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Police briefs: Three arrested after allegedly confining women in apartment during robbery
The female victim had been smoking a cigarette outside the building when "she was approached by three unknown persons who forced her back into the building and demanded she go into the suite," said police.

Saskatoon police briefs: Three arrested after robbery, assault in Stonebridge
Police said when they arrived, the officers got video evidence from the business and "distributed images of the suspects to additional officers patrolling the area," leading to three arrests.

Business facing bylaw charges after allegedly breaking rules around bear spray sale
"The charges come following an investigation by the Saskatoon Police Service, aided by officials of the City Community Standards Department," the City of Saskatoon said in a statement.

Company fined $100k after Saskatoon worker hit and injured by forklift
Air Liquide Canada Inc. pleaded guilty to one violation of the province's occupational health and safety regulations in a Saskatoon courtroom earlier this month, leading to the six-figure fine.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS

Travellers wary, but determined, on Regina flight heading to Puerto Vallarta
About three dozen people chose to stick with their flight to Puerto Vallarta from Regina on Tuesday, a little worried, but hopeful the violence in a number of places in Mexico was over.

Olympic mascots hard to find in Milan - and Saskatchewan
Tina and Milo are the sibling stoats whose plush look-a-likes are selling out at Milano Cortina, but while the stoats are representing Italy's Olympics they're common but elusive in Saskatchewan.

Police searching for escaped Saskatchewan Penitentiary inmate
The Correctional Service of Canada said Keiston Custer, 30, "absconded from lawful custody when being transported by staff from Saskatchewan Penitentiary in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan."

Cancelled flight leaves Yorkton family stranded in Puerto Vallarta amid unrest
A Yorkton father and son at their Puerto Vallarta resort are waiting for a flight home, which was scheduled for Monday. It was cancelled due to the violence that broke out in Jalisco State in Mexico.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY

The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, Feb. 24
Today's the fourth anniversary war broke out in Ukraine. Guest host David Kirton is joined by Tyler Harlton, an entrepreneur who scored big on Dragon's Den. STF Gage Haubrich talks about Sask.'s debt.
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY

The Green Zone Replay - Monday, Feb. 23
Mike Modano talks about the U.S. Olympic gold medal victory and the rise of American hockey, Drew Remenda has an opinion on Canada's player selection, and the biggest takeaways from the Winter Games.
SPORTS

Tiger Woods nearing decisions on whether to play in the Masters and be Ryder Cup captain
Tiger Woods is the top choice - the only choice at the moment - to be captain for the 2027 matches in Ireland, just like he was for the last Ryder Cup before he turned it down.

Mexican cartel clashes fuel worries in lead up to FIFA World Cup
Fighting between the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and Mexican security forces raged on in a number of states Monday, fueling fears among many that there will be more violence to come.

'O Canada': Olympians land back at home after Milan Cortina Games
Canadian athletes had just eight medals and no gold at the halfway mark, and rebounded with 13 in the second half, beginning with freestyle skier Mikaël Kingsbury's dual moguls victory.

LISTEN: Hockey great Mike Modano looks back on Olympics, Prince Albert
Mike Modano is an Olympic silver medallist and considered one of the best American-born hockey players ever. He joined The Green Zone to discuss the 2026 Olympics and his time as a Prince Albert Raider.
CANADA & WORLD

Relative of Tumbler Ridge shooter is arrested in Alberta, accused of attempted murder
The RCMP says in a statement that Jacob Jan Van Rootselaar was arrested on an outstanding warrant last Thursday in Sylvan Lake, Alta., stemming from a 2024 case in Fort McMurray.

UK lawmakers approve release of confidential documents related to former Prince Andrew
Nowhere has the fallout been felt more strongly than in the U.K., where the scandal raised questions about the way power is wielded by the aristocracy, senior politicians and influential businessmen.

Carney pledges $2 billion for Ukraine, more sanctions four years after invasion
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says she is announcing sanctions against individuals and entities related to Russia's efforts to target Ukraine's electricity grid during the cold winter.

Iranians worry over American military buildup as next, last-chance round of talks with the US nears
Iranians just suffered through the bloodiest crackdown on dissent in the country's modern history as security forces in January killed thousands of people and detained tens of thousands more.
AGRICULTURE

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.

U of S professor and crop breeder receives agriculture award from king of Sweden
Dr. Curtis Pozniak was presented with the Bertebos Prize for research and innovation with "significant contributions" towards the connections between ecology and food production in Stockholm.

APAS hopes report of canola movement to China is sign of things to come
Bloomberg says orders are already coming in for Canadian canola for shipment to China soon. APAS president Bill Prybylski says the amount may be small, but believes it bodes well for future orders.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET

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.

Down to Wrestle: U of S Huskies celebrate inclusion on the mat
The University of Saskatchewan is home to Canada's first and only wrestling program for kids with Down syndrome. Meet the athletes and volunteer coaches redefining inclusion in the sport.

Meet the Spiritwood sweethearts celebrating 70 years as Valentines
It wasn't love at first sight, but it was love that lasted. Seven decades later, Dot and Leo Gaboury are still each other's Valentines.

Meet the P.A. billet mom who helped raise generations of hockey players
From the first season of the Prince Albert Raiders to today's NHL, Carole Ring opened her home to 38 billet players, shaping lives far beyond the rink - one meal, rule and late-night talk at a time.



























