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Saskatoon police briefs: Multiple firearms incidents and purse-snatching attempt
Police in Saskatoon received various reports of firearms on Monday, leading to five people facing criminal charges, and a 15-year-old has been charged after attempting to steal a purse from a woman at a bus stop.

Investments in police mental health 'paramount': Sask. police chief
Attention and discussion around officer mental health comes as the Saskatoon Police Service mourns the sudden death of officer Hal Lam on Feb. 18, who was with the police service for more than 20 years.

Company of trucker who hit Saskatoon overpass 'definitely' responsible, STA says
Days after a truck driver crashed into a Highway 11 overpass, the company employing them remains unknown. But Susan Ewart with Saskatchewan Trucking Association said it could face penalties from SGI.

Saskatoon water main work will mean pressure drop for some
The city said the water supply will be reliable and remain safe to drink during the upgrade of the Acadia Drive water main, which is scheduled to begin on March 23 and take eight weeks to complete.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS

'Very disappointed': Union head frustrated with new health-care plan
SEIU-West President Lisa Zunti said the new Patients First Health Care Plan doesn't properly address the health-care crisis Saskatchewan is currently in.

King Charles III to meet with Treaty 6 leaders in London Wednesday
A delegation of seven Treaty 6 leaders are set to meet with King Charles III today in London. When departing from the Saskatoon airport, the Chiefs said they hope to discuss the importance of honouring treaties with...

Some Sask. farmers to get winter elk hunting permits next year to protect land
The province said producers with a history of large herds of elk damaging their crops will be able to apply for eight elk depredation permits for elk hunting on their land from January to March 2027.

Listen: Sask. health minister gives more detail on new health-care plan
Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill talked with Evan Bray about the expansion of nurse practitioner roles, virtual care, educating more doctors and recruiting more health-care professionals in Saskatchewan.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY

The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, March 11
8:30 - Health care in Saskatchewan continues to be a big topic of discussion as it impacts us all. On Monday, the provincial government announced its new "Patients First Health Care Plan," but it's raising...
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY

The Green Zone Replay - Tuesday, March 10
Huskies superstar Gage Grassick talks about the team's back-to-back national championships, and Sportsnet's Alex Adams takes a look at what the Ottawa Senators need to do to make the NHL playoffs.
SPORTS

Prince Albert's Brittany Hudak competes in fourth Paralympic Games
Para nordic skier Brittany Hudak will once again represent Canada on the world stage. The Prince Albert product is back for another Paralympic Games having previously won bronze at the event before.

Golden Huskies receive warm welcome after U Sports women's basketball title repeat
University of Saskatchewan Huskies women's basketball team had tired eyes but warm hearts returning home with their second consecutive U Sports women's championship.

Kipling's Gilbert Dash representing Canada at Paralympics for first time
Gilbert Dash suffered a life-altering spinal injury in 2006. Since then, he's gone on to represent Canada a few times at world wheelchair curling events and will now make his Paralympics debut.

Back-to-back: Huskies women's basketball team repeats for gold at U Sports nationals
The 'Bronze Baby' trophy is staying in Saskatchewan with the University of Saskatchewan Huskies women's basketball team defending their U Sports title 77-68 over the New Brunswick Reds.
CANADA & WORLD

Iran vows to fight on, about 140 U.S. troops injured in war
The Iranian Parliament Speaker dismissed any suggestion of seeking a ceasefire, and G7 leaders will hold a meeting Wednesday to focus on the economic consequences of the war and its impact on energy.

Carney to attend question period Tuesday after absence called out by other parties
While Carney's official itinerary, published Monday, had him skipping the proceedings in the House of Commons today, his office has sent out a new schedule adding an appearance at question period.

Citizen-led recall bid against Alberta premier fails to get required signatures
A petition looking to oust Alberta Premier Danielle Smith from her seat in the legislature has failed. Smith is the second premier in Alberta's history to face a recall petition.

Former CBC anchor says the broadcaster 'silenced and intimidated' him
When Travis Dhanraj, who hosted "Canada Tonight," announced his departure in an email to CBC staff in 2025 he called out what he claimed was a culture of "retaliation, exclusion and psychological harm...
AGRICULTURE

Some Sask. farmers to get winter elk hunting permits next year to protect land
The province said producers with a history of large herds of elk damaging their crops will be able to apply for eight elk depredation permits for elk hunting on their land from January to March 2027.

Saskatchewan to support pulse protein centre in India
More than 80 per cent of all pulses exported from Canada to India are grown in Saskatchewan, providing healthy and high-protein food for hundreds of millions of people every day.

China suspends some canola, seafood tariffs on Canada after Carney visit
The announcement comes after Prime Minister Mark Carney met earlier this year with Chinese President Xi Jinping in a visit that saw the leaders ink a deal on electric vehicles and canola.

Moe, Smith urge Ottawa to reverse strychnine ban as gophers pose 'serious pest threat' to farms
Saskatchewan's Scott Moe and Alberta's Danielle Smith said the ground squirrels "have become a serious pest threat to agriculture, damaging a wide variety of crops" across the prairies.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET

Beyond the Paralympics: Inclusion on a Saskatchewan ski slope
While the Paralympics highlight elite athletes with disabilities, inclusion in sport starts right here at home. At Table Mountain, 11-year-old Jac Cashin is discovering the joy of skiing.

The 'giraffe' of the orchestra: Meet Saskatoon's bassoon soloist
From Grade 6 band class rebel to Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra soloist, Stephanie Unverricht is ready to take the spotlight, turning an unusual instrument into the star of the show.

Meet the Saskatoon Indigenous educator reviving culture through craft
From her kohkum's kitchen to communities across Saskatchewan, Jasmyn Albert teaches sewing, beading and ceremony, passing down Indigenous traditions through hands-on workshops and storytelling.

Neighbours helping neighbours: 50 years of TeleMiracle in Saskatchewan
As TeleMiracle 50 approaches, founder Peter Kilburn reflects on 50 years of a Saskatchewan tradition that provides hope, independence and dignity to those in need.


























