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REGINA NEWS
Regina pilot killed in air ambulance crash remembered for life-saving career
A scholarship at Prairie College in Alberta has been established in memory of Regina-born pilot Tommy Farquhar, who was among six people aboard an air ambulance that crashed into the Atlantic Ocean.
Thanksgiving snow forecast for southwest Saskatchewan
Happy Thanksgiving! Up to 20 cm of snow is expected to hit southwest Saskatchewan today, with a mix of rain and snow around the Trans-Canada Highway. The heavy snow will last through Thanksgiving Monday.
Pine tree once believed to be extinct added to Regina Floral Conservatory
The Wollemi pine is notable because it was long believed to be extinct. The city said the species was known only through fossil records until it was rediscovered in Australia back in 1994.
Regina's $17.4M Albert Street North overpass construction complete
A key feature of the upgrade involved raising the clearance height of the overpasses to significantly reduce the risk of structural damage caused by over-height semi-trucks and commercial vehicles.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Thanksgiving meal tips: A rookie's guide to cooking a turkey
Thaw, brine, cook and rest are the key steps when cooking a turkey, our Thanksgiving meal experts say, but patience is also key - as is wiggling a leg to check it is done.
Prince Albert police investigate death of 20-year-old man
Prince Albert Police Service says a man who was found at a home in the city on Saturday with serious injuries has died in hospital. A death investigation has begun and the man's cause of death is unknown.
Saskatchewan doctor shares tips to stay healthy this cold and flu season
Flu shots start rolling out on Oct. 13 in Saskatchewan. Dr Carla Holinaty said influenza and COVID-19 cases are on the rise and encourages people to stay home when they're sick.
Two more metal detectors added to St. Paul's Hospital, SHA says
The health authority said it continues to participate in an external review of protective services protocols at its facilities, which was launched by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health in the spring.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Friday, Oct. 9
On Friday's show, Senator Pamela Wallin joined Evan to discuss Medical Assistance in Dying. Plus, the best TV shows of the 21st century and rancher Todd McIntyre discusses his volunteer work with horses.
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Friday, Oct. 9
Britton Gray looks at the Roughriders prep for Montreal, Drew Remenda has the latest on the Canucks and Flames, Dave Naylor previews the weekend's NFL and CFL games, and Brett Lauther on mental health.
SPORTS
Slumping Saskatoon Hilltops look to flip the page against Wildcats in playoff opener
Coming off their worst regular season record since 1990, the Saskatoon Hilltops will look to lean on their playoff experience hosting PFC semifinals today against the Edmonton Wildcats.
Riders' kicker Brett Lauther to make Saskatchewan debut in showdown in Montreal
The Roughriders made a deal to bring back veteran kicker Brett Lauther last week but not soon enough to play in the last game. Now in an important showdown in Montreal, Lauther will kick for Saskatchewan.
Campbell, Sexton set to return to Riders' after lengthy injury spells
Both defensive back Tevaughn Campbell and kick returner Mathew Sexton have big play capabilities and they get set to return to the lineup in Monday's showdown against the Montreal Alouettes.
'I'm ready to go': Blades defenceman Poll ready to put injury troubles behind him
Injuries have plagued Isaac Poll throughout his junior hockey career. The Saskatoon Blades blueliner now hopes to be on the other side of those struggles after recovering from off-season knee surgery.
CANADA & WORLD
Trump says Russia and Ukraine reach 'energy ceasefire'
Trump's social media post said only that the ceasefire took effect immediately and that both sides had agreed to it. "Do not break it!" he wrote. Neither Moscow nor Kyiv have commented on the announcement.
Riyadh airport attacks signal major Iran war escalation
The sharp escalation in the new front in the Iran war threatens to draw in greater U.S. military involvement after Saturday's missile attack was the deadliest in a Gulf Arab nation since the war began.
Pope Leo XIV says he will have surgery to remove a nodule on his lung
The 71-year-old Leo said the nodule was found at an early stage and was "circumscribed" or well-localized. The Vatican said Leo's expected recovery time from surgery would be a week.
Trump blames Zelenskyy for high diesel prices, says Ukraine needs new president
The U.S. president said Zelenskyy has not done enough to end his country's war with Russia, and blamed him for skyrocketing diesel prices in the U.S., driven up by the American-led war in Iran.
AGRICULTURE
Ottawa's new omnibus bill could cut red tape for Saskatchewan farmers
The Cutting Red Tape for All Canadians Act could lead to quicker approvals of agricultural inputs that are already available in other countries while also updating rules for cash advances paid to farmers.
Long weekend brings rough weather in the final weeks of harvest
Heavy rain is expected across much of north-central Saskatchewan, with up to 60 millimetres in the forecast this weekend, adding to a difficult year for farmers dealing with a wide range of weather.
Farms and Fuels Alliance calls for changes to Clean Fuel Regulations by year's end
In a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney, the Farms and Fuels Alliance joined Renewable Industries Canada in calling for targeted amendments to the federal government's Clean Fuel Regulations.
Raymore farmers hope to sell or donate grain elevator or risk tear-down
A group of farmers is listing a grain elevator in Raymore for sale after owning it for over two decades. If they can't sell or donate it, they'll have to tear it down.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
What happens when you bring Saskatchewan's wind indoors?
Saskatchewan has more than enough wind. So why build a machine to make even more? The answer involves 900 fans, wheat fields, spray droplets and a whole lot of science.
Why is this extraordinary art collection in rural Saskatchewan?
Tucked away near St. Walburg is the century-old studio of Berthold von Imhoff, filled with massive religious paintings, portraits with eyes that seem to follow you and a family legacy worth preserving
Inside the weird, wild world of competitive arm wrestling
Think arm wrestling is just about having strong arms? Think again. Nathan Muir has spent years training his hands, wrists, shoulders and hips for a sport that lasts seconds.
Residential school took her away. Her language brought her home
Rosalie Tsannie-Burseth whispered Dene at St. Michael's Residential School so she wouldn't be punished. Today, she is a teacher and PhD student fighting to make sure her language is never silenced.
