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New affordable housing opens in Saskatoon's Evergreen neighbourhood
New townhouses in Evergreen have opened for people in need of affordable rental housing. The subsidized units will be rented out for about $1,000 a month to tenants who meet rental requirements.

Saskatoon's Bethlehem High School 'significantly' damaged by fire
The principal of Bethlehem Catholic High School said portable classrooms had been significantly damaged after a fire on Friday night. It is not known if the blaze will impact the start of the school year.

Saskatoon road closures: Weekend and Monday traffic detours continue
In the coming days, drivers in Saskatoon will have to navigate detours on Meadows Parkway, Cumberland Avenue, Circle Drive, Fifth Avenue North, Lorne Avenue and Preston Avenue.

Road restrictions coming to Idylwyld Drive, 33rd Street this weekend
The project that will likely have the biggest impact on Saskatoon drivers is the three-month closure of the median at the intersection of Idylwyld and 71st Street, which will begin on Friday.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS

Saskatchewan landowner demands answers about abandoned oil well after eight years
Eight years after discovering an abandoned oil well beneath her land near Swift Current, Johanne Lee is still trying to get an answer to what she considers a simple question: is it leaking methane or not?

Saskatchewan patients eligible for new cystic fibrosis drug Alyftrek
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Health said there are more than 4,500 people across Canada living with cystic fibrosis, and nearly 150 of them live in Saskatchewan.

Open Farm Days opens a window into Saskatchewan agriculture
Thirty-seven Saskatchewan farms and agricultural sites are opening their doors this weekend, including Seven Meadows Farm, where Ward Hepting's greenhouse grows hydroponic tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers.

Onion Lake RCMP searching for wanted man
Guy Lewis, 34, is wanted for charges including break and enter, uttering threats, and theft of a motor vehicle. He is known to travel in the Onion Lake Cree Nation and Lloydminster areas, police said.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY

The Evan Bray Show - Monday, August 10
8:30 - Prime Minister Carney has called three federal byelections for August 31, including one in Chicoutimi-Le Fjord that was triggered when he appointed Conservative MP Richard Martel to the Senate. With another M...
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY

The Green Zone Replay - Friday, Aug. 7
D Jay McGrath - former junior hockey player and founder of The Mental Health Classic - joins Jamie to share his journey, Levi Edwards discusses the Las Vegas Raiders, and Luke Willson looks at the CFL.
SPORTS

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.

'Drive for 25': Title defence begins for reigning Canadian Bowl-champion Hilltops
A program defined by championships will begin the hunt for a 25th Canadian Bowl title today, as a new-look Saskatoon Hilltops team takes the field in Winnipeg for Week 1 of their 2026 season.

'Worth it': Team Sask. wins Canadian Senior Women's Football National gold at home
For the first time since 2016, Team Saskatchewan stands alone at the Canadian Senior Women's Football Championship after winning gold at home with a dominant 24-3 win against Quebec on Saturday.

Red Sox stay alive, beat Berries 5-3 to force Game 3 in WCBL East semifinal series
The Regina Red Sox and Saskatoon Berries are headed to a winner-take-all Game 3, after the Red Sox kept their WCBL season alive with a 5-3 win on Saturday night in East Division semifinals.
CANADA & WORLD

Count Binface, the man in a can with a plan, seeks Parliament seat in Britain's wackiest election
Binface, who has run against prime ministers past and present, was the first to throw his bucket in the ring when Reform UK's Nigel Farage abruptly quit Parliament and said he would seek reelection.

Porter Airline flight cancelled due to child refusing to fasten seatbelt
The aircraft could not take off in what Porter called an unsafe situation, so the crew elected to return to the terminal and have the two passengers disembark.

Bear attacks three-year-old girl playing on deck outside home in Maple Ridge, B.C.
The Mounties said the bear returned to the home and the immediate area multiple times, and officers decided to shoot it since it appeared aggressive and had already attacked the child.

Does Wealthsimple want to add sports, politics to its new prediction markets product?
Canadians can't put money on entertainment, sports or politics because regulators have yet to allow them in prediction market trading, and topics can only be offered if the outcome is 30 days away.
AGRICULTURE

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.

Dairy farmers warn against concessions as U.S. tariff deadline looms
The supply management system that protects Canadian dairy has been cited by the U.S. as a key irritant in trade negotiations and President Donald Trump has complained about access to Canada's market.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET

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.

From handoffs to headlocks: The other side of Roughrider running back AJ Ouellette
Saskatchewan Roughriders running back AJ Ouellette is a champion on the football field. But in the offseason, he trades his cleats for wrestling boots, pursuing his passion for professional wrestling.


























