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REGINA NEWS

'My cats are safe,' Regina cat café owner says after window smashed
"It's definitely shocking. It's saddening, but really as long as the cats were OK, I was OK," explained Chelsey Legendre, the owner of Excalipurr Cat Cafe on Albert Street in Regina.

City of Regina applying for provincial disaster relief funding after September storm
If approved by the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency, Regina residents will be able to apply to the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program, which can provide up to $240,000 for eligible homes.

Regina's Jack 94.5 aims to Stuff the Bus for the food bank
On Thursday, Jack 94.5 and City of Regina Transit invite the community to help fill a city bus with food and hope during Jack 94.5 Stuff the Bus in support of the Regina & District Food Bank.

Ottawa infuses $920K to revive the former Gordon Block site
The federal government is investing $920,000 to help build "The Skuare," a new outdoor community space on the fire-damaged Gordon Block site, as part of Regina's downtown revitalization plan.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS

'No grounds to believe an offence was committed' during 2023 Estevan police shooting: SIRT
According to the Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team, the man who was killed allegedly grabbed a police officer's gun and shot the officer in the abdomen just before the fatal shooting.

Sask. RCMP Major Crimes investigating suspicious death in Yorkton
"Investigators advise there will be an increased police presence in the 100th block area of Victoria Avenue in Yorkton for an undetermined amount of time," the RCMP said in a statement.

Meet the Sask. strongwoman redefining strength one lift at a time
From pulling trucks to crushing stereotypes, Saskatoon-based strongwoman competitor Jackie Osczevski is proving that power, femininity and grit go hand in hand - and strength is something every woman can claim.

Witness says she can't recall details about Megan Gallagher's death
A key witness in the jury trial of Roderick Sutherland said she doesn't remember what happened to Megan Gallagher the night she was killed. She said she was getting high and drunk and had only met Gallagher once.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY

The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, Oct. 9
Evan talks with Kelly Malone, Canadian Press Washington correspondent, about Carney's U.S. visit, and Regina teacher Andres Araneda about his love of cooking and competing in season eight of MasterChef Canada.
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY

The Green Zone Replay - Wednesday, Oct. 8
The Blue Jays can end the series tonight in Game four. Toronto Maple Leafs takes on Montreal Canadiens and the Battle of Alberta wraps up night two of the NHL season. Kyle Connor has signed an eight-year extension t...
SPORTS

'A pretty big game': Riders' kicker Brett Lauther back for Argos showdown
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will have kicker Brett Lauther and defensive back Marcus Sayles on the field as the team looks to clinch first place in the CFL West Division with a win on Friday.

Saskatoon Blue Jays fans 'stoked' as team advances to the ALCS
Toronto Blue Jays fans in Saskatoon were celebrating on Wednesday as the team beat the New York Yankees 5-2, clinching the Blue Jays a spot in the American League Championship Series.

Riders not taking Argos lightly, can clinch first place in the West with a win
While the Toronto Argonauts will not be playing postseason football, the Saskatchewan Roughriders still expect a tough contest on Friday night. If the Riders win, they will clinch the CFL West Division.

Saskatoon Berries' Ethan Menard named WCBL's 2025 MVP
Menard, nicknamed "the Mayor of Saskatoon," was also the MVP in the league's 2025 all-star game. He'll now head home to Louisiana to play his final season of college ball at Northwestern State University.
CANADA & WORLD

Minister open to changing bill that would give police easier access to personal data
The government is still pursuing passage C-2, which proposes giving authorities new powers to access personal information and search mail - measures that have drawn intense opposition.

CEO of new Major Projects Office grilled by MPs in first committee appearance
As she was grilled by MPs in her first committee appearance since taking over her new role in August, Dawn Farrell said 500 projects are waiting to be reviewed by her office, with nine being assessed.

Israel and Hamas will exchange hostages and prisoners after agreeing to a pause in the war in Gaza
The Trump peace plan calls for Israel to maintain an open-ended military presence inside Gaza, along its border with Israel. An international force would be responsible for security inside Gaza.

Influencers - not news outlets or politicians - 'dominated' election online: report
The report says it found "an information environment shaped by influencers, digital manipulation and disruption, political polarization, and weakened platform governance and accountability."
AGRICULTURE

Harvest 93 per cent complete in Saskatchewan as farmers near the finish line
Harvest is now 93 per cent complete across the province, and every region has passed the 90 per cent mark. That puts Saskatchewan producers slightly ahead of the 10-year average of 87 per cent.

Farmer and educator Sandra Hessdorfer named Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan's 2025 Champion
Sandra Hessdorfer, the recipient of this year's Champion Award, is involved in all areas of the industry. Hessdorfer and her husband have a grain farm and raise black Angus cattle near St. Benedict.

Saskatchewan recognizes Agriculture Week
"Agriculture Week is an opportunity to celebrate this vital sector, share stories, and recognize farmers, ranchers and agri-businesses who help feed our province, country and the world."

'Adds to the stress': More machinery fires being reported this harvest
Wet and foggy mornings have accelerated the growth of powdery mildew fungus on canola crops and it is coating combine engines causing increased fire risks, according to a Sask Oilseeds agronomist.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET

Meet the Sask. strongwoman redefining strength one lift at a time
From pulling trucks to crushing stereotypes, Saskatoon-based strongwoman competitor Jackie Osczevski is proving that power, femininity and grit go hand in hand - and strength is something every woman can claim.

Rolling the dice: Inside a Saskatchewan outfitter's daily hunt
Outfitting requires early mornings, careful setups and a bit of luck. Timberlost Outfitting's Devin Beebe knows the birds call the shots, but smart preparation can stack the odds in his favour.

'Wow, this is hard': The joyful struggle of learning the bagpipes
What do "Thunderstruck," "Pink Pony Club" and "Scotland the Brave" all have in common? Saskatoon kids are learning to play these tunes on the bagpipes, thanks to the 96th Highlanders.

Poems for $1: Meet the Saskatchewan girl selling kindness by the line
Genevieve Lacelle is only nine, but her poems are already brightening lives - and selling out fast. This young girl is bringing joy to her local flower market, one handwritten verse at a time.