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SASKATOON NEWS

Former Saskatoon arena CEO calls for democratic voices in Downtown Event and Entertainment District plans
Ken Wood announced the launch of the website, voteondeed.ca, on Tuesday. He said he wants to see the democratic process intersect with plans for Saskatoon's planned Downtown Event and Entertainment District.

Saskatoon councillor calls for change to public art policy after $300,000 installation
"We need to focus on core priorities and run the city much like we run our home. If my roof's leaking and my foundation's cracked, I'm probably not out making large art purchases that month," said Randy Do...

Saskatoon police briefs: Teen boy facing gun charges, man hit with bear spray
Saskatoon police say a teen boy is facing a list of gun charges after a call on Central Avenue on Monday. In a separate incident, police said a 55-year-old man was bear sprayed on Clancy Drive.

Smart card issues on Saskatoon Transit resolved, city says
The city said the issue was caused by a routine software update, and while the cards continued to function, the issue impeded both the sales of new cards and the ability to reload existing cards.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS

Taxpayers federation looking to province, Ottawa, for relief at the pumps
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is hoping to sway Prime Minister Mark Carney to extend the holiday on the 10-cent federal fuel tax, while it also looks to the Saskatchewan government for tax relief.

Maidstone woman, 78, dead after crash on Highway 16: RCMP
The Saskatchewan RCMP said that as of Tuesday morning, there have been 55 fatal crashes on roads and highways in its jurisdiction so far in 2026, leading to a total of 68 deaths.

Onion Lake Cree Nation woman charged with aggravated assault after July 8 incident
Battlefords RCMP said the incident was investigated by their Serious Crimes Unit and the North Battleford Forensic Identification Services. They learned an altercation has taken place at the home.

Sask. sending fire hose to B.C., warning about human-caused fires at home
More than 2,000 lengths of fire hose have been sent to B.C. from Saskatchewan to help with that province's wildfire response. Saskatchewan is also assisting in Ontario and the Northwest Territories.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY

The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, August 11
On Tuesday's show, Evan talked about public art in Saskatoon, finds out about a Canadian helping rebuild Ukraine, the low cost of Australian beef and meets a young professional fisherman from Saskatchewan.
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY

The Green Zone Replay - Monday, Aug.10
Greg Auman takes a look at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Rhett Bryan puts the spotlight on Tennessee Titans, Marc Olivier Brouillette discusses the Montreal Alouettes and Belton Johnson recaps the Riders game.
SPORTS

Berries come out swinging, squash Miller Express in Game 1 of WCBL East final
One win separates the Saskatoon Berries from the Western Canadian Baseball League's championship series after a 7-4 road victory over the Moose Jaw Miller Express to open their East Division final.

Blades bring back Sobry in trade with Prince George, Doyle departs for NCAA hockey
With a sudden departure of Tristen Doyle to the NCAA, the Saskatoon Blades have re-acquired hometown defenceman Tyrone Sobry from the Prince George Cougars in exchange for a sixth round pick.

'Lost for words': Third annual Mental Health Classic hockey tournament sees record turnout
Mental health awareness, education and a love for hockey were on full display over the weekend at Merlis Belsher Place for a record-breaking third edition of the Mental Health Classic tournament.

VIDEO: Berries knock off Red Sox in Game 3 to advance to WCBL East Division final
It's a third straight trip to the Western Canadian Baseball League's East Division final for the Saskatoon Berries, as they beat the Regina Red Sox 5-3 to keep their dream of a WCBL title alive.
CANADA & WORLD

Canada could lose more than 100K jobs if CUSMA dies: Report
The report says the provinces and states affected the most by the loss of CUSMA would include Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Michigan, Indiana, Washington and Iowa.

Otter pup revived by CPR, reunited with family, after choking on net in B.C.
RCMP in Alert Bay off Vancouver Island's northern coast say one of the residents who found the otter showed "remarkable composure and compassion" by getting the animal to start breathing again.

Environment Canada launches new weather warning system to address 'alert fatigue'
Environment Canada's new system will target thunderstorm and tornado alerts specifically to the area that forecasters think will be hit, rather than issue a broad warning across a large area.

Toyota recalls 655K Camrys over display error that may deactivate turn signals and other indicators
Toyota confirmed to The Associated Press via email Tuesday that its recall affects 655,000 vehicles in markets in North America, the Middle East, Asia and some countries in other regions.
AGRICULTURE

Nature's Food Bank: Turning a problem into protein
Thousands of migratory birds are harvested in Saskatchewan every year by outfitters and hunters. This Saskatoon non-profit is making sure that meat finds its way to people who need it most.

Why is Australian beef cheaper than Canadian beef?
The past president of the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association says rising prices make it understandable that Canadian consumers are searching for more cost-conscious beef options at grocery stores.

Labatt raises a toast to Sask. farmers with baleboards campaign
Saskatchewan supplies around 85 per cent of all barley used at their breweries, and the baleboards that are currently on display sit next to the fields that grew the barley used in Labatt's beer.

Saskatchewan Open Farm Days connects consumers with local food, producers
This year's event features 37 host locations stretching across the province, with opportunities for visitors to explore everything from grain and dairy operations to organic farming and vermiculture.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET

Nature's Food Bank: Turning a problem into protein
Thousands of migratory birds are harvested in Saskatchewan every year by outfitters and hunters. This Saskatoon non-profit is making sure that meat finds its way to people who need it most.

Your grandma was right: Why everyone's suddenly playing pickleball
Think pickleball is just for retirees? Think again. Ahead of National Pickleball Day, Saskatchewan ambassador Amy Klassen explains why people are rallying behind this fast-growing sport.

Before he was a Roughriders star, Trevor Harris was a dancer
He can read a defence, escape a pass rush and lead a CFL offence. But before Trevor Harris became a Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback, he was a kid learning hip hop, jazz and tap from his mom.

Two left feet? Right this way: Inside Saskatoon's Ballroom Dancing Club
For 62 years, the University of Saskatchewan Ballroom Dancing Club has turned hesitant beginners into confident dancers - creating friendships, memories and a community that keeps people coming back.


























