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REGINA NEWS
Regina man, 42, arrested after allegedly stealing fuel, fleeing from RCMP
A tire-deflation device was used by police at the intersection of Highway 15 and Township Road 270A to bring the chase to an end, the RCMP said, and police arrested the driver without incident.
Regina police seek tips after teen boy injured in assault
Police said school resource officers found the injured boy, 14, minutes after the alleged assault on Friday. He was taken to hospital with what police described as "non-life-threatening injuries."
Regina golfers drive into fall as the summer season winds down
Sunshine brought golfers out to Regina's Joanne Goulet Golf Course this weekend as players looked to make the most of the final days of summer after a rainy stretch. The course typically closes in October.
Regina cyclist seriously injured in Saturday night collision
Emergency crews responded to the crash on Albert Street, where the cyclist was taken to hospital. Police temporarily closed part of the southbound roadway between Second Avenue North and Avonhurst Drive.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
'Buried in foam': New technology changes how foam is recycled in Saskatchewan
The foam densifier compresses large volumes of foam into dense blocks that are easier to handle, store and ship. The densified foam is then sent to Quebec, where it is turned into foam insulation boards.
Saskatoon downtown arena referendum could cost $1 million: Mayor
Efforts are underway to force a referendum, where Saskatoon residents could vote whether to go ahead with a downtown arena. Cynthia Block said that'll come with consequences if it goes through.
Warm weather ahead as fall arrives in Saskatchewan
Fall officially arrived on Tuesday, but David Phillips, senior climatologist with Environment Canada, says warmer-than-normal temperatures are expected to continue through the season.
North Battleford adjusts water production to address taste concerns
Stewart Schafer, the city's director of operations, said staff increased production at the No. 1 plant, which draws water from underground, and reduced production at the plant that treats river water.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, Sept. 22
WITH GUEST HOST TAMARA CHERRY 8:30 - Yesterday, Donald Trump claimed to be working on a deal to purchase potash from Belarus at a lower price than what the U.S. currently pays Canada. But Belarus claims it doesn't h...
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Friday, Sept. 18
On Friday's episode, as the WHL season kicks off, Jamie has a preview of the Regina Pats. Plus a look a the first place Edmonton Elks and the Chicago Bears as they prepare to play the Vikings.
SPORTS
Regina golfers drive into fall as the summer season winds down
Sunshine brought golfers out to Regina's Joanne Goulet Golf Course this weekend as players looked to make the most of the final days of summer after a rainy stretch. The course typically closes in October.
Swift Current athlete earns spot at RBC Training Ground national event
The 17-year-old Grade 12 student, who trains with Regina's Excel Athletica, was among more than 3,000 athletes between the ages of 14 and 25 who took part in the program's testing in Saskatoon.
Ukraine advocates ask Ottawa to sanction NHL's Alex Ovechkin after Putin commercial
The Ukrainian Canadian Congress is calling on Ottawa to sanction and ban Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin for appearing in a commercial for a party aligned with Vladimir Putin.
Saskatoon's Trevor Jacek captures world championship relay gold with Team Canada
Trevor Jacek was part of the winning 4x400 metre relay team at the World Masters Athletics Championships in South Korea. While he's a world-class athlete now, he only began running after hitting age 30.
CANADA & WORLD
B.C. Premier Eby calls early election for Oct. 24, says Trump is 'existential' threat
The date of final voting is a week after municipal elections are scheduled, and Eby called the vote despite pleas from numerous local government leaders not to overlap the campaigns.
Ottawa opens up 15% Trans Mountain equity stake to Indigenous groups on pipeline path
In a letter to a First Nation along the pipeline's path, a federal Department of Finance official says the equity investment would be equally distributed among participating groups.
No 'blanket answer' on when Ottawa would end strikes under proposed changes: Hajdu
According to the proposed Building Canada Strong Act, a work stoppage must be affecting the "national interest" before the minister can trigger Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code to end a strike.
Hayden Panettiere's death was accidental and involved fentanyl, coroner says
Asked for comment on the coroner's report, Kasey Kitchen, a publicist for the family, told The Associated Press that "the investigation is still ongoing and the case is complex."
AGRICULTURE
Diesel prices in Canada hitting a record high this harvest
U.S. diesel prices have also reached record highs over the last two weeks, exceeding US$5.85 per gallon and topping the previous record set in June 2022. That figure is about US$2 per gallon higher than a year ago.
Alberta & B.C. organizations team up to help producers affected by wildfires
Alberta producers are asked to consider whether they can help provide available feed that can be transported to B.C., pasture for cattle that could be temporarily relocated in Alberta, or feedlot or drylot capacity ...
'The taps turned on': Rain stalls harvest near Drinkwater
Drinkwater-area farmer Nick Cornea says repeated rain has slowed harvest and raised concerns about crop quality, with his operation only about 55 to 60 per cent finished.
Harvest well behind schedule in Sask. as rain stalls operations
The ministry says excessive rainfall in some areas has affected grain quality, adding that crop yields and quality are quite variable "due to differences in rainfall throughout the growing season."
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
The Saskatoon boy who twirled his way to the National Ballet
Keaton Leier is coming back home to Saskatoon with the National Ballet of Canada, bringing his own choreography, his family's pride and a message for young dancers dreaming big on the Prairies.
Think Métis jigging is just dancing? Think again
This traditional dance gets the heart pumping, but researchers at the University of Saskatchewan are exploring how every step can also connect people to culture, community and well-being.
The Regina conservator saving history, one fragile page at a time
A faded photograph. A handwritten letter. An old book. Each can hold a piece of someone's history. Robin Canham's job is making sure those stories survive.
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.
