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REGINA NEWS
City kicks off annual cankerworm spraying program to protect Regina's trees
The city said its workers will be spraying the trees with BTK, "an organic product approved by health Canada, which effectively kills cankerworms but is harmless to pets, wildlfie and humans."
SUV covered in love notes rolls through Regina on Canada tour
A Toronto couple stopped in Regina this weekend with an SUV covered in 2,000 love notes as part of a cross-country mission to collect stories of hope, connection and human kindness.
Volunteers help clean up North Central Regina
The North Central Community Association and SaskEnergy teamed up Saturday to help people in the neighbourhood get rid of bulky household items like mattresses, furniture, appliances and yard debris.
New Regina thrift shop aims to support North Central community
Break Free Outreach Ministry's Back to Life Second Hand Clothing and Home is using donated goods to fund community programs in North Central with plans to launch a job training initiative in the fall.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Storm chasers swarm southeast Saskatchewan as severe weather threatens
A severe weather risk attracted people to southeast Saskatchewan on Sunday as forecasters warn of tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds. Braydon Morisseau, a professional storm chaser, was among them.
Shoal Lake Cree Nation man charged in fatal Carrot River rollover
A 24-year old man from Shoal Lake Cree Nation has been charged following a rollover which killed a 29-year-old male passenger from Shoal Lake Cree Nation on June 5, Carrot River RCMP said.
High river flows may signal end to multi-year Saskatchewan drought
A U of S water expert says a record Rocky Mountains snowpack could mark a turning point after years of drought, while captain of Saskatoon riverboat Prairie Lily hopes higher flows clear built-up sand.
Denison Mines breaks ground on historic Sask. uranium project
Denison Mine is beginning construction on its new Wheeler River mine, the first in the country to use in-situ recovery mining technique and the first new large-scale uranium mine in Canada in 20 years.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Monday, June 8
8:30 - Violence in communities such as Pelican Narrows has renewed concerns about public safety in parts of northern Saskatchewan and raised questions about what additional tools governments have to respond when cri...
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Friday, June 5
Jamie and Locker talk about the Saskatchewan Roughriders ahead of their home opener against the B.C. Lions next week, and Friday marks one week until Team Canada's first World Cup game.
SPORTS
NYC imposes stringent security as Trump becomes 1st sitting US president to attend NBA Finals game
The security for Game 3 between the Knicks and Spurs more closely resembled New Year's Eve in Times Square, and for fans, it might seem more akin to a trip to the airport.
Saskatoon Valkyries embracing 'gritty' regular season finale visiting Manitoba
A perfect 4-0 regular season is on the line for the Saskatoon Valkyries in Winnipeg, set to battle the Manitoba Fearless in their final game before Western Women's Canadian Football League playoffs.
Saskatoon Berries walk-off Regina Red Sox at home on ninth inning passed ball
A passed ball in the bottom of the ninth inning proved to be the difference for the division-leading Saskatoon Berries on Saturday, as they earned a 3-2 comeback win over the visiting Regina Red Sox.
How U Sports pilot will grow Saskatchewan women's flag football
A decision by U Sports to include women's flag football as a pilot sport beginning in 2027-28 is drawing praise and support from Saskatchewan athletes, coaches and executives in the women's game.
CANADA & WORLD
Poilievre to prescribe new policies as an antidote for Alberta separation sentiment
The party leader will argue in his speech that Albertans could benefit from changes that prioritize unblocking resources, building pipelines, respecting provincial autonomy and relieving taxpayers.
Louise Arbour becomes Canada's 31st Governor General
The Central Band of the Canadian Armed Forces played "God Save the King" and the Governor General's Flag was raised on the Peace Tower to mark the moment Canada received its new viceregal.
Israel strikes Beirut suburbs threatening U.S.-brokered ceasefire
Israel struck Beirut's southern suburbs without warning on Sunday, days after a ceasefire agreement in Washington went into effect and despite a U.S. request not to attack Lebanon 's capital.
Smith says law will be enforced if Alberta separation vote spurs civil disobedience
Smith pointed to a provincial critical infrastructure defence law, which aims to clamp down on protests for obstructing essential infrastructure like railways, highways or pipelines.
AGRICULTURE
Two more Texas screwworm infections found in animals far apart, USDA says
The screwworm produces a larvae that eats live flesh instead of dead material. Females lay eggs in wounds of warm-blooded animals such as cattle, but wildlife, pets and even humans can be infested.
New World screwworm find leads to Canada blocking livestock from Texas
Canada is temporarily restricting livestock over concerns about a parasitic fly with flesh-eating larvae, with animals that are from or were in the state within 21 days of a border crossing not allowed in.
Seeding 80 per cent complete, as Sask. farmers make solid progress after slow start
Farmers got a late start to seeding in many areas thanks to late-season snow and wet conditions, but producers across Saskatchewan are gradually catching up to the five-year average of 91 per cent.
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.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
Hidden talents of the Saskatchewan Roughriders revealed
What do a sketchbook, a crochet hook, a keyboard and a loaf cake have in common? They might all turn up in the Saskatchewan Roughriders' locker room.
On your marks, get set, mow! Lawn mower racing taking off in rural Saskatchewan
Dust will fly, engines will roar and crowds will cheer as Saskatchewan's Triple Town Crown lawn mower racing circuit returns, with stops in King George, Demaine and Beechy.
The surprising Saskatchewan origin of Girl Guide cookies
Nearly 100 years ago, a Regina mother baked cookies so girls could go camping. Today, Girl Guide cookies remain one of Canada's sweetest traditions, rooted in a Saskatchewan success story.
Biggar: The Saskatchewan town that bet big on itself - and won
Biggar's $5 million Main Street revitalization project was about more than fresh paint and new sidewalks. It was a community deciding its future was still worth fighting for.
