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SASKATOON NEWS

Dedicated bike lanes could remove on-street parking between Taylor and Ruth Streets
Saskatoon city councilors will mull over a new proposal approved by the transportation committee on March 3, that could see two new, dedicated bike lanes installed on a portion of Victoria Avenue.

26-year-old man charged with manslaughter in Saskatoon stabbing death: Police
Police said two 25-year-old men seeking treatment for stab wounds arrived at St. Paul's Hospital at around 5:30 a.m. on Feb. 3. One of the men later died as a result of his injuries.

Two men charged with impaired driving after trying to flee from Saskatoon cops
Two men are facing charges including impaired driving after allegedly trying and failing to get away from police in separate incidents on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.

Farm Credit Canada donates $500k to construct commercial kitchen at Saskatoon Food Bank
Food security remains a big issue in Saskatchewan, with food banks across the province seeing an average of 55,310 visits each month, according to a 2025 report from Food Banks Canada.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS

Sask. doctors losing more than 10 hours a week to paperwork
Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan all were ranked with physicians spending about 10.7 hours each week on desk work in the Canadian Medical Association and Canadian Federation of Independent Business report.

'Massive' move of house and garage makes it past Highway 1
The Ministry of Highways warned that a number of routes around the province will be impacted as the buildings are moved about 200 km from a spot near Lajord to a destination west of Strasbourg.

Some Sask. shoppers still snub U.S. products a year after tariff war
Jason Childs, a University of Regina economics professor, said people are also paying attention to the price of their grocery bills as some of the shop-Canadian sentiments peter out.

'It's a big relief': Sask. extends tuition relief for Ukrainian students
The Government of Saskatchewan on Tuesday announced an extension to its program which allows Ukrainians who fled the war with Russia to pay domestic tuition rates at post-secondary institutions.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY

The Evan Bray Show with guest host Brent Loucks - Wednesday, March 4
Senior climatologist David Phillips shares his spring forecast with guest host Brent. Mark Millham discusses how to recognize scams and report suspicious activity. Could you win The Amazing Race?
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY

The Green Zone Replay - Tuesday, March 3
The Roughriders have been taking the Grey Cup all over the province, we ask listeners to share their fantasy NHL trades, and Stefen Rosner looks at New York Islanders rookie Matthew Schaefer.
SPORTS

Knapp keeps Brier playoff hopes alive, McEwen can clinch playoff spot Wednesday
Kelly Knapp and his Saskatchewan rink earned a much needed 10-7 win on Wednesday morning to keep their playoff hopes alive. Meanwhile, Mike McEwen's Saskatchewan rink can punch their ticket to the playoffs with a wi...

Regina Pats focused on the now, near clinching WHL playoff spot
The Regina Pats have been on the outside looking in over the past few years when it has come to the WHL playoffs, but a second-half surge this season has the team poised to make a return to the postseason.

Team McEwen, Team Knapp on winning end of Tuesday games at Montana's Brier
Saskatchewan's pair of rinks are climbing up the standings at the 2026 Montana's Brier in St. John's, Newfoundland with each team adding to their win totals on Tuesday.

Warman Wolverines player recovering after being sent to hospital during SJHL game
It was a scary moment for fans, coaches and players as Vincent Palmarin of the Warman Wolverines was taken to hospital after a collision with the boards in a game against the Kindersley Klippers.
CANADA & WORLD

Foreign Affairs Minister Anand says NATO must turn its focus to the North
Anand said Canada wants to see a NATO Arctic strategy that is more comprehensive than the Arctic Sentry mission launched earlier this year, and that includes a permanent presence in the region.

Carney's shift on Iran might not stop pressure for Canadian entanglement
Mark Carney expressed "regret" over the state of the global order and said he would have preferred to see the U.S. seek debate at the U.N. and consult with allies before striking Iran.

Chief in N.S. says Mi'kmaq have a treaty right to sell cannabis amid new RCMP raids
The RCMP said they issued tickets and seized cannabis from five dispensaries in Eskasoni First Nation, Potlotek First Nation, Paq'tnkek First Nation, Waycobah First Nation and in Digby, N.S.

Economic uncertainty must not become financial market instability: Macklem
The head of the Bank of Canada the attacks on Iran have increased volatility in financial and energy markets, particularly with a lack of clarity around how long the conflict could last.
AGRICULTURE

Saskatchewan to support pulse protein centre in India
More than 80 per cent of all pulses exported from Canada to India are grown in Saskatchewan, providing healthy and high-protein food for hundreds of millions of people every day.

China suspends some canola, seafood tariffs on Canada after Carney visit
The announcement comes after Prime Minister Mark Carney met earlier this year with Chinese President Xi Jinping in a visit that saw the leaders ink a deal on electric vehicles and canola.

Moe, Smith urge Ottawa to reverse strychnine ban as gophers pose 'serious pest threat' to farms
Saskatchewan's Scott Moe and Alberta's Danielle Smith said the ground squirrels "have become a serious pest threat to agriculture, damaging a wide variety of crops" across the prairies.

Backyard vegetable gardens are healthy for people and the planet. Here's how to start yours
At this time of year, yards are still covered in snow. But it's the perfect time to start planning for a garden because you'll want to have supplies ready to start planting just after the last frost.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET

Meet the Saskatoon Indigenous educator reviving culture through craft
From her kohkum's kitchen to communities across Saskatchewan, Jasmyn Albert teaches sewing, beading and ceremony, passing down Indigenous traditions through hands-on workshops and storytelling.

Neighbours helping neighbours: 50 years of TeleMiracle in Saskatchewan
As TeleMiracle 50 approaches, founder Peter Kilburn reflects on 50 years of a Saskatchewan tradition that provides hope, independence and dignity to those in need.

The legend of Doc Shadd: A Black folk hero who shaped Saskatchewan
Dr. Alfred Schmitz Shadd was the very first documented Black settler in Saskatchewan. This Black History Month, explore the incredible life story of the Melfort pioneer whose legacy rivals any folk tale.

Laughter as medicine: Meet the University of Saskatchewan's new Indigenous storyteller
Raised on sitcoms and rez humour, Ryan Moccasin is bringing comedy, cultural truth and lived experience to the University of Saskatchewan as the Indigenous storyteller in residence.



























