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SASKATOON NEWS
VIDEO: South Sask. River to rise as Gardiner Dam opens spillway
The river's flow rate is expected to jump up from about 270 cubic metres per second up to 470 on Thursday, but by Friday the outflows are expected to reach up to 770 and could pose a serious safety risk.
Sweet donation: Saskatoon churro sales help fund Venezuela earthquake relief efforts
Sure O's, a Saskatoon churro shop, is holding a fundraiser on Thursday, with 100 per cent of net sales going towards relief in Venezuela after two massive earthquakes hit the country last week.
Hatchet-wielding man charged after allegedly trying to rob victim sitting on park bench
The victim said he was sitting on a park bench on Spadina Crescent at around 1 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon when a man approached him, threatened him with the tool and demanded his phone.
Woman arrested after eight-hour standoff in Saskatoon's Avalon area Tuesday: Police
Saskatoon police officers spent eight hours in a standoff at a home on Melrose Avenue on Tuesday after a woman who police served an arrest warrant to refused to leave the home.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Lloydminster man dead after single-vehicle crash near Frenchman Butte: RCMP
According to the Saskatchewan RCMP, police, firefighters and paramedics were called to the crash scene near Frenchman Butte, northeast of Lloydminster, at around 11:30 a.m. on Thursday.
Chris Fahlman challenges bail denial in Tanya Myers murder case
The investigation began on the evening of September 12, 2025, when 44-year-old Tanya Myers was shot and killed while riding as a passenger in a black Ford Explorer heading towards Weyburn.
One of Canada's oldest northern communities celebrates 250 years with focus on land, memory and connection
As the five-day anniversary event begins on Friday, residents of Île-à-la-Crosse are turning to the water, and to the stories carried across it, to reflect on the community's past and present.
Sask. mammograms for women 40+ applauded by Cancer Society
About 76,000 Saskatchewan women are now eligible for screening and the Cancer Society says catching breast cancer early means women are more likely to survive, and it's cheaper for the health system.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Friday, July 3
WITH GUEST HOST BRENT LOUCKS 8:30 - From a minimum wage increase announcement to continued trade uncertainty after the CUSMA review and a push for another AI data centre, this time near Saskatoon, there's no shortag...
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Thursday, July 2
Jay Janower asks if Vancouver Canucks can bounce back, Dave Naylor discusses former Roughrider Ajou Ajou signing with Calgary Stampeders, and Britton Gray previews the Riders game on Friday.
SPORTS
'Cheer for the boys': Fans flying to Houston for Canada's historic World Cup match
In the 2022 World Cup, Canada lost to 2-1 to Morocco. Greg Perih said even though the African team is better now compared to four years ago, Canada's squad has also become stronger.
Riders to clash with winless Redblacks in Ottawa
The Saskatchewan Roughriders (2-1) will take on the Ottawa Redblacks (0-3) on Friday. While the Redblacks are winless to start 2026, the Riders will look to avoid a second loss, two weeks in a row.
StubHub sued by fans who say ticket cancellations crushed dreams of going to World Cup
In addition to monetary damages, two plaintiffs are asking that StubHub be barred from selling World Cup tickets and that any profits from those sales be given to affected customers.
Mathew Sexton to make CFL debut, Emilus and Schaffer-Baker to start for Riders on Friday
The Riders will have a few new players on offence this week, but also get back two of their top weapons. Mathew Sexton will make his CFL debut, but Sam Emilus and Kian Schaffer-Baker are both active.
CANADA & WORLD
Canadian country star Tommy Hunter dies at 89; hosted long-running TV variety show
Hunter introduced Canadians to some of the biggest country acts of all time, with his show featuring Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire, Alan Jackson, Anne Murray, and even a young Shania Twain.
A fairytale at MSG: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding set to take place
Swifties, commentators and the public have spent weeks debating the merits of the venue, some convincing themselves that it must be a smoke screen for the wedding to take place elsewhere.
Quarterly payments of Ottawa's boosted grocery and essentials benefit start today
Prime Minister Mark Carney pitched the affordability measure in January as a way to help Canadians cope with economic uncertainty and the rising costs of essentials.
Alberta submits plans and announces partners for new pipeline to B.C. coast
The Alberta government is partnering with the federally owned Trans Mountain Corp. and Calgary-based Pembina Pipeline to build and operate what has officially been labelled the West Coast Pipeline.
AGRICULTURE
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.
Rainfall leaves some fields 'saturated' as seeding wraps up across Saskatchewan
With seeding 99 per cent complete across the province, some farmers are reporting soaking wet fields due to recent rainfall, and some acres may go unseeded due to the soggy conditions.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
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.
More than paint: North Park students leave a legacy in Saskatoon
What began as a school project for a Grade 8 class has become something much bigger: a hand-painted mural, a lesson in Michif culture and a lasting gift to the city.
