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Brayden Klimpke named 65th captain in Saskatoon Blades history
Fresh off being named WHL Player of the Week with five points in two games, Montreal Canadiens prospect Brayden Klimpke has been named captain of the Saskatoon Blades for the team's 2026-27 season.
Saskatoon traffic alert: Resurfacing on 22nd Street West starts Monday
Saskatoon commuters should consider a detour from 22nd Street West next week as resurfacing partially closes westbound lanes for about six days. Eastbound lanes will be unaffected by the road work.
Former Sask. Rush ball boy Wudrick among top prospects in NLL Draft
Saskatoon's Jeremy Wudrick could join a short list of Saskatchewan-born first-round picks on Thursday at the National Lacrosse League Draft. The Rush holds the eighth overall draft pick.
Hotel Senator sign lost for decades resurfaces on Marketplace
You never know what you might find on Facebook Marketplace. In this case, it was a Hotel Senator sign that owner Chris Beavis thought had been sent to the junkyard 35 years ago.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
RCMP arrest man wanted in Lloydminster second-degree murder
Police say 40-year-old Randy Lysohirka was located at a rural home outside Maidstone on Sept. 23 following an investigation and tips. He is charged with second-degree murder after a Monday shooting.
Warmer weather gives Lang-area farm chance to finish harvest
After a wet September stalled harvest, Lang-area farmer Jesse Ridgway says sunshine is helping crews catch up. But there's still the pressures of lower yields, higher fuel costs and weak commodity prices.
Teenage boy charged with murder of Peyton Flett
14-year-old Peyton Flett was reported missing June 30 and her remains were found about two weeks later. The suspect was arrested on Thursday and is charged with second-degree murder.
Ottawa orders Appeal Court to review murder convictions of two Saskatchewan sisters
Justice Mininster Sean Fraser, in a statement Thursday, cited reasonable grounds to conclude that a miscarriage of justice occurred in the 1994 convictions of Odelia and Nerissa Quewezance.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, Sept. 24
On Thursday's show, guest host Tamara Cherry talks about proposed changes to the Canada Labour Code. Other points of discussion include a new report from the Canadian Climate Institute and e-bike safety.
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Thursday, Sept. 24
On Thursday's show, Scott Roblin has a WHL update, Dave Naylor talks possible CFL expansion and Tom Gazzola talks to Jamie about the Oilers and their new head coach, Mike Babcock.
SPORTS
Brayden Klimpke named 65th captain in Saskatoon Blades history
Fresh off being named WHL Player of the Week with five points in two games, Montreal Canadiens prospect Brayden Klimpke has been named captain of the Saskatoon Blades for the team's 2026-27 season.
Ouellette, Schaffer-Baker, Brooks Jr. return to Riders' starting lineup
When the Saskatchewan Roughriders released their depth chart on Thursday, it featured some welcome news, as A.J. Ouellette and Kian Schaffer-Baker will make their returns after injuries.
Former Sask. Rush ball boy Wudrick among top prospects in NLL Draft
Saskatoon's Jeremy Wudrick could join a short list of Saskatchewan-born first-round picks on Thursday at the National Lacrosse League Draft. The Rush holds the eighth overall draft pick.
Riders' Malcolm Bell ready to make first CFL start against B.C.
Malcolm Bell is the Riders' first round draft pick from this year's CFL Draft. After being patient for his opportunity, the rookie appears set to start in his first CFL contest this week.
CANADA & WORLD
Vietnam's leader To Lam upgrades Canada to a strategic partner
In an address on Parliament Hill today, Lam said it's time to go beyond a 2017 pact that covered investment, defence and academia, and to forge deeper ties with longer-term goals.
Belleville attack should be 'wake up call' on rising antisemitism, Jewish group says
Noah Shack, CEO of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, made the comment just days after the Yom Kippur gun attack that left a police officer critically injured and the shooter dead.
Poll finds some support for private airport operators, but more than a quarter unsure
Prime Minister Mark Carney said at the investment summit in Toronto last week that he was courting private investors to take over operations of the country's four biggest airports.
Report on child murders points to institutional failures, missed warnings
The report, published Thursday, analyzes the deaths of eight children in five different cases. It says in all of the cases, family members expressed concerns about the safety of the children.
AGRICULTURE
Harvest nears halfway mark in Sask. as wet conditions cause delays
Harvest is 41 per cent complete, but while producers are making steady progress, they're still a long way behind the five-year average of 82 per cent and the 10-year average of 73 per cent.
Federal government defends closure of seven research facilities
The federal government says the decision to close the sites reflects a deliberate shift to prioritize "investment in research expertise and activities" over operations and maintenance costs.
Alberta & B.C. organizations team up to help producers affected by wildfires
Alberta producers are asked to consider whether they can help provide available feed that can be transported to B.C., pasture for cattle that could be temporarily relocated in Alberta, or feedlot or drylot capacity ...
Diesel prices in Canada hitting a record high this harvest
U.S. diesel prices have also reached record highs over the last two weeks, exceeding US$5.85 per gallon and topping the previous record set in June 2022. That figure is about US$2 per gallon higher than a year ago.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
Hotel Senator sign lost for decades resurfaces on Marketplace
You never know what you might find on Facebook Marketplace. In this case, it was a Hotel Senator sign that owner Chris Beavis thought had been sent to the junkyard 35 years ago.
Meet the Regina woman with 150 Saskatchewan Roughriders jerseys
Donna Ryhorchuk thought she had about 130 Saskatchewan Roughriders jerseys. We counted. There are 150 - each one carrying a story, a favourite player's name and a little piece of Rider history.
The Saskatoon boy who twirled his way to the National Ballet
Keaton Leier is coming back home to Saskatoon with the National Ballet of Canada, bringing his own choreography, his family's pride and a message for young dancers dreaming big on the Prairies.
Think Métis jigging is just dancing? Think again
This traditional dance gets the heart pumping, but researchers at the University of Saskatchewan are exploring how every step can also connect people to culture, community and well-being.
