REGINA NEWS

Regina pediatric diabetes staffing loss may force families to Saskatoon
Staffing losses are disrupting pediatric diabetes care in Regina, leaving some southern Saskatchewan families facing the possibility of longer trips to Saskatoon for necessary specialized treatment.

Regina boy gets Saskatchewan-first epilepsy brain surgery
Noah Dobson, 13, is looking forward to being a kid again after having specialized epilepsy surgery at Jim Pattison Children's Hospital, treatment he would have previously had to get out of the province.

World-record walk brings mental-health mission to Saskatchewan
Latvian walker Kristians Kārkliņš passed through Regina this week in his attempt to complete the fastest walk around the world. He says every step is also helping him manage his mental health.

Regina road closures, construction to impact drivers
The Arcola repaving project will run until Sept. 4. Traffic will be restricted in one direction throughout the week, while two-way traffic will accommodated in the the lanes that go in the other direction.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS

A bench, a farm and more than a century of family history
For more than a century, a piece of prairie near Assiniboia has been home to generations of the Bakkestad family. Today, a memorial bench marks the family's deep connection to the land.

Swift Current man sentenced after frozen pizza assault
A Swift Current man has received a 12-month suspended sentence and one year of probation after pleading guilty to assaulting someone with a frozen pizza while intoxicated. It marks his fourth assault.

New Weyburn Humane Society shelter opening end of September
After 13 years of planning and fundraising the new Weyburn Humane Society will open in a few weeks providing more space, improved facilities and better care for animals in southeastern Saskatchewan.

Sask. Retro GameCon co-creator warns against digital-only games
Jared Dormer, co-creator of Saskatchewan Retro GameCon, believes many consumers are beginning to ask whether having the latest graphics and technology is worth sacrificing ownership of the media they buy.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY

The Evan Bray Show - Friday, August 28
On Friday's how, Evan looks at the Riders' struggles, talks about the Meta and kids using social media, it's Eatin' Time with Belton Johnson and the importance of eye health for children as they return to school.
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY

The Green Zone Replay - Friday, Aug. 28
We examine the depth chart for Saturday's game between the Riders and Toronto Argonauts, Dave Naylor has all the CFL news, Scott Roblin looks at Saskatoon sports, and Drew Remenda eyes the Winnipeg Jets.
SPORTS

Roughriders show resilience in 28-24 win over Toronto Argonauts
The Saskatchewan Roughriders had to weather the storm against a feisty Toronto Argonauts team but ultimately found a way to get the lead late and secure a crucial 28-24 win at Mosaic Stadium.

All heart for all-purpose back Charles Sawi in final season with Saskatoon Hilltops
In his final season with the Saskatoon Hilltops, Charles Sawi has become one of the most explosive players in the Prairie Football Conference returning kicks, rushing the ball or hauling in touchdowns.

NHL drafted stars Klimpke, Williams embracing expanded roles with Blades in 2026-27
Brayden Klimpke and Cooper Williams had their childhood dreams realized as NHL draft picks this summer. Now they're determined to take back that big league experience to lead the Saskatoon Blades.

Saskatchewan Roughriders look to snap losing streak vs. Toronto Argonauts
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have lost back-to-back games and will look to get things back on track with a showdown against the Toronto Argonauts today. Kickoff for the game is set for 5 p.m.
CANADA & WORLD

Iran's supreme leader calls for Muslim unity against U.S. and Israel
Iran's supreme leader on Sunday urged rulers of Muslim nations to "know your real enemy, understand its plans and confront it," and called the U.S. and Israel enemies of all Islamic nations.

Nepal warns of new floods as glacial disaster toll mounts
Authorities in Nepal warned of possible fresh flooding on Sunday as rescue crews worked to clear a major highway connecting Kathmandu to one of the areas worst hit by Wednesday's catastrophic floods.

Trump claims U.S. takes control of 'biggest oil deal in world history'
Trump said the agreement would give the U.S. a stake in Venezuela's vast oil reserves, a step toward his goal of extracting energy from the country after American forces captured Nicolás Maduro in January.

Ukraine warehouse explosion kills 37 in deadly Russian strike
A Russian drone struck a warehouse west of Kyiv that may have been illegally storing munitions, according to Ukrainian officials, killing 37 people in one of the war's deadliest attacks this year.
AGRICULTURE

Sask. farmers making progress, but harvest lags behind long-term averages
According to the latest crop report from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, harvest is just 11 per cent complete across the province, well behind the five-year average of 25 per cent.

Harvest moving slowly in Sask. as farmers hope for warmer weather
According to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, harvest is four per cent complete across the province, well behind the five-year average of 15 per cent and the 10-year average of 12 per cent.

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.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET

Inside Claybank: Exploring Saskatchewan's abandoned brick factory
Hidden in southern Sask., the Claybank Brick Plant helped build Canadian landmarks, outfit warships and even support NASA's journey to the moon. Now, the National Historic Site is slowly falling apart.

Stones and bones: The life's work of Dr. Ernie Walker
As an archaeologist, professor and forensic anthropologist, Saskatoon's Dr. Ernie Walker built three remarkable careers in around one simple question: What story does this tell?

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.



























