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Extra margin included in Regina overpass clearance signs
The City of Regina does regular checks of the 39 overpasses it's responsible for to ensure the correct clearance is posted - with a margin for error - to help ensure large vehicles don't hit one of the 39 overpasses...
University of Regina navigates path forward amid sharp drop in international students
The University of Regina has released a new 10-year strategic plan, but it comes as federal changes lead to a big cutback in international students enrolling in the school and a $20 million decline in revenue.
Fuel surcharges on certain flights land at Regina airport
Regina airport CEO James Bogusz said if the price of oil remains high, travellers can expect to pay more for airfare "through surcharges, baggage fees, or just higher base fares."
Regina police briefs: Charges laid in three robberies in one week
Six people were arrested by Regina police officers in connection with three alleged robberies in the city over the past week, including four teenagers.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Police open pair of homicide investigations after two deaths in Saskatoon
Police say the deaths of a 61-year-old woman in a house fire on Avenue I South and a 39-year-old man found unresponsive on Avenue X South are being investigated as homicides.
Construction of 60-bed homeless shelter on 31st Street in Saskatoon to begin this summer
"As Saskatoon sees more people experiencing homelessness, this project is an important step in responding to that growing need," said Saskatoon Mayor Cynthia Block.
Power line construction firm ordered to pay $70,000 after 2023 worker injury
The charges relate to an incident near Canora in 2023, when an employee was seriously injured while working on a power pole. The court fined the company $50,000, along with a $20,000 surcharge.
One dead after house fire in Prince Albert's East Hill
After the fire was put out, firefighters located a victim and removed them from the home, where they were treated by Parkland Ambulance. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 9
8:30 - Another MP just crossed the floor to the Liberal Party, just weeks away from three critical byelections where the Liberal government could form a majority. Charles Smith, Professor in the Department of Politi...
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Wednesday, April 8
The Green Zone talks about the Masters with Adam Stanley, remembers the Vancouver Canucks after the team's playoff elimination and asks the big question: do the Toronto Blue Jays or Saskatoon's weather suck more?
SPORTS
Saskatoon selected to host World Cup watch party, 'Canada Celebrates' event
A free FIFA World Cup watch party and community celebration is coming to Saskatoon this July as part of a cross-Canada tour to celebrate the 'beautiful game' during the tournament.
Saskatchewan Roughriders: Corey Mace previews 2026 training camp and talks Grey Cup tour
Listen to Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach Corey Mace talk to The Green Zone about the 2025 Grey Cup tour, 2026 training camp in Saskatoon, and the hunt for a repeat title.
Saskatoon Blades crown first round upset of Oil Kings in Game 7 OT thriller
Rowan Calvert stepped up as Game 7 overtime hero for the Saskatoon Blades on Monday, capping off a wild series for the underdog Blades who advance to face the Prince Albert Raiders.
Riders defensive star, 1966 Grey Cup champion Garner Ekstran dead at 86
Garner Ekstran, the three-time all-CFL selection and 1966 Grey Cup champion with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, has died from natural causes at the age of 86 in Washington State.
CANADA & WORLD
Verdicts against Meta, Google in U.S. could boost Canadian big tech lawsuits
"The cases in the U.S. bode well for the litigation in Canada. There's so many cases underway across the world, and so I expect that this will have a ripple effect," said law professor Emily Laidlaw.
Carney says floor-crossing MPs must support Liberal values on abortion, LGBTQ rights
In 2020, MP Marilyn Gladu said she would allow party members to introduce bills to restrict abortion, and in 2021 she was criticized for voting against a Liberal bill that banned conversion therapy.
Fourth floor-crossing weakens Poilievre's leadership, former Harper staffer says
Marilyn Gladu, who was elected as a Conservative MP four times, joined Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberals on Wednesday, saying the country needs a "serious leader."
Travelers face higher costs and fewer flight options as jet fuel prices swing
Budget airlines and the price-conscious customers who rely on them are likely to feel the pinch first and most acutely, experts say, but even those in premium cabins won't escape the higher prices.
AGRICULTURE
SaskAgMatters brings farming experience to Saskatchewan stress line
The SaskAgMatters Mental Health Network has taken over the phones at the Saskatchewan Farm Stress Line, allowing producers to connect with counsellors who have firsthand farming experience.
Being left off of strychnine map worries Mossbank-area farmer
Darren Gosling says using crop insurance claims is a flawed way to determine where strychnine can be used to control gophers, and he worries about losing future coverage if gopher damage gets too bad.
SaskAgMatters Mental Health Network to manage Saskatchewan Farm Stress Line
"The Farm Stress Line has a proud history of supporting the agricultural community, and these improved services will help protect the health of people working in the sector," said David Marit.
Sask. farmers allowed to use strychnine until end of 2027
The federal government says it will temporarily allow farmers in Alberta and Saskatchewan to use a rodent poison to combat growing gopher populations, though farmers say their yearly window is closing.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
Repair Café giving broken items a second chance in Saskatoon
Once a month at Saskatoon Makerspace, volunteers help community members fix broken household items for free, sharing skills and bringing everything from lamps to coffee makers or clothing back to life.
Meet the woman giving Saskatoon's abandoned bunnies a second chance
Easter brings more than egg hunts - it brings abandoned pet rabbits. Since 2018, Donna Barth with River Haze Street Rabbit Rescue has rehomed 145 domestic rabbits found on Saskatoon streets.
Thick n Thrift reshapes plus-size secondhand shopping in Saskatoon
Sizes 12 and up take centre stage at The Thick n Thrift in downtown Saskatoon. Owner Cierra Giesbrecht is creating a space focused on access, affordability and the joyful experience of shopping.
Original 16: The story of Saskatoon's Great Western Brewing Company
From aging equipment to a state-of-the-art expansion, Saskatoon's Great Western Brewing Company was built on risk, resilience and the courage of 16 men who refused to let their brewery fade away.
