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REGINA NEWS
Regina water expansion wraps early - and under budget
Regina's Water Network Expansion Project has been completed ahead of schedule by around three months, and roughly $17.5 million under budget. The three-year project includes 8.4 km of new water mains.
Saskatchewan liquor stores expect U.S. alcohol sales to shrink
Saskatchewan liquor stores expect interest for United States alcohol dry up further, with provincial 50 per cent retaliatory surcharges on American products coming into effect.
Silton fire chiefs fired amid dispute with village council
The Silton Fire Department - which also responds to incidents in several nearby communities - is closed temporarily after council fired both the volunteer Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief.
Regina council approves change to Brandt deal for REAL facilities
By a vote of 6-4, members of Regina City Council approved Brandt's proposal to operate the facilities that are not part of its REAL District purchase, including Mosaic Stadium and the AffinityPlex.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Sask. talent dominates lineup at Waskesiu Lakeside Music Festival
The ninth installment of the Waskesiu Lakeside Music Festival begins on Friday evening and wraps up on Sunday afternoon. More than 5,000 people are expected to attend the festival this year.
Fires, floods and health push Sask. deficit to $825 million
Saskatchewan is forecasting an $825 million deficit in the first quarter of 2026-27, as higher resource revenues are offset by rising health-care costs, flood recovery and increased Crop Insurance claims.
Sask. unveils data centre framework to ensure projects deliver 'meaningful benefits'
The province emphasized the need for data centres to generate their own power in order to avoid taxing Saskatchewan's power grid or displacing any capacity for interprovincial power exports.
Inside Claybank: Exploring Saskatchewan's abandoned brick factory
Hidden in southern Sask., the Claybank Brick Plant helped build Canadian landmarks, outfit warships and even support NASA's journey to the moon. Now, the National Historic Site is slowly falling apart.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, August 27
On Thursday's show, Evan gets the Canadian Chamber of Commerce's opinion on the tariff situation, chats with Regina Mayor Chad Bachynski and Saskatoon Mayor Cynthia Block and talks horse sense.
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Thursday, Aug. 27
On Thursday's show, Jamie previews the Argos-Riders clash, Riders linebacker Josh Woods reflects on his first season with the team, and Corbin Ebben looks ahead to the Hilltops' weekend matchup in Edmonton.
SPORTS
Riders' Daniel Johnson shows off athleticism with catch vs. Lions
Daniel Johnson showed off his athleticism in the Riders' loss to B.C., hauling in a pass in the contest. Johnson played tight end earlier in his football career but admitted he didn't expect to catch a pass.
UEFA prepares criminal complaint in Swiss courts against FIFA's Infantino over World Cup sell-off
UEFA is preparing a criminal complaint against FIFA President Gianni Infantino for possible financial mismanagement over his failed plan to sell future World Cup profits to private investors.
Shemar Bridges ready to go with Saskatchewan Roughriders
Wide receiver Shemar Bridges was on the field for the first time as a member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders during Wednesday's practice. He signed with the team after being released by the Tiger-Cats.
Regina Pats training camp opens as team looks to build off playoff appearance
The Regina Pats welcome players for registration on Wednesday and the team hits the ice on Thursday. It's the first camp under new head coach David Bell as the Pats try to find more success this season.
CANADA & WORLD
Flight controllers allegedly punched out early before Air Canada plane crash
U.S. media reports suggest the Federal Aviation Administration is looking to fire the two flight controllers, who allegedly clocked out roughly an hour before their shift ended.
Catastrophic floods kill over 350 in Nepal and Tibet, with more than 1,300 missing
Videos showed people running before the floodwaters swallowed them up and washed out buildings and bridges. More than 350 people were killed, police said, including scores of foreigners.
Closing arguments are set to begin in Lindsay Clancy's trial in the killings of her 3 children
Clancy, 36, has pleaded not guilty by reason of lack of criminal responsibility, with her lawyers arguing she was experiencing postpartum psychosis when she killed her three children in January 2023.
Quebec provincial election campaign set to get underway
The Coalition Avenir Québec will be seeking another mandate after eight years in power. Christine Fréchette took over party leadership after François Legault stepped down amid poor polling numbe...
AGRICULTURE
Farmers say southeast Sask. rain won't dampen start of harvest
Environment Canada issued a rainfall warning for an area including Carlyle, Estevan, and Moosomin, but southeast Saskatchewan farmers say the rain won't delay the start of harvest for them.
Man from RM of Martin charged after allegedly altering cattle brands
Police said the 52-year-old man has been charged with altering a brand on cattle and fraud over $5,000. He's set to appear in provincial court in Moosomin in September, police added.
Nature's Food Bank: Turning a problem into protein
Thousands of migratory birds are harvested in Saskatchewan every year by outfitters and hunters. This Saskatoon non-profit is making sure that meat finds its way to people who need it most.
Why is Australian beef cheaper than Canadian beef?
The past president of the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association says rising prices make it understandable that Canadian consumers are searching for more cost-conscious beef options at grocery stores.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
Inside Claybank: Exploring Saskatchewan's abandoned brick factory
Hidden in southern Sask., the Claybank Brick Plant helped build Canadian landmarks, outfit warships and even support NASA's journey to the moon. Now, the National Historic Site is slowly falling apart.
Stones and bones: The life's work of Dr. Ernie Walker
As an archaeologist, professor and forensic anthropologist, Saskatoon's Dr. Ernie Walker built three remarkable careers in around one simple question: What story does this tell?
Planes, trains and automobiles: The remarkable life of Bill Noble
He's worked with fighter jets, driven race cars and flown planes. Yet the thing that brings Bill Noble the most joy is sharing his childhood passion for trains as conductor of the Wheatland Express.
Gus' Sweet Treats: Meet Martensville's 10-year-old ice cream man
Remember the scramble when you heard the ice cream bike coming? Young entrepreneur Gus Fandrich is bringing that little bit of nostalgic summer magic back to Martensville.
