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SASKATOON NEWS
City council axes carbon tax for Saskatoon Light & Power customers
The typical residential customer will now see their rates reduced by 6.79 per cent, saving an estimated $10.46 per month.
Saskatoon sisters call for better oversight in care homes after neglect
"There's no accountability. There's no one monitoring. The rules are being broken that are set up by the government," said Donna Fiddler.
Spring arrives at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo
"No new babies yet. At the zoo, we always know when it's getting to be spring when we see our prairie dogs start popping up."
Saskatoon's only supervised consumption site reopens
Prairie Harm Reduction closed due to citing staff stress, trauma, and burnout over the number of overdoses recently."There is a likelihood that this is our new normal," PHR said. "It is a very scary t...
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
'Dangerous': Medical techs warn Sask. govt of issues caused by staffing shortages
After working nearly 50 hours straight, Battlefords medical radiation technologist Dexter Mercer says he passed out from exhaustion behind the wheel, causing him to crash his vehicle into a lamp post.
Sask. gas prices could drop 18 cents per litre as consumer carbon tax ends
Scott Lucyshyn, owner of Golf's Car Wash in Saskatoon, said consumers can expect to see gas prices to drop from $1.53 to $1.35 per litre by Tuesday morning because of the elimination of the consumer carbon tax.
SARM welcomes Saskatchewan move to drop industrial carbon tax
"It (the industrial carbon tax) puts our farming community and our business people ... at a competitive disadvantage," said Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities president Bill Huber.
'Uncertainty is the big word': Chinese canola tariffs hitting Sask. farmers
"As soon as the canola tariff came on, we were hit with about a $2 decrease in our markets... That's an $80,000 hit to my bottom line right off the top," said Lee Stanley.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show Segments - Tuesday, April 1st
Spring hunting season is near, auto tariffs kick in, Pierre Poilievre avoids traditional media on the campaign trail and two collectors show hockey cards are more than a hobby on the Evan Bray Show!
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
Green Zone Replay - Tuesday, April 1, 2025
The Calgary Flames' comeback win over the Avalanche, the torpedo bats strike in Cincinnati, the Riders sign Logan Ferland and the NHL has signed a massive new deal with Rogers Sportsnet.
SPORTS
Ferland says his 'ultimate goal' is leading the Riders to the Grey Cup
Logan Ferland was grateful to all the coaches and teammates who have helped get him to where he is today.
Rider training camp returns to Griffiths Stadium in Saskatoon next month
"Training Camp is a foundational part of the football season, and we couldn't be happier to be returning to Saskatoon where year after year our fans welcome us back with open arms."
Saskatoon Blades looking for first win in series against Calgary Hitmen
Head coach Dan DaSilva said his team needs to simplify their game plan against the Hitmen, with Game 3 Tuesday in Saskatoon. "We have to find more ways to spend time in the offensive zone."
Melfort's Logan Ferland signs two-year extension with Saskatchewan Roughriders
The 6-foot-4, 310-pound Ferland has been a starter on the offensive line since 2021, received his first All-CFL nomination in 2024 and was a key part a Rider offence that allowed just 35 sacks.
CANADA & WORLD
Trump to hold a meeting on possible investors to buy TikTok with ban at stake
There has been uncertainty about the app after it was briefly banned in the U.S. on Jan. 19 because of national security concerns, and then reprieved by Donald Trump in an order that expires April 5.
New tariffs on Canadian goods take effect Wednesday, raising economic concerns
"If there's any impact here, it's going to be medium-term. We don't have any manufacturing here to speak of in this sector. The target is going to be (components) that go into vehicles."
Trump to unveil latest tariff plans at 'Make America Wealthy Again' event Wednesday
Trump has called Wednesday "Liberation Day" and says he will impose "reciprocal" tariffs by increasing U.S. duties to match the tax rates other countries charge on imports.
Power outages persist in hard-hit areas after Ontario ice storm
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for a stretch of Ontario where rain and freezing rain are expected between Wednesday and Thursday mornings.
AGRICULTURE
Inspiring students at AgTech Expo
Teachers in the area can register their students to gain hands-on exposure to agricultural technology and connect with industry leaders.
Listen to Shaun Haney discuss grain markets, cattle prices and more
Haney is joined by Arlan Suderman with StoneX to discuss grain markets and Anne Wasko with the Gateway Livestock Association on the beef market. Plus, Ivor Bernatsky for Lemken stops by for a chat.
Ottawa commits to addressing spent fowl fraud
CFC chair Tim Klompmaker said Canadian chicken farmers appreciate the government's commitment to making spent fowl fraud a priority.
Meat Council brings Protein PACT to Canada
By adapting the framework for Canada, CMC said it is empowering Canadian meat processors to work together on shared sustainability goals.
PRAIRIE PROFILES
Saskatoon martial arts studio empowers women through self-defence
"It has completely, completely changed my life," said Crystal Greenwood, of Okami Martial Arts.
Changing the game: Celebrating women in sports with the Riders
The 13th man is often celebrated as the pulse of the Sask. Roughriders. These women are the backbone.
The lost community of Tokyo, Saskatchewan: Michif's vanishing voice
Brousse Flammand, 80, grew up in a Michif community that's faded into history. As the language of his childhood also slips away, he's racing against time to preserve its rich tradition and spirit.
60 years since construction began on Sid Buckwold Bridge: A timeline
Beyond the steady hum of traffic, the Sid Buckwold Bridge holds a rich history of bold visions, political battles and engineering feats that have changed the landscape of Saskatoon, archivist says.
