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SASKATOON NEWS

Saskatoon's College Drive closure expected to delay hospital traffic
Starting at 5 a.m. on Sunday crews will shut down College Drive between Hospital Drive and Wiggins Avenue, impacting access to Royal University Hospital and Jim Pattison Children's Hospital.

Saskatoon police officer's kidney donation inspires new policy
Const. Chris Martin donated a kidney to a friend, helping the Saskatoon Police Service become the first police service in North America to join the Living Donor Circle of Excellence.

Saskatoon's new cancer patient lodge will double capacity
Located on College Drive, the lodge will have double the capacity of the existing facility, with 33 patient suites, 14 companion suites, specialized stem cell transplant suites and a reflection room.

Rawlco Radio honoured with SABEX Community Investment Award
Rawlco Radio received the 2026 SABEX Community Investment Award, recognizing more than $27 million raised for Saskatchewan charities through local fundraising campaigns, broadcasts and initiatives.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS

'Time for the next generation': Saskatchewan Senator Pamela Wallin resigns
Wallin told 650 CKOM on Monday that she was "a believer that you shouldn't go to the Senate for life, and I probably stayed a little longer than I thought I would."

Sask. Court of Appeal rejects challenge to province's coal power plans
Saskatchewan will keep using coal power after the Court of Appeal rejected an environmental group's legal challenge against the province's plan to extend plant operations past 2030.

Al Schwinghamer, who served for six years as mayor of Moose Jaw, dead at 88
Moose Jaw Mayor James Murdock praised Schwinghamer for his commitment to the city, which he said "spanned many years and several important roles, including City Engineer, City Councillor and Mayor."

One hunter found dead, second missing near Black Lake: Sask. RCMP
The RCMP said the search effort includes members of the Black Lake Denesuline First Nation, community members, search-and-rescue groups and police using both aircraft and drones.
SPORTS

Meadow Lake track star Avery Pearson races to first pro contract
Five years removed from her first indoor competition, Meadow Lake's Avery Pearson has gone from the University of Saskatchewan Huskies to earning a professional contract in Boulder, Colo.

Regina Thunder pulls away from Sasktoon Hilltops, claims PFC title
The Regina Thunder were the top of the Prairie Football Conference all season and they capped it off with a 44-19 win over the Saskatoon Hilltops to claim the title and advance to the Canadian Bowl semifinals.

Saskatchewan finds end zone late, clinching postseason berth with 16-12 win
The Saskatchewan Roughriders scored a late touchdown as they earned a 16-12 win over the visiting Montreal Alouettes to clinch a spot in the CFL postseason, improving to 8-9.

Riders look to end four-game losing streak in rematch against Alouettes
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will look to end a four-game losing streak as they welcome the Dustin Crum-led Montreal Alouettes to Mosaic Stadium today. Kickoff for the game is set for 1 p.m.
CANADA & WORLD

Paris police issue an overnight curfew in 2 areas of the French capital to try to prevent further disorder
The French prime minister called for "very limited" and "localized" curfews Monday after a weekend marred by France's worst rioting in years that targeted city halls, public buildings and busines...

News publishers launch copyright suit against AI company Anthropic in Ontario
The statement of claim says Anthropic breached the news media websites' terms of service and circumvented technological protection measures they put in place to restrict copying of their content.

'United in grief': House of Commons holds moment of silence over Wainwright tragedy
Strong winds swept up a grass fire and spread it across the training ground at Wainwright at a rapid clip, killing four soldiers, sending 39 to hospital and leaving at least 19 in critical condition.

Military confirms identities of four fallen soldiers as 19 remain critical
On Sunday, Major-General Wade Rutland, commander of the 1st Canadian Division, confirmed the identities of those killed and provided an account of the events leading up to the tragedy.
AGRICULTURE

VIDEO: Flames damage farmyard shop on Highway 6, north of Regina
Deputy fire chief Gord Hewitt said firefighters were able to prevent a home from burning in the farmyard, but the shop was seriously damaged. "They're just putting out some hot spots right now."

Sask. harvest 93 per cent complete as snow starts to interfere
Rain and snow over the weekend slowed down the tail end of harvest operations in many parts of Saskatchewan, leaving producers hoping for more favourable weather conditions in the days ahead.

Public consultations open on Farm Security Act
The province said the confidential survey data will be used as part of a review of the act, in order to ensure that any potential changes make sense and meet the needs of the people.

New tractor and combine sales continued weakness in September
As of the end of September, there have been 512 4WD tractors sold in Canada in 2026 and 1,448 sold in the U.S. In the same period there have been 1,266 combines sold in Canada and 2,432 in the U.S.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET

Exploring the tunnels beneath Saskatchewan's Legislative Building
What's beneath Saskatchewan's Legislative Building? About a kilometre of tunnels, a sealed-off older network, high-pressure steam - and absolutely no secret bunker.

The hunt for Saskatoon's mythical 21st Street tunnel
The old railway station. The Bessborough Hotel. A secret tunnel beneath 21st Street connecting the two. It's one of Saskatoon's favourite legends - and apparently, it never happened.

Sneaking beyond the tourist trail in the Tunnels of Moose Jaw
In this Saskatchewan Story, we slip through hidden doors and forgotten corners of the Tunnels of Moose Jaw with Reid Martin, uncovering the real history - and the legends - buried beneath the city.

What happens when you bring Saskatchewan's wind indoors?
Saskatchewan has more than enough wind. So why build a machine to make even more? The answer involves 900 fans, wheat fields, spray droplets and a whole lot of science.




























