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SASKATOON NEWS
Saskatoon weir search resumes for missing jet ski rider; safety boom damaged
Two water rescue boats were out on the river to continue searching on Monday, while the City of Saskatoon said a safety boom damaged by the fast flowing water would be replaced as soon as possible.
Forestry Farm's snow leopard Kazi euthanized after decline in health
"Caring for animals also means making difficult decisions when their quality of life declines," zoo manager Jeff Mitchell said in a statement. "This was not a decision made lightly."
Boy, 15, charged in Eastview shooting: Saskatoon police
"Through investigation, police have charged a 15-year-old male youth with Aggravated Assault, Discharging a Firearm in a Reckless Manner, Assault with a Weapon and Mischief Under $5000," police said.
Saskatoon police briefs: Man trying to sell phone stabbed in neck
"The man was transported to hospital with what were believed to be non-life-threatening injuries consistent with a stabbing," the Saskatoon Police Service said in a statement.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Suspect in Melville RCMP shooting to appear in court on Tuesday
Saskatchewan RCMP has charged 55-year-old Markus Dodge with attempted murder and aggravated assault, as well as other offences, after two Mounties were injured in a shooting in Melville on Sunday.
Denare Beach residents hoping for better communication after SPSA VP retires
The news comes after an independent review from MNP stated that there were "significant gaps" in how the province and the SPSA handled last year's intense wildfire season.
VIDEO: Funnel clouds spotted over Saskatoon as Environment Canada warns of severe storms
The weather service issued a tornado watch on Monday for part of central Saskatchewan, including Saskatoon, along with a severe thunderstorm watch for Regina and southern parts of the province.
Two RCMP officers seriously injured in shooting in Melville, suspect arrested
"As officers arrived at the scene, a firearm was discharged, and two Melville RCMP officers were struck," the RCMP said. Both officers were hospitalized with injuries described as "serious."
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, June 23
8:30 - Two Saskatchewan RCMP officers are recovering after being seriously injured in a shooting while responding to a call in Melville on Sunday night. The incident has sparked discussion about the dangers police o...
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Monday, June 22
We look at the Brady Tkachuk trade and if Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck will be next, dissect the Roughriders win over the Calgary Stampeders and preview the team's prep for the Toronto Argos.
SPORTS
Edmonton Oilers hire Saskatoon's Mike Babcock as head coach after NHL investigation
Mike Babcock is back in the NHL. He's been hired by the Edmonton Oilers as the team's new head coach, just days after he was cleared in an NHL investigation related to his alleged conduct in 2023.
Former MLB pitcher Dustin Molleken settling into new role in Saskatoon Berries' dugout
Dustin Molleken's baseball journey has taken him to the major leagues and the world stage. Now, his goal as a coach is to build the next generation of elite arms with the Saskatoon Berries.
Regina Pats hire David Bell as WHL franchise's 44th head coach
The Regina Pats have named David Bell as the team's new head coach. The Wiarton, Ont. product becomes the 44th bench boss in team history and says there's a lot of positive buzz about the team.
Riders out-gallop Stamps in overtime thriller, win 40-37
The Saskatchewan Roughriders let a 23-7 lead slip away from them but ultimately earned an overtime win in Calgary to defeat the Stampeders 40-37. Saskatchewan has now improved to 2-0 to start the season.
CANADA & WORLD
40 mayors worldwide endorse a pact to shape data center development
Many new data centers are coming to rural areas for cheap land. Experts at C40 say metropolitan areas are under tremendous pressure too, with about 1,700 data centers located in their network so far.
Iranian president lands in Pakistan as US-Iran teams work to finalize a war-ending deal
Masoud Pezeshkian's visit to Islamabad comes as technical teams were working on details of the deal following high-level negotiations in Switzerland Monday led by U.S. Vice President JD Vance.
Fallen Montreal officer identified, amid warning of possible anti-police manifesto
Jacob Coutu, who was working nearby, said he heard "four or five gunshots" on Monday. A few minutes later, he said, police officers started arriving at the scene in numbers, and he heard more gunfire.
Canada looks to build up to 10 new nuclear reactors, sell more Candu reactors abroad
At a technical briefing for media earlier Monday, an official from Natural Resources Canada said construction of the new reactors could cost more than $100 billion.
AGRICULTURE
Strychnine distribution begins after emergency use approved in parts of Saskatchewan
According to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, farmers in eligible regions of the province can now purchase two per cent liquid strychnine at participating RM offices.
Seeding 97 per cent complete in Sask., with east-central region furthest behind: Crop report
While farmers have worked hard to get the 2026 crop in the ground, a delayed start meant the provincial average was still lagging slightly behind the five- and 10-year averages of 99 per cent.
Seeding nearly complete across Sask. as producers continue to make good progress
According to the latest crop report from the Ministry of Agriculture, which covered the week ending on Monday, seeding is now 93 per cent complete across the province, up from 80 per cent.
Two more Texas screwworm infections found in animals far apart, USDA says
The screwworm produces a larvae that eats live flesh instead of dead material. Females lay eggs in wounds of warm-blooded animals such as cattle, but wildlife, pets and even humans can be infested.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
More than paint: North Park students leave a legacy in Saskatoon
What began as a school project for a Grade 8 class has become something much bigger: a hand-painted mural, a lesson in Michif culture and a lasting gift to the city.
Life in rotations: A Father's Day story from Cigar Lake
Cessa Fern grew up counting the weeks until her dad came home from Cameco's Cigar Lake mine. Years later, she's working there too - and seeing those years away in a different light.
Meet the musical Saskatoon family sharing the stage in 'Oliver!'
The Lapointe family is flipping the usual theatre script: instead of watching from the audience, the parents and children are all on stage together in the Saskatoon Summer Players' performance of 'Oliver!'
Preserving the game: The Saskatoon Soccer Legacy project
Got a box of "junk" in the garage? It might be a piece of Saskatchewan soccer history. A legacy project is collecting forgotten photos, medals and stories before they're thrown away.
