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James Smith Cree Nation holds sod-turning ceremony for new wellness centre, renovated lodge
A sod-turning ceremony at the James Smith Cree Nation this week marked the start of two major construction projects. The ceremony on Jan. 20 celebrated the start of construction on the Miyo-Pimatisiwi...
Jan 25, 2026
Melfort, Star City firefighters withstand biting cold to put out house and trailer blazes
Two more Saskatchewan fire departments were put to the test Saturday fighting two simultaneous blazes in Star City, after a fire at a landfill in Whitewood on Friday night and an empty building fire i...
Jan 25, 2026
Largest legacy gift in U of S history to help business students through scholarship program
The largest-ever legacy gift given to the University of Saskatchewan will help students at the Edwards School of Business through a new scholarship fund. The university said the endowment from William...
Jan 25, 2026
New catalyst worked on at Canadian Light Source could make hydrogen production more affordable
A new type of catalyst that uses five times less platinum than usual could help make hydrogen production cheaper in the future. Splitting water molecules with electricity generates hydrogen (electroly...
Jan 25, 2026
Wanted man found in Prince Albert facing weapons, assault charges
A man on the run from Mounties after being named as a suspect in a gun-related assault has been arrested in Prince Albert. The man, who was wanted in relation to an incident on Jan. 7, was arrested af...
Jan 24, 2026
Extreme cold challenges Whitewood firefighters during huge landfill blaze
A blaze at a landfill in Whitewood on Friday night was made more challenging for firefighters by the extreme cold blanketing the province. Whitewood Fire Department said in a Facebook post on Saturday...
Jan 24, 2026 Whitewood Fire Department crews spent nearly eight hours in frigid conditions to get the landfill fire under control on Jan. 23, 2026 .(Whitewood Fire Department/Facebook)
Satellite-based system replacing Forage Rainfall Insurance Program in 2026
Saskatchewan is using satellites to measure soil moisture as part of its insurance coverage for the province's livestock sector. In 2026, Satellite Forage Insurance will replace the Forage Rainfall In...
Jan 24, 2026
Man charged with aggravated assault after Cumberland House shooting
A 29-year-old Cumberland House man has been charged with aggravated assault and discharging a firearm with intent after RCMP received a report of an injured person outside a business in Cumberland Hou...
Jan 23, 2026
Man shot by Saskatoon police during search of Sutherland home charged with attempted murder
A man who was shot by a Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) officer during a search of a Sutherland home in December 2025 has been charged with attempted murder and uttering death threats. On Dec. 20 membe...
Jan 23, 2026
Saskatchewan health minister talks hospital security on The Evan Bray Show
Safety at health-care facilities is a growing concern across Saskatchewan. In response, the provincial government has added metal detectors at the entrances to some emergency departments and announced...
Jan 23, 2026
OPINION
Sarah Mills: It's a dream come true - I get to see England in the World Cup
After months of waiting and wading through FIFA's Kafkaesque ticket-buying process, Sarah Mills finally has tickets to s...
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The Evan Bray Show - Friday, April 24
8:30 - Farming season is a short and precious one here in Saskatchewan, and cold spring storms can cause harmful delays ...