REGINA NEWS

Regina plan could see up to 40 playgrounds eliminated
Regina's Executive Committee has endorsed a report that would lead to a system of destination and neighbourhood playgrounds - one that could eliminate up to 40.

New elementary school in Regina's Harbour Landing 70 per cent complete
The school - which will be known as Meadowlark School on the public side and St. Carlo Acutis on the Catholic side - will be home to up to 850 students, along with 90 child-care spaces.

Crown rests case in fatal Regina bus shelter crash trial
The Crown has rested its case in the trial of a Regina man accused of running a red light in a freight truck and killing a 19-year-old woman in a bus shelter. Lawyers will return to make final arguments next month.

Regina truck driver told police light was green before fatal crash
The truck driver who is accused of striking and killing a woman in a bus shelter told police the light remained green as he travelled through the intersection in court. It is alleged he drove through a red light.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS

New Saskatoon library receives $1.5M donation for auditorium
The Saskatoon Public Library received a $1.5-million donation to support the new central library's auditorium, as construction remains on time and on budget for a likely fall 2027 opening.

VIDEO: Sask. unveils first-in-the-world tech for analyzing minerals
The Saskatchewan Research Council has unveiled new services in Saskatoon that will improve and speed up the process of identifying possible mineral deposits based on samples of singular mineral grains.

Dozens reflect at Sask. Legislative Building during public remembrance service
Every year, a few days before Remembrance Day, a ceremony is held in the legislative building in Regina to honour those who left the public service to serve their country in the military.

Former trucker updates app to help drivers avoid low overpasses
The app sounds an alarm for drivers when a low bridge is five kilometres away, and the warnings are repeated at two-and-a-half kilometres, one kilometre and 500 metres.
SPORTS

SJHL stars shine at Western All-Star Challenge in Martensville
An 8-6 comeback victory for the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League on Wednesday helped the hosts sweep the 2026 Western All-Star Challenge over the MJHL in front of junior and university scouts.

Rolan Milligan focused on getting healthy for 2027, wants to return to Saskatchewan
Rolan Milligan only appeared in two games in 2026 due to injuries. Considered one of the top defenders in the CFL, the pending free agent says he's made it known he wants to stay in Saskatchewan.

Ice hockey world championship sponsors increase pressure on IIHF over Russia's return
The tournament's main sponsor, automaker Skoda, says it will "reassess" its involvement if Russia plays, and another longtime backer, Strauss, says it would refuse to have its logo shown.

Russia barred from Alberta world juniors, PM Carney says
Carney says Russia will not be allowed to compete next month and Russian and Belarusian athletes will not be permitted to represent their countries in Canada as long as the war in Ukraine continues.
CANADA & WORLD

What comes next after Democrats make big gains in U.S. midterms?
On Wednesday, Americans awoke to learn that the Democrats had taken control of both the House and Senate in the midterm elections, claiming full control of the U.S. Congress.

LeBlanc says U.S. midterm results won't change Ottawa's plans to diversify trade
Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc says talks with the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump have been productive and he looks forward to speaking more with his American counterparts.

Beijing, Ottawa agree to extend deal on canola, Chinese steel access to late 2028
Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu says that deal is being extended by two years, to the end of 2028. He says the credit goes to a trade body Canada and China relaunched in January.

Conservation officer says multiple bears may be behind B.C. attack that killed two
The attack comes nearly a year after a grizzly attack on a group of 20 elementary school students and teachers in the same area, which left one adult and three children badly hurt.
AGRICULTURE

Beijing, Ottawa agree to extend deal on canola, Chinese steel access to late 2028
Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu says that deal is being extended by two years, to the end of 2028. He says the credit goes to a trade body Canada and China relaunched in January.

Ministers MacDonald, Sidhu lead dual trade push in China as year-end tariff deadline looms
The dual-ministerial mission is a precursor to the APEC summit happening Nov. 18-19 at Shenzhen, China, where Prime Minister Mark Carney is slated to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

Farmgate milk price to increase by 2.8 per cent in 2027
In addition to the adjustment to the price of milk, the commission will increase its carrying charges. The commission collects carrying charges to partially offset the cost of storage programs.

Saskatchewan closing in on deal to save two research farms
Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Dave Marit has been working with the federal government on a plan to keep the federal research farms - Indian Head and Scott - open and running.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET

No snow, no wind, no bugs: Going underground at Cigar Lake
While most of Saskatchewan battles notoriously unpredictable weather, Cameco's Cigar Lake mine offers a remarkably consistent climate. But to enjoy it, you'll have to go nearly 500 metres underground.

A place on the pitch: Leo Leptich's first step into team soccer
He knows he can get hurt more easily than other kids because of his rare skin condition. But Leo Leptich also knows that being different doesn't mean he can't play. Now, he's getting his chance.

Q&A: What Chantell Butler wants you to know about dwarfism
What should you say? When should you offer help? And what do people get wrong about dwarfism? Chantell Butler answers these questions and more in a frank and open discussion.

Meet Jovi Wagner, Saskatoon's world champion dog groomer
Wagner has spent a lifetime making dogs look their best. Now, the Churchill Dog Groomers owner has helped lead Canada to a historic gold medal on the world stage.


























