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Saskatoon firefighters are searching for a missing jet-skier who went over a weir in the South Saskatchewan River, following a second incident this year involving personal watercraft. City officials are enhancing safety measures with new warning signs along the riverbank as rising water levels and strong currents pose ongoing risks.

Saskatoon communities are addressing wildfire prevention with new equipment purchases and potential provincial reimbursement, while a former group home worker in Saskatchewan is set to leave prison unescorted after abusing adults with intellectual disabilities. Residents are also reflecting on the legacy of CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada as vintage merchandise sales surge in Regina.

Saskatoon — A local court sentenced Wylie Vermette to two years in prison for a fatal crash on a busy downtown street, sparking debates on road safety and accountability. Meanwhile, a Saskatchewan inmate was wrongfully released due to an administrative error, raising concerns about institutional transparency.

Saskatoon's city council is considering extending the downtown emergency shelter beyond its 18-month lease to support more people during warmer months, while police lifted traffic restrictions after a downtown shooting incident. Local resident Robert Shatilla is sharing his story of recovery through birch bark art in northern Saskatchewan, and Regina's Holy Rosary Cathedral is undergoing a major renovation to address structural issues.

Saskatoon RCMP placed a 14-year-old youth under a terrorism peace bond after he planned a school shooting, while two men linked to a human trafficking ring in Edenwold were arrested. A man also fled a traffic stop and assaulted an officer, raising concerns about impaired driving and police resources.

Saskatoon: The South Saskatchewan River remains hazardous for recreation after two boaters were caught in strong currents, while a 37-year-old man received a seven-year prison sentence for a fatal stabbing. Meanwhile, Buffalo Narrows is gaining traction as a tourism spot thanks to Métis guide Candice Waite, and Saskatchewan’s MP Corey Tochor is advocating for psilocybin prescriptions to treat mental health issues.

Saskatoon provincial officials face criticism over Saskatchewan’s wildfire grant program after an independent review called it inadequate, while a man drowned in Lake Diefenbaker highlighting lifejacket safety concerns. Prince Albert is reevaluating its costly police air support unit, and a new coffeehouse opens near Regina University Hospital.

Saskatoon's Local Wire update covers Regina Justice Catherine Dawson sentencing a man for the 2006 Misha Pavelick killing, a new roadside memorial near Swift Current for the 1980 highway crash, and proposed Millar Avenue changes in Saskatoon. The episode also touches on Treaty 6 commemorations and a recent fatal assault on Muskowekwan First Nation.

Saskatoon: A new roadside memorial west of Swift Current honors the 1980 Prairie Streak rail crash that killed 22 men, while the South Saskatchewan River reaches a six-year high, prompting safety warnings for paddlers. Local runner Megan Wotherspoon continues her 1500-km trek across Saskatchewan to raise funds for her late mother.

Saskatoon officials warn of record high water levels in the South Saskatchewan River this weekend, urging boaters to avoid the area due to strong currents. Local runner Megan Wotherspoon is halfway through her 1,500-kilometer trek across Saskatchewan in memory of her mother, while the province faces criticism over gaps in wildfire emergency preparedness.