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SASKATOON NEWS
New affordable housing opens in Saskatoon's Evergreen neighbourhood
New townhouses in Evergreen have opened for people in need of affordable rental housing. The subsidized units will be rented out for about $1,000 a month to tenants who meet rental requirements.
Saskatoon road closures: Weekend and Monday traffic detours continue
In the coming days, drivers in Saskatoon will have to navigate detours on Meadows Parkway, Cumberland Avenue, Circle Drive, Fifth Avenue North, Lorne Avenue and Preston Avenue.
Road restrictions coming to Idylwyld Drive, 33rd Street this weekend
The project that will likely have the biggest impact on Saskatoon drivers is the three-month closure of the median at the intersection of Idylwyld and 71st Street, which will begin on Friday.
Boy shares 'scary' encounter with strange man in Aspen Ridge neighbourhood
Nine-and-a-half-year-old Shivansh Patel and two of his friends were passing around a ball in a grassy portion of their residential neighbourhood when a big man came up to them and began to chase them.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Onion Lake RCMP searching for wanted man
Guy Lewis, 34, is wanted for charges including break and enter, uttering threats, and theft of a motor vehicle. He is known to travel in the Onion Lake Cree Nation and Lloydminster areas, police said.
Open Farm Days opens a window into Saskatchewan agriculture
Thirty-seven Saskatchewan farms and agricultural sites are opening their doors this weekend, including Seven Meadows Farm, where Ward Hepting's greenhouse grows hydroponic tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers.
Regina Downtown call to prayer draws mixed public reaction
Regina's outdoor call to prayer returned Friday, drawing supporters, critics and curious onlookers. Friday's crowd reflected the range of opinions that have surrounded the issue from the beginning.
Social media scam uses former FCL CEO's name to target investors
The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority states Profit Rings is not registered in Saskatchewan. They caution against sending money to companies that are not registered here, which may not be legitimate.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Friday, August 7
On Friday's show, Evan talked about a synagogue in Saskatoon that was targeted by a vandal and a mosque in Regina, resuming it's Friday call to prayer. Plus a hockey tournament in support of mental health.
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Friday, Aug. 7
D Jay McGrath - former junior hockey player and founder of The Mental Health Classic - joins Jamie to share his journey, Levi Edwards discusses the Las Vegas Raiders, and Luke Willson looks at the CFL.
SPORTS
'Drive for 25': Title defence begins for reigning Canadian Bowl-champion Hilltops
A program defined by championships will begin the hunt for a 25th Canadian Bowl title today, as a new-look Saskatoon Hilltops team takes the field in Winnipeg for Week 1 of their 2026 season.
'Worth it': Team Sask. wins Canadian Senior Women's Football National gold at home
For the first time since 2016, Team Saskatchewan stands alone at the Canadian Senior Women's Football Championship after winning gold at home with a dominant 24-3 win against Quebec on Saturday.
Red Sox stay alive, beat Berries 5-3 to force Game 3 in WCBL East semifinal series
The Regina Red Sox and Saskatoon Berries are headed to a winner-take-all Game 3, after the Red Sox kept their WCBL season alive with a 5-3 win on Saturday night in East Division semifinals.
Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi's father and longtime agent, dies at 68
Jorge Messi played a fundamental role in Lionel Messi's career, serving as his agent and managing his business affairs like contracts, image rights and investments in real estate, hotels, and restaurants.
CANADA & WORLD
Does Wealthsimple want to add sports, politics to its new prediction markets product?
Canadians can't put money on entertainment, sports or politics because regulators have yet to allow them in prediction market trading, and topics can only be offered if the outcome is 30 days away.
Canada has half as many measles cases as U.S., WHO says
Measles data from the World Health Organization show that Canada has half the number of confirmed cases as the United States, despite having a population only about one-tenth the size of its neighbour.
Poilievre tells Carney not to concede to U.S. demands in tariff talks
Poilievre told Mark Carney that Ottawa has given in to several of Trump's demands in the last year, including getting rid of the digital service tax and removing counter-tariffs on the United States.
'Like doomsday': Thousands flee B.C. wildfire as RCMP report possible death
RCMP say they are investigating a possible death in the explosive wildfire near Summerland in the Okanagan that has triggered a provincial state of emergency and forced thousands of people to evacuate.
AGRICULTURE
Labatt raises a toast to Sask. farmers with baleboards campaign
Saskatchewan supplies around 85 per cent of all barley used at their breweries, and the baleboards that are currently on display sit next to the fields that grew the barley used in Labatt's beer.
Saskatchewan Open Farm Days connects consumers with local food, producers
This year's event features 37 host locations stretching across the province, with opportunities for visitors to explore everything from grain and dairy operations to organic farming and vermiculture.
Dairy farmers warn against concessions as U.S. tariff deadline looms
The supply management system that protects Canadian dairy has been cited by the U.S. as a key irritant in trade negotiations and President Donald Trump has complained about access to Canada's market.
Harvest begins on some Saskatchewan farms while other producers hope for rain
While some farmers have already fired up their combines, the Saskatchewan agriculture ministry said producers in other areas are hoping for rain to help fill in their later-seeded acres.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
Your grandma was right: Why everyone's suddenly playing pickleball
Think pickleball is just for retirees? Think again. Ahead of National Pickleball Day, Saskatchewan ambassador Amy Klassen explains why people are rallying behind this fast-growing sport.
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.
