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CTV News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Saskatoon to host 2026 Canadian Country Music Awards
Those in Saskatoon will be reaching for their cowboy boots next September, thanks to a recent announcement that the city will be hosting the 2026 Canadian Country Music Awards. 'There are all the important pieces around the economic benefits for hotels and restaurants and shops, and the way that we will be able to inspire another generation of country music artists in our city, and connecting those superstars nationally with our local talent,' Saskatoon Mayor Cynthia Block said. This announcement comes after the city placed a $500,000 bid to host the event back in January. An exact date has yet to be announced, but officials did share that the city will also be hosting Canadian Country Music Week ahead of the event. CEO of Discover Saskatoon, Steph Clovchok, said the week will be full of programming intended to highlight local businesses. 'We're also going to see our venues shine. We're going to have ten of our local venues animated for this event. And so that's really an opportunity for the community to showcase how excellent we truly are,' Clovchok said. This is the third time Saskatoon has hosted the event, most recently in 2017. Block said the city has changed a lot since that time. 'We've added the equivalent of several Moose Jaws to be able to host the world in a different way. As Saskatoon is growing into a modern city, we are excited to be able to show our country and the world how we're growing up as a city and what makes us uniquely special,' Block said.
Global News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Global News
Saskatoon to host Country Music Week, CCMAs in 2026
Saskatoon is gearing up to host Country Music Week and the Canadian Country Music Awards (CCMAs) in September 2026. The event is expected to attract over 16,000 visitors and generate more than $9 million in economic impact. 'This is a moment to celebrate, not just because we'll be welcoming some of the country's most talented country music artists, but because it puts our city on a national stage,' said Saskatoon Mayor Cynthia Block. This will be the third time Saskatoon has played host to the CCMAs, having previously held the event in 2012 and 2017. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'We're ready to do it bigger, louder and more unforgettable than ever,' said Stephanie Clovechok, CEO of Discover Saskatoon. The week-long festivities will feature a mix of performances and opportunities for local talent to shine. Story continues below advertisement 'Saskatoon has a rich, diverse music scene, and this is the perfect opportunity to showcase that to a national audience,' said Clovechok. 'The intimate opportunities to connect with national and global talent right here at home in Saskatoon is such an incredible opportunity.' To add a personal touch to the announcement, Saskatchewan-born country star Jess Moskaluke began with an intimate performance. 'I am so proud to be able to show this place off,' she shared. 'And more importantly, I'm so proud to be like, hey, look at the fans. They are so much better here. They're loud and lively and proud and excited,' she added. The lineup has not yet been announced. However, Clovechok stated that the artists revealed during this year's CCMAs in Kelowna will closely resemble those expected for the 2026 award show in Saskatoon. 'Whether you're a long-time country music fan or someone who's about to fall in love with it, we've saved you a seat in Saskatoon,' Clovechok invited.
CTV News
20-06-2025
- Politics
- CTV News
Saskatoon's Mayor on feeling safe downtown
Saskatoon's Mayor on feeling safe downtown Mayor Cynthia Block talks about downtown safety concerns, and this weekend's Pride Parade
CTV News
14-06-2025
- General
- CTV News
‘It works well for the need': Salvation Army celebrates century of service in Saskatoon
Saturday marked the 100th anniversary of the Salvation Army and its work in Saskatoon. The milestone was celebrated with a street fair at its Avenue C location. The Salvation Army Saskatoon Temple Brass Band kicked off festivities, and the event featured Mayor Cynthia Block, MLA for Saskatoon Southeast Brittney Senger, and Saskatoon West Member of Parliament Brad Redekopp. Services have been offered to the community out of the current building on the corner of Avenue C and 19th Street since 1925. Crossroads Residential Services executive director Major Gord Taylor told CTV News it would be interesting to know why this location was chosen a hundred years ago, since the location now is so crucial to the needs of the core community. 'It works well for the need. Now, we're kind of between downtown and the Pleasant Hill neighbourhood, and we get people from both directions who need help, and we're able to help them out and do the best we can,' he said. Gordon Taylor Gordon Taylor, a member of the Salvation Army Saskatoon Temple Brass Band, performs during Saturday's celebration. (Carla Shynkaruk/CTV News) While the Salvation Army has been operating in Saskatoon since the late 1800s, the Riversdale building has served many purposes over the years. It was a thrift store, a family services center, and an addiction treatment program. The Crossroads building currently operates as a 75-bed emergency men's shelter, as well as transitional housing, a warming shelter, and a group home. The work the Salvation Army has done has evolved and changed with the times, but currently the type of drug addiction being seen on the streets is a challenge it's working every day to tackle. 'The biggest change I've seen is the type of drugs that are out there on the street, and the type of effect they have on people's behavior—that's been the most challenging change I've seen, which has caused a lot of the problems we're seeing in most communities across the country,' Taylor said. Staff gave tours of the facility throughout the afternoon, including a historical display of the Salvation Army's work out of the building dating back to 1925. The Salvation Army is an international Christian organization that is the largest non-governmental direct provider of social services in Canada.
CTV News
06-06-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Saskatoon's Mayor on keeping costs down
Saskatoon's Mayor on keeping costs down Saskatoon Mayor Cynthia Block on the challenges of inflation and population growth when crafting the city budget
