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Circle Drive road patching means some lanes will be closed between Thursday and Sunday
The City of Saskatoon said a number of lanes will be closed between Thursday and Sunday, and detour signs will be put into place to guide drivers around the work areas.

E-scooter takeover, transition to impact Saskatoon, Regina
The now-familiar bright orange of Neuron Mobility Canada scooters will soon be replaced by lime green, due to a takeover of Neuron by the company, Lime. The City of Saskatoon says the news came without warning.

Saskatoon man sentenced for role in fatal 2025 shooting through motel door
Tyler Pambrun, 30, was sentenced to seven-and-a-half years in prison on Monday at Saskatoon Provincial Court for manslaughter with a firearm. He will serve about five years and nine months still behind bars.

Saskatoon police briefs: 28-year-old woman charged after allegedly stabbing teen girl
According to police, officers were called to Avenue M South shortly before 9 p.m. on Monday, where they found the 16-year-old victim suffering injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS

Driver dies after being 'removed from his vehicle' during arrest by Sask. RCMP officers
The 58-year-old man was arrested for impaired driving, but police said he "refused to exit the vehicle and was subsequently removed from his vehicle by officers and escorted to the police vehicle."

Melfort RCMP seeks information in shooting investigation
Around 12:20 a.m., the RCMP received a report of a shooting on 1 Avenue South in Melfort and found out through investigation that there had been an altercation between a group of people.

Country Thunder campers can pitch their tents at Craven festival starting Thursday morning
While campers will be setting up a day later than usual this year, organizer Megan Benoit says there's lots planned for the weekend, including a backstage after-party and new water refill stations.

Man shot and injured by Regina police officers during call about crossbow
Police said officers were called to a home on Elphinstone Street shortly after 2 a.m. after getting a call saying a man was "discharging a crossbow and threatening occupants inside the residence."
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY

The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, July 8
8:30 - The Saskatchewan NDP are sounding alarms over a decline in long-term care beds despite the province's rapidly growing senior population. This comes as the NDP recently released a healthcare roadmap for the pr...
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY

The Green Zone Replay - Tuesday, July 7
The Green Zone brings the latest in World Cup news - including Argentina's win on Tuesday over Egypt - what to expect from the Riders' practice later this week and a rough start for the Toronto Blue Jays.
SPORTS

Same old story: US men's soccer team has been stagnant for quarter century
Christian Pulisic, Tyler Adams and Weston McKennie fared no better at the World Cup in 2022 and 2026 than Tim Howard, Michael Bradley and Jozy Altidore did in 2010 and 2014.

Switzerland takes on Colombia in Vancouver's last hurrah at World Cup
It could be months or years before the economic impact can be properly assessed - including whether Vancouver's hosting costs of up to $729 million represented good value.

Pickleball players forced out of Regina's REAL District find new home
Queen City Pickleball Hub has acquired a building on Park Street and hopes to have the courts set up in the fall after losing its previous home in the Canada Centre at Regina's REAL District.

'A lot to be proud of': Canada out of World Cup with 3-0 loss to Morocco
The heartbreaking result ends a historic run in which the national squad nabbed its first point and first win in the men's tournament and earned a spot in the knockout round for the first time.
CANADA & WORLD

Trump says US is preparing for more strikes against Iran
The latest exchange of fire raised fears that the war in Iran could reignite, and Trump fueled those concerns by saying the interim agreement to pause fighting was "over."

Canadian crew is first to lay eyes on wreck of Ernest Shackleton's last ship, Quest
ST. JOHN'S - A small team of explorers led by the Royal Canadian Geographical Society have become the first people to lay eyes on Sir Ernest Shackleton's last ship since it sank in the Labrador Sea in 1962. John Gei...

Carney defends appointment of his principal secretary to Senate
Tom Pitfield, a longtime Liberal strategist, was one of four new appointments announced Tuesday, as the prime minister drops the non-partisan criteria for appointments to the upper chamber.

Canada says there's no basis for Trump's forced labour tariffs
Writing to the U.S. Trade Representative's office, the Government of Canada said it "remains committed to working closely with the United States to eradicate forced labour from global supply chains."
AGRICULTURE

Saskatchewan farmers getting less of the food dollar, APAS study reveals
APAS said the report shows producers and consumers are both impacted by a supply chain that lacks transparency, and changes in commodity prices are not directly driving increases at the grocery store.

Rain, hail and cool conditions slowing down Saskatchewan farmers: Crop report
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture said cool and wet conditions are slowing down crop development and making it hard for farmers to complete spraying and haying work.

Agribition promises event 'on par or better' despite changes to REAL District
Some tenants are having to find new office space at REAL, but Canadian Western Agribition is promising no livestock will be displaced this year, and the long term goal is to continue at the site.

Free hay available for farmers, ranchers through Saskatchewan ditch-mowing program
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways said landowners and lessees with property adjacent to a highway ditch will be permitted to cut and bale free hay in the ditches until July 8.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET

Smiling through suffocation: Staying afloat as a Saskatoon Aqualene
These athletes don't just swim - they perform underwater choreography while holding their breath, training tirelessly to make the impossible look effortless in the world of artistic swimming.

Happy birthday, Canada! Saskatchewan kids share Canada Day party ideas
Before Canada blows out the candles, a group of Saskatchewan kids has some suggestions for the birthday party: more flags, more balloons, a bigger cake and a little extra care for the country.

How one Saskatchewan teen found his voice through 4-H
Diagnosed with autism and once struggling to communicate, Langham's Grayson Bigoraj found confidence, connection and purpose through an unlikely part of 4-H: public speaking.

Life in rotations: A Father's Day story from Cigar Lake
Cessa Fern grew up counting the weeks until her dad came home from Cameco's Cigar Lake mine. Years later, she's working there too - and seeing those years away in a different light.




























