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REGINA NEWS
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.
Starting Sunday, coins will no longer be accepted for on-street parking in downtown Regina
The change was approved during Regina's most recent round of budget deliberations, and the city said the change "supports a shift toward more efficient, digital service options."
Regina photographer's seahorse shots showcased on National Geographic cover
Shane Gross, a Regina-born photographer, has been snapping shots an inland pond in the Bahamas for more than 10 years. He said the photo, which he took in 2019, is featured on the publication's February cover.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Province grappling with substitute teacher shortage: STF
The substitute teacher shortage is reportedly part of a broader national trend across Canada, and happening more in province's rural and remote areas, according to the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation.
Two women arrested as Saskatoon cops seize more than five kilos of meth
"The two women have both been charged with trafficking methamphetamine and possession of the proceeds of crime under $5,000," the Saskatoon Police Service said in a statement.
Hunter Brothers win again on Family Feud Canada in country star showdown
Ty and J.J. Hunter once again represented the family in the Fast Money round. Ty posted 108 points on his five answers, but J.J. brought the total to 175, just shy of 200 points needed to win another $10,000 prize.
Three-year sentence requested for Sask. teen who set fellow student on fire at Evan Hardy Collegiate
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.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, Feb. 26
With TeleMiracle coming up, Trevor Hurst, lead singer of Ecoline, talks about his new album with guest host David Kirton. Madison Hoff discusses the steep decline in Canadians travelling to the United States.
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Wednesday, Feb. 25
The Pittsburgh Penguins announce that Sidney Crosby will miss the next 4 weeks due to injury. The NHL season resumes tonight after breaking for the Olympic Games.
SPORTS
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.
Huskies star Gage Grassick named Canada West player of the year for second time
University of Saskatchewan Huskies star Gage Grassick can add some more hardware to her trophy cabinet after winning back-to-back Canada West women's basketball player of the year awards.
Saskatoon Blades clinch playoff spot in win over expansion Penticton Vees
"Anything can happen in the playoffs," Blades forward Hunter Laing said. "It's the first goal, but we got lots of games left and we're trying to get higher in the standings."
Tiger Woods nearing decisions on whether to play in the Masters and be Ryder Cup captain
Tiger Woods is the top choice - the only choice at the moment - to be captain for the 2027 matches in Ireland, just like he was for the last Ryder Cup before he turned it down.
CANADA & WORLD
Liberals survive confidence vote on omnibus budget bill
The legislation enacts key measures proposed in the Liberals' 2025 federal budget, which passed a confidence vote for Prime Minister Mark Carney's government in November last year.
Judge scolds Shia LaBeouf and orders him to rehab after Mardi Gras arrest
LaBeouf was also admonished by the judge for allegedly yelling homophobic slurs while hitting multiple people near the French Quarter. The judge ordered LaBeouf, 39, to submit to weekly drug tests.
Feds announce more than $41.5 million for cancer prevention research
A news release says six research funding organizations contributed funds, including the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the Terry Fox Research Institute and the Canadian Cancer Society.
'More work to do' to ensure agents of India are not threatening Canadians: Minister
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree stopped short of agreeing with an official who said Ottawa is confident agents of India are not engaging in extortion or threats of violence in Canada.
AGRICULTURE
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.
APAS hopes report of canola movement to China is sign of things to come
Bloomberg says orders are already coming in for Canadian canola for shipment to China soon. APAS president Bill Prybylski says the amount may be small, but believes it bodes well for future orders.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
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.
Meet the Spiritwood sweethearts celebrating 70 years as Valentines
It wasn't love at first sight, but it was love that lasted. Seven decades later, Dot and Leo Gaboury are still each other's Valentines.
