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SASKATOON NEWS
Saskatoon food bank boosted through Rock 102's Stuff the Bus campaign
Rock 102's Stuff the Bus campaign helped to restock the shelves at the Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre after filling two transit buses with over 4,900 pounds of food Thursday.
Saskatoon police responded to bear spraying on city bus and two armed robberies Wednesday
"... the victims had been riding a city bus when it stopped at a bus stop at 23rd Street West and Avenue H North. As the victims began to exit, they were bear sprayed by two unknown suspects."
Very few details shared as police in Saskatoon open suspicious death investigation
According to police, officers got a call about an "injured and unresponsive person" in an apartment on the 1100 block of Avenue W South just after 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
Handmade Saskatchewan's manager says Midtown lease terminated without explanation
After years in the Midtown mall, the local shop was handed a 30-day notice to leave, six months before its lease was up. Store manager Raylene Doerksen suspects it's related to an incoming tenant.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
RCMP: Mystery beverage in Battlefords not linked to sudden deaths
Mounties first warned the public on March 4 about a possibly dangerous drink or liquid that was initially thought to potentially be connected to multiple deaths in the Battlefords area. Police now say there is no co...
Sask. cabinet gets earful on health, revenue sharing from mayors and councillors
Premier Scott Moe and his cabinet discussed revenue challenges and health-care plans while singing the praises of small-towns at the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association convention in Regina.
Gov't declines NDP motion to suspend provincial gas tax
Premier Scott Moe said he welcomes affordability measure from the federal government, but his government has gone at affordability a different way, pointing to tax cuts and incentives in the recent budget.
'Gold Eagle Casino is moving to a new home': $100M project moves forward in North Battleford
The Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man First Nation provided an update on Tuesday, detailing plans to relocate and redevelop the casino, alongside a new hotel and convention centre.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 16
Evan catches up on the latest happening in Ottawa, checks in on safety in downtown Saskatoon and discusses a three-strike policy for patient no-shows just introduced at Lakeside Medical Clinic on Thursday's show.
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Thursday, April 16
The Green Zone discusses the abrupt release of Ajou Ajou by the Saskatchewan Roughriders, LIV Golf is facing the feared fate of folding and the Edmonton Oilers gear up to make a run for the Stanley Cup!
SPORTS
Saskatoon Blades looking to the future following second round playoff elimination
A season full of historic highs and crushing lows has come to a close for the Saskatoon Blades, who cleaned out their lockers on Thursday after the 5-3 loss to the Prince Albert Raiders that ended the team's playoff...
Riders release Ajou Ajou after slotback violated CFL's gender-based violence and harassment policy
The league said its investigation revealed that on November 18, 2025, the 24-year-old Ajou engaged in "aggressive and unwelcome physical contact with multiple women at a restaurant in Regina."
FIFA president Infantino says Iran will participate in World Cup 'for sure' despite war
Gianni Infantino said it is important that Iran participates in the World Cup even though its participation has been in doubt since the U.S. and Israel launched airstrikes on the country.
VIDEO: Saskatoon Blades swept in four games, P.A. Raiders advance to third round
The Saskatoon Blades' 2026 playoff run ended on Wednesday night, swept in four games by the Prince Albert Raiders who are off to the WHL's Eastern Conference final.
CANADA & WORLD
Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and NASA crewmates reflect on historic lunar mission
The 10-day flight saw astronauts travel to the moon for the first time in more than 50 years, setting a record for the greatest distance travelled by humans away from Earth.
Canada Post beginning work to end most door-to-door mail delivery
Canada Post says it's converting about four million addresses to community mailboxes and the work is expected to take about five years, with different regions moving to community mailboxes each year.
Trump says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire
The president announced the pause in fighting on social media, saying it followed "excellent" conversations with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Europe has 'maybe 6 weeks of jet fuel left,' energy agency head tells the AP
IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol painted a sobering picture of the global repercussions of what he called "the largest energy crisis we have ever faced," stemming from issues in the Strait of Hormuz.
AGRICULTURE
SaskPower preaches power line safety ahead of spring seeding on Saskatchewan farms
The Crown corporation said 315 incidents on farms involving SaskPower's infrastructure were reported last year. The company emphasized that all power line strikes are preventable.
Animal welfare group opposes use of strychnine for gopher control on Sask. farms
The SaskSPCA says the pest-control poison leads to "a slow, painful and inhumane death" for Richardson's ground squirrels, and its widespread use could pose a broader risk to ecosystems.
More Saskatchewan farmers permitted to use strychnine for gopher control
After hearing concerns from farmers, the province submitted a request to Health Canada last week, asking for the area to be expanded to rural municipalities with the largest gopher populations.
SaskAgMatters brings farming experience to Saskatchewan stress line
The SaskAgMatters Mental Health Network has taken over the phones at the Saskatchewan Farm Stress Line, allowing producers to connect with counsellors who have firsthand farming experience.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
Repair Café giving broken items a second chance in Saskatoon
Once a month at Saskatoon Makerspace, volunteers help community members fix broken household items for free, sharing skills and bringing everything from lamps to coffee makers or clothing back to life.
Meet the woman giving Saskatoon's abandoned bunnies a second chance
Easter brings more than egg hunts - it brings abandoned pet rabbits. Since 2018, Donna Barth with River Haze Street Rabbit Rescue has rehomed 145 domestic rabbits found on Saskatoon streets.
Thick n Thrift reshapes plus-size secondhand shopping in Saskatoon
Sizes 12 and up take centre stage at The Thick n Thrift in downtown Saskatoon. Owner Cierra Giesbrecht is creating a space focused on access, affordability and the joyful experience of shopping.
Original 16: The story of Saskatoon's Great Western Brewing Company
From aging equipment to a state-of-the-art expansion, Saskatoon's Great Western Brewing Company was built on risk, resilience and the courage of 16 men who refused to let their brewery fade away.
