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SASKATOON NEWS
Two dead after Saskatoon house fire, fatal rollover on Highway 16 off ramp
Saskatoon Police Service said a 24-year-old man was pronounced dead at the rollover scene, and a two men, aged 21 and 24, as well as a 22-year-old woman were taken to hospital with serious injuries.
University of Saskatchewan hatches plans for new egg-laying facility
Conventional cages for egg-laying chickens will soon be banned in Canada. In their place, a new facility with housing systems will be hatched, improving outcomes for both birds and egg prices.
Collector shows off 'objectively terrible' Fiat at Saskatoon's Draggins car show
The Draggins car show is back at Prairieland Park for the Easter weekend. Amongst the rows of cars is Hilary Fehr's 1974 Fiat 500, which she described as terrible on paper but "adorable" in person.
Saskatoon and District Comets to receive $25,000 as Kruger Big Assist regional winner
$25,000 is headed to the Saskatoon and District Comets Female Hockey Association as a regional winner of the Kruger Big Assist contest, with the Comets in the running for an even larger amount.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Saskatchewan family celebrates Ukrainian Easter heritage
For Watson resident Rona Painter, psyanky Easter Eggs are more than art. They are a living thread connecting generations. She believes deeply in the importance of carrying traditions like these forward.
Drug overdose alert issued for Onion Lake Cree Nation
The alert issued on Saturday did not say how many overdose incidents had been reported and did not have information on the substance involved but said "multiple instances" had needed naloxone.
Notes from the Gallery: New seats in the legislature, delays vs. adjustments
Meara Conway has a new seat in the assembly, and the education minister and premier continued to push their argument that no school projects are being delayed as a result of the budget, just adjusted.
Saskatchewan warned of helium supply cut because of Middle East war
Saskatchewan Health Authority says it has been warned by its supplier liquid helium, used in MRIs, "will be reduced temporarily by 50 per cent" because of strikes shutting down a Qatar LNG terminal.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 2
On today's show, Evan asks whether you really relax when you have time off, the economic impact of the industrial carbon tax rising again and gets an update from the oil patch with Pipeline Online's Brian Zinchuk.
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Thursday, April 2
The LA Kings and San Jose Sharks gained some much needed traction in the West last night. The Regina Pats are in big trouble in their opening WHL playoff series. The Telus Cup West Regionals start today. Kirk Cousin...
SPORTS
Regina Pats lose 5-4 in overtime to Medicine Hat Tigers, eliminated in five games
The Regina Pats' season came to an end following an overtime loss to the Medicine Hat Tigers in game 5 of their first round WHL playoff series. Regina held a three-goal lead but would lose 5-4.
Regina Pat Canadians, Moose Jaw Winmar Warriors to meet in Telus Cup West Regional final
The Regina Pat Canadians beat the Winnipeg Bruins 3-2 on Saturday to set up a rematch between rivals in the Telus Cup West Regionals. Regina and the Moose Jaw Winmar Warriors will play once again on Sunday.
Saskatoon and District Comets to receive $25,000 as Kruger Big Assist regional winner
$25,000 is headed to the Saskatoon and District Comets Female Hockey Association as a regional winner of the Kruger Big Assist contest, with the Comets in the running for an even larger amount.
Moose Jaw Winmar Warriors beat Regina 6-2, clinch spot in Telus Cup West Regionals final
The Moose Jaw Winmar Warriors have locked down a spot in the Telus Cup West Regionals after defeating their rivals on Friday. Moose Jaw beat the Regina Pat Canadians 6-2 as the host team now faces elimination.
CANADA & WORLD
VIDEO: Pope Leo urges peace in first Easter Mass
Leo greeted the global faithful in 10 languages, including Arabic, Chinese and Latin, as he emphasized Easter's message of hope and made a call for peace to global conflicts through dialogue.
Canada's oldest known living man and Second World War vet dies at 110
Burdett Sisler, the oldest known living man in Canada and one of the oldest Second World War veterans, said last year that it's not too hard to make it to 110 years old - all you have to do is stay alive.
Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Easter vigil, calls for harmony and peace
In a world torn by war, the Pope called on the faithful to make a commitment "so that the Easter gifts of harmony and peace may grow and flourish everywhere and always throughout the world.''
U.S. military jets hit in Iran war the first shot down by enemy fire in over 20 years
Iran shooting down two American military jets marks an exceedingly rare assault for the U.S. and shows the Islamic Republic's continued ability to hit back despite Trump asserting complete decimation.
AGRICULTURE
SaskAgMatters Mental Health Network to manage Saskatchewan Farm Stress Line
"The Farm Stress Line has a proud history of supporting the agricultural community, and these improved services will help protect the health of people working in the sector," said David Marit.
Sask. farmers allowed to use strychnine until end of 2027
The federal government says it will temporarily allow farmers in Alberta and Saskatchewan to use a rodent poison to combat growing gopher populations, though farmers say their yearly window is closing.
New U.S. renewable fuel requirements expected to support Canadian canola
A Canadian renewable fuel industry source on Friday described the plan to slash compliance credits for imported biofuel and feedstocks in 2028 as "a material escalation in U.S. protectionist policy."
Fertilizer spike hits Sask. farmers ahead of seeding
Fertilizer prices are rising sharply in Saskatchewan ahead of seeding this year, driven by global supply disruptions. Farmers who didn't buy earlier are facing higher costs with little time to adjust their plans.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
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.
'I can do anything I want': Cole Blocka hopes to study at U of S
Since he was a little boy, Cole Blocka's parents taught him that he can do and be anything he wants in life. Even as he navigates hurdles in his pursuit of education, he is holding on to that belief.
