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SASKATOON NEWS
Five-month downtown Saskatoon construction project to cause major traffic delays
Water main, sewer, and road work on 25th Street East from Spadina Crescent East to 1st Avenue North as well as on 4th Avenue between 24th and 25th streets begins this week, City of Saskatoon said.
Saskatoon police use Taser to arrest driver after downtown chase
A stolen vehicle report on Sunday night ended up with the owner trying to intervene, a near miss for a police officer, a car crash that sent a person to hospital, and a Taser deployment, police said.
Saskatoon's Capitol Music Club up for sale after 13 years
Mitchell Lupichuk opened the club on 1st Avenue in 2013 and said despite the "for sale" sign the venue will remain open and he hopes the next buyer wants to be hands-on with the live music business.
Saskatoon police briefs: Alleged robbery and fight lead to charges, police find bear spray
Saskatoon police made arrests on Saturday in a case where two youths allegedly robbed a 20-year-old man, and a 19-year-old woman allegedly pulled out a gun and pointed it at the youths.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Misha Pavelick's killer, now 37, to be sentenced as youth for 2006 murder
Justice Catherine Dawson said she would deliver the full sentence on Tuesday after considering credit for time served, but a youth sentence means the man's identity remains under a publication ban.
Regina Ukrainians 'deeply affected' after federation hall destroyed by fire
Regina's Ukrainian community is working to rebuild after the Ukrainian Natinoal Federation suffered a fire over the weekend, destroying the building's interior. The UNF is now asking for community support.
Scott Moe says province committed to doing better after report criticized wildfire response
The premier of Saskatchewan is honing in on collaborative efforts between the province and local communities to respond more effectively to wildfires in years to come, after the report into last year's wildfires.
Mounties ask public for help after death of Muskowekwan First Nation assault victim
"Investigation determined an unknown individual or individuals broke into a residence and assaulted an adult male. He was taken to the hospital with injuries described as serious in nature."
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, June 16
8:30 - The independent review of Saskatchewan's 2025 wildfire response found the SPSA was not fully prepared for a wildfire season of that scale. The report identified significant gaps in preparedness, emergency man...
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Monday, June 15
Jamie and Locker reflect on the Carolina Hurricanes triumph over the Vegas Golden Knights to become the 2026 Stanley Cup champions, the Roughriders' win over the B.C. Lions and the first weekend of World Cup action.
SPORTS
MLB warns players about altering uniforms after Giants pitchers add Bible verses on Pride Night
Major League Baseball has warned players about writing on their uniforms after San Francisco starter Landen Roupp and two other pitchers added Bible verses to their Pride Night caps last week.
Mamba opens Merlis Belsher Place residency with target score comeback win over Ottawa
The debut of CEBL basketball at Merlis Belsher Place finished with a storybook ending for the Saskatoon Mamba, rallying late in target score time Monday night to stun the Ottawa BlackJacks.
Norad shuts airspace over Vancouver for remaining World Cup matches
The measures are being put in place "to ensure the safety and security of the public" as Norad aircraft may be airborne during game times "to maintain a continuous aerospace control presence."
Mexican president says FIFA should reflect on high World Cup ticket prices
Claudia Sheinbaum's government has come under criticism by a range of social movements protesting in Mexico City, which say the government is prioritizing the tournament over pressing social needs.
CANADA & WORLD
Watchdog says tax code is 'completely nuts' and calls for simplification, automation
Ombudsperson François Boileau is pushing for simplified tax filing as his office faces its highest number of complaints in years. Boileau's office saw a 27 per cent jump in complaints last year.
Struggling Pizza Hut restaurant chain will be sold for $2.7 billion
Pizza Hut's familiar red roof debuted in 1969 and by 1971 it was the top pizza chain in the world by sales. PepsiCo acquired Pizza Hut in 1977 but spun off its restaurant division in 1997.
Canada begins talks with Italy on buying advanced trainer jets
It's unclear how many jets Canada is looking to purchase. The leaders say the agreement will enable the RCAF to train in "state-of-the-art" equipment and build sovereign training capability.
Carney announces new sanctions against Russia during G7 meeting with Zelenskyy
Last month, Carney announced Canada will contribute another $270 million to help Ukraine secure critical military capabilities in its defence against Russia's full-scale invasion.
AGRICULTURE
Seeding nearly complete across Sask. as producers continue to make good progress
According to the latest crop report from the Ministry of Agriculture, which covered the week ending on Monday, seeding is now 93 per cent complete across the province, up from 80 per cent.
Two more Texas screwworm infections found in animals far apart, USDA says
The screwworm produces a larvae that eats live flesh instead of dead material. Females lay eggs in wounds of warm-blooded animals such as cattle, but wildlife, pets and even humans can be infested.
New World screwworm find leads to Canada blocking livestock from Texas
Canada is temporarily restricting livestock over concerns about a parasitic fly with flesh-eating larvae, with animals that are from or were in the state within 21 days of a border crossing not allowed in.
Seeding 80 per cent complete, as Sask. farmers make solid progress after slow start
Farmers got a late start to seeding in many areas thanks to late-season snow and wet conditions, but producers across Saskatchewan are gradually catching up to the five-year average of 91 per cent.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
Preserving the game: The Saskatoon Soccer Legacy project
Got a box of "junk" in the garage? It might be a piece of Saskatchewan soccer history. A legacy project is collecting forgotten photos, medals and stories before they're thrown away.
Nakon'i'a with Kunsi: How a puppet is reviving the Nakoda language
A language on the edge of extinction, a teacher who refuses to let it fade and a puppet that suddenly makes children listen. This is how Nakoda is finding its voice again.
Opening doors underground: How one woman is shaping mining culture
Courtney Rohachuk was once told to "harden up" in the male-dominated potash industry. Nineteen years later, at Nutrien, she's helping change what leadership in mining looks like.
Hidden talents of the Saskatchewan Roughriders revealed
What do a sketchbook, a crochet hook, a keyboard and a loaf cake have in common? They might all turn up in the Saskatchewan Roughriders' locker room.
