REGINA NEWS

RCMP Heritage Centre seeks 20,000 names for museum push
The Centre currently remains a non-profit organization separate from the RCMP and hopes to collect 20,000 petition signatures before taking its years-long push for national museum status back to Ottawa.

Regina employer latest to face charges under Sask. immigration laws
The charges include producing or distributing false or misleading information, misrepresenting employment opportunities and taking unfair advantage of a foreign national's fear or lack of experience.

Appeal hearing into Regina police chief's firing hears of 'flirtatious' texts
An investigator who looked into the complaint that led to former Regina police chief Farooq Sheikh's firing in October was the first to testify at an appeal hearing on Tuesday.

Long-time Regina butcher frustrated over homeless encampment across the street
The owner of J. Fellinger & Sons Meats says the encampment has led to more garbage in the street, people passed out on his steps, and people not wanting to venture into the neighbourhood.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS

Saskatchewan farmer sees best crop since 2016 despite rain
After years of drought, Golden Prairie farmer Tyson Jacksteit says he has his best crop since 2016, but rain delays, high fuel costs, and weak crop prices are creating new challenges.

Health minister 'not surprised' after CUPE health workers vote for job action
Saskatchewan Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill said three years without a contract is not acceptable, noting that employee mobility has been one sticking point in contract talks with the union.

Lower-priority police calls can mean three-hour waits in Prince Albert
In August, police responded to the most serious calls within minutes, while the lowest-priority calls requiring attendance took roughly two to three hours, according to police chief Patrick Nogier.

Awards and more: Saskatoon events during CCMA Country Music Week
There will be a distinct local flavour to the awards show. Prince Albert's Josh Stumpf and Langenburg's Jess Moskaluke are both nominated in two categories and Moskaluke is scheduled to perform.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY

The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, Sept. 16
On Wednesday's show, Evan talks health care with Minister Jeremy Cockrill. Plus the Bell AI data centre south of Regina and a book about the 100th anniversary of Prince Albert National Park.
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY

The Green Zone Replay - Tuesday, Sept. 15
Curtis Hunt previews the Prince Albert Raiders, Sean Farrell looks at the Canadiens, Britton Gray recaps the Riders, and Drew Remenda breaks down the NHL's biggest stories on The Green Zone Replay.
SPORTS

Saskatoon's Trevor Jacek captures world championship relay gold with Team Canada
Trevor Jacek was part of the winning 4x400 metre relay team at the World Masters Athletics Championships in South Korea. While he's a world-class athlete now, he only began running after hitting age 30.

Canadian boxing legend George Chuvalo remembered for his resilience
"He's the toughest guy I ever fought," said Muhammad Ali, who won against Chuvalo after 15 rounds at Toronto's Maple Leaf Gardens in 1966. Chuvalo died Saturday in Toronto on his 89th birthday.

Offence dries up for Riders in low-scoring Banjo Bowl loss to Blue Bombers
The Saskatchewan Roughriders had a frustrating Banjo Bowl performance on Saturday afternoon, as their offence struggled to gain any momentum in a 19-6 loss to rivals Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

Rookie Belsher breaks through to help Huskies to 44-24 victory in homecoming game
A homecoming game to remember for University of Saskatchewan Huskies rookie Keaton Belsher, who led the way with 180 yards receiving and two touchdowns to help the Dogs earn their first win of 2026.
CANADA & WORLD

'Associate member?' What we do and don't know about proposed new EU ties with Canada
"The status of associate member does not exist, so no one knows what it would mean," said Achim Hurrelmann, co-director of the Centre for European Studies at Carleton University.

Canada in talks with U.K. about merging defence financing institutions
Mark Carney has championed the creation of a global Defence, Security and Resilience Bank to supply allies with low-cost borrowing for defence, and he's enlisted support from eight countries.

Ottawa won't say if people misused a now-defunct refugee residency sponsorship policy
The now-defunct sponsorship policy offered exemptions to allow certain refugees to sponsor a family member for permanent residency who was not listed on their initial application.

Alberta government report pegs cost of separation at up to $170 billion over 5 years
The report says the minimum would be $50 billion, topping out at the 170 figure. The money would cover new infrastructure, staff to manage the transition, and Alberta's portion of the federal debt.
AGRICULTURE

Saskatchewan farmer sees best crop since 2016 despite rain
After years of drought, Golden Prairie farmer Tyson Jacksteit says he has his best crop since 2016, but rain delays, high fuel costs, and weak crop prices are creating new challenges.

Wet weather makes harvest a struggle for Saskatchewan farmers
The rain is slowing harvest for Saskatchewan farmers, with wet, muddy fields making it harder to get crops off and dry. One farmer said the conditions bring back memories of past difficult harvests.

Sask. Cattle Association names Kevin Boon as new CEO
Kevin Boon takes over on Nov. 1 after serving 17 years as general manager of the BC Cattlemen's Association, as well as positions with Alberta Beef Producers and the Canadian Cattle Association.

Sask. harvest 27 per cent complete, far behind long-term averages
Excess moisture due to heavy rainfall was responsible for the majority of the crop damage reported in the past week, and producers are voicing worries about grain quality, bleaching and sprouting.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET

The Saskatoon boy who twirled his way to the National Ballet
Keaton Leier is coming back home to Saskatoon with the National Ballet of Canada, bringing his own choreography, his family's pride and a message for young dancers dreaming big on the Prairies.

Think Métis jigging is just dancing? Think again
This traditional dance gets the heart pumping, but researchers at the University of Saskatchewan are exploring how every step can also connect people to culture, community and well-being.

The Regina conservator saving history, one fragile page at a time
A faded photograph. A handwritten letter. An old book. Each can hold a piece of someone's history. Robin Canham's job is making sure those stories survive.

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.

























