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REGINA NEWS
New card to promote tourism around Regina launches in time for summer
A new promo card will work like a pre-paid credit card to be used at participating Regina businesses, in an effort to promote tourism in the city among visitors, with local businesses at the centre.
Regina heat wave sends ice cream lovers flocking to Elle's Cafe
Regina's first major heat wave of the year has brought long lineups to Elle's Cafe. Owner Elle Grzeda says customers are swarming to the shop for cold treats and summer nostalgia.
Pilot for free high school transit leads to boom in ridership, but not attendance
Bus ridership at F.W. Johnson Collegiate during a four-month pilot program that provided free transit passes to students was three times what it was after the pilot ended, without a difference in attendance numbers.
Music teacher sex assault trial pushed to November after schedule scramble
Justice Holli Kuski Bassett has adjourned the trial for months, after a witness could not testify due to a scheduling conflict. The trial has run for four days and will resume in November with a voir dire.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
VIDEO: No injuries as fire destroys multiple homes on Geary Crescent in Saskatoon
A blaze on Geary Crescent, in the city's Hampton Village neighbourhood, appeared to have spread to several other neighbouring homes and garages, sending a thick plume of smoke into the sky.
Sask. RCMP briefs: Alleged grandparent scammer arrested, Calgary man flees police at over 200 km/h
An investigation into grandparent scams resulted in the arrest of a 53-year-old man, RCMP said. Officers also arrested a 27-year-old from Alberta who allegedly fled police at a high speed.
Roving Rover: Man charged after vehicle stolen in Saskatoon found in Africa, police say
Police say officers investigating a fraudulent vehicle purchase tracked the Range Rover to B.C., and then all the way to Ghana. The 21-year-old suspect was arrested in Edmonton.
What does it take? Runners share stories, advice ahead of Sunday's Saskatchewan Marathon
It's estimated that less than 0.2 per cent of the world's population will complete a marathon. Ahead of Sunday's Saskatchewan Marathon, elite local runners share their tips to encourage others.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Friday, May 29
8:30 - Hot outside and hot in Ottawa. There's a lot happening in federal politics, from Alberta referendum and separation tensions, to a major defence announcement sure to upset Donald Trump, to former environment m...
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Thursday, May 28
CFL commissioner Stewart Johnson joined The Green Zone today to talk about the new CFL broadcasting deal and Dave Naylor helps break down the announcement, plus more CFL talk on the Riders and Blue Bombers.
SPORTS
Regina Red Sox return to Currie Field on Saturday as defending WCBL champs
The team is under new ownership in 2026, with Brandt Sports and Entertainment taking the reins. The team promised an improved experience for fans in the Queen City this season.
What does it take? Runners share stories, advice ahead of Sunday's Saskatchewan Marathon
It's estimated that less than 0.2 per cent of the world's population will complete a marathon. Ahead of Sunday's Saskatchewan Marathon, elite local runners share their tips to encourage others.
Devin Adams excited to join Riders in third CFL season
Devin Adams is looking to make an impact for the Saskatchewan Roughriders along the defensive line. He has been able to get more reps with the starters throughout training camp due to an injury to Caleb Sanders.
'It's a big day': Commissioner Stewart Johnston reacts to new CFL broadcast deal
Hours after he announced a new Canadian broadcast agreement with the addition of streaming service DAZN, CFL commissioner Stewart Johnston joined The Green Zone for his thoughts on the historic deal.
CANADA & WORLD
Canada Post reports it lost $205M before taxes in first quarter
The Crown corporation saw its revenue fall by $181 million or 14.3 per cent compared with the same three-month period in 2025, as its total losses ballooned by $164 million year-over-year.
Poilievre says Carney's policies to blame for Canada dipping into recession territory
Statistics Canada says the economy contracted slightly for the second quarter in a row to start the year. Finance Minister Francois Philippe Champagne says he remains confident about the economy.
Rescuers evacuate the first of 5 villagers found trapped in a cave in Laos; 2 still missing
The five found Wednesday were identified by their first names as Khamla, Mued, Ee, Ing, and Laen. They were reportedly in good health but exhausted from dehydration and lack of food.
Kenneth Law pleads guilty to aiding 14 suicides in Ontario
Police have alleged Law ran several websites that were used to sell sodium nitrite and other items that can be used for self-harm, shipping some 1,200 packages to people in more than 40 countries.
AGRICULTURE
Seeding passes halfway point in Saskatchewan after slow, wet start to growing season
Producers in Saskatchewan have passed the halfway point on seeding, which is now 52 per cent complete across the province. That's up from 29 per cent in the previous week's crop report.
Soggy conditions mean some fields in Saskatchewan could go unseeded this season: APAS
Some farmers haven't started seeding yet as wet fields, snow, and washed-out roads prevent them from getting equipment into their fields. Seeding is just 29 per cent complete across the province.
From lake to plate: Chefs take pride in serving wild rice dishes
Some of chef Jamie Charles' best sellers include a wild rice burger with bacon and sautéed mushrooms and onions, as well as shepherds pie. He also adds it into a stuffing to accompany turkey.
Saskatchewan producers making progress on seeding after delayed start to season
But despite the solid progress producers across Saskatchewan made over the past week, seeding is still well behind the five-year average of 28 per cent and the 10-year average of 27 per cent.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
Clarke Thiesen's legacy lives on through lifesaving blood donations
After losing their daughter Clarke to leukemia, Cassandra and Riley Thiesen turned grief into hope, inspiring more than 100 blood donations and launching a legacy that continues saving lives.
Meet the athlete running 1,600 km across Saskatchewan in 30 days
One month, one province and nearly 1,600 kilometres on foot. Saskatoon's Megan Wotherspoon is running across Saskatchewan, raising funds and awareness for blood cancer in memory of her mother.
'Bring on life': Saskatoon's Ileen Boechler turns 100
A childhood filled with birthdays spent planting potatoes still shapes centenarian Ileen Boechler's outlook on life. She says it's important to stay useful, stay grateful and keep moving forward.
Meet the metal detectorist uncovering Regina's buried treasure
James Kirkpatrick spends his days sweeping Regina parks for hidden relics, uncovering coins, rings and forgotten stories buried just beneath the surface.
