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Police in Saskatoon make arrests after bear spray incidents, robbery
At about 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday, officers were called to the area around 20th Street West and Avenue H South after a report said a suspect armed with bear spray had assaulted a person and demanded cash.
Regina newborns to be sent to Saskatoon for surgeries
The SHA said there are so few surgeries done on newborns up to eight weeks old, it's difficult for specialized anesthesiologists to properly keep up their skills, leading to babies in Regina being transported to Sas...
Tribal chief says wellness centre renovations give 'relatives some dignity'
Saskatoon Tribal Council Chief Mark Arcand said renovations should be a "gold standard" when it comes to these kinds of facilities, pointing to upgrades like the addition of laundry services for visitors.
Saskatoon high school improv team jets off to nationals
Tommy Douglas Collegiate's Skits and Giggles won provincials in March, securing a spot in the Canadian Improv Games this week in Ottawa, the only team representing Saskatchewan at the national competition.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
'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.
Few changes from new Liberal majority expected by Sask. political scientist
Jim Farney hopes one thing in particular doesn't change under Prime Minister Mark Carney's newly-attained majority government - its working relationship with the Moe government in Saskatchewan.
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.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, April 15
8:30 - With a clear majority now secured, Mark Carney no longer has to bargain to survive confidence votes and can focus fully on governing, from trade talks to major domestic files. In simple terms, we're now about...
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
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.
VIDEO: P.A. Raiders blank Saskatoon Blades again, taking commanding 3-0 series lead
For the second game in a row, the Prince Albert Raiders shut out the Saskatoon Blades, winning the third game 4-0 on Tuesday and taking a 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Chris Getzlaf, Brianne Theisen-Eaton among Sask. Sports Hall of Fame 2026 inductees
The Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame announced who it will be inducting this year. The class includes two-time Grey Cup champion Chris Getzlaf and Olympic bronze medalist Brianne Theisen-Eaton.
Saskatoon Blades face uphill climb in third game against Prince Albert Raiders
Trailing 2-0 in the second-round series with the Prince Albert Raiders, the Saskatoon Blades are aiming to tap into their home-ice advantage what they are calling a "must-win" game.
CANADA & WORLD
2 Royal Navy sailors charged in fatal capsizing of military craft in Halifax harbour
The navy's chief commander, Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee, issued a statement saying the charges highlight the "challenging realities" of military service.
Vets, MPs call on feds to launch honour review board to award Canadian Victoria Cross
The Canadian Victoria Cross was established in 1993 to recognize acts of valour, self-sacrifice, or devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy, but it has never been awarded.
Conservative MPs back Poilievre after he says he'll lead party into next election
Poilievre closed out a speech on Tuesday by saying he plans to lead Conservatives into the next election. House leader Andrew Scheer says the caucus is united behind its leader.
New Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon a day after historic talks in Washington
The Israeli military has periodically issued warnings urging residents to flee wide swathes of southern Lebanon as it targets the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group.
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.
