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SASKATOON NEWS
Herbert Stewart Park upgrades boost trees, trails in Saskatoon
In late September, the City of Saskatoon officially reopened the popular park in the city's northeast following a green initiative made possible by funding from CN and Tree Canada.
Fall street sweeping starts on Tuesday in some Saskatoon neighbourhoods
The fall sweep will focus on Saskatoon's leafiest neighbourhoods, which include Buena Vista, Caswell Hill, City Park, Exhibition, Holiday Park, King George, Mayfair, Nutana and Riversdale.
VIDEO: Tents remain near Avenue K one day after Saskatoon encampment cleared
Some people from the encampment haven't moved too far away, setting up camp on the curbs along Avenue K. Resident Michael Isaac was surprised when carts, tents and piles of things showed up on his lawn.
Friendship Inn needs help feeding thousands this Thanksgiving
After a hectic September, the Friendship Inn is banking on community support to help provide thousands of meals on Thanksgiving Monday. CEO Sandra Kary said it's probably their busiest day of the year.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Pine tree once believed to be extinct added to Regina Floral Conservatory
The Wollemi pine is notable because it was long believed to be extinct. The city said the species was known only through fossil records until it was rediscovered in Australia back in 1994.
Milestone woman, 86, killed in Highway 39 crash
An 86-year-old Milestone woman is dead and a semi driver is injured after a two-vehicle crash closed Highway 39 on Friday. There have been 73 fatal crashes and 88 deaths on RCMP-policed roadways in 2026.
Sask. First Nation demands consultation on AI data centre near Regina
The First Nation has put its concerns about the centre's environmental impact and a lack of consultation in a letter and it has given Bell Canada's senior leadership 10 business days to respond.
Regina's $17.4M Albert Street North overpass construction complete
A key feature of the upgrade involved raising the clearance height of the overpasses to significantly reduce the risk of structural damage caused by over-height semi-trucks and commercial vehicles.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Friday, Oct. 9
On Friday's show, Senator Pamela Wallin joined Evan to discuss Medical Assistance in Dying. Plus, the best TV shows of the 21st century and rancher Todd McIntyre discusses his volunteer work with horses.
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Friday, Oct. 9
Britton Gray looks at the Roughriders prep for Montreal, Drew Remenda has the latest on the Canucks and Flames, Dave Naylor previews the weekend's NFL and CFL games, and Brett Lauther on mental health.
SPORTS
Campbell, Sexton set to return to Riders' after lengthy injury spells
Both defensive back Tevaughn Campbell and kick returner Mathew Sexton have big play capabilities and they get set to return to the lineup in Monday's showdown against the Montreal Alouettes.
'I'm ready to go': Blades defenceman Poll ready to put injury troubles behind him
Injuries have plagued Isaac Poll throughout his junior hockey career. The Saskatoon Blades blueliner now hopes to be on the other side of those struggles after recovering from off-season knee surgery.
Huskies hockey teams launch new seasons with championship goals
With another banner set to be raised at Merlis Belsher Place, the University of Saskatchewan Huskies men's and women's hockey teams return to the ice on Friday night to kick off their 2026-27 seasons.
'Disappointed but not defeated': Riders look to turn around late season struggles
The Riders will battle it out with the Alouettes for the first time this season on Thanksgiving Monday. Saskatchewan has lost three straight games and still has not clinched a playoff spot.
CANADA & WORLD
Saskatchewan adds voice to call for Ottawa to expand mining tax credit
A report suggested expanding tax credits to cover feasibility and economic viability studies would help projects move from exploration to production and could generate 14,000 to 34,000 jobs over 10 years.
Thanksgiving tension peaking among Albertans as separation vote nears
One Albertan says politics will be off the Thanksgiving dinner table at her home in Airdrie, north of Calgary, so her loved ones don't end up arguing with one another over the Oct. 19 vote on separation.
Carney says Canada's future up to Canadians after Musk voices support for separatism
Elon Musk argued on social media this week that Quebec would be "better off" separating from Canada, and he added that Alberta and Saskatchewan should also leave the federation.
Fuel tax pause offers bigger break to higher-income families: Budget watchdog
The federal government temporarily suspended the federal excise tax on gasoline, diesel and jet fuel in April, then announced last month it would extend that pause into 2027.
AGRICULTURE
Sask. harvest 82 per cent complete as producers race against time
Producers are still behind the five-year average of 97 per cent and the 10-year average of 88 per cent, largely due to heavy rainfall that delayed the start of the growing season in some regions.
Farms and Fuels Alliance calls for changes to Clean Fuel Regulations by year's end
In a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney, the Farms and Fuels Alliance joined Renewable Industries Canada in calling for targeted amendments to the federal government's Clean Fuel Regulations.
Raymore farmers hope to sell or donate grain elevator or risk tear-down
A group of farmers is listing a grain elevator in Raymore for sale after owning it for over two decades. If they can't sell or donate it, they'll have to tear it down.
Conservatives' diesel relief plan could reduce domestic demand for canola
Pierre Poilievre's plan to slash diesel costs comes with a trade-off that could reduce demand for oilseeds, as a growing portion of the crops flow into the North American market for renewable fuel.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
What happens when you bring Saskatchewan's wind indoors?
Saskatchewan has more than enough wind. So why build a machine to make even more? The answer involves 900 fans, wheat fields, spray droplets and a whole lot of science.
Why is this extraordinary art collection in rural Saskatchewan?
Tucked away near St. Walburg is the century-old studio of Berthold von Imhoff, filled with massive religious paintings, portraits with eyes that seem to follow you and a family legacy worth preserving
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.
