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St. Paul's Hospital kidney campaign brings in $10M, supporting home-based treatments
The hospital foundation raised $10.21 million for its kidney care campaign. The majority will go towards easing the transition period for new patients and informing them of their treatment options.
City to close traffic bridge Sunday, lift McOrmond Drive traffic restrictions Monday
The city said the traffic bridge will be closed for maintenance between 6 p.m. on May 24 and 4 a.m. on May 25. As of Monday morning, the McOrmond Drive restrictions are set to lift.
Traffic disrupted after three-vehicle crash that included ambulance in Saskatoon
Traffic has been slowed to a crawl at Highway 16 and 71st Street after the crash on Saturday morning. Saskatoon Fire Department said all of the people in the vehicles were able to get out of the vehicles.
No injuries in apartment fire on Saskatoon's Appleby Drive
Five Saskatoon Fire Department engines and dozens of firefighters responded to a fire at 806 Appleby Drive on Thursday afternoon. Hundreds of people stood outside watching the smoke and flames.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Western Canadian premiers to gather for annual meeting amid Alberta separation talk
Leaders of B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Northwest Territories and the Yukon are to discuss business and their neighbouring relationships during the two-day conference in Kananaskis.
Saskatchewan gas prices: 7 tips to save money this summer
One of the biggest recommendations from CAA Saskatchewan was smooth acceleration. "It should actually take you about five seconds to accelerate your vehicle to about 20 kilometres per hour from a stop."
Regina artists share stories worth telling at Cathedral Village Arts Festival
From stained glass and quirky pottery gnomes to live street art, Regina artists shared the personal stories behind their work at the 35th Cathedral Village Arts Festival street fair on Saturday.
Regina gopher control program defended by mayor
Regina Mayor Chad Bachynski says the city's gopher control program uses a Health Canada-approved product targeted deep into burrows, after concerns were raised about pets and wildlife.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Monday, May 25
8:30 - The Alberta separatism talks just got a lot more serious, and it could have negative implications on the oil and gas industry, not only in Alberta, but all of Canada. Heather Exner-Pirot, Senior Fellow and Di...
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Friday, May 22
Rider Nick Wiebe talks about training camp and previews tomorrow's pre-season game, Drew Remenda and Victor Findlay take a look at Montreal Canadiens, and who should be worried - Avalanche or Hurricanes?
SPORTS
Meet the athlete running 1,600 km across Saskatchewan in 30 days
One month, one province and nearly 1,600 kilometres on foot. Saskatoon's Megan Wotherspoon is running across Saskatchewan, raising funds and awareness for blood cancer in memory of her mother.
FIFA World Cup: Mark Carney welcomes trophy to Ottawa
Carney may have been the first Canadian to ever hoist the FIFA World Cup trophy as he welcomed FIFA president Gianni Infantino to Ottawa on Sunday. Canada's first game is set for June 12 in Toronto.
Roughriders fans don't want to wait decades for another Saskatoon game
Fans flocked to Griffiths Stadium hours before kickoff. Several shared how they want to see more CFL games in the city, with one fan saying the Riders need to "make a bigger freaking effort" to come.
Hometown hero Daniel Wiebe snags game-winning TD in Riders' Saskatoon pre-season tilt
Former University of Saskatchewan Huskie Daniel Wiebe caught the game-winning touchdown for the Saskatchewan Roughriders, securing a 31-27 win in the first CFL pre-season game in Saskatoon since 1991.
CANADA & WORLD
Carney points to Brexit, warns Alberta separation push could be 'dangerous bluff'
The prime minister says he plans to campaign for national unity and to show co-operative federalism can work, pointing to his government's deal to work with Alberta toward a new pipeline project.
Pope Leo XIV makes historic apology for Vatican's role in legitimizing slavery
No pope had ever publicly acknowledged, much less apologized for, the role that past popes played in giving European sovereigns explicit authority to subjugate and enslave "infidels."
Alberta is to vote on whether to hold a separation referendum. Here's how we got here
Premier Danielle Smith announced Thursday that Albertans will be going to the polls Oct. 19 to vote on whether there should be a future binding referendum on the province quitting Canada. Here's a timeline of pivota...
How to invest consistently when you have an unpredictable paycheque
Gig workers and freelancers often find themselves managing an unstable income, where some months can be more prosperous than others. For many, that makes it more challenging to save and invest.
AGRICULTURE
Soggy conditions mean some fields in Saskatchewan could go unseeded this season: APAS
Some farmers haven't started seeding yet as wet fields, snow, and washed-out roads prevent them from getting equipment into their fields. Seeding is just 29 per cent complete across the province.
From lake to plate: Chefs take pride in serving wild rice dishes
Some of chef Jamie Charles' best sellers include a wild rice burger with bacon and sautéed mushrooms and onions, as well as shepherds pie. He also adds it into a stuffing to accompany turkey.
Saskatchewan producers making progress on seeding after delayed start to season
But despite the solid progress producers across Saskatchewan made over the past week, seeding is still well behind the five-year average of 28 per cent and the 10-year average of 27 per cent.
Committee calls for reversal of agricultural research centre closures
A House of Commons committee is recommending the government halt its decision to close agricultural research centres and experimental farm sites across Canada as part of its cost-cutting exercise.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
Meet the woman giving Saskatoon's abandoned bunnies a second chance
Easter brings more than egg hunts - it brings abandoned pet rabbits. Since 2018, Donna Barth with River Haze Street Rabbit Rescue has rehomed 145 domestic rabbits found on Saskatoon streets.
Repair Café giving broken items a second chance in Saskatoon
Once a month at Saskatoon Makerspace, volunteers help community members fix broken household items for free, sharing skills and bringing everything from lamps to coffee makers or clothing back to life.
Where fun meets fitness: Exploring Dynasty Ninja in Saskatoon
Dynasty Ninja is Saskatoon's ninja gym, where kids and adults train with climbing, swinging and balancing obstacles to improve strength, agility and confidence.
Osler's sweet surprise: Made in Saskatchewan maple syrup
Think maple syrup only comes from Quebec or Ontario? Think again. Osler's Josh Wiebe is boiling sap from Manitoba maple trees into delicious syrup, right here on the prairies.
