LATEST WEATHER
SASKATOON NEWS
Holiday initiatives make sure giving is front and centre for upcoming season
Two Saskatchewan programs are looking to extend a helping hand this holiday season for those less fortunate, including Operation Santa in Saskatoon and 980 CJME Santas Anonymous in Regina.
Seventh person charged with first-degree murder in Timothy Tootoosis killing
Roderick Rabbitskin, 39, was arrested on Nov. 20 and charged with first-degree murder and unlawful confinement. The body of Timothy Tootoosis was found a home in Pleasant Hill on Dec. 18, 2024.
Kids have more menu options at Jim Pattison Children's Hospital
Patients have already picked a few favourites off the menu that started in October, including things like pepperoni pizza, pancakes, chicken nuggets, smoothies, and breakfast sandwiches.
Former Saskatoon massage therapist found guilty of sexual assault
Former massage therapist 69-year old Kenneth Braun was found guilty this week of five counts of sexual assault, and not guilty on another charge related to female clients between 2010 and 2021.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Saskatchewan stories: Catch up with the best of Brittany Caffet
Brittany Caffet is Rawlco Radio's feature storyteller, crafting compelling weekly tales from around the province. Here is a collection of her most recent popular stories that you might have missed.
Garden Talk: What do I need to know about snow melt products and salt?
With the snowy season upon us, look for products that are more environmentally friendly for use in your yard. Regular rock salt is pretty harsh on things, including landscape surfaces like concrete.
Etched in history: Vanier Cup hosted for the first time in Regina
The Huskies have won the Vanier Cup three times, with the championship teams inducted into the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame. If victorious, the 2025 team could find itself etched in history, too.
'Do the right thing': Sweetgrass woman's split-second decision leads to national bravery honour
Dana Ahenakew Andres won the Silver Medal of Bravery for an attempted rescue of a driver in a car sinking in a slough beside Highway 16 near Langham on the afternoon of Oct. 5, 2024.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Friday, Nov. 21
Saskatoon prepares for the Rockin' Around Riversdale festivities, federal finance minister François-Philippe Champagne talks about the recent federal budget, and author Kathleen Richard talks about her new bo...
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Friday, Nov. 21
A replay of the conversation with Trevor Harris and AJ Ouellette of the Roughriders, Darren Dupont previews the Vanier Cup, and Drew Remenda ponders how Winnipeg Jets will survive without Hellebuyck.
SPORTS
Fans travel from coast to coast for Vanier Cup at Mosaic
With reactions ranging from disappointment to pride, fans from across Canada showed up to see Montreal's Vanier Cup win over Saskatchewan Saturday on a rare warm November afternoon in Regina.
Two Sask. baseball players drafted to Professional Women's League
Braidy Birdsall and Addie Ziebart were both selected in the fifth round of the WPBL draft. Birdsall was selected by Boston and Ziebart was selected by New York. The first WPBL season starts in May.
Vanier Cup heartbreak: U of S Huskies lose 30-16 to Montreal Carabins
The University of Saskatchewan Huskies saw their season come to an end in the Vanier Cup once again, losing to the Montreal Carabins at Mosaic Stadium on Saturday.
Huskies looking for redemption in Vanier Cup showdown
U of S Huskies wrapped their final practice before the Vanier Cup at Mosaic Stadium, leaning on veteran experience, a physical identity and a poised young quarterback ahead of the championship game.
CANADA & WORLD
Ukraine and Western allies meet in Geneva to discuss U.S. peace plan
The plan by the U.S. to end the nearly four-year war has sparked alarm in Kyiv and across Europe. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has vowed that his people "will always defend" their home.
Carney looks to trade pacts at G20 to help navigate 'this moment of rupture'
Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday hearkened back to the legacy of Nelson Mandela in praising efforts by fellow leaders to collaborate amid global volatility at the G20 summit in Johannesburg.
Talks with Trump will resume 'when it's appropriate,' Mark Carney says
Carney "doesn't have a burning issue to speak with the president about right now," while a U.S. senator expresses concern that Canadians no longer think of Americans as their friends and neighbours.
At G20, Canada joins Europe and Japan in rejecting Trump's Ukraine plan
The plan calls for Ukraine to hand over territory, reduce the size of its army and to not join the NATO alliance, with limited security guarantees for Kyiv. Canada says the plan needs more work.
AGRICULTURE
2025 Canadian wheat crop a pleasant surprise
Canadian farmers grew 36.6 million tonnes of wheat, with most graded No. 1 or No. 2. Despite variable growing conditions across the Prairies, timely mid-summer rains supported higher-than-average yields.
'Valid' questions for CFIA but few simple answers in wake of B.C. ostrich cull
Infectious disease veterinarian Scott Weese says the hundreds of ostriches shot dead on a rainy night at a British Columbia farm this month "probably weren't infected" with avian influenza at the time.
'We need a break': Red Pheasant Cree Nation takes a two-year timeout from cattle grazing
After years of disputes, damage and overgrazed fields, the Red Pheasant Cree Nation approved a two-year moratorium on cattle grazing. The moratorium will run from Nov. 12, 2025 to Dec. 31, 2027.
Animal protein not linked to higher mortality risk
In the study, researchers examined how much animal and plant protein people typically consume and whether those patterns were associated with their risk of dying from heart disease, cancer or any cause.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
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.
'We can do this': Second World War veteran reflects on women breaking barriers
At 18, Ruth Bond-Martinson joined the war effort, and spent a lifetime proving women could do anything. Now 100, she reflects on her service, the bonds she built and her hopes for future generations.
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.
