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SASKATOON NEWS
Saskatoon cops responded to four stabbings in four hours on Saturday
Police said one suspect - a 23-year-old - was arrested in connection with one of the four incidents, but the force asked the public for information on the other three alleged attacks.
Teens charged after fight between group of youths in Saskatoon
A 12-year-old girl and 14-year-old boy have been charged after a fight between a group of youth in the Confederation Park neighbourhood on Thursday.
Saskatoon missing persons reports down in 2025, youths account for majority
Youths accounted for almost 70 per cent of all reports in Saskatoon last year, while habitual missing persons - people who have been reported missing two or more times - accounted for 69 per cent.
New system helps Saskatoon firefighters get to scenes quicker, more informed
The Saskatoon Fire Department launched its new Computer-Aided Dispatch software, designed to work in tandem with an upgraded emergency call system, helping firefighters get to scenes faster.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Sask. police watchdog agency to investigate RCMP response on Onion Lake Cree Nation
SIRT noted that the RCMP deployed tear gas inside the home during its efforts to get the man to leave. The RCMP's statement on the incident did not mention that officers had gassed the man.
Saskatchewan drivers feeling the sting of surging gas prices
Oil prices are up more than 60 per cent since Israel and the United States started a war with strikes on Iran, leading to a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz - a crucial waterway for global oil and gas.
Sask. to link north-south power grids after 2025 wildfire scare
Saskatchewan plans a major new transmission line linking its northern and southern power grids after 2025 wildfires exposed major vulnerabilities in the system, CIC Minister Jeremy Harrison said.
Notes from the Gallery: Shoe protectant and saying 'please'
A rundown of Week 3 at the Saskatchewan Legislature, where the Speaker pleaded for people to use the word please, and Finance Minister Jim Reiter spurned new shoes for a can of shoe protectant.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Friday, March 20
8:30 - We're taking a closer look at the Saskatchewan Government's budget and how it impacts you. Samantha Becotte, president of the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation, says the budget leaves students behind. She join...
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Friday, March 20
Changes to Calgary Stampede grounds could impact the Stampeders, a look at Columbus Blue Jackets and Ottawa Senators, Scott Roblin has a local sports update, and Dave Naylor brings the latest NFL news.
SPORTS
Saskatoon Blades induct Chase, Wotton, Hildebrand into inaugural Hall of Fame class
A hall of fame night for Kelly Chase, Mark Wotton and Steve Hildebrand, who became the first three members enshrined by the Saskatoon Blades on the franchise's inaugural 'Legends' Night' at SaskTel Centre.
Pair of Saskatchewan teams clinch gold at Western Canadian Ringette Championships
Ringette gold is staying in Saskatchewan with two provincial teams capturing Western Canadian Ringette Championship titles on their home ice at Merlis Belsher Place in Saskatoon.
SJHL commissioner Kyle McIntyre touts league parity ahead of playoff series openers
Playoffs are set to begin across the province for the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League - in a year which Kyle McIntyre said has featured some of the tightest races he's seen as commissioner.
Regina Pat Canadians, Moose Jaw Winmar Warriors to battle for Sask. title
The Regina Pat Canadians and Moose Jaw Winmar Warriors will once again meet for the provincial crown. The two teams split their season series and were the top two squads during the regular season.
CANADA & WORLD
Demands on air traffic controllers in the spotlight after fatal Air Canada crash
Experts say it's not uncommon for the same air traffic controller to handle both incoming aircraft and groundcrew movement, as appeared to be the case Sunday based on communications from LaGuardia.
B.C. driver asleep at wheel of Tesla, speeding down Highway 1 in rainy rush hour
Police say an officer pulled up next to the Tesla and noticed the driver "with her eyes closed and arms crossed" while the vehicle was travelling on the road in rainy and slippery conditions.
Auditor general says RCMP's staff shortage got worse in recent years
The audit found the federal force was short about 3,400 officers in 2025. "Without fundamental changes, the RCMP will not be able to hire enough new police officers to meet operational demand."
Phoenix backlog needs to be cleared to avoid errors in new system: AG report
The federal government is working to replace the error-prone Phoenix with a new system, Dayforce, and all departments and agencies are expected to move to the new platform by March 2031.
AGRICULTURE
Brother and sister named 2026 Saskatchewan's Outstanding Young Farmers
Siblings Jordan Lynch and Chansi Bourke bring a family farm feeling to Lynch Farm Partnership, which grows large green lentils, canola, durum, flax and some wheat on 15,000 acres near Osage.
Some Sask. farmers to get winter elk hunting permits next year to protect land
The province said producers with a history of large herds of elk damaging their crops will be able to apply for eight elk depredation permits for elk hunting on their land from January to March 2027.
Saskatchewan to support pulse protein centre in India
More than 80 per cent of all pulses exported from Canada to India are grown in Saskatchewan, providing healthy and high-protein food for hundreds of millions of people every day.
China suspends some canola, seafood tariffs on Canada after Carney visit
The announcement comes after Prime Minister Mark Carney met earlier this year with Chinese President Xi Jinping in a visit that saw the leaders ink a deal on electric vehicles and canola.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
'I can do anything I want': Cole Blocka hopes to study at U of S
Since he was a little boy, Cole Blocka's parents taught him that he can do and be anything he wants in life. Even as he navigates hurdles in his pursuit of education, he is holding on to that belief.
Catching a leprechaun: Tips from kindergarten students at Prince Philip School
Some young Saskatoon students are building glittery, snack-filled leprechaun traps full of creativity, mischief and imagination this St. Patrick's Day. Will they catch one?
Passing the puck: Hockey hero Wickenheiser mentors young Sask. girl
This International Women's Month, Saskatchewan hockey legend, Hayley Wickenheiser, shared some hockey wisdom with 9-year-old Ella Kautzman of Warman, inspiring the next generation of female players.
Beyond the Paralympics: Inclusion on a Saskatchewan ski slope
While the Paralympics highlight elite athletes with disabilities, inclusion in sport starts right here at home. At Table Mountain, 11-year-old Jac Cashin is discovering the joy of skiing.
