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SASKATOON NEWS
Winter Shines festival kicks off in Saskatoon on Valentine's Day
The eight-day winter festival kicks off this Saturday at the city's Gather Local Market and will feature ice carvings, sleigh rides, a petting zoo and an ice slide.
New Fairhaven community patrol group in the works for more than a year
A new community patrol group has been in the works for more than a year, according to Coun. Robert Pearce, who has been vocal about crime in Fairhaven and Confederation over the last several years.
Saskatoon police investigate three robberies involving bear spray on Wednesday night
Police said the three incidents took place between 9 p.m. and midnight on the 3000 block of Preston Avenue South, the 1800 block of McOrmond Drive and the 10 block of Assiniboine Drive.
Woman assaulted, bear sprayed and robbed in Stonebridge home invasion: Police
"... officers learned that a group of masked persons had broken into the residence, discharged bear spray, assaulted the occupant, and stole items before fleeing the area prior to police arrival."
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Mark McMorris' father says son is 'in a good spot' ahead of men's slopestyle event
Regina snowboarder Mark McMorris was cleared by medical professionals to compete on Monday. Don McMorris said his son is "resilient and strong."
Winter warmth to continue through long weekend, cooler temps, snow possible next week
February has been a record-breaking month for temperatures in Saskatchewan. Dave Carlsen, meteorologist with Environment Canada said warm, Pacific air is behind the above-normal temperatures.
Military sexual assault investigation was rushed, biased, watchdog commission says
The conclusion comes after a Canadian Forces Provost Marshal's office investigation cleared military police of wrongdoing in the case and found the allegations against them to be unsubstantiated.
NDP blasts Sask. Party after photo surfaces of 'hallway medicine' at St. Paul's
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) said there has been an increase in demand for emergency services at St. Paul's Hospital in Saskatoon. The Saskatchewan NDP is pointing to physician retention as the reason.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Friday, Feb. 13
Lunar New Year is coming up! Dr. Helen Chang talks about the Year of the Horse with Evan. Filmmaker Aaron Sinclair discusses his new "choose your own adventure" film, in time for Valentine's Day.
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Wednesday, Feb. 11
2:35 - Bill Price, NHL.com Today began the men's Olympic hockey tournament with NHLers for the first time in a long time. NHL.com's Bill Price joins us from Milan, Italy to preview the tournament and ponder who will...
SPORTS
Riders sign Super Bowl champ Darrell Henderson Jr., a former L.A. Rams running back
The Roughriders have added Darrell Henderson Jr. to their running back room. The 28-year-old played with the NFL's Los Angeles Rams and was a member of their Super Bowl championship team.
Maddox Schultz finding his groove with Pats, scores first WHL hat trick
Regina Pats forward Maddox Schultz has been finding his game at the WHL level recently. The 15-year-old recently recorded his first WHL hat trick -- the youngest player to accomplish that feat in a Pats uniform.
Canadian hockey fans taking in Olympic double bill as women rally, men debut
Fans were at bars and watch parties to see NHL players return to Olympic competition for the first time since 2014 as Sidney Crosby, Connor McDavid and their Canadian teammates faced Czechia.
Winter Olympics recap: Brignone completes dramatic comeback and Ukrainian athlete excluded
Vladyslav Heraskevych was barred from racing after refusing to give up his plan to race in a helmet commemorating athletes who have been killed since Russia invaded his country.
CANADA & WORLD
Complainant cross-examination set to continue in Frank Stronach's sex assault trial
The woman said she didn't consent to sex with Stronach after running into him at his Toronto restaurant, and didn't know how she ended up in the bed that night in the early 1980s.
Family of Portapique victims offers advice and support to community in Tumbler Ridge
"What I would say to you is, hold your loved ones tight and allow yourself to lean on those healing people who surround you - family, friends, community, church," said Oliver-McCurdie.
Canada not on track to hit net-zero by 2050, or meet any climate targets: study
The report suggests Canada has moved away from its goals thanks to "a slackening of policy effort over the past year, marked by the removal or weakening of climate policies across the country."
Prime Minister Carney to attend vigil in Tumbler Ridge today with other leaders
Carney and Canada's other political party leaders delivered statements in the House of Commons on Wednesday, pledging unity and their full support for the town and the families of the victims.
AGRICULTURE
Backyard vegetable gardens are healthy for people and the planet. Here's how to start yours
At this time of year, yards are still covered in snow. But it's the perfect time to start planning for a garden because you'll want to have supplies ready to start planting just after the last frost.
Sask. farmers won't be allowed to use strychnine to control gophers in 2026: Ag ministry
"Saskatchewan producers have been clear about the challenges they face in managing Richardson's ground squirrels with the limited tools available," said David Marit, Saskatchewan's agriculture minister.
U of S professor and crop breeder receives agriculture award from king of Sweden
Dr. Curtis Pozniak was presented with the Bertebos Prize for research and innovation with "significant contributions" towards the connections between ecology and food production in Stockholm.
APAS hopes report of canola movement to China is sign of things to come
Bloomberg says orders are already coming in for Canadian canola for shipment to China soon. APAS president Bill Prybylski says the amount may be small, but believes it bodes well for future orders.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
Meet the Spiritwood sweethearts celebrating 70 years as Valentines
It wasn't love at first sight, but it was love that lasted. Seven decades later, Dot and Leo Gaboury are still each other's Valentines.
Meet the P.A. billet mom who helped raise generations of hockey players
From the first season of the Prince Albert Raiders to today's NHL, Carole Ring opened her home to 38 billet players, shaping lives far beyond the rink - one meal, rule and late-night talk at a time.
Raiders of the lost files: A Saskatoon city archives treasure hunt
Guided by Saskatoon city archivist Jeff O'Brien, explore fragile maps, vanished places, handwritten letters and flickering film hiding in Saskatoon's city archives.
Battling bots: Exploring Saskatoon's combat robotics scene
Kurtis and Valérie Wanner of FingerTech Robotics and Party Bots are guiding kids and hobbyists into the thrilling world of combat robotics, where sparks fly and machines clash in epic battles.
