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What's open and closed in Saskatoon on Victoria Day
Victoria Day on Monday is a celebration of the sovereign's birthday in Canada, and since 1952 it has been on the Monday preceding May 25. Here's what's open and closed in Saskatoon.
Sunday morning fire damages Saskatoon business
Saskatoon Fire Department responded to a commercial fire Sunday morning on the 100 block of 34th St E where they found smoke and flames coming from outside of the building. No one was injured.
City of Saskatoon urges caution when celebrating Victoria Day with fireworks
Low-hazard fireworks such as Roman candles, sparklers, fountains, wheels, volcanoes, mines and snakes can be launched on private property from dusk until 11 p.m. on Monday.
Saskatoon police briefs: Pair charged with drug trafficking
Two men are facing charges after more than five kilograms of fentanyl, seven kilograms of methamphetamine and two kilograms of cocaine were found in Saskatoon's Rosewood neighbourhood this week.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Sask. Polytech's DICE secures $250K Innovation Saskatchewan funding
Sask. Polytechnic's Digital Integration Centre of Excellence is a specialized research and development facility that has recently worked on AI for automated grain grading and robotic mining automation.
Wanted in Saskatchewan: 10 people being hunted by RCMP in May
Saskatchewan RCMP's wanted list for May includes people wanted for human trafficking, sexual assault with a weapon, unlawful confinement, aggravated assault and robbery with a firearm.
Garden Talk: What's the secret to growing large onions?
Whether it is about growing onions of impressive size, giving your berry plants the best start or taking the blooms off greenhouse crops waiting to be planted out, our gardening experts have great tips.
Heavy rain, possible snow forecast for parts of Saskatchewan
A developing storm is expected to bring widespread rain and the potential for snow through the May long weekend, although forecasters said the exact location of the heaviest precipitation is uncertain.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Friday, May 15
On Friday's show, Evan welcomes the new leader of the federal NDP, chats about energy and power with Premier Scott Moe and looks ahead to safety over the Victoria Day long weekend.
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Friday, May 15
Scott Roblin has the latest from Riders training camp, Drew Remenda, Brendan Batchelor, and Jim Biringer all take a look at NHL action, and Jamie Nye has a list of Riders players to keep an eye on.
SPORTS
U Sports top offensive lineman Andersen grateful for healthy camp with Roughriders
Injury knocked Erik Andersen out of on-field drills last year at Saskatchewan Roughriders training camp. This spring, the top offensive lineman in U Sports is fighting for a spot on the roster.
Prince Albert Raiders WHL Championship run comes to an end
A season that made a lot of people proud in Prince Albert has come to an end after Prince Albert Raiders lost to Everett Silvertips 7-2 on Friday night in the 2026 WHL Championship Finals.
Sombach brothers to face off for first time in CFL pre-season game
Brothers Carson and Jackson Sombach are on opposite sides of one of the CFL's biggest rivalries with the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Calgary Stampeders slated to face off in pre-season action.
VIDEO: Six-fingered lineman J.J. Weaver is more than meets the eye at Riders' training camp
Born with six fingers on his hand, defensive lineman J.J. Weaver has spent his football career not only chasing after quarterbacks, but supporting young people struggling with emotions and body image.
CANADA & WORLD
WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda
World Health Organization declared the public health emergency on Sunday, after more than 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths. WHO said that the outbreak doesn't meet the criteria of a pandemic emergency.
Ukraine conducts large-scale drone strikes on Russia
The drone strikes killed at least four people, including three near Moscow, and damaged unspecified "infrastructure." Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said they were "entirely justified."
VIDEO: Drake breaks three Spotify records for 2026 with new albums
The Toronto-born rapper's Iceman became the most streamed album in a single day, Make Them Cry most streamed single, and the triple album drop made Drake the most streamed artist in a single day.
Canadian in isolation tests 'presumptive positive' for hantavirus
British Columbia's provincial health officer says the person, who is from the Yukon and is one of four isolating in the province, developed "mild symptoms" and samples have been sent to be confirmed.
AGRICULTURE
From lake to plate: Chefs take pride in serving wild rice dishes
Some of chef Jamie Charles' best sellers include a wild rice burger with bacon and sautéed mushrooms and onions, as well as shepherds pie. He also adds it into a stuffing to accompany turkey.
Saskatchewan producers making progress on seeding after delayed start to season
But despite the solid progress producers across Saskatchewan made over the past week, seeding is still well behind the five-year average of 28 per cent and the 10-year average of 27 per cent.
Committee calls for reversal of agricultural research centre closures
A House of Commons committee is recommending the government halt its decision to close agricultural research centres and experimental farm sites across Canada as part of its cost-cutting exercise.
Some Saskatchewan farmers excited for extra moisture to kick off seeding
Brendan and Rustie Sobchuk farm outside of Lang. They say plenty of soil moisture and full dugouts in their area are creating feelings of optimism about a strong start to the growing season.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
Munch Café: A Regina restaurant where ability comes first
Munch Café and Catering looks like any other restaurant, but behind the counter is a team of people with disabilities building skills, confidence and careers in a supportive workplace.
Meet the 89-year-old blacksmith keeping the craft alive
Pop's Old Forge near Marcelin has become a living classroom where 89-year-old Hubert Smith forges iron and keeps a nearly lost trade burning bright.
A mom is a mom: Paying tribute to foster moms this Mother's Day
From family dinners to difficult goodbyes, foster moms like Deb Davies shape lives in ways that last forever. This Mother's Day, we celebrate their quiet, powerful impact.
How Ronald McDonald House became the home a Melville family needed
As McHappy Day is marked at McDonald's, the Stewart family from Melville reflects on the support they received from Ronald McDonald House during a medical journey far from home.
