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  Saskatchewan water skiier rides golden momentum into nationals 14-year-old Dylan Wall of Lac Pelletier, Sask., won gold medals at both provincials and the Western Canadian Championship. He now heads to Ontario to represent Saskatchewan at nationals. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/dylan-wall-water-ski-nationals-sask-9.7300239?cmp=rss

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  10 years later, Colten Boushie's family says stereotypes, mistruths still surround his death 10 years after Colten Boushie was shot and killed on a rural Saskatchewan farm, his family says there are few opportunities for healing. With every new article and social media post come hateful comments, often presented by people who are ignorant of the facts surrounding his death. https://www.cbc.ca/radio/unreserved/colten-boushie-sask-shooting-10-year-anniversary-family-9.7298801?cmp=rss

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  Sask. horse gets 2nd chance at life after being rescued from frozen creek near Cochin Frosty the horse was rescued from a frozen Lehman Creek, near the resort village of Cochin. He came out alive, but with major injuries. Now, after long months of treatments and recovery, Frosty is thriving on his new farm with his new family. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/frosty-the-horse-second-chance-9.7300860?cmp=rss

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  Saskatchewan experiencing less-severe wildfire season compared with 2025 The 2025 wildfire season in Saskatchewan is one few people will soon forget. This year has been much less severe so far, and experts say that is because of more precipitation. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/saskatchewan-forest-fire-season-comparison-9.7299997?cmp=rss

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  Sweet, sweet victory for chocolate makers with Saskatchewan ties Assiniboia, Sask. residents Tiffany Rose and her husband Robert Payant joined their friends in farming cocoa in Ecuador. Now, one of their company's chocolate bars has won an award for its unique taste of local ingredients. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/saskatchewan-chocolate-choco-estates-9.7299946?cmp=rss

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  Massive exchange of produce between Sask. and B.C. boosts variety for food banks The Greater Vancouver Food Bank sent more than 13,000 kilograms of fresh veggies to Regina last week. Days later, Saskatchewan reciprocated with 22 pallets of dry goods produced in the province. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/food-banks-exchange-regina-vancouver-produce-9.7298292?cmp=rss

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  People demand more social housing in Regina as homeless encampment grows The calls for more housing come from people displaced by fire and homeless people who are living in a growing encampment in Regina's Pepsi Park. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/social-housing-unoccupied-encampments-affordable-living-9.7298983?cmp=rss

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  41-year-old worker killed in Saskatoon construction accident A construction worker has died after being struck by a piece of heavy equipment at a construction site in Saskatoon https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon/41-year-old-worker-killed-in-saskatoon-construction-accident-9.7298012?cmp=rss

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  'Shell-shocked': Residents of Alberta town shaken by large white supremacist training meetup Second Sons Canada, this country’s predominant white nationalist group, gathered this summer for their annual "nationals" event in a small Alberta town, a CBC News visual investigation has found. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/shell-shocked-residents-of-alberta-town-shaken-by-large-white-supremacist-training-meetup-9.7297070?cmp=rss

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  Climate change made Canadian wildfires in N.W.T. and Ontario roughly twice as likely, analysis finds A new rapid analysis has found that human-induced climate change has made wildfire in the Northwest Territories and Ontario about twice as likely to occur, and it warns that the world must step away from fossil fuels. https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/wwa-study-climate-change-wildfires-9.7297131?cmp=rss

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  Sask. student's question led to Alberta museum returning First Nation's artifacts The Royal Alberta Museum is returning more than 17,000 artifacts collected north of Fort McMurray, Alta., to the Fort McKay First Nation. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/fort-mckay-first-nation-artifacts-royal-alberta-museum-9.7296560?cmp=rss

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  Damage, debris left in wake of major spring Saskatchewan storm A major weather event on Thursday in Saskatchewan included thunderstorms, dust storms and wind gusts reaching up to 115 km/h. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/damage-debris-major-spring-storm-snow-wind-rain-dust-9.7200851?cmp=rss

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  Chamber CEO wants action on downtown Saskatoon arena Saskatoon Mayor Cynthia Block acknowledged "bumps" in bold ventures like the downtown arena district and bus-only lanes downtown during her annual "State of the City" speech, but chamber CEO Jason Aebig warns the city is falling behind. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon/saskatoon-mayor-business-downtown-arena-chamber-city-hall-9.7201020?cmp=rss

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  Prince Albert Raiders need to win Game 5 or lose shot at Memorial Cup The Prince Albert Raiders' championship series run could come to an end Friday night. The team lost three of the last four games against the Everett Silvertips. They need to win Game 5 at the Art Hauser Centre if they want to advance to the Memorial Cup. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/prince-albert-raiders-need-to-win-game-5-or-lose-shot-at-memorial-cup-9.7201223?cmp=rss

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  Wild May long weekend comes with a weather warning Saskatchewan’s first long weekend of camping, golf and summer is here, but it doesn't feel that way. A severe spring storm slammed the province this week, bringing winds that topped 100 km/h, alongside flooding and flurries. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/sask-may-long-weekend-weather-warning-9.7201543?cmp=rss

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  Teen charged after Prince Alberta RCMP investigate school threat A teenager has been charged after Prince Albert RCMP were told about a threat made to Sturgeon Lake Central School. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/teen-charged-threats-school-prince-albert-9.7201730?cmp=rss

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  Guilty plea cuts jury trial short in Saskatoon homicide case Chantal Lee McLaren has pleaded guilty to being an accessory after the fact to the murder of Lee Perkins, who was killed in Saskatoon in February 2024. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon/chantal-mclaren-guilty-accessory-lee-perkins-9.7201605?cmp=rss

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  Sask. communities reeling after severe weather conditions The 306 hears from Consul Mayor Travis Seifart and Coun. Scott Biss from Radville about the aftermath of strong winds in the province. https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7202040?cmp=rss

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  P.A. Raiders count down to Game 4 of WHL Championship The 306 hears from P.A. Raiders head coach Ryan McDonald and defenceman Daxon Rudolph about preparing to overcome a 3-1 deficit in the WHL finals against the Everett Silvertips. https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7202082?cmp=rss

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  Regina storytellers share funny and touching tales, thanks to video workshop Through a series of workshops, people in Regina got together and honed their skills, sharing stories that were told on video. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/community/video-storytelling-workshop-regina-9.7196793?cmp=rss

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  ‘Fire is a piece that has been missing’: Sask. students learn about prescribed burns People in Saskatchewan are incorporating prescribed burns more often as a tool to keep grasslands healthy. Proponents emphasize safety and control techniques. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/prescribed-burns-prairies-land-care-brightwater-centre-9.7201139?cmp=rss

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  'Disinvestment comes with deterioration': CSC should keep prison librarians, advocates say Correctional Service Canada says it's reviewing library staffing needs as part of planned workforce reductions. Advocates warn the move would harm inmate rehabilitation. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/librarians-correctional-service-canada-position-cuts-9.7195914?cmp=rss

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  P.A. Raiders fall to Everett Silvertips, giving Washington team 1st WHL title in franchise history The Everett Silvertips of Washington state scored their first Western Hockey League title in franchise history with a 7-2 road win over the Prince Albert Raiders in Game 5 of the championship series on Friday at the Art Hauser Centre. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/p-a-raiders-fall-to-everett-silvertips-giving-wash-team-1st-whl-title-in-franchise-history-9.7202411?cmp=rss

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  From floods to flames: Sask. spring brings array of natural emergencies Freezing temperatures over the May long weekend are unwelcome but not surprising in Saskatchewan. It's just the latest weather twist in a province that's used to it. Spring has brought powerful floods, wildfire concerns and dust storms, while snow lingers in some areas. https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7202258?cmp=rss

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  Canadian in isolation tests positive for hantavirus after leaving cruise ship, B.C.'s top doctor says A Canadian isolating in B.C. has presumptively tested positive for hantavirus after leaving the cruise ship affected by an outbreak of the Andes strain in recent weeks, B.C.'s top doctor said Saturday. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-update-hantavirus-update-bonnie-henry-may-16-9.7202396?cmp=rss

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  Gen Z has dubbed Jessica the new Karen. Here are my thoughts as a Karen The name Karen has become synonymous with rude and racist behaviour, unreasonable expectations and undue entitlement. But for Karen Scanlan, it’s just her name. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/first-person-gen-z-karen-jessica-9.7201804?cmp=rss

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  Manitoba's social media ban could bar teachers using YouTube in the classroom, says Kinew Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says his province's ban on social media and AI chatbots for kids will likely bar teachers using YouTube in the classroom — a move that comes as the federal government continues to deliberate over whether to enact its own restrictions. https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/manitoba-social-media-ban-youtube-ai-chatbots-federal-government-9.7201648?cmp=rss

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  Environment Canada warns of heavy weekend snowfall, rain in Sask. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) says a low pressure system from Colorado will cause rain and maybe even a little snow to move into Saskatchewan throughout the day and into the evening Saturday, mainly in the southern region of the province. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/environment-canada-weekend-snowfall-rain-9.7202513?cmp=rss

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  Moving to Canada was an unpleasant shock. Then I experienced my first snowfall Moving to Canada is a dream for many in Dubai, writes Sidra Mundia, but the challenges of living in Regina came as a rude shock. Her first snowfall brought a reset. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/first-person-dubai-to-canada-peace-in-nature-9.7195177?cmp=rss

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  Teen from Swift Current wins National Model of the Year title Hailey Siemens, a 17-year-old Grade 12 student from Swift Current, Sask., had never modelled until last November. Now she's won Model of the Year. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/swift-current-teen-wins-national-model-of-the-year-title-canadian-model-and-talent-convention-toronto-9.7201906?cmp=rss