Saskatoon morning news rewind: Friday, Aug. 4

Canadian actor Kris Holden-Ried, the Perseid meteor shower, and the 34th annual Fringe Festival.

Here’s your morning rewind for the Friday, Aug. 4, edition of Global News Morning Saskatoon.

Actor Kris Holden-Ried previews season 3 of Departure

The suspense drama series Departure is back with a new season premiering on Aug. 7.

Canadian actor Kris Holden-Ried is also in action for season three as Dominic Hayes.

Holden-Ried joins Chantal Wagner to discuss the new season which involves the investigation of a sinking ferry in the Atlantic Ocean.

Looking skyward for the Perseid meteor shower

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It’s the time of year when the evening sky is really a sight to behold.

The Perseid meteor shower is set to peak in just over a week.

Living Sky Guy Tim Yaworski looks at the science behind the meteor shower and how to best view this incredible event.

34th annual Fringe Festival kicks off in Saskatoon

International and touring artists are in Saskatoon for the 34th annual Fringe Festival.

Executive director Anita Smith joins Chantal Wagner to talk about this year’s schedule.