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SASKATOON NEWS
City council axes carbon tax for Saskatoon Light & Power customers
The typical residential customer will now see their rates reduced by 6.79 per cent, saving an estimated $10.46 per month.
Spring arrives at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo
"No new babies yet. At the zoo, we always know when it's getting to be spring when we see our prairie dogs start popping up."
Saskatoon's only supervised consumption site reopens
Prairie Harm Reduction closed due to citing staff stress, trauma, and burnout over the number of overdoses recently."There is a likelihood that this is our new normal," PHR said. "It is a very scary t...
Saskatoon joins in Canadian Tesla protests against CEO Elon Musk
"It is 100 per cent directed at Elon Musk and his actions. We don't have any issues with Tesla owners or the employees that work there, it's not their fault," said the Saskatoon protest organizer.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
'Dangerous': Medical techs warn Sask. govt of issues caused by staffing shortages
After working nearly 50 hours straight, Battlefords medical radiation technologist Dexter Mercer says he passed out from exhaustion behind the wheel, causing him to crash his vehicle into a lamp post.
Sask. gas prices could drop 18 cents per litre as consumer carbon tax ends
Scott Lucyshyn, owner of Golf's Car Wash in Saskatoon, said consumers can expect to see gas prices to drop from $1.53 to $1.35 per litre by Tuesday morning because of the elimination of the consumer carbon tax.
SARM welcomes Saskatchewan move to drop industrial carbon tax
"It (the industrial carbon tax) puts our farming community and our business people ... at a competitive disadvantage," said Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities president Bill Huber.
'Uncertainty is the big word': Chinese canola tariffs hitting Sask. farmers
"As soon as the canola tariff came on, we were hit with about a $2 decrease in our markets... That's an $80,000 hit to my bottom line right off the top," said Lee Stanley.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show Segments - Tuesday, April 1st
Spring hunting season is near, auto tariffs kick in, Pierre Poilievre avoids traditional media on the campaign trail and two collectors show hockey cards are more than a hobby on the Evan Bray Show!
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay, Monday, March 31, 2025
The Green Zone, Monday, March 31st, 2025 2:35 - The "Elbows Up" Ultimate Canadian Bracket Final The final is here! We have made it to the finals of the Ultimate Canadian Bracket. Jamie and Locker will make...
SPORTS
Rider training camp returns to Griffiths Stadium in Saskatoon next month
"Training Camp is a foundational part of the football season, and we couldn't be happier to be returning to Saskatoon where year after year our fans welcome us back with open arms."
Melfort's Logan Ferland signs two-year extension with Saskatchewan Roughriders
The 6-foot-4, 310-pound Ferland has been a starter on the offensive line since 2021, received his first All-CFL nomination in 2024 and was a key part a Rider offence that allowed just 35 sacks.
Wawota U18 coach, some players suspended after dressing room incident
Wawota Minor Hockey brought in a social media expert to educate students about inappropriate online behavior after a post containing alcohol, sexual content, and offensive language was shared.
The Green Zone: Curling Championship to be tight race for Team Canada
Ahead of the Men's World Curling Championship in Moose Jaw, curling legend and analyst Russ Howard joined Jamie and Locker on the Green Zone and said fans should expect to see a lot of close games.
CANADA & WORLD
Trump to unveil latest tariff plans at 'Make America Wealthy Again' event Wednesday
Trump has called Wednesday "Liberation Day" and says he will impose "reciprocal" tariffs by increasing U.S. duties to match the tax rates other countries charge on imports.
Power outages persist in hard-hit areas after Ontario ice storm
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for a stretch of Ontario where rain and freezing rain are expected between Wednesday and Thursday mornings.
Quebec becomes last province with a price on carbon, but how long will it last?
As of Tuesday, the federal carbon price, which applied in most provinces and territories, has officially been scrapped. British Columbia has also repealed its tax.
Federal party leaders continue campaigning as more Trump tariffs loom
In the face of the escalating trade war with the United States, party leaders have promised to help affected workers.
AGRICULTURE
Inspiring students at AgTech Expo
Teachers in the area can register their students to gain hands-on exposure to agricultural technology and connect with industry leaders.
Listen to Shaun Haney discuss grain markets, cattle prices and more
Haney is joined by Arlan Suderman with StoneX to discuss grain markets and Anne Wasko with the Gateway Livestock Association on the beef market. Plus, Ivor Bernatsky for Lemken stops by for a chat.
Ottawa commits to addressing spent fowl fraud
CFC chair Tim Klompmaker said Canadian chicken farmers appreciate the government's commitment to making spent fowl fraud a priority.
Meat Council brings Protein PACT to Canada
By adapting the framework for Canada, CMC said it is empowering Canadian meat processors to work together on shared sustainability goals.
PRAIRIE PROFILES
Saskatoon martial arts studio empowers women through self-defence
"It has completely, completely changed my life," said Crystal Greenwood, of Okami Martial Arts.
Changing the game: Celebrating women in sports with the Riders
The 13th man is often celebrated as the pulse of the Sask. Roughriders. These women are the backbone.
The lost community of Tokyo, Saskatchewan: Michif's vanishing voice
Brousse Flammand, 80, grew up in a Michif community that's faded into history. As the language of his childhood also slips away, he's racing against time to preserve its rich tradition and spirit.
60 years since construction began on Sid Buckwold Bridge: A timeline
Beyond the steady hum of traffic, the Sid Buckwold Bridge holds a rich history of bold visions, political battles and engineering feats that have changed the landscape of Saskatoon, archivist says.
