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Down to Wrestle: U of S Huskies celebrate inclusion on the mat
The University of Saskatchewan is home to Canada's first and only wrestling program for kids with Down syndrome. Meet the athletes and volunteer coaches redefining inclusion in the sport.
Man convicted of voyeurism, indecent acts arrested same day as he got out of jail
Kyle Hameluck, 37, who had been convicted in 70 incidents of voyeurism, trespassing at night and indecent acts, was released from jail on Saturday and re-arrested the same night, Saskatoon police said.
Saskatoon police respond to five bear spray incidents over weekend
According to a news release from Saskatoon police, five separate bear spray incidents happened in the city over the Family Day long weekend.
Saskatoon police briefs: Teens charged after alleged armed robbery with machete
"An employee reported being threatened by two unknown males armed with a machete. The suspects stole cash and liquor before fleeing the scene," police said in a statement.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Advocate calls WestJet decision on Saskatoon wheelchair a 'travesty'
An advocate and president of International Registry of Rehab Technology Suppliers (iNRRTS) believes WestJet could be doing better to make accommodations for people using heavy wheelchairs on their flights.
Sask. govt to settle lawsuit with Shercom Industries with $4.8 million payment
In 2024, Saskatoon's Shercom Industries filed a statement of claim against the Sask. govt, and Tire Stewardship of Saskatchewan and its CEO Stevyn Art, alleging breach of contract and "injurious falsehoods.&quo...
Wide Mouth Mason, Sugar Ray to headline Shake the Lake this summer in Regina
On Friday, Aug. 21, the lineup will include Barney Bentall & the Legendary Hearts, Honeymoon Suite and Sugar Ray. Saturday's lineup will feature Wide Mouth Mason, Headpins, 54-40 and Smash Mouth.
Snow angels in Regina ready for winter return
The Heritage Community Association is pleased with the difference its city-supported Snow Angel program is making by helping those who aren't physically able to clear the sidewalks in front of their homes.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, Feb. 18
Guest host Tamara Cherry chats with Adrian Morrow about Canada's new U.S. ambassador Mark Wiseman. First responders discuss a new invention to reunite people with communication challenges who wander.
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Tuesday, Feb. 17
Canada now sits at 12 medals at the 2026 Olympics. Canada needs to take down Czechia to advance to the semi-final in men's hockey. In the gold medal game, Canada faces the USA in women's hockey on Thursday.
SPORTS
Sask. curlers say controversy at Winter Olympics bringing more attention to the sport
Curling has received a lot of attention after Team Canada was accused of hog line violations. A pair of notable Saskatchewan curlers say they think the extra attention is good for the sport.
Saskatchewan Roughriders announce more stops on Grey Cup championship tour
"The Grey Cup will be accompanied by members of the 2025 Championship Team and/or Gainer the Gopher," the team said in a statement. "Stay tuned - there are many more stops to come!"
Kelly Chase among first named to Saskatoon Blades Hall of Fame
Kelly Chase played nearly 200 games with the Saskatoon Blades in his junior hockey days. Now, he will be among the first inducted into the team's new hall of fame as the Blades honour some of the best to have donned...
Saskatoon Blades introduce team hall of fame and annual Legend's Night
Two custom placques recognizing players will be added to the wall at SaskTel Centre every year, beginning with former Kelly Chase and Mark Wotton on March 21, during the team's first "Legend's Night."
CANADA & WORLD
Eight backcountry skiers found dead and 1 still missing after California avalanche
Search and rescue crews were dispatched to the Castle Peak area of the Sierra Nevada after a 911 call Tuesday afternoon reporting an avalanche had buried 15 skiers. Six of them have been found alive.
Ottawa extends express immigration entry to researchers, military applicants
These new streams are being added to existing express entry categories focused on medical doctors, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, carpenters, plumbers and others in the skilled trades.
Mark Zuckerberg set to testify in watershed social media trial
The case, along with two others, has been selected as a bellwether trial, meaning its outcome could impact how thousands of similar lawsuits against social media companies would play out.
A robotic dog made in China gets an Indian university kicked out of an AI summit
Internet users quickly identified the robot as the Unitree Go2, sold by China's Unitree Robotics with a starting price tag of $1,600 and used widely in research and education.
AGRICULTURE
Moe, Smith urge Ottawa to reverse strychnine ban as gophers pose 'serious pest threat' to farms
Saskatchewan's Scott Moe and Alberta's Danielle Smith said the ground squirrels "have become a serious pest threat to agriculture, damaging a wide variety of crops" across the prairies.
Backyard vegetable gardens are healthy for people and the planet. Here's how to start yours
At this time of year, yards are still covered in snow. But it's the perfect time to start planning for a garden because you'll want to have supplies ready to start planting just after the last frost.
U of S professor and crop breeder receives agriculture award from king of Sweden
Dr. Curtis Pozniak was presented with the Bertebos Prize for research and innovation with "significant contributions" towards the connections between ecology and food production in Stockholm.
APAS hopes report of canola movement to China is sign of things to come
Bloomberg says orders are already coming in for Canadian canola for shipment to China soon. APAS president Bill Prybylski says the amount may be small, but believes it bodes well for future orders.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
Down to Wrestle: U of S Huskies celebrate inclusion on the mat
The University of Saskatchewan is home to Canada's first and only wrestling program for kids with Down syndrome. Meet the athletes and volunteer coaches redefining inclusion in the sport.
Meet the Spiritwood sweethearts celebrating 70 years as Valentines
It wasn't love at first sight, but it was love that lasted. Seven decades later, Dot and Leo Gaboury are still each other's Valentines.
Meet the P.A. billet mom who helped raise generations of hockey players
From the first season of the Prince Albert Raiders to today's NHL, Carole Ring opened her home to 38 billet players, shaping lives far beyond the rink - one meal, rule and late-night talk at a time.
Raiders of the lost files: A Saskatoon city archives treasure hunt
Guided by Saskatoon city archivist Jeff O'Brien, explore fragile maps, vanished places, handwritten letters and flickering film hiding in Saskatoon's city archives.
