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REGINA NEWS
Regina doctor suspended in Sask. and Ont. after criminal charges laid
Dr. David Edward-Ooi Poon was suspended from practising after being charged with multiple counts including sexual assault, voyeurism, and making and possessing child sexual abuse material.
Frost Regina by the numbers: 46,000 visitors and 11,000 hot drinks
"FROST Regina continues to show the magic of our community when we come together in the heart of winter," Mayor Chad Bachynski said. "Regina is proud to host this incredible event."
Regina City Council passes updated Official Community Plan after lengthy debate
Changes passed by council to Regina's Official Community Plan link the development of new neighbourhoods to the ability of wastewater infrastructure to support them.
Regina Public expands band program with new music hub at former Dieppe School
The Regina Public School Division is refreshing its band program by requiring all Grade 6 students to take part in band and opening a new centralized music hub at the former Dieppe School in September 2026.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Ontario men arrested after Sask. RCMP, highway patrol find millions of illegal cigarettes
"Officers located and seized 26 pallets of illegal cigarettes in the semi trailer," the Saskatchewan RCMP said in a statement. "It's estimated the pallets contained about 7.2 million cigarettes."
Tammy Cook-Searson announces Lac La Ronge Indian Band re-election campaign
Next month will mark Cook-Searson's 21st year as LLRIB chief. She previously served as a band councillor for eight years. "There's a lot of stuff that we are working on right now," she said.
Mother of school attack victim says daughter 'will always wear the evidence of these crimes'
A joint submission requesting a three-year sentence has been made by Crown and defence lawyers in the case of a 16-year-old girl who pleaded guilty to attempted murder after lighting a fellow student on fire.
Neighbours helping neighbours: 50 years of TeleMiracle in Saskatchewan
As TeleMiracle 50 approaches, founder Peter Kilburn reflects on 50 years of a Saskatchewan tradition that provides hope, independence and dignity to those in need.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Friday, Feb. 27
Guest host David Kirton talks with reporter Mia Holowaychuk about the 14-year-old girl who set another girl on fire at Evan Hardy School's court case. TeleMiracle is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Thursday, Feb. 26
The NHL returned to the ice last night after their break for the Winter Games. The Toronto Blue Jays have brought back pitcher, Max Scherzer.
SPORTS
Points leader Robert Church leads Saskatchewan Rush into long-awaited Buffalo rematch
Now up to 951 career points - split between the Saskatchewan and Edmonton Rush - Church has surpassed longtime teammate Mark Matthews for the most points scored in franchise history, with 949.
Huskies men's hockey team set for UBC rematch in Canada West semis
A trip to the Canada West final is on the line for the University of Saskatchewan Huskies men's hockey team, facing the UBC Thunderbirds for the second straight year in conference semis.
Kelly Knapp looking for 'a bit of redemption' in second Brier appearance
Kelly Knapp went 4-4 and just missed out on playoffs in his last Brier appearance. Now back for a second time and a slightly different rink, he's looking to become the first Saskatchewan skip to win since 1980.
Riders add former NFL defensive back Jerry Jacobs
Jerry Jacobs will join the CFL after spending a number of years in the NFL. The defensive back spent time with the Detroit Lions from 2021-23, where he appeared in 40 games for the team, starting in 29 of them.
CANADA & WORLD
Federal government reports deficit of $26.1B for its April-to-December period
Public debt charges totalled $40.86 billion, down from $41.12 billion, due to lower short-term rates on treasury bills and lower net interest on cross-currency swap transactions and other liabilities.
NASA revamps Artemis moon landing program to reduce flight gaps and risk
The shake-up in the flight lineup came just two days after NASA's new moon rocket returned to its hangar for more repairs and a safety panel warned the space agency to scale back its ambitious goals.
UN nuclear watchdog says it's unable to verify whether Iran has suspended all uranium enrichment
The IAEA report on Friday warned that the agency "cannot provide any information on the current size, composition or whereabouts of the stockpile of enriched uranium in Iran."
Canadian economy contracted 0.6% in Q4 to cap volatile 2025: StatCan
The economy also shrank in the second quarter as tariffs took full effect in the economy, but StatCan also revised that decline to 0.9 per cent from previous estimates of a steeper 1.8 per cent.
AGRICULTURE
China suspends some canola, seafood tariffs on Canada after Carney visit
The announcement comes after Prime Minister Mark Carney met earlier this year with Chinese President Xi Jinping in a visit that saw the leaders ink a deal on electric vehicles and canola.
Moe, Smith urge Ottawa to reverse strychnine ban as gophers pose 'serious pest threat' to farms
Saskatchewan's Scott Moe and Alberta's Danielle Smith said the ground squirrels "have become a serious pest threat to agriculture, damaging a wide variety of crops" across the prairies.
Backyard vegetable gardens are healthy for people and the planet. Here's how to start yours
At this time of year, yards are still covered in snow. But it's the perfect time to start planning for a garden because you'll want to have supplies ready to start planting just after the last frost.
U of S professor and crop breeder receives agriculture award from king of Sweden
Dr. Curtis Pozniak was presented with the Bertebos Prize for research and innovation with "significant contributions" towards the connections between ecology and food production in Stockholm.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
Neighbours helping neighbours: 50 years of TeleMiracle in Saskatchewan
As TeleMiracle 50 approaches, founder Peter Kilburn reflects on 50 years of a Saskatchewan tradition that provides hope, independence and dignity to those in need.
The legend of Doc Shadd: A Black folk hero who shaped Saskatchewan
Dr. Alfred Schmitz Shadd was the very first documented Black settler in Saskatchewan. This Black History Month, explore the incredible life story of the Melfort pioneer whose legacy rivals any folk tale.
Laughter as medicine: Meet the University of Saskatchewan's new Indigenous storyteller
Raised on sitcoms and rez humour, Ryan Moccasin is bringing comedy, cultural truth and lived experience to the University of Saskatchewan as the Indigenous storyteller in residence.
Down to Wrestle: U of S Huskies celebrate inclusion on the mat
The University of Saskatchewan is home to Canada's first and only wrestling program for kids with Down syndrome. Meet the athletes and volunteer coaches redefining inclusion in the sport.
