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Megan Gallagher's family says manslaughter verdict brings relief but not closure
Gallagher's father Brian said on Friday while there is a sense of relief, it's not closure. "The only closure that we could ever get is if Megan was to walk through the door and give us a hug."

Jury finds Sutherland guilty of manslaughter in Megan Gallagher's death
A Saskatoon jury has found Roderick Sutherland guilty of manslaughter, unlawful confinement and offering an indignity to human remains in connection with the 2020 killing of Megan Gallagher.

Blue Jays memorabilia flying off the shelves in Saskatoon
Saskatoon businesses like Olympian Sports and Saskatoon Custom Tees are seeing an increase in sales as as the Blue Jays continue their playoff run in the American League Championship Series.

Jury heads to deliberations in Roderick Sutherland manslaughter trial
Sutherland is on trial for manslaughter, unlawful confinement and offering an indignity to human remains. He is one of nine people arrested in connection with the killing of Megan Gallagher.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS

Regina launches smartphone app to make intersections safer, more accessible
The new tool called PedApp lets people who are blind, have low vision, or are deaf-blind activate crosswalk signals remotely, aiming to make Regina intersections safer and more inclusive.

'We have more doors to close': Father reacts to life sentence in murder of son
Britain Volk pleaded guilty to a first-degree murder charge at Court of Kings Bench on Wednesday in the killing of 35-year-old Aron Lunan. Allan Lunan, Aron's dad said this is one chapter that has closed.

Hunter calls Sask. elk hunt reckless, province defends move
Southern Sask. hunter Zachary Schlageter said the government's plan lacks precision. He also warned that overlapping the elk hunt with the whitetail deer season could create dangerous crowding.

Woman and eight children escape house fire at Sandy Bay
RCMP believe a house fire on Thursday in the Northern Village of Sandy Bay, that forced a woman and her eight children to flee, was deliberately set. The cause of the blaze remains under investigation.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY

The Evan Bray Show - Friday, Oct. 17
Canada's economy, public safety and community security are in focus today with guest host Tamara Cherry. Auto jobs move south, new crime reforms roll out and citizens unite for safer streets.
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY

The Green Zone Replay - Friday, Oct. 17
The Saskatoon Hilltops host the Winnipeg Rifles in the Prairie Football Conference semifinal on Sunday. Hilltops head coach Tom Sargeant explains how the team has prepared for the game.
SPORTS

Eight-year-old shows his love for Toronto Blue Jays with custom prosthetic eye
The Blue Jays fell 6-2 in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series on Friday night against Seattle.The best-of-seven series heads back to Toronto on Sunday, with the Mariners ahead 3-2.

Mother Nature shortens golf season at three Saskatoon courses
The City of Saskatoon is closing three of its courses a week earlier than announced to prepare for the winter months. The last day for the Holiday Park, Silverwood and Wildwood courses will be Sunday.

Riders lose in Winnipeg as a number of starters rest against Bombers
The Saskatchewan Roughriders played in a tight contest with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers despite resting a number of starters. The Bombers won 17-16 on a game-winning field goal.

Jake Maier to lead Saskatchewan Roughriders into clash with Winnipeg
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will take on the Bombers in Winnipeg. While the Riders will rest some starters, the team still believes it can hea dinto hostile territory and come away with the win.
CANADA & WORLD

Diwali, the Festival of Lights, most important festival of the year in India
Diwali is derived from "Deepavali," which means "a row of lights." Celebrants light rows of lamps outside their homes to symbolize victory of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance.

'No Kings' protests against Trump planned across U.S., Europe
Protesting the direction of the U.S. under President Donald Trump, people gathered Saturday for " No Kings " demonstrations - what the Republican Party is calling "Hate America" rallies.

Trump tells Zelenskyy he's reluctant to sell Ukraine Tomahawk missiles after warning Russia he might
Zelenskyy had been seeking the Tomahawks, which would allow Ukrainian forces to strike deep into Russian territory and target key military sites, energy facilities and critical infrastructure.

Prince Andrew says he's giving up his Duke of York title as Epstein allegations refuse to fade
Andrew, once second in line to the British throne, has long been a source of tabloid fodder because of his links to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, other questionable characters and money woes.
AGRICULTURE

Shaun Haney: Caught in the middle of unstable relationship
Canadian farmers are once again caught in the middle of U.S. trade politics. Tariffs remain on the table, and President Trump has made it clear he hasn't dropped his long-standing complaints about Canada's dairy and...

Saskatchewan farmers continue to face depressed prices due to canola tariffs
"We just finished harvest, but the bins are full and the marketplace is closed off. This is not a good situation for farmers right now," said SARM president Bill Huber.

Producers push to complete harvesting remaining crops despite rain and snow
Provincially, harvest is 98 per cent complete, with west-central and northeast regions progress sits at 99 per cent, followed by the southeast and northwest at 98 per cent and the southwest and east-central at 97 pe...

Shaun Haney: Calculating how much canola to seed
The big question heading into 2026 is how much canola to seed. With China's 76 per cent tariff still in place, the risk of building heavy stocks is real, and no other market can fully make up for the lost demand. Th...
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET

Back in brass: Saskatoon musician's tuba returned after six years
It was stolen on a frigid Saskatchewan night, but after it was found in an abandoned apartment, it's finally back on the stage. The story of Michael Raney's tuba is almost too strange to believe.

Meet the Sask. strongwoman redefining strength one lift at a time
From pulling trucks to crushing stereotypes, Saskatoon-based strongwoman competitor Jackie Osczevski is proving that power, femininity and grit go hand in hand - and strength is something every woman can claim.

Rolling the dice: Inside a Saskatchewan outfitter's daily hunt
Outfitting requires early mornings, careful setups and a bit of luck. Timberlost Outfitting's Devin Beebe knows the birds call the shots, but smart preparation can stack the odds in his favour.

'Wow, this is hard': The joyful struggle of learning the bagpipes
What do "Thunderstruck," "Pink Pony Club" and "Scotland the Brave" all have in common? Saskatoon kids are learning to play these tunes on the bagpipes, thanks to the 96th Highlanders.