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REGINA NEWS
Regina Red Sox GM Gary Brotzel retires, Mitch MacDonald to take over
Brotzel was inducted into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame in 2019 and the Regina Sports Hall of Fame in 2022, and has received awards recognizing his volunteerism and community service.
Third-quarter surge lifts Saskatoon Huskies past Regina Rams 38-31
The Saskatchewan Huskies scored three touchdowns in the third quarter to pull away from the Regina Rams, building a 21-point lead, before holding on for a 38-31 win at Mosaic Stadium on Saturday.
Regina Drug Treatment Court marks 20 years of recovery
More than 150 people have graduated from Regina's Drug Treatment Court over the past 20 years. Four graduates shared how the program helped change their lives.
Regina police urge road safety after recent collisions involving vehicles, pedestrians, bikes
In the past seven days, police responded to eight collisions, including four cyclist-vehicle collisions, three pedestrian-vehicle collisions and one e-bike-vehicle collision that left a 34-year-old man dead.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Beauval roots inspire new Métis feature film
Actor, director, writer and producer Gail Maurice said Blood Lines is the first narrative feature film to highlight Métis culture and language.
Saskatoon aviation centre expansion creates student opportunities at SIIT
The Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies and Boeing celebrated the grand opening of the expanded Saskatchewan Aviation Learning Centre.
Trucking association supports crackdown on foreign worker exploitation
Susan Ewart with the Saskatchewan Trucking Association backs enforcement against companies accused of taking advantage of foreign workers, saying it protects workers and responsible employers.
Higher diesel prices could push Canadian grocery costs higher
Food expert Sylvain Charlebois joined The Evan Bray Show to explain how diesel costs, trade uncertainty and changing shopping habits could affect grocery bills.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Friday, Sept. 25
On Friday's show, Evan talks to John Watson from Bell about the AI data centre near Regina. Plus, the rising cost of groceries and caring for the unhoused in Saskatoon.
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Friday, Sept. 25
On Friday's show, Jamie has previews of the upcoming Riders/Lions game with Britton Gray and Lions broadcaster Bob Marjanovich. Plus Saskatoon Hilltops head coach Tom Sargeant joins the show.
SPORTS
Regina Red Sox GM Gary Brotzel retires, Mitch MacDonald to take over
Brotzel was inducted into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame in 2019 and the Regina Sports Hall of Fame in 2022, and has received awards recognizing his volunteerism and community service.
Third-quarter surge lifts Saskatoon Huskies past Regina Rams 38-31
The Saskatchewan Huskies scored three touchdowns in the third quarter to pull away from the Regina Rams, building a 21-point lead, before holding on for a 38-31 win at Mosaic Stadium on Saturday.
Saskatoon-born man helps tell Toronto Blue Jays' 50-year story
Saskatoon's Mark Utley has worked on reality shows like the Netflix competition series Blown Away, as well as doing camera work at the Olympics, World Series, Stanley Cup Finals and NBA Finals.
Rams, Huskies set for all-Saskatchewan battle at Mosaic Stadium
The University of Regina Rams and University of Saskatchewan Huskies will meet in their only regular season showdown this season as the two clubs renew their rivalry at Mosaic Stadium.
CANADA & WORLD
New Mexico jury finds Facebook liable for deceiving users about privacy protections
The jury found over 43 million violations of consumer protection law, and it is now up to the judge to determine how much the company would pay, with state attorneys asking for $5,000 per violation.
It's officially Dolly Parton Day, with parades, pink lights and book drives
In the U.S., a growing number of state and local leaders are establishing Sept. 25 as an annual Dolly Parton Day from California to the borough of Manhattan in New York City.
Canadian charged with voting fraud in the U.S. for casting ballot in 3 elections
The U.S. Attorney's Office for Florida says Christiane Vinette Young voted in the 2024 and 2022 general elections and the 2022 primary elections, despite knowing she was not a U.S. citizen.
Application period for mail-in Alberta referendum ballots ends today, 673K requested
The total marks a staggering increase from the nearly 60,000 requested for the province's 2023 general election, though the rules for who could vote by mail have relaxed since then.
AGRICULTURE
VIDEO: Massive fire takes out grain cart and tractor during Sask. harvest
Dana Quigley's farm near Yellow Grass got a nasty shock on Thursday evening when the grain cart and tractor started on fire. Nobody was injured, but the damaged equipment was a total write-off.
Federal government defends closure of seven research facilities
The federal government says the decision to close the sites reflects a deliberate shift to prioritize "investment in research expertise and activities" over operations and maintenance costs.
Alberta & B.C. organizations team up to help producers affected by wildfires
Alberta producers are asked to consider whether they can help provide available feed that can be transported to B.C., pasture for cattle that could be temporarily relocated in Alberta, or feedlot or drylot capacity ...
Diesel prices in Canada hitting a record high this harvest
U.S. diesel prices have also reached record highs over the last two weeks, exceeding US$5.85 per gallon and topping the previous record set in June 2022. That figure is about US$2 per gallon higher than a year ago.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
Hotel Senator sign lost for decades resurfaces on Marketplace
You never know what you might find on Facebook Marketplace. In this case, it was a Hotel Senator sign that owner Chris Beavis thought had been sent to the junkyard 35 years ago.
Meet the Regina woman with 150 Saskatchewan Roughriders jerseys
Donna Ryhorchuk thought she had about 130 Saskatchewan Roughriders jerseys. We counted. There are 150 - each one carrying a story, a favourite player's name and a little piece of Rider history.
The Saskatoon boy who twirled his way to the National Ballet
Keaton Leier is coming back home to Saskatoon with the National Ballet of Canada, bringing his own choreography, his family's pride and a message for young dancers dreaming big on the Prairies.
Think Métis jigging is just dancing? Think again
This traditional dance gets the heart pumping, but researchers at the University of Saskatchewan are exploring how every step can also connect people to culture, community and well-being.
