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SASKATOON NEWS
'Keep our heads up': Saskatoon car dealership blaze deemed suspicious
Firefighters responded to an early morning fire at Saskatoon's Daou Auto on Wednesday. Six vehicles and a building were ablaze. Saskatoon police are now investigating the fire, which has been determined suspicious.
Months-long University Bridge closure expected to start early next month: City
Signage that went up a bit too early around the bridge has now been corrected to reflect the correct date of the bridge's closure, which is expected to begin the week of April 6, depending on weather and constructio...
Saskatoon homicide victim identified as man from Mistawasis
Darcy Pechawis, 49, was killed in Saskatoon on March 14. He died from gunshot wounds. His mother remembers him as respectful to everyone he met and a dad who would do anything for his son.
DNA evidence leads to sexual assault charge in Saskatoon case dating back to 2001
"A sexual assault kit was collected at the time of the incident, and in March 2026, Saskatoon Police were notified that a DNA match had been identified," the police force said in a statement.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Regina kids bring Water for Elephants to Regina stage in Canadian premiere
More than 40 performers aged nine to 18 are taking part in the Regina production of Water of Elephants, which will mark the first time the musical has been performed in Canada.
Health care workers threaten job action after years spent trying to strike contract
While at a rally at the Legislative Building on Wednesday, the president of CUPE Health Care Workers said contract negotiations have stalled for more than three years.
Manitoba grocery tax cuts 'produce' fresh debate in Sask.
Manitoba will remove PST from all grocery items, including prepared foods, on July 1. A Dalhousie expert calls the savings modest but meaningful as Saskatchewan rules out matching.
Z99 Radiothon returns on Thursday for 39th year, supporting Regina's NICU
Z99 Morning Show hosts Justin, Wheels and Shauna Foster will broadcast live from the Cornwall Centre from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m., raising money for the Hospitals of Regina Foundation, in support of the NICU.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, March 26
8:30 - The government in Manitoba just cut PST on all food items at grocery stores; this will come into effect in July. The Saskatchewan NDP are pushing for a similar tax cut, but will it actually make a difference ...
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Tuesday, March 24
Only one game in the NHL last night and if you were a NY Rangers fan you probably had a bad time. But there are FIFTEEN NHL games tonight! Get ready golf fans, Tiger Woods is back on the TGL course. The Toronto Rapt...
SPORTS
Riders' top brass at CFL combine with eyes on 2026 season
Members of the Roughriders are in Edmonton for the CFL combine. Head coach Corey Mace and general manager Jeremy O'Day spoke to the media about keeping their focus on 2026 and a few position battles.
Corey Mace up for coach of the year award at CFL banquet in Edmonton
After leading the Saskatchewan Roughriders to a Grey Cup win in just his second season as the team's head coach, Corey Mace could be named the league's coach of the year.
Saskatchewan Roughriders QB Trevor Harris locked in on 2026 season
Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Trevor Harris joined The Green Zone on Wednesday to talk about touring the Grey Cup around Saskatchewan and look ahead to the 2026 season.
Carnduff to host WCBL Rural Roots Classic between Saskatoon Berries, Weyburn Beavers
The Saskatoon Berries and Weyburn Beavers will take each other on on May 29th as the Western Canadian Baseball League takes its second annual Rural Roots Baseball Classic to Carnduff, Sask. for 2026.
CANADA & WORLD
Victoria police halt Gaza protest attendance after 126 weeks, ask for marches to end
Police Chief Fiona Wilson says the decision is not a judgment on the merits of the cause, but a "necessary step" to ensure "sustainable policing and protect the long-term health" of officers.
Jury finds Instagram and YouTube liable in landmark social media addiction trial
The case, along with several others, has been randomly selected as a bellwether trial, meaning its outcome could impact how thousands of similar lawsuits filed against social media companies play out.
Woman pleads not guilty to trying to murder Rihanna and to assaulting the singing superstar's family
Prosecutors allege the superstar was assaulted at her home on March 8 when Ivanna Ortiz pulled up to the property and sprayed bullets from an AR-15 style rifle into the exterior wall.
Gun control group criticizes Ottawa over 'poor participation' in firearm buyback
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said Tuesday that gun owners reported more than 52,000 firearms to the government with a week left to go in a program to provide compensation for banned guns.
AGRICULTURE
Agristability changes aim to boost Sask. livestock producers
Agriculture Minister David Marit says the province is pleased to have the federal government sign off on changes related to renting grazing land and how feed inventories are valued this year.
Brother and sister named 2026 Saskatchewan's Outstanding Young Farmers
Siblings Jordan Lynch and Chansi Bourke bring a family farm feeling to Lynch Farm Partnership, which grows large green lentils, canola, durum, flax and some wheat on 15,000 acres near Osage.
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.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
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.
'I can do anything I want': Cole Blocka hopes to study at U of S
Since he was a little boy, Cole Blocka's parents taught him that he can do and be anything he wants in life. Even as he navigates hurdles in his pursuit of education, he is holding on to that belief.
Catching a leprechaun: Tips from kindergarten students at Prince Philip School
Some young Saskatoon students are building glittery, snack-filled leprechaun traps full of creativity, mischief and imagination this St. Patrick's Day. Will they catch one?
Passing the puck: Hockey hero Wickenheiser mentors young Sask. girl
This International Women's Month, Saskatchewan hockey legend, Hayley Wickenheiser, shared some hockey wisdom with 9-year-old Ella Kautzman of Warman, inspiring the next generation of female players.
