LATEST WEATHER
SASKATOON NEWS
Saskatoon speed skating oval opens for the season on Monday
The Clarence Downey Speed Skating Oval, located on Dudley Street at Avenue R, features a 400-metre outdoor track. A warm-up building has change rooms, public washrooms and an area to lace up skates.
U of S partners with City of Saskatoon to research improvements in winter road construction
Dr. Haithem Soliman and his team will explore warm-mix asphalt, which can be used at lower temperatures, as well as additives that can be incorporated into asphalt mix to allow its use in the cold.
Saskatoon firefighters rescue dog from freezing South Saskatchewan River
The dog rescued from the South Saskatchewan River in Saskatoon on Friday was warmed up and taken to a shelter by Saskatoon Animal Control, where it remains there until the owner can take it home.
Saskatoon Fire Department working with community organizations to help homeless escape cold
The fire department is working closely with community organizations like Sawēyihtotān Mobile Services, as well as the operators of shelters and warming spaces, to try and keep people safe from the weather.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Battlefords Tribal Council unveils $230M plan for new casino, arena and major community upgrades
BTC is proposing to build the new arena on city-owned land south of the NationsWEST Fieldhouse and the pool, an area identified in earlier planning work as a preferred commercial expansion zone.
Children can get into the Western Development Museum for free this holiday season
Visitors to all four of the museum's locations - Moose Jaw, North Battleford, Saskatoon and Yorkton - can get free admission for children 17 and under and half off adult admissions.
Skate the Park returns to Echo Valley Provincial Park from Boxing Day
Skate the Park opens on Dec. 26, weather permitting, letting visitors skate the winding loop through the Aspen Campground, with a warming shelter available to give a break from the cold.
Early cold snap gives Mission Ridge ski runs a head start this season
An early stretch of cold weather allowed the ski resort in Fort Qu'appelle to finish snow-making weeks ahead of schedule, setting up strong conditions and full runs heading into the Christmas season.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Friday, Dec. 12
Laura Dawson discusses concerns Trump might use USMCA as a bargaining tactic. Filmmaker Scott Woroniuk talks about his Second World War documentary with Evan. Are we losing the Christmas spirit in our haste?
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Friday, Dec. 12
Tammy Hoffart from KidSport talks about the sports grant charity, Drew Remenda disusses the Edmonton Oilers trading Stuart Skinner, and we talk to the producer of "Tootoo: The Jordan Tootoo Story."
SPORTS
Artist Samantha Woj painted Grey Cup work using CFL ball
The Montreal artist uses sports equipment instead of brushes, and her portfolio already includes work for Toronto Blue Jays, Toronto Raptors, Ottawa Senators, Toronto Maple Leafs and CF Montréal.
Sherrone Moore spent the night in jail after being fired as Michigan's football coach
Court records showed Moore, who was scheduled to be arraigned Thursday, remained in custody of the Washtenaw County Jail, which did not provide information about why he was detained or details on his bond.
'Let's do this again': Hardrick excited to be back with Riders for 2026
Jermarcus Hardrick will be back in green and white for the 2026 CFL season. The reigning CFL Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman signed an extension with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
Craig Reynolds says it was special to win the Grey Cup as he looks ahead to 2026
The Roughriders had a dream season in 2025, winning the Grey Cup for the fifth time in franchise history. Riders president Craig Reynolds joined The Green Zone to discuss the big win and the future.
CANADA & WORLD
Bystander shown in videos disarming gunman during Australian shooting commended for bravery
A bystander seen in a widely-shared social media video disarming a gunman during a deadly shooting rampage at a popular Australian beach is being heralded as a hero who saved lives.
Hamas confirms the death of a top commander in Gaza after Israeli strike
Hamas on Sunday confirmed the death of a top commander in Gaza, a day after Israel said it had killed Raed Saad, the commander of its military manufacturing unit, in a strike outside Gaza City.
Amy Schumer says she and her husband have decided to end their marriage
Comedian Schumer and chef Chris Fischer were married in 2018 and have a son born in 2019. The two starred together in Food Network's Amy Schumer Learns to Cook and the HBO mini-series Expecting Amy.
Interference by police after Quebec teen killed by cops can't go unpunished: Lawyers
The family's lawyers said the documents suggest "a clear interference by the Longueuil police in the BEI investigation to protect its colleagues, in defiance of the law and fundamental principles of justice.&qu...
AGRICULTURE
Research scientist reviews top canola pests of the 2025 growing season
The Bertha armyworm, cabbage seed pod weevil and canola flower midge were among the more visible insect pests in canola this year but grasshopper numbers were lower than anticipated in many areas.
Farm groups sign letter calling for renewal of North American trade deal
Nearly 100 groups representing Canada's agriculture and agri-food sector have sent a letter to Mark Carney in a show of support for a full, 16-year renewal of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement.
Trump looking at 'very severe tariffs' on fertilizer, affecting Sask. potash industry
Speaking to reporters on Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump said he may impose "very severe tariffs" on fertilizer from Canada in an effort meant to bolster America's domestic production.
What would a guaranteed income for farmers even look like?
NFU vice president of policy Phil Mount said the proposal was part of "a nation building project that focuses on rebuilding the heart of agriculture," particularly by supporting new and young farmers.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
The best butter tarts in Saskatchewan: A taste of tradition
Regina's Shirley Reiter shares the generations-old recipe she follows to make her famous butter tarts with hand-rolled pastry every Christmas and answers the age-old debate: Raisins or no raisins?
Santa in the North: Rise Air brings holiday magic to northern Sask.
Who needs eight reindeer when you have a Twin Otter? This unique Christmas program brings Santa and his helpers to remote Saskatchewan communities like Uranium City, delivering gifts and holiday cheer.
Merry Thriftmas! Holiday tips from a Sask. sustainability pro
From thrifted treasures to mindful wrapping, Saskatoon sustainability expert Launne Kolla shares practical, festive tips to reduce waste, spark nostalgia and make the holidays truly magical.
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.
