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REGINA NEWS
Mayor says city, province working on better collaboration after Costco lured back to Regina site
Mayor Chad Bachynski hopes to keep dialogue open with the Global Transportation Hub in the future, after the city ponied up more than $6 million to keep a second Costco location within city limits.
Blanket drive tour brings warmth to Regina and Saskatoon as winter settles in
Andrew Knapp's Cozy Blanket Winter Tour made stops in Regina and Saskatoon, collecting blankets for local shelters and meeting families who love his Yaya and Boo books.
Sask. police chiefs eyeing forced addictions treatment closely
Regina Police Chief Lorilee Davies said there are many opinions on this act, but any police officer you talk to could think of at least one instance in their career where this legislation would have been helpful.
Ducks Unlimited manager concerned about park he helped build as Regina studies road extension
A Regina-based manager with Ducks Unlimited, and one of the partners in the development of the McKell Wascana Conservation Park, says even building on the edge of the park could impact water and wildlife.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Replace pets' walks with short bathroom breaks in extreme cold: SPCA
Jenna Omidian with the Saskatchewan SPCA said there's no dog that's comfortable in extreme cold, so owners should only let pets out for a few minutes - potentially clothing them to help.
Supreme Court shuts door on appeal in brutal killing of Tiki Laverdiere
The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal previously rejected Whitstone's arguments that the trial judge erred in assessing witness credibility and in finding she intended to cause Laverdiere's death.
Moose Jaw council passes 2026 budget with 6.95 per cent mill rate increase
The hike includes a 3.98 per cent increase for the Moose Jaw Police Service and a 2.97 per cent increase for the city's operating budget.
Red Cross program supports Sask. businesses, nonprofits affected by 2025 wildfires
The funds can be used to cover expenses like clean-up costs, the Red Cross explained, along with insurance deductibles, costs to store or move inventory and other "urgent expenses."
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Friday, Dec. 12
Laura Dawson discusses concerns Trump might use USMCA as a bargaining tactic. Filmmaker Scott Woroniuk talks about his Second World War documentary with Evan. Are we losing the Christmas spirit in our haste?
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Thursday, Dec. 11
Locker shines a Sasky spotlight on the Roughriders Foundation and chats with Dave Naylor about his thoughts on the 2026 CFL schedule and Bo Levi Mitchell's return to the Ticats.
SPORTS
Sherrone Moore spent the night in jail after being fired as Michigan's football coach
Court records showed Moore, who was scheduled to be arraigned Thursday, remained in custody of the Washtenaw County Jail, which did not provide information about why he was detained or details on his bond.
'Let's do this again': Hardrick excited to be back with Riders for 2026
Jermarcus Hardrick will be back in green and white for the 2026 CFL season. The reigning CFL Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman signed an extension with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
Craig Reynolds says it was special to win the Grey Cup as he looks ahead to 2026
The Roughriders had a dream season in 2025, winning the Grey Cup for the fifth time in franchise history. Riders president Craig Reynolds joined The Green Zone to discuss the big win and the future.
Mean green: Riders extend CFL's most-outstanding O-lineman Jermarcus Hardrick
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are bringing back a key part of their offensive line. Jermarcus Hardrick will be back with the Riders in 2026 after being named the CFL's most-outstanding offensive lineman.
CANADA & WORLD
Interference by police after Quebec teen killed by cops can't go unpunished: Lawyers
The family's lawyers said the documents suggest "a clear interference by the Longueuil police in the BEI investigation to protect its colleagues, in defiance of the law and fundamental principles of justice.&qu...
From Pope Francis to Charlie Kirk, many deaths in 2025 had a wide impact
The death of Pope Francis brought major change to the Catholic Church, which counts 1.4 billion adherents and is now led - for the first time ever - by an American pope, Pope Leo XIV.
Switching sides: A brief history of floor-crossing in Canada
Over the last 25 years, 80 MPs have changed their party affiliation between elections. Often, those switches happened following a change in leadership, or sometimes an overhaul of the party itself.
Small group of Conservatives frustrated with Poilievre: Government House leader
The Liberals announced Michael Ma's departure from the Conservative caucus on Thursday, just one day after he'd attended the Conservative Christmas party and posed for a photo with Pierre Poilievre.
AGRICULTURE
Farm groups sign letter calling for renewal of North American trade deal
Nearly 100 groups representing Canada's agriculture and agri-food sector have sent a letter to Mark Carney in a show of support for a full, 16-year renewal of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement.
Trump looking at 'very severe tariffs' on fertilizer, affecting Sask. potash industry
Speaking to reporters on Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump said he may impose "very severe tariffs" on fertilizer from Canada in an effort meant to bolster America's domestic production.
What would a guaranteed income for farmers even look like?
NFU vice president of policy Phil Mount said the proposal was part of "a nation building project that focuses on rebuilding the heart of agriculture," particularly by supporting new and young farmers.
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.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
Santa in the North: Rise Air brings holiday magic to northern Sask.
Who needs eight reindeer when you have a Twin Otter? This unique Christmas program brings Santa and his helpers to remote Saskatchewan communities like Uranium City, delivering gifts and holiday cheer.
Merry Thriftmas! Holiday tips from a Sask. sustainability pro
From thrifted treasures to mindful wrapping, Saskatoon sustainability expert Launne Kolla shares practical, festive tips to reduce waste, spark nostalgia and make the holidays truly magical.
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.
