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REGINA NEWS
Regina police ticket 69 drivers amid spike in pedestrian crashes
In roughly two weeks, there have been a dozen collisions involving pedestrians, cyclists or e-bikes in Regina. Police launched a project, and chief Lorilee Davies said the results are concerning.
Regina police launch death investigation on Robinson Street after body found
Police said officers responded to a call to the 1300 block of Robinson Street on Saturday and found a person dead inside a home. The Major Crime and Forensic Identification units have been called in.
Regina's city-owned golf courses prepare for end of 2026 season
The City of Regina said the last day for golfers at Lakeview will be on Sunday, with the Tor Hill, Goulet and Murray courses preparing to end their golf seasons on Oct. 12.
Free public skating opens for the season at Regina's indoor rinks
The City of Regina said it's offering low-sensory sessions at its rinks featuring reduced lighting and attendance, with no music, along with stick-and-puck sessions for honing hockey skills.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Saskatoon drops unsheltered people from 2026 homeless count
The city's annual Point-in-Time Count is coming up, but this year's data won't include those experiencing unsheltered homelessness because of safety concerns the city has over potential protests.
North Battleford housing project targets homelessness
The Government of Saskatchewan is contributing $620,000 to build the eight-unit home, in partnership with Battlefords Indian Métis Friendship Centre. Each unit will have its own bathroom and bedroom.
Saskatoon police warn of festival vendor registration scam
Police said anyone looking to exhibit at a festival or trade show should verify that they are communicating with actual event organizers and verify details before sending any funds.
Saskatchewan wants feds to renew millions in targeted health funding
Mental Health and Addictions Minister Lori Carr said she and her counterparts from other provinces met this week, getting on the same page about federal funding agreements.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Friday, Oct. 2
On Friday's show, Evan talks about the west coast oil pipeline, the business climate in Saskatchewan, how grocery stores set their prices and teaching agriculture in the classroom.
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Friday, Oct. 2
Drew Remenda talks Sharks, Oilers and Flames, an update on the NFL "Celebrity" Pick'em League, Britton Gray dissects the depth charts for tonight's Riders game and the Grey Cup is coming to Calgary.
SPORTS
Home field advantage on the line for Saskatoon Hilltops in regular season finale
There is one final game to cap off the regular season for the Saskatoon Hilltops today, who host the Winnipeg Rifles with a shot at securing home field advantage in Prairie Football Conference semifinals.
Sask. Stanley Cup champion defenceman Lyle Odelein dead at 58
A Stanley Cup champion in 1993 with the Montreal Canadiens and veteran of over 1,000 NHL games, Saskatchewan's Lyle Odelein has died at the age of 58.
Healthy Huskies receiver Vavra embracing senior season following ACL tear
Wrapping up his university football career, wide receiver Rhett Vavra is making the most of his senior season with the University of Saskatchewan Huskies after tearing his ACL and meniscus last year.
Saskatchewan Roughriders lose 37-31 to Calgary Stampeders
Calgary held off a late Saskatchewan push for a 37-31 win Friday at Mosaic Stadium, preventing the Roughriders from clinching a playoff spot.
CANADA & WORLD
Germany announces new aid for Ukraine as Russia steps up attacks
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced a new aid package for Ukraine worth more than US$1.5 billion during a visit to Kyiv on Sunday, as Russia escalated its attacks on Ukrainian cities.
Open banking brings both risks and opportunities for Canada's big banks, experts say
Open banking could allow Canadians with multiple accounts across different financial firms to see their entire financial picture on one convenient dashboard and make it easier to switch lenders.
Does Canada need a foreign spy agency? New intelligence study urges caution
Espionage, the clandestine collection of information by people, involves hostile, undercover acts to learn things otherwise unknowable - actions that break the laws of the country where agents operate.
Byline or bot? AI-generated 'journalists' starting to appear in Canada
"AI is definitely part of the story, but it's a smaller part than the deception where there was a human behind this, pretending to be someone he's not," said Policy Options editor-in-chief Les Perreaux.
AGRICULTURE
Conservatives' diesel relief plan could reduce domestic demand for canola
Pierre Poilievre's plan to slash diesel costs comes with a trade-off that could reduce demand for oilseeds, as a growing portion of the crops flow into the North American market for renewable fuel.
Farm groups call for national plant breeding strategy and renewed investment
Nine organizations have endorsed a joint vision, A National Plant Breeding Strategy Must Work for Every Crop, calling for stable public investment to ensure new varieties are available.
Warm weather helps Sask. farmers make solid progress on 2026 harvest
Brian Andrew, who farms in the Craven area, said his harvest is behind schedule, but it's a situation he's seen before. "It's not something completely unique, so we can deal with it," he said.
Saskatchewan farmers facing pressure from rising diesel costs, floods, trade uncertainty
Bill Prybylski, president of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan, joined guest host Brent Loucks on The Evan Bray Show on Monday to discuss the pressures farmers are facing.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
Inside the weird, wild world of competitive arm wrestling
Think arm wrestling is just about having strong arms? Think again. Nathan Muir has spent years training his hands, wrists, shoulders and hips for a sport that lasts seconds.
Residential school took her away. Her language brought her home
Rosalie Tsannie-Burseth whispered Dene at St. Michael's Residential School so she wouldn't be punished. Today, she is a teacher and PhD student fighting to make sure her language is never silenced.
Hotel Senator sign lost for decades resurfaces on Marketplace
You never know what you might find on Facebook Marketplace. In this case, it was a Hotel Senator sign that owner Chris Beavis thought had been sent to the junkyard 35 years ago.
Meet the Regina woman with 150 Saskatchewan Roughriders jerseys
Donna Ryhorchuk thought she had about 130 Saskatchewan Roughriders jerseys. We counted. There are 150 - each one carrying a story, a favourite player's name and a little piece of Rider history.
