LATEST WEATHER
PHOTOS: DEVASTATING FIRES
Wildfire near the bridge on the south side of the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation.
Buckland Fire and Rescue is fighting wildfires at Weyakwin and Lower Fishing Lake.
Wildfires near Weyakwin in May 2025 (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW).
Whelan Bay looking across Whiteswan Lake, near Candle Lake, on May 25, 2025. (Carol Hogan)
Homes destroyed in East Trout Lake as the massive Shoe fire merged with the Camp fire.
On May 27, Lakeland Fire attended a fire on Little Red River Reserve. (Facebook)
Candle Lake mayor calls nearby wildfire “a big one." (Debe Billay/Submitted)
The glow of wildfires burning near Lower Fishing Lake in May 2025. (Greg Cochran/Facebook)
Crews have been battling wildfires in the Christopher and Emma Lake area for weeks.
The Shoe Fire is "all around Caribou Creek," according to a Facebook post by Chris Brown.
Highway 3 fire near Prince Albert in May 2025. (PANow)
A bush fire near Prince Albert halted with help from multiple agencies. (PA Now)
SASKATOON NEWS
'We're going to stand with the victims': Saskatoon Intimate Partner Violence team removing barriers
The Saskatoon Police's Intimate Partner Violence Response Team is seeing success as they aid in reducing barriers for those experiencing IPV. Since February they've charged four people.
Saskatoon spray pads open ahead of schedule due to warm weather
The City of Saskatoon said the warm weather the city has seen in recent days means all 23 button-activated spray pads will be open on Saturday, instead of Sunday as originally scheduled.
Saskatoon police briefs: Security guard assaulted, man charged after cane attack
"Upon arrival, officers located the victim outside with non-life-threatening injuries. Further investigation found that the victim had been struck several times with a cane by a person known to them."
Saskatoon's shared e-scooters roll back into town
The shared e-scooter program has returned for another season. The vendors, Bird and Neuron, will provide the service for the next five years. People can ride the scooters now; all they need is the app.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Regina police investigate man found dead in Normanview as city's fourth homicide of 2025
The body of 22-year-old Wahkia Ewalk was found in Marshall Crescent on May 30 and police are looking for exterior video footage from anyone living with the area of a map supplied by Regina police.
UPDATE: Sucker River, Wadin Bay, English Bay, Nemeiben ordered to evacuate; La Ronge on standby
larongeNOW has reached out the LLRIB Chief Tammy Cook-Searson and La Ronge Mayor Joe Hordyski for comment.
Hope for rain dims as northern Sask. wildfires burn
As it sits, it doesn't look like there is a ton of rain in the forecast for the entire summer in Saskatchewan, according to Environment Canada Lead Forecaster David Phillips.
RCMP: Two weekend fatal rollovers
A Preeceville motorcyclist was declared deceased on scene while his passenger sustained non-life-threatening injuries. A 25-year-old Onion Lake Cree Nation woman passed after a single-vehicle rollover.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Monday, June 2
First Minister's Meeting in Saskatoon. Is Sask. doing enough for the wildfires and recidivism and rehab in the justice system? What role do family-run businesses play in keeping small communities strong?
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Monday, June 2
Jamie and Locker sat down with NHL legend Jeremy Roenick to talk about Hockey Hall of Fame, current NHL superstars and more, while Belton Johnson weighs in on the past weekend's Riders roster cuts.
SPORTS
'You embrace it': Saskatchewan Roughriders know expectations are high for 2025
This season the expectations of Rider Nation are largely now in line with the players' own expectations - the team could make it to the Grey Cup for the first time since 2013.
Riders hit the field as preparations begin for CFL season opener
Saskatchewan Roughriders took to the field a day after final cuts were made. The CFL club will open up the regular season on Thursday at Mosaic Stadium with a showdown against the Ottawa Redblacks.
Roughriders cut 17, add 11 to practice roster ahead of 2025 season opener
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have decided how it wants the 2025 roster to look ahead of Thursday's season opener. The team will host the Ottawa Redblacks at Mosaic Stadium to kick off the CFL season.
Riders lose second preseason game to Bombers
The Saskatchewan Roughriders ended their preseason winless after a 27-20 loss to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Mosaic Stadium. Saskatchewan hosts the Ottawa Redblacks on June 5 in the regular season opener.
CANADA & WORLD
Ottawa collects extra $617M from import duties in March as counter-tariffs hit U.S.
OTTAWA - Ottawa collected an extra $617 million in import duties this past March compared to a year earlier as counter-tariffs against U.S. trade restrictions came into effect. The federal government's latest fiscal...
Joly commits to prioritizing Canadian steel, aluminum for defence, infrastructure
Joly says the government is waiting to see if Trump follows through on his threat to increase steel and aluminum tariffs to 50 per cent. The United Steelworkers union says it welcomes the announcement.
An N.L. man's remains have gone unclaimed for years. These two want to bring him home
Two Newfoundland bar owners are raising money to help bury a man whose name is on a newly released list of 26 people who died in the province and were left unclaimed - some for more than three years.
Trial continues for five hockey players accused of sexual assault
Alex Formenton's legal team is expected to tell the court whether they will call any witnesses, including their client. Another accused, Carter Hart, testified over two days last week.
AGRICULTURE
Crop Report: Grasshoppers are hatching and seeding is at 88% completed
Some crops experienced minor damage from hot, dry and windy weather, in addition to some areas experiencing frost and flooding. Some producers are taking measures to control Flea beetles, wireworms and cutworms.
University of Sask. receives funding for two new agricultural research facilities
The university has received $11.8 million in funding, which will go towards the Harrington Plant Growth Facility and the Soil Science Field Facility.
Moisture levels still low, 72% planted: Sask. Crop Report
Many producers are busy spraying, land rolling and picking rocks and livestock are being moved to pastures. Producers are hoping for more rainfall soon and seeding remains the main focus.
RealAg talks Biofuel Policy with NOPA
There's a tremendous body of research showing that oil seeds are not only healthy, but also nutritious.
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PRAIRIE PROFILES
Answering the call: Inside a rural Sask. addiction recovery centre
Prairie Sky Recovery Centre in Liepzig, Saskatchewan is a beacon of hope for families in crisis. Explore the inspiring story of this addiction recovery centre's heartfelt approach.
Meet the alpacas turning heads on a Saskatchewan grain farm
Alpacas in sunglasses. Supreme Champion ribbons. Hand-knit toques. Prairie Fire Alpacas near Saskatoon isn't your typical grain farm - and that's exactly why you'll want to visit.
The Bird Lady: Meet the Saskatoon woman rescuing abandoned parrots
Every year, Janet Gibson answers 50 to 60 calls about abandoned birds. As the president of the Saskatoon Parrot Rescue, she's committed to finding these feathered friends a safe and loving new home.
Explore Freba Pottery: Saskatchewan's honour-system shop on Hwy 16
Near Wynyard, there's a pottery store like no other. No cash register, no staff - just trust. Discover how this honour-system roadside shop became a must-visit destination for global travellers.
