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'An explosion of creativity': Five things to know about the 2026 Saskatoon Fringe Festival
"Fringe was established as a bit of an artistic rebellion, but it is just an explosion of creativity and celebrating artists who colour outside the lines," community relations manager Phillipa Williams sai...
Sentencing adjourned for 14-year-old boy involved in crash on Idylwyld in May
The teen, who cannot be named, entered guilty pleas last month on charges including possession of stolen property over $5,000, dangerous driving causing bodily harm and failing to stop after an accident.
Plenty of new features offered at this year's Saskatoon Ex
Candace Shierling, director of signature events at Prairieland Park, said the 2026 Saskatoon Ex will be a busy place, with a wide variety of things to see and do. The event kicks off on Thursday.
Saskatoon police chief talks overpass strikes and bear spray on The Evan Bray Show
Another overpass in Saskatoon was struck by a semi-truck last week, and some are wondering why more serious charges aren't being leveled against the drivers and companies involved in these collisions.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Province provides update, reports progress on Sask. health-care recruitment
Since 2022, the Government of Saskatchewan is reporting more than 7,500 nurses, doctors and other health-care professionals have joined the workforce in Saskatchewan.
Sask. Mounties warn about text scam popping up in Carnduff and Indian Head areas
"Officers have noted the messages originated from a phone number using a "+21" area code. Please note that these messages are not legitimate," the Mounties said in a statement.
Saskatchewan RCMP touts success in tackling drug trafficking
SERT officers were involved in seizing approximately "60 kilograms of methamphetamine, 14 kilograms of cocaine, 357 grams of fentanyl, three kilograms of other drugs and 70 pharmaceutical-style tablets," i...
Photo speed enforcement returning to Saskatchewan in August
The enforcement program was essentially paused at the end of May after the previous vendor, Redflex Traffic Systems, ended its contract with SGI early and took its equipment with it.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, July 29
On Wednesday's show, Evan talks about the release of a high-risk sex offender in Regina, the start of the Exhibitions in both Saskatoon and Regina and chats with Regina Mayor Chad Bachynski.
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Tuesday, July 28
Jamie Nye hears the latest from the Saskatchewan Roughriders' practice, breaks down the streaming services you need to watch your favourite teams and talks about the slow start to the Blue Bombers' season.
SPORTS
FIFA's Infantino sets deadline for $20M offer to members in World Cup investor plan
The $20 billion FIFA subsidiary was blasted by international soccer organizations. European soccer body UEFA aims to call its 55 member federations to an emergency online meeting, likely on Thursday.
Late-season addition Damari Monsanto delivering big buckets for Saskatoon Mamba
With playoffs quickly approaching in the Canadian Elite Basketball League, the Saskatoon Mamba has put the ball in the hands of new signing Damari Monsanto down the stretch drive of the season.
Before he was a Roughriders star, Trevor Harris was a dancer
He can read a defence, escape a pass rush and lead a CFL offence. But before Trevor Harris became a Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback, he was a kid learning hip hop, jazz and tap from his mom.
Sask. tennis star Chavez soaks in 'amazing feeling' of first pro title in Saskatoon
Home court advantage paid off for Teah Chavez on Sunday, when the Regina tennis star celebrated her first professional championship in front of friends and family at the Saskatoon Pro Tennis Classic.
CANADA & WORLD
Ottawa supports ousting ICC prosecutor Karim Khan but won't say how it voted
Global Affairs Canada says it supports the outcome of last Friday's vote, in which 82 of the global court's 125 voting members opted to oust Karim Khan, who rejects allegations of sexual harassment.
Sporting a Washington jersey, LeBlanc attends 'friendship day' baseball game in D.C.
Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc says he was happy to attend the game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Washington Nationals and celebrate the two countries' shared love of baseball.
WestJet, flight attendants sign wind-down plan ahead of possible strike
Unless a deal is reached, some flights could start to be grounded by Friday. Past airline labour standoffs have prompted a ramp-up in flight cancellations a couple of days before a strike.
Fauci invokes the Fifth Amendment and declines to testify in GOP-led Senate panel's COVID-19 hearing
The decision, at least for now, sidesteps calls for his prosecution if he is accused of lying at the hearing, part of a yearslong campaign for his arrest spearheaded by some Republicans in Congress.
AGRICULTURE
Louis Dreyfus to add 140 jobs in Yorkton
The changes to the company's canola processing site will more than double its crushing its capacity and the new jobs will bring the company's workforce up to 260 people by the end of 2026.
Warm weather and drier conditions helping Sask. producers - and their crops - catch up
While the warm, humid weather over the past week was likely welcomed by many farmers, agriculture ministry said the weather also created conditions favourable for disease development.
Sask. beekeepers warn 50 per cent U.S. tariffs could shut down key export market
A proposed 50 per cent U.S. tariff on Canadian honey exports has added another challenge to the beekeeping industry, which is already struggling after several years of low honey prices.
Spray drone technology gains ground at Ag in Motion
Spray drones can apply products to crops when fields are too wet for ground sprayers and can help avoid issues such as getting stuck in muddy fields, creating ruts and damaging crops with tire tracks.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
Before he was a Roughriders star, Trevor Harris was a dancer
He can read a defence, escape a pass rush and lead a CFL offence. But before Trevor Harris became a Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback, he was a kid learning hip hop, jazz and tap from his mom.
Two left feet? Right this way: Inside Saskatoon's Ballroom Dancing Club
For 62 years, the University of Saskatchewan Ballroom Dancing Club has turned hesitant beginners into confident dancers - creating friendships, memories and a community that keeps people coming back.
From handoffs to headlocks: The other side of Roughrider running back AJ Ouellette
Saskatchewan Roughriders running back AJ Ouellette is a champion on the football field. But in the offseason, he trades his cleats for wrestling boots, pursuing his passion for professional wrestling.
No ocean? No problem: Setting sail on Saskatchewan's Lake Diefenbaker
Think Saskatchewan is just canola fields and grain bins? Think again. Living Sky Sailing School is showing people that nautical adventure doesn't always have to begin at the coast.
