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C95 Radio Marathon returns to support breast cancer research on Oct. 28
After facing breast cancer twice, Kerrie Gavin knows the benefits of breast cancer research firsthand. She shared her story ahead of C95's radio marathon, which runs from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. at Midtown.
Canpotex to match Saskatoon Food Bank donations during infant formula campaign
On Thursday, the Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre announced a pledge from the potash supplier to match all community donations up to $50,000 during its fourth annual formula campaign this month.
Closures coming to Victoria, Spadina, 25th Street on Thursday and Friday
The intersection of Victoria Avenue and First Street East will be closed for water main work, with the closure starting at 7 a.m. on Thursday and running until 4 p.m. on Oct. 29.
Saskatoon's city golf courses winding down for the season
The City of Saskatoon said its three courses - Holiday Park, Silverwood and Wildwood - are all preparing to close in the coming months, but the final day of operations will depend on the weather.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Prince Albert officials say wastewater drug data emphasizes need for coordinated response
Police Chief Patrick Nogier said the results validate the direction police have already taken by focusing enforcement on suppliers and traffickers, while also showing the limits of enforcement alone.
Saskatchewan nuclear reactor plans spark push for work experience from industry
The head of Saskatchewan Industrial and Mining Suppliers Association said building expertise in nuclear now, will help prepare workers for planned nuclear reactors in the province.
Saskatchewan updates defamation laws to reflect the digital age
The province says the updates modernize and simplify the laws in order to better reflect the modern media landscape, and to ensure the legislation properly addresses online and digital communication.
Mounties seize more than a kilo of suspected cocaine in Stanley Mission
The Saskatchewan RCMP said a 36-year-old woman was charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, along with two counts of failing to comply with conditions of a release order.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, Oct. 1
On Thursday's show, Evan talks nuclear energy in Saskatchewan with minister Jeremy Harrison. Plus, the DEED debate in Saskatoon and minimum wage goes up in the province, but is it enough?
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Tuesday, Sept. 29
It's the NHL season! Chris Cuthbert previews the Toronto Maple Leafs, Drew Remenda talks about the San Jose Sharks, and John Shannon takes a look at the Western Conference. Plus, Stanley Cup predictions.
SPORTS
Lauther returns to Riders, not dressing for game against Stamps
Brett Lauther was back at Mosaic Stadium after being traded from the Ottawa Redblacks to the Saskatchewan Roughriders. While he's one of the CFL's top kickers this season, he won't be suiting up this week.
Inside the weird, wild world of competitive arm wrestling
Think arm wrestling is just about having strong arms? Think again. Nathan Muir has spent years training his hands, wrists, shoulders and hips for a sport that lasts seconds.
Kicker Brett Lauther returns to Riders' roster after Redblacks trade
The Roughriders acquired Brett Lauther in exchange for their fifth-round pick in the CFL's 2027 draft. Lauther spent eight previous seasons with the Riders, making 295 of 360 field goal attempts.
Riders know every game matters in tight CFL playoff race
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are aware of the urgency needed to end the season as the team finds itself at a crucial point with just four games left in the season. Saskatchewan hosts Calgary on Friday.
CANADA & WORLD
France gripped by spreading student protests as PM calls crisis meeting
The demonstrations erupted in Paris-region schools last week and have snowballed, with police making hundreds of arrests in clashes with the protesters. Authorities have reported dozens of injuries.
An Indian airline captain is hailed as a hero after a cockpit attack on a FlyDubai flight
Shota Musayev, a dentist and eyewitness, told The Associated Press how the wounded Smit Machchhar managed to open the cockpit door to let them in before they grappled with the copilot.
Budget watchdog says Alto rail construction could cost more than Ottawa predicts
Ottawa has released cost estimates of between $60 billion and $90 billion, but the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer believes the price tag will range from $75 billion to $113 billion.
AI agent attempted to hack Library and Archives Canada, says U.S. research group
The report says the attempted hacks occurred on May 28 and June 9 and involved 899 search queries into divorce records between 1905 and 1911. Thirteen of the requests involved "attack payloads."
AGRICULTURE
Warm weather helps Sask. farmers make solid progress on 2026 harvest
Brian Andrew, who farms in the Craven area, said his harvest is behind schedule, but it's a situation he's seen before. "It's not something completely unique, so we can deal with it," he said.
Saskatchewan farmers facing pressure from rising diesel costs, floods, trade uncertainty
Bill Prybylski, president of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan, joined guest host Brent Loucks on The Evan Bray Show on Monday to discuss the pressures farmers are facing.
VIDEO: Massive fire takes out grain cart and tractor during Sask. harvest
Dana Quigley's farm near Yellow Grass got a nasty shock on Thursday evening when the grain cart and tractor started on fire. Nobody was injured, but the damaged equipment was a total write-off.
Harvest nears halfway mark in Sask. as wet conditions cause delays
Harvest is 41 per cent complete, but while producers are making steady progress, they're still a long way behind the five-year average of 82 per cent and the 10-year average of 73 per cent.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
Inside the weird, wild world of competitive arm wrestling
Think arm wrestling is just about having strong arms? Think again. Nathan Muir has spent years training his hands, wrists, shoulders and hips for a sport that lasts seconds.
Residential school took her away. Her language brought her home
Rosalie Tsannie-Burseth whispered Dene at St. Michael's Residential School so she wouldn't be punished. Today, she is a teacher and PhD student fighting to make sure her language is never silenced.
Hotel Senator sign lost for decades resurfaces on Marketplace
You never know what you might find on Facebook Marketplace. In this case, it was a Hotel Senator sign that owner Chris Beavis thought had been sent to the junkyard 35 years ago.
Meet the Regina woman with 150 Saskatchewan Roughriders jerseys
Donna Ryhorchuk thought she had about 130 Saskatchewan Roughriders jerseys. We counted. There are 150 - each one carrying a story, a favourite player's name and a little piece of Rider history.
