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SASKATOON NEWS

Blades rookie Hutzinger earns first WHL point, signs deal
Arriving in North America just two years ago, free agent signing Konstantin Hutzinger has climbed the ranks to reach the Western Hockey League as a "Swiss Army knife" with the Saskatoon Blades.

Saskatoon officers cleared by SIRT investigation in fatal 2024 shooting
In June 2024, police were called after a man fired a single round in front of someone. The man died after a confrontation with police, but a new SIRT report finds the officers' actions were proportionate.

C95 Radio Marathon returns to support breast cancer research on Oct. 28
After facing breast cancer twice, Kerrie Gavin knows the benefits of breast cancer research firsthand. She shared her story ahead of C95's radio marathon, which runs from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. at Midtown.

Canpotex to match Saskatoon Food Bank donations during infant formula campaign
On Thursday, the Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre announced a pledge from the potash supplier to match all community donations up to $50,000 during its fourth annual formula campaign this month.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS

Regina sees three more pedestrian, cyclist crashes in 24 hours
Three more incidents were reported to the Regina Police Service in the 24 hours between Wednesday afternoon and Thursday afternoon, after 10 were reported in the previous 10 days.

PHOTOS: Bell calls pace of construction at AI data centre 'extraordinary'
The first two buildings of the first phase are expected to be finished and in operation in the first six months of 2027.

Prince Albert officials say wastewater drug data emphasizes need for coordinated response
Police Chief Patrick Nogier said the results validate the direction police have already taken by focusing enforcement on suppliers and traffickers, while also showing the limits of enforcement alone.

Saskatchewan Party founder and former deputy premier Ken Krawetz dies at 75
Ken Krawetz helped change Saskatchewan's political landscape when he joined three fellow Liberals and four Progressive Conservatives to form the Saskatchewan Party, which has been in power since 2007.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY

The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, Oct. 1
On Thursday's show, Evan talks nuclear energy in Saskatchewan with minister Jeremy Harrison. Plus, the DEED debate in Saskatoon and minimum wage goes up in the province, but is it enough?
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY

The Green Zone Replay - Thursday, Oct.1
Britton Gray and Dave Naylor break down Brett Lauther's return, Scott Roblin previews a busy junior hockey weekend, Derek Lee examines the Anaheim Ducks, and Mark Stephen tees up Riders-Stampeders.
SPORTS

Blades rookie Hutzinger earns first WHL point, signs deal
Arriving in North America just two years ago, free agent signing Konstantin Hutzinger has climbed the ranks to reach the Western Hockey League as a "Swiss Army knife" with the Saskatoon Blades.

Inside the weird, wild world of competitive arm wrestling
Think arm wrestling is just about having strong arms? Think again. Nathan Muir has spent years training his hands, wrists, shoulders and hips for a sport that lasts seconds.

Kicker Brett Lauther returns to Riders' roster after Redblacks trade
The Roughriders acquired Brett Lauther in exchange for their fifth-round pick in the CFL's 2027 draft. Lauther spent eight previous seasons with the Riders, making 295 of 360 field goal attempts.

Riders know every game matters in tight CFL playoff race
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are aware of the urgency needed to end the season as the team finds itself at a crucial point with just four games left in the season. Saskatchewan hosts Calgary on Friday.
CANADA & WORLD

PM looks at when to boost immigration as government gets system 'under control'
Prime Minister Mark Carney told the New York Times Canada's GDP is shrinking due to limited population growth. Statistics Canada estimated 0.5 per cent population growth year-over year as of July 1.

France gripped by spreading student protests as PM calls crisis meeting
The demonstrations erupted in Paris-region schools last week and have snowballed, with police making hundreds of arrests in clashes with the protesters. Authorities have reported dozens of injuries.

An Indian airline captain is hailed as a hero after a cockpit attack on a FlyDubai flight
Shota Musayev, a dentist and eyewitness, told The Associated Press how the wounded Smit Machchhar managed to open the cockpit door to let them in before they grappled with the copilot.

Budget watchdog says Alto rail construction could cost more than Ottawa predicts
Ottawa has released cost estimates of between $60 billion and $90 billion, but the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer believes the price tag will range from $75 billion to $113 billion.
AGRICULTURE

Warm weather helps Sask. farmers make solid progress on 2026 harvest
Brian Andrew, who farms in the Craven area, said his harvest is behind schedule, but it's a situation he's seen before. "It's not something completely unique, so we can deal with it," he said.

Saskatchewan farmers facing pressure from rising diesel costs, floods, trade uncertainty
Bill Prybylski, president of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan, joined guest host Brent Loucks on The Evan Bray Show on Monday to discuss the pressures farmers are facing.

VIDEO: Massive fire takes out grain cart and tractor during Sask. harvest
Dana Quigley's farm near Yellow Grass got a nasty shock on Thursday evening when the grain cart and tractor started on fire. Nobody was injured, but the damaged equipment was a total write-off.

Harvest nears halfway mark in Sask. as wet conditions cause delays
Harvest is 41 per cent complete, but while producers are making steady progress, they're still a long way behind the five-year average of 82 per cent and the 10-year average of 73 per cent.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET

Inside the weird, wild world of competitive arm wrestling
Think arm wrestling is just about having strong arms? Think again. Nathan Muir has spent years training his hands, wrists, shoulders and hips for a sport that lasts seconds.

Residential school took her away. Her language brought her home
Rosalie Tsannie-Burseth whispered Dene at St. Michael's Residential School so she wouldn't be punished. Today, she is a teacher and PhD student fighting to make sure her language is never silenced.

Hotel Senator sign lost for decades resurfaces on Marketplace
You never know what you might find on Facebook Marketplace. In this case, it was a Hotel Senator sign that owner Chris Beavis thought had been sent to the junkyard 35 years ago.

Meet the Regina woman with 150 Saskatchewan Roughriders jerseys
Donna Ryhorchuk thought she had about 130 Saskatchewan Roughriders jerseys. We counted. There are 150 - each one carrying a story, a favourite player's name and a little piece of Rider history.


























