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SASKATOON NEWS
Nuit Blanche, 33rd Street Fair mean detours for Saskatoon drivers on Saturday
Closures for the 33rd Street Fair run from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, and Nuit Blanche means road closues downtown and in the Broadway area between 2 p.m. on Saturday and 1 a.m. on Sunday.
CCMA head talks growing country music scene, importance of sharing stories
CCMA president Amy Jeninga said country music is about sharing stories from different perspectives and lived experiences, as the genre continues to grow worldwide. She's excited to see more talent discovered in Sask...
VIDEO: Court hears final arguments in trial of former Christian school principal
Five former students testified that Friesen struck them with a wooden paddle as a form of what court heard described as "scriptural discipline," a practice tied to a passage in the Bible.
Saskatoon Mayor Cynthia Block on DEED, University Bridge and CCMAs
On Thursday's Evan Bray Show, Mayor Cynthia Block weighed in on the DEED petition, University Bridge reopening, the economic impact of the CCMAs, encampments, and the future of downtown development.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Cameco CEO Tim Gitzel discusses Canada's nuclear energy future
Tim Gitzel, CEO of Cameco, recently joined the Evan Bray Show to discuss Canada's recent investment summit and the future of nuclear energy.
Snowbird replacements 'extremely manoeuverable, powerful,' RCAF commander says
The turboprop CT-157 Siskin II planes will soon be headed to 15 Wing Moose Jaw, where the air force eventually will station 19 of them to serve as its main training fleet.
Mounties seize four guns and cocaine after searching Ahtahkakoop homes
The RCMP said officers arrested a dozen people and seized a shotgun, two carbines, two replica pistols, a sawed-off rifle, 28 grams of cocaine and an unspecified sum of cash.
Potential nuclear reactor sites along North Sask. River back under consideration, Moe says
The premier linked the proposal to growing electricity demand from the resource sector. He said three uranium mines are being built in the northwest and predicted substantial heavy oil development.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Friday, Sept. 18
On Friday's show, Evan discusses Canada's nuclear future with Cameco CEO Tim Gitzel. Plus, marking 10 years of harm reduction in Regina with the White Pony Club and a look at the fall and winter weather forecast.
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Thursday, Sept. 17
On Thursday's show, Jamie talk about what the Winnipeg Jets will do with Connor Hellebuyck, Shi Davidi joins the show to talk about the Blue Jays and Dave Naylor previews the Bills game from Buffalo.
SPORTS
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.
European Raiders enjoying their first official welcome to Prince Albert
There's always an adjustment period for European players who come to North America for the first time. The Prince Albert Raiders are doing their best to introduce their international players to Canadian culture, inc...
Saskatoon's Trevor Jacek captures world championship relay gold with Team Canada
Trevor Jacek was part of the winning 4x400 metre relay team at the World Masters Athletics Championships in South Korea. While he's a world-class athlete now, he only began running after hitting age 30.
CANADA & WORLD
Trump says he is banning CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House
Trump wrote on his social media site that effective immediately, "I am banning" CNN, MSNOW and Politico "from the White House as a result of their constant 'reporting' FAKE NEWS!"
Hamed Shafia, convicted of murdering sisters and woman, granted absence from prison
Mike Bossio, one of the panel members, told Shafia that while he has made a lot of progress and gained insight into his past behaviour, there is more work to be done and a gradual approach is needed.
Ottawa mayoral candidate charged for alleged death threats against Sutcliffe, Ford
Geoffrey Nicholas Griplas was arrested on Sept. 15 in Ottawa and has been charged with two counts each of criminal harassment and uttering death threats, along with several weapons-related offences.
Liberals roll out plan to offer paid, four-month placements in skilled trades
Starting early next year, young Canadians will be able to access paid job placements for up to four months to get hands-on experience before beginning an apprenticeship.
AGRICULTURE
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.
Sask. Cattle Association names Kevin Boon as new CEO
Kevin Boon takes over on Nov. 1 after serving 17 years as general manager of the BC Cattlemen's Association, as well as positions with Alberta Beef Producers and the Canadian Cattle Association.
Sask. harvest 27 per cent complete, far behind long-term averages
Excess moisture due to heavy rainfall was responsible for the majority of the crop damage reported in the past week, and producers are voicing worries about grain quality, bleaching and sprouting.
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.
