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SASKATOON NEWS
Saskatoon's 2026 property tax hike projected at 8.23% ahead of budget deliberations
"This would be equivalent to a $16.20 monthly increase in 2026, and a $12.67 per month increase in 2027 for the median assessed property owner," chief financial officer Clae Hack said on Thursday.
Temporary warming centre opening Friday, with only days notice
A new drop-in centre for women is set to open on 23rd Street, taking over the former bus depot. City administration only picked the site this week, starting renovations before council voted on it.
Saskatoon bridges and streets being decorated for festive season
Holiday decorations will be added on the University Bridge on Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., while work on 2nd Avenue will take place on Sunday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
City of Saskatoon crews are getting ready for anticipated snowfall
City of Saskatoon crews are preparing for an anticipated 12 centimetres of snow, in a weather notification which Environment and Climate Change Canada had issued, starting Thursday and ending Saturday.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Winnipeg man dead after rollover west of Lanigan on Wednesday: RCMP
According to the Saskatchewan RCMP, the crash happened at around 1 p.m. on Highway 761, about nine kilometres west of the community. "The driver of the vehicle was declared deceased by EMS at the scene."
Quartet honours former pilot, musician with Remembrance Day tribute
This year's performance by the Nightingales will honour Dr. Howard Leyton-Brown, at Darke Hall, where the former Chair of the Department of Music at the University of Regina, had an office.
Snow blankets parts of Saskatchewan, with more on the way Friday
Environment Canada warns football fans in Regina to bundle up for a chilling West Division Final on Saturday, with temperatures expected to dip to -10 C as more snow sweeps across parts of Saskatchewan.
Snowden man charged with murder after Mounties find woman dead during wellness check
Police said 68-year-old Kevin Searcy has been charged with murder in connection with the death of 69-year-old Diane Searcy. "The two were known to each other and in a relationship," the RCMP noted.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Friday, Nov. 7
SARM President Bill Huber talks about the federal budget with Evan, Assistant Commissioner Robin McNeil checks in about the RCMP's state of affairs, and Tim Gitzel discusses how tariffs affect nuclear power.
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Thursday, Nov. 6
Alexander Ovechkin scores his 900th goal. The Toronto Blue Jays extend a qualifying offer to Bo Bichette. The REDBLACKS stun the CFL and announce Ryan Dinwiddie as their new coach and GM.
SPORTS
Hockey Canada unveils jerseys for 2026 Olympic Winter Games
Hockey Canada says the multi-tone design of the maple leaf crests reflects the look of a diamond, representing the athletes' ability to "withstand incredible pressure." The jerseys were designed by Nike.
Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown arrested on attempted murder charge in Miami shooting
Brown, 37, was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals in Dubai, said Miami police spokesman Mike Vega. He was flown to Essex County, New Jersey, where he is being held pending extradition to Miami.
Huskies and Rams rivalry reignited in 88th Hardy Cup Final
The Huskies and Rams kick off the 88th Hardy Cup Final at 2 p.m. on Saturday at Griffith Stadium in Saskatoon. It's the second straight year these two provincial rivals have met in this competition.
'Welcome to Regina': Riders excited for West Final in front of home crowd
The Saskatchewan Roughriders finished in the top spot in the CFL West Division which has given them the opportunity to play in the West Final in front of a home crowd.
CANADA & WORLD
Kendrick Lamar leads 2026 Grammy nominations, followed by Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff and Cirkut
Lady Gaga is up for song, record and album of the year - her first time receiving nominations in all three categories simultaneously. She could also score potential wins in several other categories.
Liberals face second confidence vote today as Conservative caucus turmoil continues
That first key vote was overshadowed by Alberta Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux's announcement that he will resign from Parliament, following days of rumours suggesting he might join the Liberals.
Canada adds surprise 67,000 jobs in October, unemployment rate drops to 6.9%
October was a solid month for Canadian youths looking for work: after months of struggling in a tough labour market, workers 15 to 24 gained 21,000 positions in the month, the first increase since January.
Gunshots herald ostrich cull after police limit access to British Columbia farm
The owners of the farm near Edgewood in southeastern B.C. fought the order, but on Thursday the Supreme Court of Canada declined to hear their final appeal, lifting a stay on the cull.
AGRICULTURE
Farmers' Almanac says it will cease publication after 208 years, citing financial challenges
The publication, not to be confused with the even older Old Farmer's Almanac, was first printed in 1818. For centuries it's used a secret formula to generate long-range weather forecasts.
APAS responds to India's 30 per cent duty on yellow pea imports
"There's been a suggestion for a while that we need to find alternative markets, and that is certainly true, but to replace the amount of peas going in India is going to be really tough," said Bill Prybyls...
Sask. set to open proposal for animal welfare enforcement
The government said reporting requirements for agencies delivering animal protection services, enforcement provisions, and oversight of animal protection officers all needed to be updated.
Producers preparing for winter as harvest wraps up in Sask.: Crop report
In addition to concerns around canola tariffs, the ministry explained that growing conditions varied significantly across the province this year, with some areas continuing to struggle with drought.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
Coffee with a cause: Brewing belonging at a Saskatchewan non-profit
This isn't your average cup of joe. Adults with intellectual disabilities at Light of the Prairies help prepare and deliver LOTP Coffee, filling every bag with pride, joy and purpose.
A playground fit for a princess: Sask. mom fundraising to improve accessibility
Saskatoon's Makenna Hiebert dreams of swinging and sliding like her friends. The five-year-old's mom is fundraising to make the playground at St. Anne School wheelchair accessible for Makenna and all kids.
Where memory rests: A visit to Saskatoon's oldest cemetery
This Halloween, walk among the city's oldest documented graves in Nutana Cemetery with city archivist Jeff O'Brien. Uncover tragic stories of settlers, lost children and lives cut short on the prairie.
Meet the Indigenous artist behind the massive Midtown mall mural
Jade Roberts' bright, bold mural at Saskatoon's Midtown mall celebrates Indigenous culture, storytelling and Saskatchewan's native plant life - turning an unremarkable wall into a powerful piece of public art.
