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SASKATOON NEWS
Saskatoon Valkyries looking to extend dynasty as 2026 season kicks off in Regina
Last suffering a loss in the summer of 2018, the Saskatoon Valkyries kick off the 2026 Western Women's Canadian Football League season trying to extend their dynasty to a sixth-straight league title.
VIDEO: More than 52 Saskatoon crashes during latest spring storm
Saskatoon police said the total number of collisions in the city is likely higher, as not all collisions need to be reported to police or require police help. One collision on Friday involved a city bus.
Corman Park looks to leave 'one-sided' partnership with Saskatoon, other cities
The Rural Municipality of Corman Park is set to expand after getting the authority to green-light its own developments. Now, it might leave a partnership that gives other cities a say in its expansion.
Victims treated for minor injuries after man allegedly bear sprays Saskatoon bus passengers
Police said the driver and passengers were sprayed as they got off the bus. Police have reported four incidents involving bear spray on or outside Saskatoon Transit buses during the month of April.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Saskatchewan flooding: Meadow Lake runoff slows, but snow raises new concern
The RM of Meadow Lake - one of several communities affected by spring runoff - says water levels are dropping after a rapid melt, but fresh snow could create more issues once temperatures climb again.
Driver in Humboldt Broncos bus crash granted last-minute deportation delay
A stay was issued until the Federal Court makes a decision on a challenge of the application to defer removal of the rookie trucker, and the delay could be anywhere between one and eight months.
City of Regina plans partial sale of REAL District to Brandt, promises cost savings
The Brandt Centre, Queensbury Centre, Agribition Building, Avana Centre and other older facilites would be taken over by Brandt, if council approves. The deal could save the city nearly $80 million.
How can I shovel snow without hurting myself?
Shovelling snow involves strenuous effort. An average shovel load of snow weighs 5 kg and one every 5 seconds means you will move over 70 kg in one minute. Protect yourself with these safety tips.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Friday, April 24
On Friday's show, Evan looks at the stormy forecast for Saskatchewan heading into the weekend, the potential delays to seeding for farmers and how often people with dementia can go missing.
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Friday, April 24
Roughriders long snapper Jorgen Hus talk about his decision to retire and looks back on his CFL career, Drew Remenda has the latest NHL news, should New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel be fired?
SPORTS
Saskatchewan Rush eliminated on home floor by Toronto Rock in NLL quarter-final loss
It's the end of the line for the Saskatchewan Rush falling in National Lacrosse League quarter-finals to the Toronto Rock on Saturday, knocked out of NLL playoffs in the single-elimination loss.
Regina Pat Canadians lose in semifinals at Telus Cup ending repeat hopes
The Pat Canadians' attempt for a repeat at the Telus Cup came to an end in the semifinals against the Halifax Macs with a final score of 3-1. Regina will now battle it out for the bronze medal on Sunday.
Saskatoon Valkyries looking to extend dynasty as 2026 season kicks off in Regina
Last suffering a loss in the summer of 2018, the Saskatoon Valkyries kick off the 2026 Western Women's Canadian Football League season trying to extend their dynasty to a sixth-straight league title.
Raiders open series against Medicine Hat Tigers with statement game
Friday night the Prince Albert Raiders finally got their first crack at revenge against the Medicine Hat Tigers from last year's playoffs, with a full sellout crowd cheering their team on to an 8-3 win.
CANADA & WORLD
Actions of ex-Mountie charged under security law affront Canadian sovereignty: Crown
The Crown alleges William Majcher planned to use the threat of arrest to coerce a Vancouver-area resident to comply with Chinese government demands. He has pleaded not guilty.
Enbridge gets federal approval for $4B natural gas pipeline expansion in B.C.
The project would add 300 million cubic feet per day of capacity on Enbridge's Westcoast system, which connects gas fields in northeastern B.C. and northwestern Alberta to the Canada-U.S. border.
How you store produce can make it last longer
What we toss in the trash often has less to do with what we buy than how we store it at home. A lot of spoilage happens because of improper moisture levels and temperatures.
Federal government reports $25.5B deficit for its April-to-February period
In its monthly fiscal monitor, the Finance Department says the result compared with a deficit of $19.3 billion for the same period of 2024-25. Revenue totalled $453.2 billion for the 11-month period.
AGRICULTURE
From lake to plate: Wild rice harvesting draws Indigenous people to the land
Wild rice is an important crop for First Nations and Métis people and was first introduced in Northern Saskatchewan in the 1930s. It sells for top dollar in international markets. Part 1 in a series.
Farmers feeling anxious as late snowfalls delay seeding: Shaun Haney
Late-April snow is delaying Saskatchewan seeding, making farmers anxious. Shaun Haney says uneven moisture and Monette Farms' creditor protection are adding uncertainty.
Monette Group files for creditor protection
Monette said farming operations, including seeding, crop care and harvest, will continue during the restructuring. Lease agreements remain in force, and rent obligations are being actively managed.
Sask. farmers weathering input price hikes that could 'wipe out the bottom line'
While fertilizer prices are spiking due to the war in the Middle East, Canadian producers are said to be better off than those from some other countries, due to the timing and farmers switching crops.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
How chess is helping Saskatoon kids slow down and think
Saskatoon kids are learning how to think ahead and focus deeply through hands‑on chess workshops that bring the game to life, guided by Arash Abdollahzadeh, a former international competitor from Iran.
Where fun meets fitness: Exploring Dynasty Ninja in Saskatoon
Dynasty Ninja is Saskatoon's ninja gym, where kids and adults train with climbing, swinging and balancing obstacles to improve strength, agility and confidence.
Repair Café giving broken items a second chance in Saskatoon
Once a month at Saskatoon Makerspace, volunteers help community members fix broken household items for free, sharing skills and bringing everything from lamps to coffee makers or clothing back to life.
Meet the woman giving Saskatoon's abandoned bunnies a second chance
Easter brings more than egg hunts - it brings abandoned pet rabbits. Since 2018, Donna Barth with River Haze Street Rabbit Rescue has rehomed 145 domestic rabbits found on Saskatoon streets.
