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Saskatoon's Lucas Floer makes Canada wheelchair basketball debut
Overcoming an amputated left foot, Saskatoon's Lucas Floer will make his debut with Canada's men's NextGen wheelchair basketball team in Japan this week.
Pet-ty philanthropy: Spite-fuelled fundraiser draws global donations
A woman who came into some money after her recent divorce was willing to spend $10,000 to irritate her ex-husband by donating it to help stray cats.
More than 7,000 attend Saskatoon Remembrance Day service
Canadians from all walks of life paid their respects to the men and women of Canada's Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice. Several veterans said they were pleased with the overwhelming turnout.
25th Street East reopens after major Saskatoon water main work
A major water-main rehabilitation project in Saskatoon is complete, and 25th Street East has reopened after months of construction.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Saskatchewan library closures raise concerns over funding
The head of a north-central Saskatchewan library calls the decision to close six local branches over budget constraints, inflation, and skyrocketing costs a "tough decision" that was necessary.
Super El Niño could bring milder winter to Saskatchewan
While past winters have seen massive dumps of snow and temperatures drop to 40 below, this winter could be a little milder. A super El Niño is responsible for the higher temperatures we've experienced.
Balcarres man dead after van and truck collide on Highway 10: RCMP
The driver of the van, a 41-year-old man from Balcarres, was pronounced dead at the scene on Tuesday. The truck driver and a passenger were both injured in the crash, the RCMP said.
Closures in place on highways 33, 26 after two serious collisions: RCMP
The Saskatchewan RCMP said a pair of "serious" crashes on Thursday morning left Highway 26 closed north of Loon Lake, and Highway 33 closed north of Tyvan. No information on injuries was shared.
SPORTS
Schultz, Pue rejoin Pats after U17 World Challenge
The dynamic duo of Maddox Schultz and Liam Pue are back with the Regina pats after making some waves at the U17 World Challenge as captains of the two Canadian teams.
Canadian government says Russian players with visas will still be barred from WJC
Adam van Koeverden says Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada will take measures to assess and prevent Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials from entering Canada to compete.
Saskatoon's Lucas Floer makes Canada wheelchair basketball debut
Overcoming an amputated left foot, Saskatoon's Lucas Floer will make his debut with Canada's men's NextGen wheelchair basketball team in Japan this week.
VIDEO: Pue pots OT winner in Regina return, lifts Pats to 5-4 victory over Blades
No rust returning to the WHL from Team Canada for Regina Pats star Liam Pue who netted three points, including the overtime winner, in a 5-4 victory over the Saskatoon Blades on Tuesday.
CANADA & WORLD
Is Outlook down? Widespread outage hits Microsoft apps
CHICAGO (AP) - A widespread outage hit Microsoft platforms including Outlook on Thursday, with many users encountering trouble using their email accounts and other errors across the tech giant's suite of apps. Nearl...
Network of deepfake videos spreading falsehoods about trade war with U.S.: Report
The report indicates the network includes nearly 300 TikTok and Instagram accounts and has posted more than 3,201 videos that have been seen 22.1 million times in the past three months.
B.C. police charge Alberta man, 19, in alleged Roblox child-luring case
Police say the investigation began after the parents found sexualized messages on their child's Snap messaging app, and that the victim had been "coerced" into sharing explicit photos and videos.
Bond denied for South Carolina man accused of burying his 11-month-old son alive
Dozens of first responders scoured the countryside for the boy. After a full day of searching, authorities found freshly disturbed soil and heard cries from below, the sheriff said.
AGRICULTURE
Canada's agriculture sector divided on Mercosur free trade deal
Representatives from the Canadian Cattle Youth Council gathered on Parliament Hill last month to warn that a free trade deal with Mercosur could jeopardize beef production in Canada.
Saskatchewan cattle producers heading into winter with optimism
Saskatchewan cattle producers are entering winter with strong calf prices, solid feed supplies and optimism about a milder season.
Farm group applauds tax changes in recent budget
Canadian Federation of Agriculture president Keith Currie said the agriculture and agri-food sectors have the potential to drive growth, strengthen food security and support communities across Canada.
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.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
The road to a new chapter: Connecting northern Saskatchewan
From dog teams and canoes to planes and roads. A new Rise Air terminal and all-season road are marking a new era of connection and opportunity in Wollaston Lake and Hatchet Lake Denesuline First Nation.
A Saskatoon Holocaust survivor's Remembrance Day thank-you
At 96, Holocaust survivor Klara Belkin played her cello at Saskatchewan's Service of Remembrance. Eighty years after liberation, she had a message for the young soldiers who made her life possible.
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.
