LATEST WEATHER
SASKATOON NEWS
Saskatoon opens applications for 2027 boards and committees
On Sept. 1, those wanting to volunteer for a city board, commission, or committee can submit their application. There are two information sessions next month to help people learn what's required.
Saskatoon man charged after alleged bear spray threat leads to drug bust
Officers found two men in a parked car. Both were detained for a weapons investigation, and one was found to be in possession of "suspected methamphetamine and suspected cocaine."
Nearly two dozen new cases of Dutch elm disease found in Saskatoon this year
There's been 22 new cases of Dutch elm disease this year. Six along Carleton Drive in College Park, with another three on Avenue C North in Caswell Hill. All of them have been removed or will have to be removed.
Saskatoon's Bairos eyes championship repeat after blood clot
After a serious blood clot, Saskatoon athlete Avery Bairos completed her comeback with a conference title last year. Now, she's looking for a repeat in her junior NCAA women's hockey season.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Wanuskewin Heritage Park Wins Fulbright Canada Honouring Nations Award
The award recognizes the park's Indigenous-led leadership and its contributions to culture and education. This comes at a time when Wanuskewin is working to become a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Stones and bones: The life's work of Dr. Ernie Walker
As an archaeologist, professor and forensic anthropologist, Saskatoon's Dr. Ernie Walker built three remarkable careers in around one simple question: What story does this tell?
U.S. farmers warn Trump's trade war will hurt both sides of border
Nick Levendofsky with the Kansas Farmers Union pushed back against U.S. President Donald Trump's claims that Canada isn't needed, saying tariffs are hurting people on both sides of the border.
Transportation Safety Board deploying investigators following small aircraft incident near Rosetown
The TSB said Tuesday afternoon its investigators are expected to arrive at the site Wednesday to gather information and assess the occurrence. Few details about the incident were immediately available.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, August 25
On Tuesday's show, Evan looks at the announcement of Canadian counter-tariffs with political columnist Brian Lilley, tech journalist Carmi Levy and Nick Levendofsky of the Kansas Farmers Union.
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Monday, Aug. 24
Jamie grades the Roughriders loss to the BC Lions, Colts analyst Rick Venturi previews the team's season, Regina Pats player Maddox Schultz, and Belton Johnson has an opinion on the Riders and the NFL.
SPORTS
Saskatoon's Bairos eyes championship repeat after blood clot
After a serious blood clot, Saskatoon athlete Avery Bairos completed her comeback with a conference title last year. Now, she's looking for a repeat in her junior NCAA women's hockey season.
Huskies quarterback Amundrud cleared for return after cancer battle
Nine months after being diagnosed with T-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and going through several rounds of chemotherapy, quarterback Anton Amundrud will suit up for the U of S Huskies in 2026.
Penalties, mistakes lead to 30-16 Riders loss to Lions
The Saskatchewan Roughriders played undisciplined football, committing seven penalties for 72 yards against the B.C. Lions. That and other misfires led to the Riders losing 30-16 in B.C.
Hilltops fend off Calgary Colts 36-26 to earn first home victory of 2026 season
While there's still plenty to clean up, the Saskatoon Hilltops have their first win on home field of the 2026 Canadian Junior Football League season with a 36-26 victory over the Calgary Colts.
CANADA & WORLD
Country music legend Dolly Parton dies at 80
Parton is being remembered as the best-selling female country artist of all time, with more than 160 million records sold and hits like "Jolene," "I Will Always Love You" and "9 to 5."
Canadian culture, French are fundamental rights - not trade irritants, Carney says
Carney said among the reasons for the suspension of trade negotiations were demands from the U.S. that would have affected Canada's ability to protect its culture, including the French language.
Border communities brace for more fallout in Canada-U.S. tariff fight
Prime Minister Mark Carney has vowed a dollar-for-dollar response to the 50 per cent U.S. tariffs President Donald Trump imposed on roughly $28 billion in Canadian goods following failed talks.
Ontario premier: Canada should be ready to cut electricity, critical minerals as trade woes worsen
Doug Ford said Trump "declared war, economic war against his closest friend and ally" before invoking Reagan, who Ford previously featured in a television advertising campaign aimed at Americans.
AGRICULTURE
Harvest moving slowly in Sask. as farmers hope for warmer weather
According to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, harvest is four per cent complete across the province, well behind the five-year average of 15 per cent and the 10-year average of 12 per cent.
Farmers say southeast Sask. rain won't dampen start of harvest
Environment Canada issued a rainfall warning for an area including Carlyle, Estevan, and Moosomin, but southeast Saskatchewan farmers say the rain won't delay the start of harvest for them.
Cool weather slows the start of harvest on Saskatchewan farms
Saskatchewan's harvest is behind the five-year average of six per cent and the 10-year average of five per cent, but slightly ahead of the one per cent completion recorded at the same time in 2025.
Man from RM of Martin charged after allegedly altering cattle brands
Police said the 52-year-old man has been charged with altering a brand on cattle and fraud over $5,000. He's set to appear in provincial court in Moosomin in September, police added.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
Stones and bones: The life's work of Dr. Ernie Walker
As an archaeologist, professor and forensic anthropologist, Saskatoon's Dr. Ernie Walker built three remarkable careers in around one simple question: What story does this tell?
Planes, trains and automobiles: The remarkable life of Bill Noble
He's worked with fighter jets, driven race cars and flown planes. Yet the thing that brings Bill Noble the most joy is sharing his childhood passion for trains as conductor of the Wheatland Express.
Gus' Sweet Treats: Meet Martensville's 10-year-old ice cream man
Remember the scramble when you heard the ice cream bike coming? Young entrepreneur Gus Fandrich is bringing that little bit of nostalgic summer magic back to Martensville.
Beyond the river: The secrets growing in Gabriel Dumont Park
A walk through Saskatoon's Gabriel Dumont Park with Michif educator Kendall Hanikenne reveals the food, medicine and traditional knowledge growing along the trails near the South Saskatchewan River.
