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SASKATOON NEWS
Safety top of mind for Saskatoon Fire Department as river flow rate remains high
With the South Saskatchewan River flowing at a high rate, the fire department said it is working with the groups responsible for safety measures to ensure warning signs and safeguards are in place.
Teen boy facing charges after women allegedly attacked with metal pipe during robbery
Police said the suspects had taken off by the time officers arrived, but a 17-year-old boy who matched the description of one of the robbers was quickly found and arrested.
Gloomy weather across Saskatchewan delays Saskatoon berry season
The Berry Barn in Saskatoon, which usually harvests between 15,000 and 20,000 pounds in a season, says the weeks of rain and cloud cover have pushed Saskatoon berry season back by at least a week.
Fast-flowing South Sask. River prompts Saskatoon rescues, warnings
Saskatoon firefighters were involved in two water rescues over the weekend and another safety warning was issued by the city on Sunday after the safety buoys near the weir were dislodged once again.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Flood cleanup continues with 17 Sask. communities declaring emergencies
Three more emergency declarations have come in since Saturday, as the province works to help by providing equipment and people to sandbag, fix roads and complete paperwork for disaster assistance.
Immediate consequences: Minister explains new Sask. plan to deter impaired driving
Saskatchewan is proposing immediate roadside penalties for impaired drivers, aiming to deter offences more quickly and reduce fatalities and injuries, through deterrence, on roads throughout the province.
Sask. RCMP asks for help identifying suspects in two separate armed robberies
According to the RCMP, an adult man threatened a woman and stole her vehicle while she was parked on the side of Highway 693 near Holbein. Police are searching for both the SUV and the suspect.
Long-term care homes running out of room, Official opposition says
Since 2007, the province has lost 20 long-term care facilities, forcing the number of long-term care beds to shrink to 8,823 from 8,944. Meanwhile, the province has seen a 53 per cent growth in seniors.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, July 7
8:30 - As Canada looks for new ways to strengthen its economy and reduce its dependence on the United States, one idea gaining attention is the creation of new east-west pipelines. Alberta and Ontario's premiers are...
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Monday, July 6
The Green Zone dives into the 2026 FIFA World Cup with superfan, Lee Kormish, and take a look at the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Toronto Blue Jays and the Saskatchewan Roughriders' win over Ottawa.
SPORTS
Switzerland takes on Colombia in Vancouver's last hurrah at World Cup
It could be months or years before the economic impact can be properly assessed - including whether Vancouver's hosting costs of up to $729 million represented good value.
Pickleball players forced out of Regina's REAL District find new home
Queen City Pickleball Hub has acquired a building on Park Street and hopes to have the courts set up in the fall after losing its previous home in the Canada Centre at Regina's REAL District.
'A lot to be proud of': Canada out of World Cup with 3-0 loss to Morocco
The heartbreaking result ends a historic run in which the national squad nabbed its first point and first win in the men's tournament and earned a spot in the knockout round for the first time.
Mexico City tightens security, caps crowds for Mexico-England match after deaths
The decision to reinforce security comes after two women, aged 19 and 44, and a 48-year-old man died of asphyxiation on June 30 and a 25-year-old man died in hospital following Mexico's win over Ecuador.
CANADA & WORLD
NATO looks to Saab to build up to 10 surveillance planes using Canadian jets
The president and CEO of Saab says he is confident that GlobalEye is the right choice for NATO. Mark Carney announced in May that Ottawa also was looking to buy six surveillance planes from Saab.
Tanker set ablaze after being struck by projectile in Strait of Hormuz as Iran mourns Khamenei
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - A tanker traveling off the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz caught on fire early Tuesday morning after being struck by a projectile, the British military said. The attack was ...
Carney meets with allied nations in Turkey on margins of NATO summit
The prime minister met with Turkish President Recep Erdogan, who is hosting this year's summit. A bilateral meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is also on his agenda.
Republican to introduce bill prompting trade investigation of Canadian booze bans
While Saskatchewan and Alberta have returned American booze to the shelves, major purchasing provinces like Ontario and Quebec have not resumed stocking U.S. alcohol.
AGRICULTURE
Saskatchewan farmers getting less of the food dollar, APAS study reveals
APAS said the report shows producers and consumers are both impacted by a supply chain that lacks transparency, and changes in commodity prices are not directly driving increases at the grocery store.
Rain, hail and cool conditions slowing down Saskatchewan farmers: Crop report
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture said cool and wet conditions are slowing down crop development and making it hard for farmers to complete spraying and haying work.
Agribition promises event 'on par or better' despite changes to REAL District
Some tenants are having to find new office space at REAL, but Canadian Western Agribition is promising no livestock will be displaced this year, and the long term goal is to continue at the site.
Free hay available for farmers, ranchers through Saskatchewan ditch-mowing program
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways said landowners and lessees with property adjacent to a highway ditch will be permitted to cut and bale free hay in the ditches until July 8.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
Smiling through suffocation: Staying afloat as a Saskatoon Aqualene
These athletes don't just swim - they perform underwater choreography while holding their breath, training tirelessly to make the impossible look effortless in the world of artistic swimming.
Happy birthday, Canada! Saskatchewan kids share Canada Day party ideas
Before Canada blows out the candles, a group of Saskatchewan kids has some suggestions for the birthday party: more flags, more balloons, a bigger cake and a little extra care for the country.
How one Saskatchewan teen found his voice through 4-H
Diagnosed with autism and once struggling to communicate, Langham's Grayson Bigoraj found confidence, connection and purpose through an unlikely part of 4-H: public speaking.
Life in rotations: A Father's Day story from Cigar Lake
Cessa Fern grew up counting the weeks until her dad came home from Cameco's Cigar Lake mine. Years later, she's working there too - and seeing those years away in a different light.
