REGINA NEWS

Regina police foil alleged copper wire theft using aircraft
Police said the 50-year-old man has been charged with breaking and entering with intent and possession of break-in instruments. He's scheduled to appear in Regina Provincial Court on Oct. 1.

Regina police plane crew earns international honour for crime tracking
Two officers from Regina Police Service's Aerial Support Unit have earned an international award for their ongoing work to keep the Queen City and its surrounding areas safe.

Brandt now seeking to manage parts of REAL District it's not buying
Regina City Council is being asked to approve a change to Brandt's REAL District proposal that would see it operate assets that it's not buying, such as Mosaic Stadium and the AffinityPlex.

VIDEO: Regina downtown vacant lot transformed into free summer activity space
A vacant downtown Regina lot has become a free activity space, featuring games and casual seating, as the first phase of a $1.5-million, three-season gathering and entertainment venue.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS

City of Weyburn advising residents to temporarily conserve water
Residents and businesses are asked to stop lawn watering and irrigation; avoid washing vehicles or other non-essential outdoor water use; and limit other non-essential water use wherever possible.

Scott Moe says tariffs spark concerns about Saskatchewan industries
Premier Scott Moe says he expects conversations with the federal government about countermeasures and protecting Canadian industries and jobs from the latest round of tariffs will start on Monday.

Sandy Bay manslaughter suspect arrested: RCMP
According to the RCMP, 23-year-old Chasity Charolette Rose Clarke was charged with manslaughter following the death of 19-year-old Silvino Grenier in the northern Saskatchewan village.

Saskatoon family celebrates landmark WestJet wheelchair accessibility ruling
A Saskatoon family that cancelled a vacation after WestJet rejected their daughter's wheelchair even though the airline had carried it before is welcoming an order to scrap the airline's weight limit.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY

The Evan Bray Show - Monday, August 24
On Monday's show, Evan looked at how U.S. tariffs will impact a number of sectors in Saskatchewan, including potash, dairy, lumber and energy. Plus, are we doing enough to help the homeless?
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY

The Green Zone Replay - Friday, Aug. 21
Regina Thunder running back Peter Boersch, Dave Naylor, Bob Marjanovich and Britton Gray look at the Roughriders game against BC Lions, and Lion Zander Horvath talks about preparations for Saskatchewan.
SPORTS

Penalties, mistakes lead to 30-16 Riders loss to Lions
The Saskatchewan Roughriders played undisciplined football, committing seven penalties for 72 yards against the B.C. Lions. That and other misfires led to the Riders losing 30-16 in B.C.

Nordic soccer associations have 'lost confidence' in FIFA boss
Six national soccer associations piled more pressure on FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Sunday by saying they had "lost confidence" in his leadership after a failed plan to sell World Cup profits.

Riders head to B.C. to end Lions' winning streak
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will look to bounce back from last week's loss in B.C. today and also stop a Lions team from continuing to rise up the standings after a three-game winning streak.

Peter Boersch doing double duty with Regina Thunder and Roughriders
Peter Boersch is once again off to a great start with the Regina Thunder, with nearly 400 yards rushing in two games. He's added an extra responsibility this season - training with the Roughriders.
CANADA & WORLD

Canadian culture, French are fundamental rights - not trade irritants, Carney says
Carney said among the reasons for the suspension of trade negotiations were demands from the U.S. that would have affected Canada's ability to protect its culture, including the French language.

Border communities brace for more fallout in Canada-U.S. tariff fight
Prime Minister Mark Carney has vowed a dollar-for-dollar response to the 50 per cent U.S. tariffs President Donald Trump imposed on roughly $28 billion in Canadian goods following failed talks.

Ontario premier: Canada should be ready to cut electricity, critical minerals as trade woes worsen
Doug Ford said Trump "declared war, economic war against his closest friend and ally" before invoking Reagan, who Ford previously featured in a television advertising campaign aimed at Americans.

PM Carney unveils $11 billion in funding to make 6 icebreakers in Quebec
The new icebreakers will replace the Coast Guard's aging heavy and medium icebreakers. Mark Carney says the first steel for the ships will be cut next fall and the first ship delivered in five years.
AGRICULTURE

Farmers say southeast Sask. rain won't dampen start of harvest
Environment Canada issued a rainfall warning for an area including Carlyle, Estevan, and Moosomin, but southeast Saskatchewan farmers say the rain won't delay the start of harvest for them.

Man from RM of Martin charged after allegedly altering cattle brands
Police said the 52-year-old man has been charged with altering a brand on cattle and fraud over $5,000. He's set to appear in provincial court in Moosomin in September, police added.

Nature's Food Bank: Turning a problem into protein
Thousands of migratory birds are harvested in Saskatchewan every year by outfitters and hunters. This Saskatoon non-profit is making sure that meat finds its way to people who need it most.

Why is Australian beef cheaper than Canadian beef?
The past president of the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association says rising prices make it understandable that Canadian consumers are searching for more cost-conscious beef options at grocery stores.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET

Planes, trains and automobiles: The remarkable life of Bill Noble
He's worked with fighter jets, driven race cars and flown planes. Yet the thing that brings Bill Noble the most joy is sharing his childhood passion for trains as conductor of the Wheatland Express.

Gus' Sweet Treats: Meet Martensville's 10-year-old ice cream man
Remember the scramble when you heard the ice cream bike coming? Young entrepreneur Gus Fandrich is bringing that little bit of nostalgic summer magic back to Martensville.

Beyond the river: The secrets growing in Gabriel Dumont Park
A walk through Saskatoon's Gabriel Dumont Park with Michif educator Kendall Hanikenne reveals the food, medicine and traditional knowledge growing along the trails near the South Saskatchewan River.

Nature's Food Bank: Turning a problem into protein
Thousands of migratory birds are harvested in Saskatchewan every year by outfitters and hunters. This Saskatoon non-profit is making sure that meat finds its way to people who need it most.



























