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REGINA NEWS
Police charge 15-year-old with weapons offences
A 15-year-old boy is facing weapons charges after someone reported seeing a person allegedly point a firearm at someone in a parked vehicle.
First Nations University of Canada marks 50 years with annual spring powwow
The First Nations University of Canada Spring Celebration Powwow returns to Regina Saturday and Sunday celebrating Indigenous culture, community and tradition during the university's 50th anniversary year.
Regina crews still in storm mode after spring snow blast
City officials said crews are continuing to work around the clock Friday to clear priority roads, manage drifting snow and keep emergency routes open after this week's late-season storm and snowfall.
Drainage renewal project work begins, impacting traffic on Albert Street, 19th Ave.
As of Thursday, Regina's Speaker's Corner renewal project is underway. Construction is expected to last through the fall, impacting Albert Street, the intersection at 19th Avenue and areas within Wascana Centre.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Great escape: Happy husky ditches day off to report to doggy daycare
What staff at a Regina doggy daycare thought was a dog-on-the-loose turned out to be an adored patron, Missy the husky, after she seemed to decide she couldn't stay away for the day.
Former Saskatchewan members of secretive sect speak out on widespread allegations of abuse
Pihrag was raised in a Two by Twos family in Saskatoon, but has since left the religious sect, which meets in homes twice a week and professes its faith in a church with no official name.
RCMP make arrests in James Smith Cree Nation, Lloydminster drug investigations
Saskatchewan RCMP participated in two drug investigations that led to arrests this week, including one on James Smith Cree Nation and one in Lloydminster, Alta.
Spring cleaning, renovation season could reveal batty tenants: Province
As homeowners sweep away cobwebs and prepare for warm-weather home renovations, the Government of Saskatchewan is reminding people that bat eviction season is also upon the province.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Friday, April 17
On Friday's show, Evan entertains the question of whether Pierre Poilievre should step down as Conservative Party leader, welcomes Big Daddy Tazz back for some laughs and talks about the upcoming wildfire season.
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Friday, April 17
Jamie and Locker talk all things NHL playoffs, Luke Gazdic examines the race to the Stanley Cup (predictions welcomed) and Dave Naylor discusses Ajou Ajou's release and suspension, plus other CFL signings.
SPORTS
Haley's OT winner lifts slumping Saskatchewan Rush in regular season finale over Toronto
The Saskatchewan Rush will host an NLL quarter-final playoff game after a thrilling, come from behind victory in overtime against the Toronto Rock in their final game of the regular season on Saturday.
Australian kicker Alex Hale joining Saskatchewan Roughriders after NFL stint in Green Bay
Hale, 27, who is originally from Gosford, Australia, signed with the Green Bay Packers in August of 2024 as an undrafted free agent, and was released by the team in July of 2025.
Prosecutors say makeup, wigs helped former Alabama tackle impersonate NFL players in $20M fraud
Luther Davis and CJ Evins are charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. They both pleaded not guilty, but are scheduled to return to court on April 27 to enter guilty pleas.
Saskatoon Blades looking to the future following second-round playoff elimination
A season full of highs and lows has come to a close for the Saskatoon Blades, who cleaned out their lockers on Thursday after the 5-3 loss to the Prince Albert Raiders that ended the team's playoff journey.
CANADA & WORLD
Carney lands on Time's most influential people list for 2026
Perhaps it was the widely cited speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, or maybe a so-called George Clooney-like swagger. Whatever it is, Prime Minister Mark Carney is finding himself in the international spotl...
'They suck': Lutnick criticizes Canada's trade strategy
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick was responding to a report quoting Canada's former chief trade negotiator, saying time is on Canada's side in trade talks because the pressure on the U.S. will only grow.
Champagne says Conservative probes into Alto connection are 'just politics'
In September, Champagne recused himself from decisions about the high speed rail project a month after his partner, Anne-Marie Gaudet, became Alto's vice-president.
Carney calls for resumption of shipping during Strait of Hormuz talks
The narrow strait, a key strategic choke point for global exports, was closed off by Iran during its war with the United States. Iran had laid mines and opened fire on commercial vessels.
AGRICULTURE
SaskPower preaches power line safety ahead of spring seeding on Saskatchewan farms
The Crown corporation said 315 incidents on farms involving SaskPower's infrastructure were reported last year. The company emphasized that all power line strikes are preventable.
Animal welfare group opposes use of strychnine for gopher control on Sask. farms
The SaskSPCA says the pest-control poison leads to "a slow, painful and inhumane death" for Richardson's ground squirrels, and its widespread use could pose a broader risk to ecosystems.
More Saskatchewan farmers permitted to use strychnine for gopher control
After hearing concerns from farmers, the province submitted a request to Health Canada last week, asking for the area to be expanded to rural municipalities with the largest gopher populations.
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.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
First Nations University of Canada marks 50 years with annual spring powwow
The First Nations University of Canada Spring Celebration Powwow returns to Regina Saturday and Sunday celebrating Indigenous culture, community and tradition during the university's 50th anniversary year.
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.
