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REGINA NEWS
Cops and kids take over Regina's Cornwall Mall for Christmas shopping spree
For 20 Regina students, the Cops and Kids event is a day they'll never forget. They get paired up with a RPS officer and $200 to spend at the Cornwall Mall on whatever is on their Christmas wish list.
Advocacy group taking City of Regina to court over issues with smart water meters
Despite the residents who have issues with the meters, the city is confident in the accuracy. It said investigations into increased bills are linked to water usage and not because of the new meters.
Regina community fridge burns in North Central neighbourhood
The community fridges and pantries are often stocked by local business and community members, and are meant to give people in need an opportunity to feed themselves when they might not have other options.
Next steps in railyards development await decision from Regina City Council
If councillors approve, a request for proposals will be issued in 2026 seeking a development partner for "The Yards." The city has already done work on the 17.3 acres vacated by Canadian Pacific.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Sask. govt introduces new law act to respond to illicit drug trafficking
The 2025-26 budget includes $624 million to enhance access to mental health and addictions services in Saskatchewan, which represents about 7.7 per cent of the total health budget, noted the justice ministry.
Holiday retail theft rises as Sask. police launch December blitz
Police and retailers say holiday shoplifting is becoming more organized and violent, prompting a Saskatoon's Project Shield blitz. Retail Council of Canada says losses have more than doubled over the past 12 years.
Saskatchewan's government earmarking additional $1 billion in spending
A committee meeting heard an additional $813 million is needed for SaskPower, the province's electrical utility. An additional $194 million is needed to pay for carbon price fuel charges the province didn't collect.
Sask. proclaims Dec. 2 as SaskAbilities Day on its 75th anniversary
SaskAbilities started as a small, family-run initiative and as grown into a province-wide organization that supports more than 50,000 individuals each year, noted the ministry.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, Dec. 4
Willy MacDonald wants to bring back the Victoria Cross. It's Evan's antique roadshow! Historian Thom Cholowski answers your repair questions. Evan chats with VP Adam Thome about how people handle their finances.
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Wednesday, Dec. 3
Longtime Calgary Stampeders coach John Hufnagel has left the Calgary Stampeders. The Maple Leafs win big against the Florida Panthers. Eyes are on Carter Hart as he returns to the NHL after sexual assault case.
SPORTS
St. Cyr Trails Club rebuild gains momentum in push toward Sask. Winter Games
At the club chalet near Meadow Lake, volunteers work on a replacement building after a fire in May, hoping to host cross-country and Para nordic skiing at the 2026 Sask. Winter Games in February.
Sask. First Nations hockey player recruited for U13 World Cup Series
Logan Pahsaknunk is an 11-year-old hockey player from Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man First Nation. He was recently recruited for the U13 Bauer World Cup Series in Paris, France, in 2026.
Riders' players look to keep band together for 2026 CFL season
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have plenty of pending free agents after a successful 2025 season. So a few of the players who are signed for 2026 are doing their part to convince others to stay.
Riders sign U of S Huskie Daniel Wiebe to contract
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have added another homegrown product to their roster for 2026. The CFL Club announced U of S Huskie Daniel Wiebe has signed a contract.
CANADA & WORLD
Eurovision chiefs face thorny question of whether Israel should take part in the 2026 song contest
"Eurovision is becoming a bit of a fractured event," said Paul Jordan, an expert on the contest. "The slogan is 'United by Music' ... unfortunately it's disunited through politics."
Luigi Mangione's court hearing continues on anniversary of UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing
Brian Thompson, 50, was shot from behind as he walked to an investor conference on Dec. 4, 2024. He became UnitedHealthcare's CEO in 2021 and had worked within UnitedHealth Group Inc. for 20 years.
In the news: Food prices rise, First Nations to meet Feds, B.C. Conservative chaos
The latest Food Price Report produced by several Canadian universities is projecting that an average family of four will pay an estimated $994.63 more for food in 2026 than this year.
Europe says Canada must pay 10M euros to join EU defence pact
Canada this week officially joined the $245 billion Security Action for Europe program, SAFE. It's part of the ReArm Europe initiative to make the continent less reliant on America for defence.
AGRICULTURE
Canadian Western Agribition sets new attendance record in 54th year
A record number of school-aged visitors came through the Family Ag Pavilion this year, with many of them experiencing agriculture "up close for the very first time," Agribition organizers noted.
Long days, big crowds and bigger smiles close out Agribition in Regina
Exhibitors and visitors say Agribition delivered another strong year, from early-morning cattle prep to busy trade halls and repeat visitors who haven't missed a show in decades.
Where's the beef? Study says Regina area ideal location for beef processing facility
A study said a beef processing facility in the area with direct connections to border crossings and ports would bring $168 million in economic output and $76 million in GDP annually.
New research at University of Saskatchewan identifies cause of pig ear necrosis
"It was a light at the end of the tunnel, that we can help improve the welfare of those animals for something that has been around for much longer than 50 years," said Dr. Matheus Costa.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
Meet the Sask. family growing Christmas magic, one tree at a time
Inspired by a boyhood memory of his grandparents' real tree, Geordie McKay built Saskatchewan's first and largest Christmas tree farm, bringing holiday magic to families across the province.
Why one American big-game hunter keeps returning to Saskatchewan
He's hunted nearly everywhere a man can roam. So why does Charlie Vaccaro keep hauling himself 1,000 miles north to Saskatchewan? For big bucks, cold mornings and a thrill that never gets old.
Kids of Note: Celebrate Christmas with Saskatoon's inclusive choir
This weekend, Grosvenor Park United Church will be filled with the music and magic of Saskatoon's all-abilities choir, Kids of Note, as young performers bring Christmas cheer to the stage.
90-year-old hockey players prove you're never too old to play
"Age disappears when you get out on the ice," says Stan Halliwell, co-founder of the Saskatoon 60+ Hockey League. At 91, he still straps on skates twice a week, proving the love of hockey never fades.
