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SASKATOON NEWS

City of Saskatoon defers upgrade work on Acadia Drive water main until spring
The city previously warned east-side residents and businesses that the work would result in a significant drop in water pressure over a period of about five weeks, though no water outages were expected.

'Basic' shelter could help overnight winter warming centres issues: Salvation Army
The Salvation Army's Gord Taylor says the entire continuum of housing needs to be considered in Saskatoon, including a "basic" shelter for those who aren't ready to move towards more stable housing.

Saskatoon organizations helping out during Thanksgiving
Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre is filling hampers with Thanksgiving items, while The Mustard Seed is offering celebration dinners to people on Monday at both housing and shelter locations.

Second World War veteran celebrates 100th birthday in Saskatoon
Ruth Bond-Martinson loves life and served in the Women's Royal Canadian Navy, receiving a commendation in 2008 after being involved in the all-female veteran Maple Leaf Unit for more than 35 years.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS

No injuries reported after Victoria Avenue blaze damages several homes
On Monday night, Regina firefighters responded to a fire that burned an under construction multi-family home to the ground. Two nearby homes and a garage were also damaged in the fire.

VIDEO: Sask. man overjoyed to be reunited with his long-lost dream car
After picking up the 1968 Ford Galaxy GT convertible from a collector in Athabasca and finding the 428-cubic-inch engine still roared, Govan's Keith King has already begun some light restoration work.

White Thanksgiving in many parts of Saskatchewan
Northeastern parts of Saskatchewan were under a snowfall warning on Monday, with total amounts of 15 to 25 cm expected, while the white stuff also fell elsewhere in the province over Thanksgiving.

Affordable housing units open in Prince Albert's West Flat
The Miakoda project consists of eight, one- and two-bedroom apartments in a low-rise building, as well a common space for programming, while the Young Families' project is a five-plex development.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY

The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, Oct. 14
Tamara talks with Nicole Danesi about the postal strike's effect on charities, Saskatoon Chief of Police Cam McBride discusses local crime stats, and with 2025 Miss Rodeo Agribition, and rodeo competitor, Abbey Hart...
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY

The Green Zone Replay - Friday, Oct. 10
Claire Hanna takes a look at what the Ottawa Senators are working for this season, Britton Gray looks at the Roughriders, and Drew Remenda breaks down the biggest moments from the NHL last night.
SPORTS

Roughriders appear to be resting quarterback Trevor Harris; Jake Maier ready to start
The Saskatchewan Roughriders started this week's practice with quarterback Jake Maier taking the starter repetitions as the team appears ready to rest Trevor Harris this week.

Jamie Nye: Riders need to save Trevor Harris from himself
The reasons for resting Harris for the remainder of the regular season are abundant, and backup quarterback Jake Maier needs some extended time to be ready as possible for worst case scenario purposes.

Canadian Blue Jays fans prepared to go the distance to cheer their team
The best-of-seven ALCS will kick off on Sunday with Game 1 and 2 in Toronto before switching on Wednesday to Seattle, where Jays-Mariners games typically draw a big contingent of western Canadian fans.

Riders clinch top spot in the West after win over Argos
The Saskatchewan Roughriders wrapped up the CFL West Division on Friday night. The team's 27-19 victory over the Toronto Argonauts pushed them to 12 wins this season.
CANADA & WORLD

Housing minister won't commit to Liberal election promise to cut development fees
Speaking to reporters, Gregor Robertson said Ottawa "initially" was looking at a 50 per cent reduction in development charges, but was not clear on whether the government would meet that bar.

India has agreed to restore full cohort of Canadian diplomats, Anand says
Speaking from Mumbai, Anand said re-establishing Canada's full cohort of diplomats was one step Ottawa needed to see completed before it considers a trade mission or revives talks on a trade deal.

Instagram says it's safeguarding teens by limiting them to PG-13 content
Anyone under 18 who signs up for Instagram is automatically placed into restrictive teen accounts unless a parent or guardian gives them permission to opt out. The teen accounts are private by default.

GM to take a $1.6 billion hit as tax incentives for EVs are slashed and emission rules ease
The company said that its EV capacity realignment doesn't impact its retail portfolio of Chevrolet, GMC and Cadillac EVs currently in production, and that it expects those models to remain available.
AGRICULTURE

China's return to oilseed markets may be make-or-break for '26 acreage decisions
China's nearly 76 per cent tariff on Canadian canola is a make-or-break factor for acreage decisions. For soybeans, the lack of U.S. buying by China weighs heavily on farmers' minds down south, too.

Meals in the field and hats in combines: A look at end-of-harvest traditions
Robert Horner is the third of five generations on his family farm, and he was the first to start the hat-throwing tradition in his family 50 years ago. He can't remember exactly why he did it the first time.

Harvest 93 per cent complete in Saskatchewan as farmers near the finish line
Harvest is now 93 per cent complete across the province, and every region has passed the 90 per cent mark. That puts Saskatchewan producers slightly ahead of the 10-year average of 87 per cent.

Farmer and educator Sandra Hessdorfer named Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan's 2025 Champion
Sandra Hessdorfer, the recipient of this year's Champion Award, is involved in all areas of the industry. Hessdorfer and her husband have a grain farm and raise black Angus cattle near St. Benedict.
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.