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SASKATOON NEWS
Joint project in Saskatoon aims to help newcomers adjust to Canada
The Welcome to Canada project aims to make newcomers feel more informed, confident and connected by giving newcomers access to an online course and guide with practical information.
Sask. golf cart manufacturers on par as other sporting goods tariffs bite
While golf cart businesses in the province are not seeing any impacts due to sporting goods tariffs, experts say the levies are hurting other companies and undermining public participation in sports.
Former Saskatoon massage therapist given 2.5 years in prison for sexual assault
At Saskatoon Court of King's Bench on Friday, 70-year old Kenneth Braun was sentenced to 30 months in prison for sexually assaulting five women between 2010 and 2021.
Week-long resurfacing work on Eighth Street to start Saturday
Between Sept. 12 and 18, phases of work to resurface Eighth Street between McKercher Drive and Boychuk Drive will happen from 7 a.m.-7 p.m., with additional work a week after Sept. 18.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Saskatchewan personal care home recovering after food stolen
Almost all of the care home's beef was taken and chicken, pork, fish and even pie crusts cleaned out of freezers in a shed but the loss has been tempered by a generous response from the community.
Saskatchewan home and cabin owners warned to seal out bats before winter
Bats may attempt to seek warmer shelter as seasonal temperatures drop this fall and into the winter season. The province recommended homeowners take steps to prevent this before hibernation begins.
Biggar mom sounds alarm on pediatric bed shortages in Saskatchewan
When 3-year-old Nolan Haynes needed pediatric care his family found no beds available except in Prince Albert, resulting in a 235-kilometre ambulance transfer followed by a bill of more than $1,300.
Sask. financial regulator warns against using Shoreline Direct for trading
The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan issued an official alert regarding Shoreline Direct. The company is not registered to trade or sell securities or derivatives in the province.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Friday, Sept. 11
On Friday's show, Evan talked about the U.S. midterm elections and tariffs. Plus the STARS fundraising campaign and on the anniversary of 9/11, meet the Saskatoon actor starring in Come From Away.
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Friday, Sept. 11
A preview of Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota Vikings ahead of NFL's opening weekend, while Dave Naylor and Britton Gray look at the CFL's four back-to-back games on Saturday, including the Banjo Bowl.
SPORTS
Offence dries up for Riders in low-scoring Banjo Bowl loss to Blue Bombers
The Saskatchewan Roughriders had a frustrating Banjo Bowl performance on Saturday afternoon, as their offence struggled to gain any momentum in a 19-6 loss to rivals Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Hilltops run defence to be tested in first meeting against undefeated Thunder
It's a battle for first place in the Prairie Football Conference tonight with the 3-1 Saskatoon Hilltops and 4-0 Regina Thunder set to meet for the first time this season at Leibel Field.
'Great test for us': Riders head to Winnipeg for Banjo Bowl clash
The Saskatchewan Roughriders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers will meet at Princess Auto Stadium this afternoon as the two rival CFL clubs look to add another win to their records in the 2026 season.
Rookie Belsher breaks through to help Huskies to 44-24 victory in homecoming game
A homecoming game to remember for University of Saskatchewan Huskies rookie Keaton Belsher, who led the way with 180 yards receiving and two touchdowns to help the Dogs earn their first win of 2026.
CANADA & WORLD
Anthropic CEO urges immediate AI slowdown over safety risks
Without safeguards in place, Dario Amodei warned that AI could be capable within six to 12 months of leading a swarm that could take over the entire internet, among other risks.
Documentary offers an intimate look at death through people who chose MAID
Sophie Deraspe's The Final Act is a philosophical interrogation of the place that death has in society, through the eyes of those who have chosen it and the health providers who assist them.
Céline Dion's Paris comeback draws emotional crowd of thousands
Dion's last tour was cancelled in 2020 because of COVID-19 and in 2022 she revealed that she was suffering from stiff-person syndrome, a rare autoimmune disease. Another 10 shows are scheduled.
Donald Trump compares Canada to Iran: 'They both want a deal very badly'
"Canada wants to make a deal very badly, just like Iran wants to make a deal very badly. I just don't think they're ready .... I hope Canada appreciates being in the same sentence with Iran."
AGRICULTURE
Sask. Cattle Association names Kevin Boon as new CEO
Kevin Boon takes over on Nov. 1 after serving 17 years as general manager of the BC Cattlemen's Association, as well as positions with Alberta Beef Producers and the Canadian Cattle Association.
Sask. harvest 27 per cent complete, far behind long-term averages
Excess moisture due to heavy rainfall was responsible for the majority of the crop damage reported in the past week, and producers are voicing worries about grain quality, bleaching and sprouting.
Rain further delays lagging Sask. harvest progress: APAS
Joining The Evan Bray Show on Wednesday, Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan president, Bill Prybylski, said the rain meant he wouldn't be harvesting for the next few days.
AAFC announces $3 million for new health testing and surveillance of hogs
The funding will support the development, validation and upgrading of multiplex assay technologies - comprehensive lab tests that can screen for multiple domestic swine viruses from a single sample.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
Think Métis jigging is just dancing? Think again
This traditional dance gets the heart pumping, but researchers at the University of Saskatchewan are exploring how every step can also connect people to culture, community and well-being.
The Regina conservator saving history, one fragile page at a time
A faded photograph. A handwritten letter. An old book. Each can hold a piece of someone's history. Robin Canham's job is making sure those stories survive.
VIDEO: Meet Saskatchewan's 12-year-old fiddle champion
At 12, Cassian Owen is already one of Saskatchewan's standout young fiddlers. He's winning championships, putting in the practice - and still making plenty of time for hockey and mini sticks.
A playground fit for a princess: Makenna Hiebert's dream come true
This $370,000 dream once felt impossibly out of reach. But after just a year and a half of fundraising, Makenna's accessible playground at Saskatoon's St. Anne School is ready for play.
