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SASKATOON NEWS
City of Saskatoon says 'neigh' to former NHLer's sleigh ride business - for now
It's been two years since former NHLer Rich Pilon applied for a business license in Saskatoon. He's hoping to run his horse-drawn carriage business in the city, but never received an answer either way.
Second man faces first-degree murder in death of Chad Romanski
The man was also charged with uttering threats to cause death, indecently interfere with and offer indignity to human remains of 31-year-old Romanski, Saskatoon's fifth homicide victim.
Saskatoon Light & Power offers 'renewable subscription service' to customers
Each certificate represents one megawatt-hour of renewable energy entering the power grid, and participants in the program can choose the level of their monthly bills to offset through the certificates.
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.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Denare Beach residents say SPSA didn't listen to locals about wildfire action
People from Denare Beach joined Sask. NDP at the legislature to support a new bill that would require the province to come up with a wildfire management strategy that includes consultation with locals.
Holiday retail theft rises as Sask. police launch December blitz
Police and retailers say holiday shoplifting is becoming more organized and violent, prompting a Saskatoon's Project Shield blitz. Retail Council of Canada says losses have more than doubled over the past 12 years.
Saskatchewan's government earmarking additional $1 billion in spending
A committee meeting heard an additional $813 million is needed for SaskPower, the province's electrical utility. An additional $194 million is needed to pay for carbon price fuel charges the province didn't collect.
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.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, Dec. 4
Willy MacDonald wants to bring back the Victoria Cross. It's Evan's antique roadshow! Historian Thom Cholowski answers your repair questions. Evan chats with VP Adam Thome about how people handle their finances.
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Wednesday, Dec. 3
Longtime Calgary Stampeders coach John Hufnagel has left the Calgary Stampeders. The Maple Leafs win big against the Florida Panthers. Eyes are on Carter Hart as he returns to the NHL after sexual assault case.
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
Eurovision chiefs face thorny question of whether Israel should take part in the 2026 song contest
"Eurovision is becoming a bit of a fractured event," said Paul Jordan, an expert on the contest. "The slogan is 'United by Music' ... unfortunately it's disunited through politics."
Luigi Mangione's court hearing continues on anniversary of UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing
Brian Thompson, 50, was shot from behind as he walked to an investor conference on Dec. 4, 2024. He became UnitedHealthcare's CEO in 2021 and had worked within UnitedHealth Group Inc. for 20 years.
Europe says Canada must pay 10M euros to join EU defence pact
Canada this week officially joined the $245 billion Security Action for Europe program, SAFE. It's part of the ReArm Europe initiative to make the continent less reliant on America for defence.
Carney vows to meet Coastal First Nations after chiefs vote against pipeline to B.C.
Chief Donald Edgars of Old Massett Village in Haida Gwaii called on chiefs to affirm support for the oil tanker ban, and to support First Nations in B.C. in their opposition to any new pipeline.
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
Meet the Sask. family growing Christmas magic, one tree at a time
Inspired by a boyhood memory of his grandparents' real tree, Geordie McKay built Saskatchewan's first and largest Christmas tree farm, bringing holiday magic to families across the province.
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.
