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SASKATOON NEWS
Saskatoon police responded to bear spraying on city bus and two armed robberies Wednesday
"... the victims had been riding a city bus when it stopped at a bus stop at 23rd Street West and Avenue H North. As the victims began to exit, they were bear sprayed by two unknown suspects."
Very few details shared as police in Saskatoon open suspicious death investigation
According to police, officers got a call about an "injured and unresponsive person" in an apartment on the 1100 block of Avenue W South just after 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
Handmade Saskatchewan's manager says Midtown lease terminated without explanation
After years in the Midtown mall, the local shop was handed a 30-day notice to leave, six months before its lease was up. Store manager Raylene Doerksen suspects it's related to an incoming tenant.
VIDEO: Saskatoon Blades swept in four games, P.A. Raiders advance to third round
The Saskatoon Blades' 2026 playoff run ended on Wednesday night, swept in four games by the Prince Albert Raiders who are off to the WHL's Eastern Conference final.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
State funeral for Vaughn Solomon Schofield to be held on April 25 in Regina
The public is invited to attend the service at Living Hope Alliance Church on Green Falls Drive in Regina, starting at 10 a.m. Flags across the province will remain at half mast until that evening.
Gov't declines NDP motion to suspend provincial gas tax
Premier Scott Moe said he welcomes affordability measure from the federal government, but his government has gone at affordability a different way, pointing to tax cuts and incentives in the recent budget.
'Gold Eagle Casino is moving to a new home': $100M project moves forward in North Battleford
The Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man First Nation provided an update on Tuesday, detailing plans to relocate and redevelop the casino, alongside a new hotel and convention centre.
7-Eleven sandwiches and wraps recalled in Saskatchewan due to listeria risk
While no illnesses have been reported due to the recalled products, the potential health risks are serious, especially to more vulnerable individuals like pregnant women and the elderly.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 16
8:30 - There are no shortages of stories coming from Parliament Hill this week. Following the Liberal majority, the gas tax cut and questions about the stability of the Conservative Party, we have a lot to talk abou...
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Monday, April 13
The Saskatoon Blades and Prince Albert Raiders continue to battle in the second round of WHL playoffs, Locker eulogizes the 2025-26 Florida Panthers and The Green Zone asks: does the PGA need a rivalry?
SPORTS
FIFA president Infantino says Iran will participate in World Cup 'for sure' despite war
Gianni Infantino said it is important that Iran participates in the World Cup even though its participation has been in doubt since the U.S. and Israel launched airstrikes on the country.
VIDEO: Saskatoon Blades swept in four games, P.A. Raiders advance to third round
The Saskatoon Blades' 2026 playoff run ended on Wednesday night, swept in four games by the Prince Albert Raiders who are off to the WHL's Eastern Conference final.
Regina Riot begin training camp as 2026 season nears
The Regina Riot are getting close to the start of their latest season. The Western Canadian Women's Football League team's training camp gets underway as it looks to improve on how last season ended.
Saskatchewan Roughriders' Grey Cup tour wraps up at powwow in Regina this weekend
The provincial tour, which has been ongoing since February, concludes on Sunday at the First Nations University of Canada's Spring Celebration Powwow at the Brandt Centre in Regina.
CANADA & WORLD
Trump says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire
The president announced the pause in fighting on social media, saying it followed "excellent" conversations with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Europe has 'maybe 6 weeks of jet fuel left,' energy agency head tells the AP
IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol painted a sobering picture of the global repercussions of what he called "the largest energy crisis we have ever faced," stemming from issues in the Strait of Hormuz.
Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and NASA crewmates to hold news conference
The 10-day flight saw the astronauts travel to the moon for the first time in more than 50 years, setting a record for the greatest distance travelled by humans away from Earth.
Fuel tax pause to cut gas prices, ease inflation pressure: Economist
The federal government is set to pause its fuel excise tax starting April 20 through Labour Day. A University of Regina economics professor said the change will lower prices, just not as much as some might expect.
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.
