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Highway 16 overpass lanes over Circle Drive open again to traffic
The City of Saskatoon has announced that the lanes on the Highway 16 overpass - the first of four overpasses in the city hit last month - are once again open to traffic, though northbound traffic under the bridge is...

University Bridge underpass, ramp closures to impact Saskatoon traffic
An underpass closure at the University Bridge on Monday and two ramp closures on Sunday might impact Saskatoon commuters in the coming days. The University Bridge itself remains closed.

Saskatoon cops investigating gunpoint robbery in Exhibiton-area parking lot
"... officers learned that a man had been exiting his vehicle in the parking lot when he was approached by two unknown suspects, forced back into his vehicle, and robbed of his property at gunpoint."

Saskatoon Food Bank boosted through Rock 102's Stuff the Bus campaign
Rock 102's Stuff the Bus campaign helped to restock the shelves at the Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre after filling two transit buses with 15,022 pounds of food donations.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS

Former Saskatchewan members of secretive sect speak out on widespread allegations of abuse
Pihrag was raised in a Two by Twos family in Saskatoon, but has since left the religious sect, which meets in homes twice a week and professes its faith in a church with no official name.

Missing 82-year-old Alberta senior found dead near Kindersley
Diane Cooper, an 82-year-old woman from Calgary, Alta., has been located deceased, according to Alberta RCMP. She had been missing since April 6. Her dog, Halo the dalmatian, has been found safe.

Province introduces amendments to increase powers for Sask. medical regulatory organization
The province wants to make changes to provincial legislation to "protect Saskatchewan patients" by increasing the powers of the Sask. College of Physicians and Surgeons.

Out for delivery: Amazon circles Regina's industrial sector
A Colliers executive said construction costs have kept industrial vacancy low and rent high - but several projects are around the corner, including an Amazon facility.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY

The Evan Bray Show - Monday, April 20
8:30 - Last week, the FSIN held its first general assembly since being told it needed to repay $29-million in federal funding, but we don't know much about what happened as it was a closed-door meeting. Jennifer Lae...
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY

The Green Zone Replay - Thursday, April 16
The Green Zone discusses the abrupt release of Ajou Ajou by the Saskatchewan Roughriders, LIV Golf is facing the feared fate of folding and the Edmonton Oilers gear up to make a run for the Stanley Cup!
SPORTS

Regina Pat Canadians back in the Telus Cup, looking to defend title
The Regina Pat Canadians are aiming for back-to-back titles at the Telus Cup after qualifying for the Male U18 AAA hockey nationals. They open up the tournament against the Peterborough Petes on Monday.

Haley's OT winner lifts slumping Saskatchewan Rush in regular season finale over Toronto
The Saskatchewan Rush will host an NLL quarter-final playoff game after a thrilling, come from behind victory in overtime against the Toronto Rock in their final game of the regular season on Saturday.

Australian kicker Alex Hale joining Saskatchewan Roughriders after NFL stint in Green Bay
Hale, 27, who is originally from Gosford, Australia, signed with the Green Bay Packers in August of 2024 as an undrafted free agent, and was released by the team in July of 2025.

$13 train fare spikes to $150 for World Cup fans attending matches in New Jersey
Fans trying to get to MetLife Stadium from New York City can expect to shell out $150 for a round-trip train fare for each World Cup match, transportation officials confirmed Friday.
CANADA & WORLD

Ottawa unveils $25M to boost advanced manufacturing at trade fair in Germany
The new spending adds to $38 million allocated by industry, for projects ranging from more efficient battery production to using artificial intelligence in packaging cosmetics.

Man kills 8 children and shoots his wife and another woman in Shreveport, Louisiana
Officials said the children who were killed - three boys and five girls - ranged in age from 3 to 11 years old. Another child jumped off the roof of the house and was expected to survive.

Carney lands on Time's most influential people list for 2026
Perhaps it was the widely cited speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, or maybe a so-called George Clooney-like swagger. Whatever it is, Prime Minister Mark Carney is finding himself in the international spotl...

'They suck': Lutnick criticizes Canada's trade strategy
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick was responding to a report quoting Canada's former chief trade negotiator, saying time is on Canada's side in trade talks because the pressure on the U.S. will only grow.
AGRICULTURE

SaskPower preaches power line safety ahead of spring seeding on Saskatchewan farms
The Crown corporation said 315 incidents on farms involving SaskPower's infrastructure were reported last year. The company emphasized that all power line strikes are preventable.

Animal welfare group opposes use of strychnine for gopher control on Sask. farms
The SaskSPCA says the pest-control poison leads to "a slow, painful and inhumane death" for Richardson's ground squirrels, and its widespread use could pose a broader risk to ecosystems.

More Saskatchewan farmers permitted to use strychnine for gopher control
After hearing concerns from farmers, the province submitted a request to Health Canada last week, asking for the area to be expanded to rural municipalities with the largest gopher populations.

SaskAgMatters brings farming experience to Saskatchewan stress line
The SaskAgMatters Mental Health Network has taken over the phones at the Saskatchewan Farm Stress Line, allowing producers to connect with counsellors who have firsthand farming experience.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET

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.

Thick n Thrift reshapes plus-size secondhand shopping in Saskatoon
Sizes 12 and up take centre stage at The Thick n Thrift in downtown Saskatoon. Owner Cierra Giesbrecht is creating a space focused on access, affordability and the joyful experience of shopping.

Original 16: The story of Saskatoon's Great Western Brewing Company
From aging equipment to a state-of-the-art expansion, Saskatoon's Great Western Brewing Company was built on risk, resilience and the courage of 16 men who refused to let their brewery fade away.





























