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SASKATOON NEWS
Prairie Harm Reduction operations suspended by Health Canada
Saskatoon's safe injection site said on Sunday its exemption to operate had been suspended after its board of directors was told last week of a "significant financial shortfall in operating funds."
Fairhaven patrol group will begin in May, using an app for reports
Ward 3 councillor Robert Pearce said volunteers in the Fairhaven Resident's Patrol will likely undergo training in early May, before getting out into the community and reporting back to police.
Butterfly Encounter provides winter reprieve at Saskatoon's Gardenscape
Gardenscape is back in Saskatoon this weekend, and people were lining up outside of the butterfly exhibit, where they could walk through a room with hundreds of the spring insect.
CUPE education support rally in Saskatoon pushes for wages, fair deal
Education workers rallied in Saskatoon on Saturday, demanding better wages and respect, citing rising costs and stalled bargaining, and CUPE locals warned that pressure is building for a fair deal.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Saskatchewan extends contract to continue breast cancer diagnostics in Calgary
The provincial government said as of March 13, 831 Saskatchewan patients have been referred to the Calgary clinic, and 746 of those patients have already had their diagnostic procedures completed.
Sask. worker in Saudi Arabia says conflict in Middle East making travel more challenging
Despite some travel headaches, Douglas Tompson said he is still looking forward to coming home to Saskatchewan, even if that means returning to a flat tire and sticker shock at the gas pumps.
Two dead after truck hits car while driver was allegedly evading Estevan police
The crash happened on Highway 39 near Weyburn around 7:15 p.m. on Friday, killing a 46-year-old man from Estevan and 40-year-old woman from Lampman. Their families have been notified, RCMP said.
High school health-care course offers students glimpse into careers
Students who sign up will learn about a variety of health-care careers like nursing, patient care, diagnostics, pharmacy, dentistry, mental wellness, addictions treatment, and emergency care.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Monday, March 30
8:30 - Concerns about Downtown Saskatoon are growing, with viral posts about the condition of Midtown Mall and controversial social media videos on shoplifting. Prairie Harm Reduction is also facing serious financia...
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Friday, March 27
We kick off the 50th season of the Toronto Blue Jays with the voice of the Blue Jays, Dan Shulman, a look ahead at the NHL and Sask. sports weekend, and who would you put on a Blue Jays Mount Rushmore?
SPORTS
Authorities in Canada warn of fraud as FIFA World Cup approaches
Police are asking both residents and World Cup visitors to be vigilant against fraud, as well as to report any suspicious activity, buy from official sources and verify rentals using multiple sources.
Regina Pats take Game 2 on the road, beat Medicine Hat Tigers 4-2
The Regina Pats have evened up their series with the Medicine Hat Tigers. Regina was able to go on the road and steal a game from one of the top teams in the WHL as the Pats won 4-2 on Saturday night.
Regina Pat Canadians claim SMAAAHL title for second straight season
The Pat Canadians took the U18 AAA crown after beating the Moose Jaw Winmar Warriors 5-2 on Saturday afternoon. Both teams will meet again in the Telus Cup West Regionals hosted by Regina April 2-5.
Saskatchewan Rush captain Ryan Keenan aims for better despite career-best season
Nearly a decade after being selected first overall by the Rush, Keenan is in the midst of a career-best year offensively as the team tries to secure the NLL's top seed over their final three games.
CANADA & WORLD
Hate crimes numbers stayed steady in 2024 after years of increases: StatCan
StatCan says there were 4,882 hate crimes in Canada in 2024, a one per cent increase over the previous year. That followed a 34 per cent rise in police-reported hate crimes between 2022 and 2023.
Carney isn't saying whether Michael Ma faces fallout for China remarks
Asked today if he believes there is forced labour in China, Prime Minister Mark Carney said there is child and forced labour all over the world but acknowledged parts of China are higher-risk.
Ottawa launches consultation on national anti-fraud strategy
The national anti-fraud strategy is expected to impose new obligations on financial institutions, telecom companies and digital platforms, including issuing pre-emptive warnings about risks.
Cuba to receive a sanctioned Russian oil tanker, the first such delivery this year
It comes a day after U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters he had "no problem" with a Russian oil tanker delivering relief to the island, which has been brought to its knees by an oil blockade.
AGRICULTURE
New U.S. renewable fuel requirements expected to support Canadian canola
A Canadian renewable fuel industry source on Friday described the plan to slash compliance credits for imported biofuel and feedstocks in 2028 as "a material escalation in U.S. protectionist policy."
Fertilizer spike hits Sask. farmers ahead of seeding
Fertilizer prices are rising sharply in Saskatchewan ahead of seeding this year, driven by global supply disruptions. Farmers who didn't buy earlier are facing higher costs with little time to adjust their plans.
Agristability changes aim to boost Sask. livestock producers
Agriculture Minister David Marit says the province is pleased to have the federal government sign off on changes related to renting grazing land and how feed inventories are valued this year.
Brother and sister named 2026 Saskatchewan's Outstanding Young Farmers
Siblings Jordan Lynch and Chansi Bourke bring a family farm feeling to Lynch Farm Partnership, which grows large green lentils, canola, durum, flax and some wheat on 15,000 acres near Osage.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
Original 16: The story of Saskatoon's Great Western Brewing Company
From aging equipment to a state-of-the-art expansion, Saskatoon's Great Western Brewing Company was built on risk, resilience and the courage of 16 men who refused to let their brewery fade away.
'I can do anything I want': Cole Blocka hopes to study at U of S
Since he was a little boy, Cole Blocka's parents taught him that he can do and be anything he wants in life. Even as he navigates hurdles in his pursuit of education, he is holding on to that belief.
Catching a leprechaun: Tips from kindergarten students at Prince Philip School
Some young Saskatoon students are building glittery, snack-filled leprechaun traps full of creativity, mischief and imagination this St. Patrick's Day. Will they catch one?
Passing the puck: Hockey hero Wickenheiser mentors young Sask. girl
This International Women's Month, Saskatchewan hockey legend, Hayley Wickenheiser, shared some hockey wisdom with 9-year-old Ella Kautzman of Warman, inspiring the next generation of female players.
