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SASKATOON NEWS
'Buried in foam': New technology changes how foam is recycled in Saskatchewan
The foam densifier compresses large volumes of foam into dense blocks that are easier to handle, store and ship. The densified foam is then sent to Quebec, where it is turned into foam insulation boards.
Saskatoon construction season hits final stretch as fall arrives
With Tuesday marking the first day of fall, the city said it is focused on "completing as many projects as possible" before the snow flies, bringing the construction season to a halt for the year.
Traffic restrictions on Central Ave. lifted after crash involving pedestrian
Police said an 18-year-old pedestrian was transported to hospital by paramedics with injuries that did not appear to be life threatening. The restrictions at Central and Gray avenues have been lifted.
Saskatoon cops seize weapons, drugs, cash, cigarettes after searching 11th Street home
Police said officers seized a .22-calibre pistol, 84 rounds of ammunition, bear spray, a machete, $965.50, cocaine, methamphetamine, Dilaudid pills, hydromorphone pills and "illegal cigarettes."
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Warm weather ahead as fall arrives in Saskatchewan
Fall officially arrived on Tuesday, but David Phillips, senior climatologist with Environment Canada, says warmer-than-normal temperatures are expected to continue through the season.
Mounties encourage public to report suspicious activity as officers investigate break-ins
The RCMP said officers are investigating "several break-and-enters or thefts" that occurred in the P.A. area over the weekend, with officers working to determine whether the crimes are connected.
Onion Lake Mounties arrest wanted man during routine traffic stop
Police say the suspect allegedly pointed a firearm and threatened a person at a home on the Onion Lake Cree Nation. He was arrested nine days later when RCMP saw he was a passenger in a vehicle they stopped.
North Battleford adjusts water production to address taste concerns
Stewart Schafer, the city's director of operations, said staff increased production at the No. 1 plant, which draws water from underground, and reduced production at the plant that treats river water.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Monday, Sept. 21
8:30 - Parliament resumes in Ottawa today! And with an abnormally busy summer full of announcements, tariffs, a trade war and showing what Canada has to offer to the world, there is a LOT to talk about. Stephanie Ta...
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Friday, Sept. 18
On Friday's episode, as the WHL season kicks off, Jamie has a preview of the Regina Pats. Plus a look a the first place Edmonton Elks and the Chicago Bears as they prepare to play the Vikings.
SPORTS
A.J. Ouellette, Kian Schaffer-Baker back with starters in practice
The Saskatchewan Roughriders could be set to get back two of their top offensive weapons as running back A.J. Ouellette and slotback Kian Schaffer-Baker practiced with the starters.
Swift Current athlete earns spot at RBC Training Ground national event
The 17-year-old Grade 12 student, who trains with Regina's Excel Athletica, was among more than 3,000 athletes between the ages of 14 and 25 who took part in the program's testing in Saskatoon.
Ukraine advocates ask Ottawa to sanction NHL's Alex Ovechkin after Putin commercial
The Ukrainian Canadian Congress is calling on Ottawa to sanction and ban Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin for appearing in a commercial for a party aligned with Vladimir Putin.
WHL announces rule changes ahead of Friday season opener
Each rink has set up seven new cameras using the Spiideo system, the same replay system used by the AHL, OHL and various other sports leagues around the world, according to the WHL's web site.
CANADA & WORLD
B.C. Premier Eby calls early election for Oct. 24, says Trump is 'existential' threat
The date of final voting is a week after municipal elections are scheduled, and Eby called the vote despite pleas from numerous local government leaders not to overlap the campaigns.
Ottawa opens up 15% Trans Mountain equity stake to Indigenous groups on pipeline path
In a letter to a First Nation along the pipeline's path, a federal Department of Finance official says the equity investment would be equally distributed among participating groups.
No 'blanket answer' on when Ottawa would end strikes under proposed changes: Hajdu
According to the proposed Building Canada Strong Act, a work stoppage must be affecting the "national interest" before the minister can trigger Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code to end a strike.
Hayden Panettiere's death was accidental and involved fentanyl, coroner says
Asked for comment on the coroner's report, Kasey Kitchen, a publicist for the family, told The Associated Press that "the investigation is still ongoing and the case is complex."
AGRICULTURE
Alberta & B.C. organizations team up to help producers affected by wildfires
Alberta producers are asked to consider whether they can help provide available feed that can be transported to B.C., pasture for cattle that could be temporarily relocated in Alberta, or feedlot or drylot capacity ...
Diesel prices in Canada hitting a record high this harvest
U.S. diesel prices have also reached record highs over the last two weeks, exceeding US$5.85 per gallon and topping the previous record set in June 2022. That figure is about US$2 per gallon higher than a year ago.
Harvest well behind schedule in Sask. as rain stalls operations
The ministry says excessive rainfall in some areas has affected grain quality, adding that crop yields and quality are quite variable "due to differences in rainfall throughout the growing season."
Wet weather makes harvest a struggle for Saskatchewan farmers
The rain is slowing harvest for Saskatchewan farmers, with wet, muddy fields making it harder to get crops off and dry. One farmer said the conditions bring back memories of past difficult harvests.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
The Saskatoon boy who twirled his way to the National Ballet
Keaton Leier is coming back home to Saskatoon with the National Ballet of Canada, bringing his own choreography, his family's pride and a message for young dancers dreaming big on the Prairies.
Think Métis jigging is just dancing? Think again
This traditional dance gets the heart pumping, but researchers at the University of Saskatchewan are exploring how every step can also connect people to culture, community and well-being.
The Regina conservator saving history, one fragile page at a time
A faded photograph. A handwritten letter. An old book. Each can hold a piece of someone's history. Robin Canham's job is making sure those stories survive.
VIDEO: Meet Saskatchewan's 12-year-old fiddle champion
At 12, Cassian Owen is already one of Saskatchewan's standout young fiddlers. He's winning championships, putting in the practice - and still making plenty of time for hockey and mini sticks.
