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SASKATOON NEWS
Four-vehicle crash on 8th Street prompts police investigation
The Saskatoon Police Service is investigating a Tuesday-afternoon collision that involved four vehicles at the 8th Street East and McKercher Drive intersection. Two people were injured in the crash, police said.
Police say man beaten with baton, BB gun during mugging on 22nd Street
"The suspects demanded his bag and when he didn't immediately hand it over, he was beaten with a baton and what was reported to be a BB gun," police said. "The suspects eventually fled with the bag.&q...
Saskatoon police briefs: Man arrested for allegedly evading, assaulting officers
A 31-year-old man was arrested and now faces a long list of charges after evading police in a stolen car on Monday night. Saskatoon police are also investigating a Monday stabbing.
Saskatoon area firefighters deal with first grass fire of the season
Whitecap Dakota Nation and Saskatoon fire departments worked on the blaze in Corman Park on Monday afternoon, and put it out before it reached a neighbouring property. No cause has been determined.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
'Delayed ignition and explosion' in boiler led to fatal carbon monoxide incident in Regina
The boiler was identified as an NTI FTG 2000 model, the fire department said, and the manufacturer has since issued a safety notice for that specific model of natural gas boiler.
Significant RCMP response to possible forcible confinement in vehicle
According to Saskatchewan RCMP, the incident has concluded and "all individuals are safe following an immediate and collaborative RCMP officer response." Police said more information will be shared later i...
Gitzel, Cameco pledge to remain Saskatchewan-based amidst global nuclear rush
Cameco CEO, Tim Gitzel, shared a brief history of the push for nuclear power around the world, speaking with Saskatchewan's Premier at the Food, Fuel and Fertilizer Global Summit.
VIDEO: Tensions flare as RM of Sherwood moves ahead with data centre agreement
Protesters could be heard banging on windows, and a few were ejected from Monday's RM council meeting, as councillors voted to move forward on a development agreement for an AI data centre.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, April 22
On Tuesday's show, Saskatchewan Health Minister, Jeremy Cockrill, takes calls and questions from people in the province, Evan learns about new wildfire technology and discusses this year's Pump Couture Fundraising F...
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Tuesday, April 21
Will we see the Canadiens, Senators or Oilers in the Stanley Cup? Dan Clark talks about his entry to the Roughrider Plaza Of Honour, and what will we see in the off-season from the Winnipeg Jets?
SPORTS
Regina Pat Canadians remain undefeated at Telus Cup with 7-0 victory
The Regina Pat Canadians improved to 3-0 at the Telus Cup with another big win on Wednesday. The Saskatchewan champions defeated the Waterloo Wolves 7-0 on Day three of the national championship tournament.
U of R reviewing hiring process for women's basketball head coach after backlash
The university has been receiving criticism over its apparent decision to move on from interim women's basketball head coach Michaela Kleisinger, who led the Cougars to a 17-3 record last season.
Mike Vrabel says he's had difficult conversations after publication of photos with NFL reporter
The NFL, meanwhile, said last weekend that it is not investigating Vrabel's behavior. NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy confirmed on Saturday that the league is not looking into the matter.
Regina Pat Canadians improve to 2-0 at 2026 Telus Cup
The Regina Pat Canadians withstood a third period flurry from the Halifax Macs as the defending champions won 4-3 at the 2026 Telus Cup in Peterborough, Ont. The win improves the team to 2-0-0-0.
CANADA & WORLD
Chemical leak at a West Virginia plant kills 2 people and sends 19 more to hospital, officials say
The leak occurred at the Catalyst Refiners plant, a silver recovery business in Institute, as workers were preparing to shut down at least part of the facility, a county official said.
More confusion looms over Strait of Hormuz after Iran attacks three ships near waterway
The attacks follow a reversal in the Iranian stance over the weekend, as the foreign minister announced Friday that the strait was open, only to be contradicted the next day by the Revolutionary Guard.
Air Canada jet involved in near-miss at New York airport: FAA
The FAA says the pilots of a Republic Airways flight took evasive action after the jet missed its approach and flew too close to the Air Canada plane. Both flight crews responded to onboard alerts.
A robot is beating human pros at table tennis. Its maker calls it a milestone for machines
Sony says it is the "first time a robot has achieved human, expert-level play in a commonly played competitive sport in the physical world - a longstanding milestone for AI and robotics research."
AGRICULTURE
Sask. farmers weathering input price hikes that could 'wipe out the bottom line'
While fertilizer prices are spiking due to the war in the Middle East, Canadian producers are said to be better off than those from some other countries, due to the timing and farmers switching crops.
'I live in Vegas': Canadian ag producers take gamble with high fuel, fertilizer costs
Prices for diesel and fertilizer have nearly doubled since the war involving the U.S, Iran and Israel, as the stalemate has choked vital oil and gas shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
SaskPower preaches power line safety ahead of spring seeding on Saskatchewan farms
The Crown corporation said 315 incidents on farms involving SaskPower's infrastructure were reported last year. The company emphasized that all power line strikes are preventable.
Animal welfare group opposes use of strychnine for gopher control on Sask. farms
The SaskSPCA says the pest-control poison leads to "a slow, painful and inhumane death" for Richardson's ground squirrels, and its widespread use could pose a broader risk to ecosystems.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
Where fun meets fitness: Exploring Dynasty Ninja in Saskatoon
Dynasty Ninja is Saskatoon's ninja gym, where kids and adults train with climbing, swinging and balancing obstacles to improve strength, agility and confidence.
Repair Café giving broken items a second chance in Saskatoon
Once a month at Saskatoon Makerspace, volunteers help community members fix broken household items for free, sharing skills and bringing everything from lamps to coffee makers or clothing back to life.
Meet the woman giving Saskatoon's abandoned bunnies a second chance
Easter brings more than egg hunts - it brings abandoned pet rabbits. Since 2018, Donna Barth with River Haze Street Rabbit Rescue has rehomed 145 domestic rabbits found on Saskatoon streets.
Thick n Thrift reshapes plus-size secondhand shopping in Saskatoon
Sizes 12 and up take centre stage at The Thick n Thrift in downtown Saskatoon. Owner Cierra Giesbrecht is creating a space focused on access, affordability and the joyful experience of shopping.
