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SASKATOON NEWS
Holy Cross defence dominates, Crusaders go back-to-back for Saskatoon 6A championship
Defence wins championships and the Holy Cross Crusaders proved that with a clinical 40-7 victory over the St. Joseph Guardians, capturing their second straight Saskatoon 6A high school football title.
U of S Huskies women's basketball team to raise another U Sports banner
The University of Saskatchewan Huskies women's basketball team will raise a national championship banner on their court Friday - for the second consecutive year - and celebrate their golden graduates.
Saskatoon Kinsmen Sports Dinner returns with Martinez tribute
The Kinsmen Club of Saskatoon is reviving its Celebrity Sports Dinner as the Kinsmen Sports Classic in January 2027, with a new two-night format, lower ticket prices and celebrity guests.
Saskatoon's full Bus Rapid Transit launch delayed until 2029
Saskatoon's Link Bus Rapid Transit launch is delayed by a year to 2029, with First Avenue construction and transit hub readiness among the key factors. Service improvements will begin in 2027.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Not about cost: City of Regina weighs in on Mosaic Stadium turf changes
The city's concern about painted lines was the time turnover would take, rather than the cost. And Football Saskatchewan said it's expecting rule changes to allow amateur football on a smaller field.
Sask. Premier comments on federal budget, DEED, AI data centres
Speaking at the Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce luncheon, Premier Scott Moe commented this budget is the best he's seen in the last decade, though he joked that isn't saying much.
Sask. trampoline maker still dealing with tariffs
Crazy Ape Extreme Equipment in Regina says tariffs have forced a price increase on the custom-made trampolines it sells to American buyers, but the company is also looking beyond North America.
Regina turf work sparks debate over Mosaic Stadium field use
Regina's installation of new 100-yard turf at Mosaic Stadium has reignited debate over amateur football access, with critics warning the change could limit future events and force some teams to adapt.
SPORTS
Holy Cross defence dominates, Crusaders go back-to-back for Saskatoon 6A championship
Defence wins championships and the Holy Cross Crusaders proved that with a clinical 40-7 victory over the St. Joseph Guardians, capturing their second straight Saskatoon 6A high school football title.
Marcus Adams runs wild as Miller Marauders win 6A Regina city championship
Marcus Adams had a massive game for the Miller Marauders as the running back scored six times as the team won the 6A Regina football championship with a 41-37 win over the Riffel Royals.
Regina turf work sparks debate over Mosaic Stadium field use
Regina's installation of new 100-yard turf at Mosaic Stadium has reignited debate over amateur football access, with critics warning the change could limit future events and force some teams to adapt.
'He's made it clear': Gretzky backs Carney's call to bar Russia from world juniors
Prime Minister Mark Carney said earlier this week Russian and Belarusian athletes will not be permitted to represent their countries on Canadian soil while the war in Ukraine continues.
CANADA & WORLD
Can Ottawa's 10-year plan end Canada's homeless crisis?
The government has pledged $11.2 million to address what it estimates as the 65,000 Canadians who are homeless, but the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness thinks the true figure could be much higher.
Poilievre accuses government of cooking books on immigration
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says the government is blowing past Justin Trudeau's immigration numbers with plans to grant permanent residency to 200,000 temporary residents this year.
Father of Meghan Markle arrested on charges related to child sexual abuse material, AP sources say
Meghan, an American citizen who starred in the U.S. television drama "Suits," married Harry at Windsor Castle in 2018. They have two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
Unemployment rate rose to 6.7% in October, StatCan says
The unemployment rate for young workers aged 15 to 24 jumped to 13.7 per cent in October, up 0.7 percentage points from September, as employment edged down and more youth looked for work.
AGRICULTURE
Saskatchewan harvest 99% complete, yields match 10-year average
Despite obstacles like, flooding, pests and rain during harvest, Saskatchewan's 2026 harvest was mostly successful, with many crops grading out in the top two quality categories.
Canola farmers, Sask. government pleased with tariff-free extension with China
A deal to keep Chinese tariffs off Canadian canola meal and pea imports is coming as a relief to the Saskatchewan government and to farmers looking ahead to next year's growing season.
Beijing, Ottawa agree to extend deal on canola, Chinese steel access to late 2028
Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu says that deal is being extended by two years, to the end of 2028. He says the credit goes to a trade body Canada and China relaunched in January.
Ministers MacDonald, Sidhu lead dual trade push in China as year-end tariff deadline looms
The dual-ministerial mission is a precursor to the APEC summit happening Nov. 18-19 at Shenzhen, China, where Prime Minister Mark Carney is slated to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
No snow, no wind, no bugs: Going underground at Cigar Lake
While most of Saskatchewan battles notoriously unpredictable weather, Cameco's Cigar Lake mine offers a remarkably consistent climate. But to enjoy it, you'll have to go nearly 500 metres underground.
A place on the pitch: Leo Leptich's first step into team soccer
He knows he can get hurt more easily than other kids because of his rare skin condition. But Leo Leptich also knows that being different doesn't mean he can't play. Now, he's getting his chance.
Q&A: What Chantell Butler wants you to know about dwarfism
What should you say? When should you offer help? And what do people get wrong about dwarfism? Chantell Butler answers these questions and more in a frank and open discussion.
Meet Jovi Wagner, Saskatoon's world champion dog groomer
Wagner has spent a lifetime making dogs look their best. Now, the Churchill Dog Groomers owner has helped lead Canada to a historic gold medal on the world stage.
