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SASKATOON NEWS
U of S Stone Barn added to national endangered places list
A century-old Saskatoon landmark has been added to a national endangered list despite $500,000 in completed repairs. The University of Saskatchewan is still exploring its future.
Hilltops dominate Wildcats 44-16 in playoff opener to advance to PFC championship
The Saskatoon Hilltops picked the perfect time to play their best football game of the season with a decisive 44-16 victory over the Edmonton Wildcats in Prairie Football Conference semifinals.
What's open and closed in Saskatoon on Thanksgiving
Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo is open and a great family-friendly option for a Thanksgiving Day outing while you digest your meal. Here's what else you need to know.
Two more metal detectors added to St. Paul's Hospital, SHA says
The health authority said it continues to participate in an external review of protective services protocols at its facilities, which was launched by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health in the spring.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Stan Lee Foundation reacts to Regina boy's viral superhero dream
A Regina boy's bid to become a comic book superhero has caught the attention of the Stan Lee Foundation, which hopes the competition will help carry on its founder's legacy.
Sask. health-care workers sound alarm over 'unsafe' staffing levels
A new CUPE 5430 report says 76 per cent of surveyed Sask. care assistants face unsafe staffing levels, warning of stagnant wages and a worsening crisis across the provincial health-care system.
Tessier teacher earns prestigious Prime Minister's Award for Teaching Excellence
Natasha Cochran, a teacher and principal at Willow Park Colony School, educates students from kindergarten through Grade 9 by encouraging them to learn from one another while building independence.
Sask. housing market sees boost in new listings and inventory for fall
New data from the Saskatchewan Realtors Association reveals a five per cent year-over-year jump in new listings for September, easing pressure on the province's tight real estate market.
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
Peter Boersch rushes for 340 yards as Thunder win PFC semifinal
Regina used a dominant ground game to win the PFC semifinal 40-10 as running back Peter Boersch had an impressive game on the ground. Regina will host Saskatoon Hilltops in the final on Oct. 18.
Hilltops dominate Wildcats 44-16 in playoff opener to advance to PFC championship
The Saskatoon Hilltops picked the perfect time to play their best football game of the season with a decisive 44-16 victory over the Edmonton Wildcats in Prairie Football Conference semifinals.
Riders and Alouettes meet for first time in 2026 in Thanksgiving clash
Last season the Roughriders and Montreal Alouettes met in the Grey Cup. They will play each other for the first time in 2026 on Thanksgiving Monday, with Saskatchewan still chasing a playoff spot.
Slumping Saskatoon Hilltops look to flip the page against Wildcats in playoff opener
Coming off their worst regular season record since 1990, the Saskatoon Hilltops will look to lean on their playoff experience hosting PFC semifinals today against the Edmonton Wildcats.
CANADA & WORLD
Kremlin relishes in U.S.-Russia diesel deal and Trump's criticism of Zelenskyy
Mark Galeotti, a Russia expert who heads the Mayak Intelligence consultancy, described the deal that Trump announced Friday as an "astonishing birthday present" for Putin, two days after he turned 74.
Carney says Trump's 'energy ceasefire' could 'de-escalate' war in Ukraine
Carney thanked Trump for "his leadership toward securing an energy ceasefire" but also expressed to Ukraine's leader that the U.S. diesel supply agreement undermines Canada's efforts to end the war.
Trump says Russia and Ukraine reach 'energy ceasefire'
Trump's social media post said only that the ceasefire took effect immediately and that both sides had agreed to it. "Do not break it!" he wrote. Neither Moscow nor Kyiv have commented on the announcement.
Riyadh airport attacks signal major Iran war escalation
The sharp escalation in the new front in the Iran war threatens to draw in greater U.S. military involvement after Saturday's missile attack was the deadliest in a Gulf Arab nation since the war began.
AGRICULTURE
'Can't keep up with demand': Saskatchewan farmer talks turkey on Thanksgiving
Saskatchewan farmer Josef Buttigieg shares the months of work behind growing Thanksgiving turkeys, why his farm is sold out and his favourite ways to enjoy the traditional holiday bird.
Ottawa's new omnibus bill could cut red tape for Saskatchewan farmers
The Cutting Red Tape for All Canadians Act could lead to quicker approvals of agricultural inputs that are already available in other countries while also updating rules for cash advances paid to farmers.
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.
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.
