5
Saskatchewan Rush head coach Jimmy Quinlan talks about the NLL, Drew Remenda has all the latest NHL news, and we explore what the Riders signings of Trevor Harris and Tommy Stevens mean for next year.
SPORTS
Saskatchewan Rush open season with nail-biting 16-13 win over Calgary
A late fourth quarter go-ahead goal from forward Zach Manns helped power the Rush to an opening night win against Roughnecks. Saturday also marked the 184th time Robert Church wore a Rush jersey.
'A once in a lifetime opportunity': Sask. soccer superfan excited for World Cup in Canada
When the event kicks off in June it'll mark the first time any World Cup game has been played in Canada, and fan Lee Kormish said he wouldn't miss this tournament for the world.
Quarterback Tommy Stevens signs two-year extension with Riders
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have added another key player back for 2026. The team announced that short-yardage quarterback Tommy Stevens will be back for 2026 and 2027.
Canadian men to face Switzerland, Qatar and possibly Italy at 2026 World Cup
Canada has an incentive to win its group. Should the Canadian men top the pool, they would stay in Vancouver for their round-of-32 game and, if they keep winning, for a round-of-16 matchup.
CANADA & WORLD
'Bringing home the dignity and the power': Indigenous artifacts returned to Canada from Vatican
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak said the return of the 61 artifacts, which will not be on show until 2026, is not the end of the story and there are more at the Vatican.
Search for grizzly behind 'extraordinary attack' on B.C. school group is called off
B.C. Conservation Officer Service said there had been no bear sightings in the area of the attack for five days and due to bears starting to den officers are no longer actively trying to capture them.
Russia unleashes massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine as diplomatic talks continue
Russia unleashed a missile and drone barrage on Ukraine overnight after U.S. and Ukrainian officials said they'll meet Saturday for a third day of talks aimed at ending the nearly four-year-old war.
Events mark 36 years since Polytechnique attack, honouring 14 women slain in 1989
Polytechnique Montréal and others across the country will pay tribute today to the 14 women who were murdered at the engineering school 36 years ago in a brazen anti-feminist attack.
AGRICULTURE
Canadian Western Agribition sets new attendance record in 54th year
A record number of school-aged visitors came through the Family Ag Pavilion this year, with many of them experiencing agriculture "up close for the very first time," Agribition organizers noted.
Long days, big crowds and bigger smiles close out Agribition in Regina
Exhibitors and visitors say Agribition delivered another strong year, from early-morning cattle prep to busy trade halls and repeat visitors who haven't missed a show in decades.
Where's the beef? Study says Regina area ideal location for beef processing facility
A study said a beef processing facility in the area with direct connections to border crossings and ports would bring $168 million in economic output and $76 million in GDP annually.
New research at University of Saskatchewan identifies cause of pig ear necrosis
"It was a light at the end of the tunnel, that we can help improve the welfare of those animals for something that has been around for much longer than 50 years," said Dr. Matheus Costa.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
Meet the Sask. family growing Christmas magic, one tree at a time
Inspired by a boyhood memory of his grandparents' real tree, Geordie McKay built Saskatchewan's first and largest Christmas tree farm, bringing holiday magic to families across the province.
Why one American big-game hunter keeps returning to Saskatchewan
He's hunted nearly everywhere a man can roam. So why does Charlie Vaccaro keep hauling himself 1,000 miles north to Saskatchewan? For big bucks, cold mornings and a thrill that never gets old.
Kids of Note: Celebrate Christmas with Saskatoon's inclusive choir
This weekend, Grosvenor Park United Church will be filled with the music and magic of Saskatoon's all-abilities choir, Kids of Note, as young performers bring Christmas cheer to the stage.
90-year-old hockey players prove you're never too old to play
"Age disappears when you get out on the ice," says Stan Halliwell, co-founder of the Saskatoon 60+ Hockey League. At 91, he still straps on skates twice a week, proving the love of hockey never fades.
