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SASKATOON NEWS
City of Saskatoon warns public to stay off the ice as weather warms
"Keep a close watch on children and pets when visiting trails, parks, or off-leash areas that may run adjacent to the South Saskatchewan River or a storm water retention pond," the city advised.
City of Saskatoon to assess state of George Ward Pool for future planning purposes
George Ward Pool has been open for more than 60 years, leading Ward 6 Councillor Jasmin Parker to question how much longer the facility can continue to operate without major renovations.
'Significant change' for community after Prairie Harm closure: Saskatoon mayor
Saskatoon Mayor Cynthia Block said the city will see a change now that Prairie Harm Reduction has closed its doors, which "marks significant change" for the city's community "more deeply over time.&qu...
'Lackadaisical' approach: Appeal dismissed in Taylor Kennedy impaired driving case
The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal ruled on Friday that it took too long for the case against Taylor Kennedy in the death of Baeleigh Maurice to conclude, and the charges were properly stayed.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Sask. minister to champion province's role in helium industry
Saskatchewan's Minister of Energy and Resources will travel to Ottawa next week on a helium mission to lead a delegation advocating for changes to federal policy in support of Saskatchewan's investment in the indust...
Kindersley vehicle rollover leaves one man dead
The lone occupant of the vehicle, a 48-year-old man from Kindersley, was declared dead after officers were called to the crash near the intersection of 15th Street West and Fairmount Road on April 10.
Regina Urgent Care Centre shortened hours on 11 of 15 weeks this year, minister admits challenges
Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill says doctor availability and capacity has been a challenge, explaining there's still more to do in firming up contracts with urgent care centre doctors.
James Smith Cree Nation inks partnership agreement with Sask. Marshals Service
The agreement between the James Smith Cree Nation and Saskatchewan Marshals Service invites the marshals onto the band's traditional lands and establishes a formal relationship with the agency.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Friday, April 10
On today's show, Evan dives into the Conservative Party perspective on recent floor crossings, talks top tips for landing the Saskatchewan campsite of your dreams this summer and hears Belton Johnson's latest recipe...
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Friday, April 10
Listeners name a celebrity golf foursome for the Masters, Drew Remenda talks about the Montreal Canadiens and Pittsburgh Penguins, and Heather Engel looks at what makes the Buffalo Sabres so special.
SPORTS
Prince Albert Raiders dominate series opener with 6-1 victory over Saskatoon Blades
It was all Prince Albert Raiders on Friday night in Game 1 of WHL Eastern Conference semi-finals, scoring six consecutive goals in a decisive 6-1 victory over the rival Saskatoon Blades.
'You really do hate them': Blades, Raiders to clash in second-round playoff series
One of junior hockey's fiercest rivalries takes centre stage on Friday, with the Saskatoon Blades and Prince Albert Raiders slated to battle once again in the second round of the WHL playoffs.
PM Mark Carney visits Canadiens' dressing room after win against Lightning
He met with Canadiens Nick Suzuki, Alex Newhook, Jake Evans and Mike Matheson after a game that featured fights, a dramatic finish and Cole Caufield scoring his 50th goal of the season.
AJ Ouellette 'bringing the dad strength' to Riders training camp in May
Saskatchewan Roughriders running back AJ Ouellette and his partner welcomed a baby girl into the world. The 30-year-old running back says it has already changed his perspective on football ahead of training camp.
CANADA & WORLD
Orthodox Easter truce falters as Ukraine says Russia continues drone strikes
Russia continued to strike after a Kremlin-declared Easter ceasefire took effect Saturday, casting immediate doubt over the truce. Ukraine is responding with "silence to silence and fire to fire."
Syrian man buries wife and four children killed in Israeli strikes on Beirut
The father, Hamad al-Jalib, survived because he was away fetching a gas canister and said it took three days to extract the bodies of his family from under the rubble. One daughter is still missing.
U.S.-Iran direct talks begin in Pakistan as war's fragile ceasefire holds
The delegations are discussing how to advance the ceasefire already threatened by deep disagreements and Israel's continued attacks against the Iranian-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Textbook touchdown for Artemis II astronauts as they return from moon voyage
It was a triumphant homecoming for the crew of four whose record-breaking lunar flyby revealed not only swaths of the moon's far side - never seen before by human eyes - but a total solar eclipse.
AGRICULTURE
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.
Being left off of strychnine map worries Mossbank-area farmer
Darren Gosling says using crop insurance claims is a flawed way to determine where strychnine can be used to control gophers, and he worries about losing future coverage if gopher damage gets too bad.
SaskAgMatters Mental Health Network to manage Saskatchewan Farm Stress Line
"The Farm Stress Line has a proud history of supporting the agricultural community, and these improved services will help protect the health of people working in the sector," said David Marit.
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.
