Saskatchewan news

• Estevan's community-funded MRI machine starts operating

  31-07-2026 08:00 via cbc.ca
  
   St. Joseph's Hospital in Estevan, Sask., held the grand opening for its new MRI machine, now operating with the help of 1,200 donors who raised $6.5 million. Amanda Bartlett, the director of support services with St. Joseph's, tells The 306 all about the grand opening.
  
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• Treaty 6 and 7 women celebrate winning Miss Indigenous Canada titles

  05-08-2026 20:44 via cbc.ca
  
  Brooke Metchewais from Cold Lake First Nations in Alberta was recently crowned Miss Indigenous Canada 2026. Heather Wolf Ear from Siksika Nation was first runner-up and Miss Congeniality.
  
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• Moose Jaw dog parks reopen after deaths, illnesses prompted 6-week closure

  05-08-2026 20:15 via cbc.ca
  
  Any items left at the dog parks may now be disposed of by staff performing regular maintenance, to reduce the potential for contamination of shared water sources, the city says.
  
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• Saskatoon police release photo, seek help identifying man who vandalized synagogue

  05-08-2026 19:55 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatoon police released a photo from video surveillance showing the man who threw eggs at the synagogue on Saturday morning.
  
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• Are Saskatoon's crosswalk signals too short?

  05-08-2026 19:40 via cbc.ca
  
  Short signal times on some crosswalks can make them more difficult to navigate for children or people with mobility issues. An effort is underway to get the city to commit to changing that.
  
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• Cystic fibrosis medication Alyftrek now covered by Sask. government

  05-08-2026 19:29 via cbc.ca
  
  People living with cystic fibrosis (CF) in Saskatchewan now have a new medication that can be life-changing. CF is a genetic disease that damages the lungs and digestive system.
  
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• Sask. senator Todd Lewis 'spent his life looking for the greater good,' friend says

  05-08-2026 17:11 via cbc.ca
  
  Todd Lewis is being remembered as a true advocate in Canadian agriculture and a "salt of the earth" friend. He died on July 31.
  
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• Russian missile and drone barrage in Ukrainian capital region kills 17

  05-08-2026 10:49 via cbc.ca
  
  Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and the surrounding region killed 17 people and wounded 42 others overnight into Wednesday, Ukraine's state emergency service said.
  
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• Struggling to get your kids to read a book? Here are some tips

  05-08-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  New data suggests kids and teens today aren’t reading for fun the way older generations did. What do young people lose when they don't spend time with a good book?
  
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• Veteran Canadian broadcaster Lloyd Robertson dead at 92

  05-08-2026 04:06 via cbc.ca
  
  Lloyd Robertson, who delivered the news to Canadians in an authoritative and unflappable manner for more than 40 years as anchor for the flagship news programs of CTV and the CBC, has died. He was 92.
  
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• Downtown Regina mosque resumes broadcasting call to prayer after threats

  05-08-2026 03:25 via cbc.ca
  
  A mosque in downtown Regina has resumed its weekly broadcast of the Muslim call to prayer after stopping due to backlash, including threats.
  
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• Close call at Saskatoon restaurant where car smashed through patio

  05-08-2026 02:05 via cbc.ca
  
  Video from a surveillance camera shows a car nearly t-boning another vehicle driving past The Flats restaurant before it ploughs through the patio and crashes into the building.
  
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• ​Teenage karate champion who lives in Sask. to compete on international stage

  05-08-2026 00:48 via cbc.ca
  
  Vuntut Gwitchin citizen Lily Simard is heading to Costa Rica to compete in karate at the Junior Pan-American Championship later this month. Her uncle Bruce Charlie travelled from Old Crow, Yukon to Dawson City to spread the word, and express his admiration for his niece to anyone who would listen.
  
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• Sewage pipeline at centre of latest rift between Saskatoon, Corman Park

  04-08-2026 23:48 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatoon city politicians confront conditions from the Rural Municipality of Corman Park to proceed with a sewage pipeline that would carry biosolids to a handling facility outside city limits, part of a $93.4-million project.
  
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• Regina's Co-Op refinery plans 500-bed work camp, echoing 2019 labour dispute

  04-08-2026 22:30 via cbc.ca
  
  Negotiations over a new contract are ongoing. Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) previously used a camp during negotiations with unionized staff, including in the lead up to the 2019 lockout that lasted six months.
  
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• Saskatoon synagogue vandalized during prayer service

  04-08-2026 17:08 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatoon's Jewish community is feeling uneasy after eggs were thrown at the Congregation Agudas Israel synagogue and vehicles outside it during Saturday's Shabbat service.
  
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• French handbike champion inspires while training in Cadillac, Sask.

  04-08-2026 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Fred LaCroix of France went from life as a helicopter pilot to becoming a world champion handbike racer. He has made quite an impression over three summers in a small Saskatchewan village.
  
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• An independent Alberta's U.S. oil exports would mostly be piped through other provinces

  04-08-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Canada and separated Alberta could reach pipeline shipment deals. But there are no guarantees in trade talks, experts say.
  
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• No spudnuts at the Saskatoon Ex, but the treat's sweet, starchy legacy lives on

  03-08-2026 22:58 via cbc.ca
  
  Despite the Saskatoon Exhibition's recent decision to stop featuring spudnuts, a popular potato-based doughnut, the treat remains a beloved staple among enthusiasts.
  
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• 3 dead after rollover on George Gordon First Nation, Sask.

  03-08-2026 17:05 via cbc.ca
  
  Three people have died in a vehicle rollover in a First Nations community northeast of Regina.
  
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• Westjet strike ends, but not before travellers were stranded at Sask. airports

  03-08-2026 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  WestJet and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) have reached a tentative deal, ending a strike ​that has led to the cancellation ‌of hundreds of flights, both sides said early Monday. Hundreds of flights were cancelled, leaving travellers in limbo.
  
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• Westjet strike ends, but not before travellers got stranded at Sask. airports

  03-08-2026 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  WestJet and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) have reached a tentative deal, ending a strike ​that has led to the cancellation ‌of hundreds of flights, both sides said early Monday. Hundreds of flights were cancelled, leaving travellers in limbo.
  
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• Meet Saskatchewan's threatened 'butcher bird' that impales its prey

  03-08-2026 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The songbirds appear to be soft-feathered and pudgy. But when it’s time to eat, they turn into ruthless killers.
  
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• Man fined $2,000 after painting a no parking zone around public crosswalk

  03-08-2026 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Derek Cameron painted a white rectangle over the crosswalk and blue, white, and yellow triangles in front of the curb on either side of the crosswalk. For three days, the paint stayed on the street, then he found the city had sandblasted it off, and left him with the bill.
  
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• Relying on GPS for directions makes your brain lazy. Here's how to give it a workout

  03-08-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Getting lost is actually great exercise for your brain. As is putting limits on how much guidance you get from your mapping and GPS tools this summer, be it on a drive to the cottage or exploring a new city.
  
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• As a paramedic, I responded to countless overdoses. Then my best friend died from one

  03-08-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  When Cam Fenton's best friend died, it made him question how someone who was a support worker at a supervised injection site ended up as one of thousands of people who die of opioid overdoses every year.
  
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• First Nation in Sask. creates new program to promote responsible pet ownership, find homes for strays

  03-08-2026 08:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man First Nation has established an animal wellness program to protect the community from roaming dogs.
  
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• Roughriders beat the Elks in front of 31,757 fans in Edmonton

  02-08-2026 19:24 via cbc.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan Roughriders responded to last week's loss against the Edmonton Elks with a win, moving them into the sole position of second place in the CFL's West Division.
  
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• 'Steadfast champion': Sask. senator Todd Lewis dies at 65

  02-08-2026 18:35 via cbc.ca
  
  Lewis' death was announced in the Senate Saturday afternoon. He's remembered as an advocate for Canadian agriculture and an unwavering voice for rural communities.
  
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• Newcomer, refugee kids say this free camp is a slam dunk

  02-08-2026 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Bring 'Em Up organizers and volunteers raised nearly $100K to offer a free week-long camp for Regina newcomers and refugees. These kids say the opportunity is beyond their wildest expectations.
  
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