REGINA NEWS

Regina police briefs: Charges laid in robbery, weapons investigations
Regina police said a man was bear sprayed and robbed just before 3 a.m. on Saturday, and another man was arrested after walking around Victoria Avenue and Scarth Street at night with a blade.

Brandt Group hopes new facility will put fears about Agribition's future in Regina to rest
Shaun Semple says a new, $8.5 million structure will provide even more space for Canadian Western Agribition, which is losing access to the Canada Centre at Regina's REAL District.

'Not worth it being open': Businesses struggle during unexpected Regina Bypass road repairs
Business owners that rely on the North Service Road to bring customers from Regina say its closure has resulted in thousands of lost dollars, thanks to a hole that formed on a bridge east of Regina.

Police in Saskatoon, Regina warn public about traffic ticket text scam
Police say the scammers claim to be a police officer and tell the recipient they must appear in court due to a traffic violation. The scammer then asks the victim to click a link to pay a fine.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS

Safety top of mind for Saskatoon Fire Department as river flow rate remains high
With the South Saskatchewan River flowing at a high rate, the fire department said it is working with the groups responsible for safety measures to ensure warning signs and safeguards are in place.

Gloomy weather across Saskatchewan delays Saskatoon berry season
The Berry Barn in Saskatoon, which usually harvests between 15,000 and 20,000 pounds in a season, says the weeks of rain and cloud cover have pushed Saskatoon berry season back by at least a week.

Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation drops lawsuit, backs uranium mine
Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation says its members will have access to financial benefits, employment and business opportunities and will also run a community-based environmental monitoring program.

Saskatoon business leader says Sask. needs open mind on data centres
Greater Saskatoon Chamber CEO Jason Aebig says Saskatoon should not rule out future data centre projects and they should be viewed as infrastructure that can support other parts of the province's economy.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY

The Evan Bray Show - Monday, July 6
Evan talks about Saskatchewan's changing impaired driving enforcement, previews the latest news from Agribition and dives into the world of retro gaming with Jared Dormer a day before GameCon!
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY

The Green Zone Replay - Monday, July 6
The Green Zone dives into the 2026 FIFA World Cup with superfan, Lee Kormish, and take a look at the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Toronto Blue Jays and the Saskatchewan Roughriders' win over Ottawa.
SPORTS

Pickleball players forced out of Regina's REAL District find new home
Queen City Pickleball Hub has acquired a building on Park Street and hopes to have the courts set up in the fall after losing its previous home in the Canada Centre at Regina's REAL District.

'A lot to be proud of': Canada out of World Cup with 3-0 loss to Morocco
The heartbreaking result ends a historic run in which the national squad nabbed its first point and first win in the men's tournament and earned a spot in the knockout round for the first time.

Mexico City tightens security, caps crowds for Mexico-England match after deaths
The decision to reinforce security comes after two women, aged 19 and 44, and a 48-year-old man died of asphyxiation on June 30 and a 25-year-old man died in hospital following Mexico's win over Ecuador.

Sexton sparks Riders in 27-22 win over Redblacks
The Saskatchewan Roughriders got a boost on special teams to help propel them to a win over the Redblacks in Ottawa. Saskatchewan has now improved to 3-1 this season while Ottawa falls to 0-4.
CANADA & WORLD

Republican to introduce bill prompting trade investigation of Canadian booze bans
While Saskatchewan and Alberta have returned American booze to the shelves, major purchasing provinces like Ontario and Quebec have not resumed stocking U.S. alcohol.

Five things you should know about Canada's new fleet of submarines
Canada intends to buy the 212CD submarine, joining a German-Norwegian partnership. The vessels are made by TKMS, a German company that has supplied the majority of NATO's conventional sub fleet.

NATO chief demands allies present credible plans to reach defense spending targets
Asked what would happen to members that don't have a clear plan, Mark Rutte said: "If one or two of them still have to be convinced, we have ways to do that." He did not elaborate.

Premiers Smith, Ford unveil proposed west-east oil pipeline route
Doug Ford joined Danielle Smith to make the announcement at the Calgary Stampede, after the two leaders were up bright and early flipping pancakes at Smith's annual premier's breakfast.
AGRICULTURE

Saskatchewan farmers getting less of the food dollar, APAS study reveals
APAS said the report shows producers and consumers are both impacted by a supply chain that lacks transparency, and changes in commodity prices are not directly driving increases at the grocery store.

Rain, hail and cool conditions slowing down Saskatchewan farmers: Crop report
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture said cool and wet conditions are slowing down crop development and making it hard for farmers to complete spraying and haying work.

Agribition promises event 'on par or better' despite changes to REAL District
Some tenants are having to find new office space at REAL, but Canadian Western Agribition is promising no livestock will be displaced this year, and the long term goal is to continue at the site.

Free hay available for farmers, ranchers through Saskatchewan ditch-mowing program
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways said landowners and lessees with property adjacent to a highway ditch will be permitted to cut and bale free hay in the ditches until July 8.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET

Happy birthday, Canada! Saskatchewan kids share Canada Day party ideas
Before Canada blows out the candles, a group of Saskatchewan kids has some suggestions for the birthday party: more flags, more balloons, a bigger cake and a little extra care for the country.

How one Saskatchewan teen found his voice through 4-H
Diagnosed with autism and once struggling to communicate, Langham's Grayson Bigoraj found confidence, connection and purpose through an unlikely part of 4-H: public speaking.

More than paint: North Park students leave a legacy in Saskatoon
What began as a school project for a Grade 8 class has become something much bigger: a hand-painted mural, a lesson in Michif culture and a lasting gift to the city.

Life in rotations: A Father's Day story from Cigar Lake
Cessa Fern grew up counting the weeks until her dad came home from Cameco's Cigar Lake mine. Years later, she's working there too - and seeing those years away in a different light.



























