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SASKATOON NEWS
Jelly Roll to headline one-day outdoor music festival in Saskatoon
Outskirts Music Festival will be held on June 26, 2026, at SaskTel Centre grounds and will also feature Wide Mouth Mason, Third Eye Blind, Cooper Allan and Brayden King. Ticket prices start at $163.50.
Teen girl arrested after allegedly firing bear spray and kicking Saskatoon police dog
When a police dog chased the girl, she allegedly discharged bear spray at the officer and the dog "multiple times causing them to suffer from its effects." Police said she also kicked the dog in the head.
Saskatoon Food Bank kicks off 'Light It Up' campaign on Giving Tuesday
The food bank provides more than 23,000 emergency food hampers each month, and its learning centre helps people who need income tax resources and learning opportunities to support them through tough times.
Church in the Hood's warming bus will be back on 20th Street next week
Operated by Church in the Hood Ministries in Saskatoon, the bus is a lifeline to those seeking warmth, food and comfort in the winter but has needed $4,000 in repairs to get going this season.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
The Mosaic Company to invest $4 million to grow Sask. mining workforce
The fertilizer giant said the money would be given to train students at Saskatchewan Polytechnic ($1.5 million) , Suncrest College ($1.5 million) and the Good Spirit School Division ($1.05 million).
Melville mayor, citizens upset with BMO branch closure in June 2026
BMO also recently closed branches in Davidson and Weyburn. Economist Jason Childs said this isn't a new trend, as branches aren't cheap to run and more banks are shifting toward online banking.
Avonlea woman who won 'life-changing' VLT jackpot of nearly $900k plans to retire early
After winning nearly $900,000 from the Vault Breaker jackpot prize at the Blue Hills Motor Inn on Nov. 22, Avonlea woman Sara Hodgson says she'll pay off her house and help her elderly parents.
Police ask for public's help identifying suspect and vehicle after suspicious fire in Leader
The Leader RCMP is asking for the public's assistance finding a suspect who was seen on surveillance video "arriving at the business, breaking in, and leaving in a dark-coloured SUV" on Oct. 26.
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 - Tuesday, Dec. 2
Are the Chicago Bears the real deal? Who is the best goalie option for Canada at the Olympics? What really happens in those NHL closed door meetings? In what sport is coaching the most important?
SPORTS
St. Cyr Trails Club rebuild gains momentum in push toward Sask. Winter Games
At the club chalet near Meadow Lake, volunteers work on a replacement building after a fire in May, hoping to host cross-country and Para nordic skiing at the 2026 Sask. Winter Games in February.
Sask. First Nations hockey player recruited for U13 World Cup Series
Logan Pahsaknunk is an 11-year-old hockey player from Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man First Nation. He was recently recruited for the U13 Bauer World Cup Series in Paris, France, in 2026.
Riders' players look to keep band together for 2026 CFL season
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have plenty of pending free agents after a successful 2025 season. So a few of the players who are signed for 2026 are doing their part to convince others to stay.
Riders sign U of S Huskie Daniel Wiebe to contract
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have added another homegrown product to their roster for 2026. The CFL Club announced U of S Huskie Daniel Wiebe has signed a contract.
CANADA & WORLD
Miller says government needs to start Indigenous consultation on B.C. pipeline
The federal and Alberta govts signed a MOU that could open up the possibility of an exemption from the oil tanker ban off the B.C. coast, which the Coastal First Nations in B.C. rejected.
Officer recalls confronting Luigi Mangione during the UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting manhunt
As soon as Mangione doffed his medical mask at the restaurant in Altoona, Pennsylvania, Officer Joseph Detwiler said, "I knew" he was the suspect whose face had been all over the news.
Budget office sees modest boost in housing supply from Build Canada Homes
The increase of 2.1 per cent over the PBO's baseline projection only accounts for 3.7 per cent of the roughly 690,000 units the PBO estimates are needed to restore housing affordability over the next decade.
Chiefs vote to reject changes to B.C. coastal oil tanker ban
Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak says Carney would be wise to come to the meeting on Tuesday with firm commitments to things the chiefs want, such as clean drinking water legislation.
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
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.
Behind the lights: How Saskatoon's Enchanted Forest comes to life
Six miles of cords, three million lights and twenty staff. From September onward, Gerald Sorokan and his team work tirelessly to bring a beloved Christmas tradition to life: The BHP Enchanted Forest.
