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REGINA NEWS
Several Saskatchewan contractors hired to help build Bell data centre near Regina
Bell Canada says it has hired several Regina and Saskatoon companies to work on its AI data centre project just outside of Regina, and a Manitoba-based company is also on the list.
Regina streetcar rail tracks dug out of 11th Avenue construction
The streetcar rail tracks were uncovered on Wednesday by a construction crew. Dana Turgeon, a historian with the City of Regina, said streetcars were used between the 1910s and 1940s.
Regina airport eyes Ottawa route despite rising fuel costs, higher fares
Airport CEO James Bogusz says subsidies are essential to keep Regina routes profitable, and a "very aggressive incentive package" has been offered to Porter Airlines for an Ottawa connection.
Safety officers look to keep Regina's Wascana Centre from getting too rowdy
Community Safety Officers who patrol Regina's Wascana Centre say they'll be keeping an eye out for things like speeding and stunting as people gather in the park during the warm weather months.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Man charged after bear spray attack in North Battleford church
A 38-year-old man from North Battleford is facing charges that include assault with a weapon, nuisance, unlawfully obstructing a minister from celebrating religious service and mischief.
Five people on Saskatchewan RCMP's April wanted list now arrested
Saskatchewan RCMP's wanted list for April has been whittled down to five people from its original 10 after a number of recent arrests in both Saskatchewan and Manitoba. We list the remaining five.
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Fuel spill in South Saskatchewan River no risk to human health: WSA
The spill of 800 litres of diesel fuel near Medicine Hat was no risk to human health by the time the fuel got to the Saskatchewan border, the Water Security Agency said, given the volume of the river.
Melfort man charged with manslaughter after stabbing at apartment on Saturday: RCMP
"Initial investigation has determined an altercation occurred between two adult men in the apartment. During the altercation, one of the men stabbed the other," the RCMP said in a statement.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Monday, May 4
8:30 - Executive members of the federal public service have also returned to work full-time in the office today. We check in with Brian Lilley, political columnist for the Toronto Sun, on this order and other politi...
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Monday, May 4
What can the Oilers get done before the beginning of next season? Prince Albert Raiders are off to the WHL Championship to face Everett Silvertips, and are the Montreal Canadiens now Canada's team?
SPORTS
Riders sign five picks from 2026 CFL Draft, add to roster ahead of rookie camp
The Roughriders added a few new players to their roster ahead of Wednesday's rookie camp. The team signed five draft picks, while adding three territorial junior players and a Huskies quarterback.
Prince Albert Raiders advance to Western Hockey League final
The Prince Albert Raiders punched their ticket to the Western Hockey League's finals on Sunday night, with a 7-6 win in Game 6 against the Medicine Hat Tigers.
Canadian Para hockey development team aims to take next step after Saskatoon stop
A three-game series against the United States in Saskatoon brought out the best in Canada's "next-gen" Para hockey program, with it's 14-player roster eager to take the next step to the national team.
Prince Albert Raiders fend off late comeback with 6-3 victory over Tigers
In Game 5 of the WHL Eastern Conference final series on Friday night, the Raiders went on the attack early before Owen Corkish's first career league hat trick put the final statement on a 6-3 win.
CANADA & WORLD
Federal government rolling out $1.5 billion in tariff relief
The announcement includes the creation of a new, $1B program under the Business Development Bank of Canada to bolster manufacturing, and a $500 million top-up to the regional tariff response fund.
More Canadians plan to save or invest tax refund this year: TD survey
More than a third said they'll use their refund to pay down debt, compared with 23 per cent last year; while one-quarter of people say they will use the money to cover day-to-day expenses.
Alberta separatists set to deliver thousands of signatures on petition for referendum
The question of separation could go on a provincewide ballot as early as October, as Premier Danielle Smith has said she would move forward if enough names are gathered and verified.
Canada commits $270M to Ukraine as Carney addresses European summit in Armenia
Carney made the announcement in Armenia on Monday, where he is meeting with world leaders during the European Political Community summit, a gathering focused on strategic co-operation.
AGRICULTURE
From lake to plate: Sask. Polytechnic bringing innovation to tired wild rice industry
A new design for a wild rice harvester built by Saskatchewan Polytechnic could disrupt the industry in Northern Saskatchewan, which has long stalled when it comes to innovation. Part 2 in a series.
Monette Seeds elevator licence to lapse as company enters creditor protection
Jeremy Welter, a vice-president with APAS, said the loss of an operating elevator in the Swift Current area could affect the competition and prices for area farmers' crops.
Drought fears linger as seeding begins on southwest Saskatchewan farms
Farmers in southwest Saskatchewan are seeding after a very volatile spring, and they say a lack of subsoil moisture and outdated support programs leave the season and their future uncertain.
From lake to plate: Wild rice harvesting draws Indigenous people to the land
Wild rice is an important crop for First Nations and Métis people and was first introduced in Northern Saskatchewan in the 1930s. It sells for top dollar in international markets. Part 1 in a series.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
Caswell Hill in Saskatoon has gone to the birds - on purpose
On Tuesday mornings at Ashworth Holmes Park in Caswell Hill, Saskatoon birders gather for a weekly walk that turns the ordinary park into a place for discovery, community and a closer look at nature
Osler's sweet surprise: Made in Saskatchewan maple syrup
Think maple syrup only comes from Quebec or Ontario? Think again. Osler's Josh Wiebe is boiling sap from Manitoba maple trees into delicious syrup, right here on the prairies.
Meet the Langham taxidermists preserving stories, not just trophies
At Tough Tines Taxidermy in rural Saskatchewan, Jolene and Cory Kallis turn harvested animals into lasting memories. From a hunter's first deer to exotic species, every mount preserves a story.
How chess is helping Saskatoon kids slow down and think
Saskatoon kids are learning how to think ahead and focus deeply through hands‑on chess workshops that bring the game to life, guided by Arash Abdollahzadeh, a former international competitor from Iran.
