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Regina City Council to hold final vote on Brandt-REAL deal on Wednesday
The deal will be debated by council on May 6 after the vote this week. The city's outgoing chief financial officer said the agreement will save taxpayers $79 million over the next five years.
Downtown Regina upgrades totalling $9 million to begin in May: SaskPower
The Crown corporation said the upgrades are part of a "multi-year program to improve reliability and increase capacity in the area," with electrical equipment throughout the downtown replaced between May a...
Regina police seize drugs, cash in two-month trafficking investigation
The execution of two search warrants led to Regina police seizing 2,428.70 grams of cocaine and $10,876.00 in cash during a drug trafficking investigation by the service's drug unit. Four people have been charged.
Regina police chief addresses RM of Sherwood protest and overdoses on Evan Bray Show
Regina police chief Lorilee Davies touched on protest-related vandalism, overdose trends across the city, officer mental health, retail crime crackdowns and street-sweeping confusion.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Overdose calls to Saskatoon Fire Department nearly doubled in 2025
Saskatoon fire crews responded to nearly double the number of overdoses in 2025 than in 2024. Encampment responses were up nearly 50 per cent, year over year, also took resources away from fire inspections.
'Somebody's got to pay': Surging gas prices drive Sask. couriers up the wall
Surging oil prices are costing drivers at the pumps, from commuters to couriers. The Provincial Courier Service is reporting that those increased prices are, ultimately, being paid by customers.
Court of Appeal rules former Mountie convicted of killing lover will serve shorter sentence
Saskatchewan's Court of Appeal has reduced a manslaughter sentence from 11 to eight years for a former RCMP officer who was convicted of killing his lover in 2021. The higher court otherwise upheld the verdict.
Sask. Health Authority directed to report ER service disruptions more frequently
Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill said the government's focus is to reduce the number of disruptions in order to ensure residents can receive timely care as close to home as possible.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Friday, May 1
8:30 - Drivers are yet again feeling the pinch at the gas pump. Prices have climbed almost 20 cents per litre at some stations. Roger McKnight, Chief Petroleum Analyst at EN-PRO, has been tracking fuel trends for de...
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Thursday, April 30
Jamie and Locker discuss the University of Saskatchewan's Dogs Breakfast, the latest in WHL playoffs and continue to cheer on Canada in the NHL battle for the Stanley Cup.
SPORTS
CFL Commissioner Stewart Johnston attends Dogs' breakfast, discusses 2027 changes
Days after announcing changes to the start time and playoff formats of the CFL beginning in 2027, commissioner Stewart Johnston was in attendance at the Dogs' Breakfast in Saskatoon.
Riders announce 2025 draft pick linebacker Seth Hundeby has retired from pro football
After attending Saskatchewan Roughriders training camp last season, linebacker Seth Hundeby returned for his final season with the University of Saskatchewan Huskies. He announced his retirement on Thursday.
CFL 2027 changes, Riders draft picks: The Blitz: The Podcast
The CFL announced a number of additional changes coming in 2027, including expanding its playoffs to include eight of nine teams. Jamie Nye and Britton Gray discuss that and more in The Blitz: The Podcast.
LIV Golf has a new chairman and seeks to new funding without Saudi backing
LIV said it was seeking to move toward an investment model involving multiple partners and team franchises. The league has said it expects 10 of its 13 teams to be profitable this year.
CANADA & WORLD
'Denial of care': Doctors worry about refugees as payment requirements take effect
Refugees now have to pay out of pocket for part of their drug prescriptions, mental health counselling, dental services, vision care and health equipment - including wheelchairs.
'Who we are': Albertans remember Fort McMurray wildfire 10 years later
The Insurance Board of Canada received 60,000 claims totalling $4 billion in insured damages. "It was and continues to be the costliest insurance event in Canada's history," said Rob de Pruis.
Liberals shut down committee debate on $6.6-billion IT project
Opposition MPs say the Liberals used their new power as a majority to shelve debate on demands the government provide documents about a $6.6 billion IT project that has gone far over budget.
New PBO says economic update lacks details on targets, results
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne on Tuesday tabled a mid-year fiscal update that includes $54.5 billion in new costs and spending since the government unveiled its 2025 budget.
AGRICULTURE
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.
Farmers feeling anxious as late snowfalls delay seeding: Shaun Haney
Late-April snow is delaying Saskatchewan seeding, making farmers anxious. Shaun Haney says uneven moisture and Monette Farms' creditor protection are adding uncertainty.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
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.
Where fun meets fitness: Exploring Dynasty Ninja in Saskatoon
Dynasty Ninja is Saskatoon's ninja gym, where kids and adults train with climbing, swinging and balancing obstacles to improve strength, agility and confidence.
