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SASKATOON NEWS
Saskatoon's 8th and Cumberland intersection facing major 8-week traffic delays
The city said work would begin on June 8 at 8th Street and Cumberland Avenue for Link transit station construction and drivers should expect significant delays and lane restrictions for six to eight weeks.
Saskatoon's Kensington neighbourhood getting new francophone school
French elementary and high schools in Saskatoon are bursting at the seams, and the newly-selected site in Kensington is welcomed as a significant moment for the francophone community.
Saskatoon walk planned in honour of pregnant mother who died in hospital
A "Justice for Jaali Walk for Awareness of Preeclampsia" in Saskatoon on Sunday is for every Indigenous mother who has been dismissed or failed by a Canadian hospital, according to organizers.
Increased flows prompt calls for caution near South Sask. River in coming days
Water Security Agency CEO Shawn Jaques said water is flowing into Lake Diefenbaker at more than 1,000 cubic metres per second, a rate that would fill Mosaic Stadium to the top in about two hours.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
After fire destroyed Regina's streetcar fleet, one rules the rails again
Regina 42, a streetcar that operated in the Queen City over 75 years ago, has been restored to its former glory after 30 years of volunteer hours, prompting a look into Regina's transport history.
High river flows may signal end to multi-year Saskatchewan drought
A U of S water expert says a record Rocky Mountains snowpack could mark a turning point after years of drought, while captain of Saskatoon riverboat Prairie Lily hopes higher flows clear built-up sand.
Storm chasers swarm southeast Saskatchewan as severe weather threatens
A severe weather risk attracted people to southeast Saskatchewan on Sunday as forecasters warn of tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds. Braydon Morisseau, a professional storm chaser, was among them.
High demand, low inventory squeezing Saskatchewan housing market
All areas except in the north reported supply between 45 to 56 per cent below typical levels for this time of year, with the tightest conditions in Saskatoon-Biggar and Regina-Moose Mountain.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Monday, June 8
8:30 - Violence in communities such as Pelican Narrows has renewed concerns about public safety in parts of northern Saskatchewan and raised questions about what additional tools governments have to respond when cri...
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Friday, June 5
Jamie and Locker talk about the Saskatchewan Roughriders ahead of their home opener against the B.C. Lions next week, and Friday marks one week until Team Canada's first World Cup game.
SPORTS
NYC imposes stringent security as Trump becomes 1st sitting US president to attend NBA Finals game
The security for Game 3 between the Knicks and Spurs more closely resembled New Year's Eve in Times Square, and for fans, it might seem more akin to a trip to the airport.
Saskatoon Valkyries embracing 'gritty' regular season finale visiting Manitoba
A perfect 4-0 regular season is on the line for the Saskatoon Valkyries in Winnipeg, set to battle the Manitoba Fearless in their final game before Western Women's Canadian Football League playoffs.
Saskatoon Berries walk-off Regina Red Sox at home on ninth inning passed ball
A passed ball in the bottom of the ninth inning proved to be the difference for the division-leading Saskatoon Berries on Saturday, as they earned a 3-2 comeback win over the visiting Regina Red Sox.
How U Sports pilot will grow Saskatchewan women's flag football
A decision by U Sports to include women's flag football as a pilot sport beginning in 2027-28 is drawing praise and support from Saskatchewan athletes, coaches and executives in the women's game.
CANADA & WORLD
Poilievre to prescribe new policies as an antidote for Alberta separation sentiment
The party leader will argue in his speech that Albertans could benefit from changes that prioritize unblocking resources, building pipelines, respecting provincial autonomy and relieving taxpayers.
Israel strikes Beirut suburbs threatening U.S.-brokered ceasefire
Israel struck Beirut's southern suburbs without warning on Sunday, days after a ceasefire agreement in Washington went into effect and despite a U.S. request not to attack Lebanon 's capital.
Smith says law will be enforced if Alberta separation vote spurs civil disobedience
Smith pointed to a provincial critical infrastructure defence law, which aims to clamp down on protests for obstructing essential infrastructure like railways, highways or pipelines.
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.
AGRICULTURE
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.
Seeding passes halfway point in Saskatchewan after slow, wet start to growing season
Producers in Saskatchewan have passed the halfway point on seeding, which is now 52 per cent complete across the province. That's up from 29 per cent in the previous week's crop report.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
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.
On your marks, get set, mow! Lawn mower racing taking off in rural Saskatchewan
Dust will fly, engines will roar and crowds will cheer as Saskatchewan's Triple Town Crown lawn mower racing circuit returns, with stops in King George, Demaine and Beechy.
The surprising Saskatchewan origin of Girl Guide cookies
Nearly 100 years ago, a Regina mother baked cookies so girls could go camping. Today, Girl Guide cookies remain one of Canada's sweetest traditions, rooted in a Saskatchewan success story.
Biggar: The Saskatchewan town that bet big on itself - and won
Biggar's $5 million Main Street revitalization project was about more than fresh paint and new sidewalks. It was a community deciding its future was still worth fighting for.
