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SASKATOON NEWS
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.
Lack of pet-friendly rentals in Saskatoon contributing to people giving up furry friends
Between January to the start of October this year, 300 people requested to surrender their pets to New Hope Dog Rescue, with many citing a lack of rental options and affordability as an issue.
Man facing first-degree murder charge in death of Chad Romanski
The man was also charged with aggravated assault and kidnapping after the remains of 31-year-old Romanski, Saskatoon's fifth homicide victim of the year, were found near Highway 7 on June 4.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Sask. govt introduces new law act to respond to illicit drug trafficking
The 2025-26 budget includes $624 million to enhance access to mental health and addictions services in Saskatchewan, which represents about 7.7 per cent of the total health budget, noted the justice ministry.
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.
Health authority working to increase access to HIV self-testing kits
Any community-based organization interested in becoming a distribution site for the kits was encouraged to sign up on the health authority's website in order to expand availability even further.
Sask. proclaims Dec. 2 as SaskAbilities Day on its 75th anniversary
SaskAbilities started as a small, family-run initiative and as grown into a province-wide organization that supports more than 50,000 individuals each year, noted the ministry.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, Dec. 3
Marnel Jones talks about the company's $4 million investment into its future workforce with Evan and PipelineOnline editor/owner Brian Zinchuk chats about the latest oil and gas news.
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
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.
Spotify Wrapped 2025 is here and Bad Bunny has dethroned Taylor Swift as most-streamed artist
For the last two years, Swift has commanded the top spot, globally, having dethroned Bad Bunny. He held the coveted title for three years in a row beginning in 2020. Now, he's back on top.
Hamas preparing to hand over more remains as Israel plans to allow Palestinians to exit Gaza
In an earlier snag, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday forensic testing had revealed the partial remains returned by militants Tuesday did not match either of the hostages still in Gaza.
Ministers McGuinty, Anand announce more than $200 million in funding for Ukraine
Global Affairs Canada says Canada has committed nearly $22 billion in funding for Ukraine since 2022, including $6.5 billion in funding for military assistance to Ukraine through to 2029.
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
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.
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.
