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REGINA NEWS
Regina housing supply growing with population boom, city report says
In 2025, building permits for housing units hit a five-year high with 1,674 units approved, 58 per cent of which were multi-unit housing. 12 new infill developments were also completed in last year.
Regina police investigate three separate knife attacks over long weekend
Police said the injuries in all three incidents were not life-threatening and investigators do not believe they were connected.
Regina offering new programs in 2026 fall leisure guide
There's plenty to do in Regina this fall, and the city is helping residents connect with arts and recreation programs through the Fall 2026 Leisure Guide, which was released on Tuesday.
Regina mayor optimistic about future of housing project under YWCA leadership
City council has approved the transfer of Orange Buffalo Lodge, a 30-unit housing project, to YWCA Regina, after the project stalled due to cost overruns.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Sask. RCMP pursue after robbery suspects repeatedly flee capture
Two suspects even attempted to swim away from police after driving a stolen vehicle to a beach. The three suspects have been arrested by the Saskatchewan RCMP, after attempts to flee by foot and vehicle.
Elderly patient with early Alzheimer's kept for days in hospital hallway
Jerry Shyluk spent nearly five days in an ER hallway at St. Paul's Hospital. Shyluk's son, Mark, says the constant chaos was terrifying for his dad, who's in the early stages of Alzheimer's.
Moose Jaw dog parks reopen after testing finds no link to mystery illness
The city didn't share the dog's cause of death, or what brought on the illness in others. A veterinarian advised pet owners in June to watch for drowsiness, loss of consciousness, wobbling and falling in dogs.
Saskatoon police investigate vandalism after eggs thrown at synagogue during service
Congregation Agudas Israel was targeted during a religious service Saturday morning. A man with a dark-coloured beard and short dark hair threw eggs at "multiple vehicles and sections of the building."
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, August 5
On Wednesday's show, Evan talked about the removal of benches in Saskatoon, the federal government's firearm buyback program and talks to Lisa LaFlamme about the passing of her former colleague, Lloyd Robertson.
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Wednesday, Aug. 5
On Wednesday's show, Jamie has previews of the Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots, as the NFL season approaches. Plus Roughriders talk with defensive lineman Devin Adams and Riders reporter Britton Gray.
SPORTS
'Suffering together': Run clubs have exploded. Here's where you can find them in Saskatoon
Saskatoon now has so many run clubs, you can pretty much find a community jaunt to clock some mileage with, any day of the week. We've compiled a full list of the city's run clubs.
Roughriders lean on depth as injuries mount ahead of matchup with Redblacks
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will need to rely on their depth as the team returned to practice ahead of the game against the Ottawa Redblacks without Kian Schaffer-Baker and Tevaughn Campbell.
Saskatoon Comets report record-breaking interest for girls hockey programs
A total of 862 girls have registered for Saskatoon and District Comets Female Hockey this fall, which has marked a near 19 per cent increase in registrations for the organization dating back to 2023.
MLB trade deadline: Blue Jays acquire pitcher José Soriano from Angels
The struggling Jays bolstered their rotation with an eye on 2027 with Soriano, and outfielder Daulton Varsho is still on the table as an enticing option for teams ahead of tonight's deadline.
CANADA & WORLD
Five things to know about the Canadian astronaut joining NASA's Crew 13
The Canadian Space Agency's Joshua Kutryk is one of four members assigned to NASA's SpaceX Crew 13 mission. Here are five things to know about the western Canadian astronaut.
'Devastation': Chief says about 230 homes destroyed by B.C. wildfire
Dan Wilson said the reserve "looked like a war zone" when he viewed the devastation. "It was hard to recognize my community from the air with all the structures and the forest gone."
Ottawa moves to list Alberta-backed West Coast pipeline as national interest project
The government says Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc will work with the Alberta and B.C. governments on the project while consultations with Indigenous communities are underway.
Some WestJet flights still being cancelled Tuesday as airline ramps up after strike
Flight attendants walked off the job early Sunday morning after WestJet and CUPE Local 8125 couldn't reach a new contract before the deadline, prompting WestJet to ground flights across Canada.
AGRICULTURE
Louis Dreyfus to add 140 jobs in Yorkton
The changes to the company's canola processing site will more than double its crushing its capacity and the new jobs will bring the company's workforce up to 260 people by the end of 2026.
Sask. beekeepers warn 50 per cent U.S. tariffs could shut down key export market
A proposed 50 per cent U.S. tariff on Canadian honey exports has added another challenge to the beekeeping industry, which is already struggling after several years of low honey prices.
Spray drone technology gains ground at Ag in Motion
Spray drones can apply products to crops when fields are too wet for ground sprayers and can help avoid issues such as getting stuck in muddy fields, creating ruts and damaging crops with tire tracks.
Farmers flock to Langham for first day of 2026 Ag in Motion
"We're expecting 30,000 people over the next three days, including about 300 people from 20 different countries that are coming as buying delegations," said Rob O'Connor, Ag in Motion show director.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
Before he was a Roughriders star, Trevor Harris was a dancer
He can read a defence, escape a pass rush and lead a CFL offence. But before Trevor Harris became a Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback, he was a kid learning hip hop, jazz and tap from his mom.
Two left feet? Right this way: Inside Saskatoon's Ballroom Dancing Club
For 62 years, the University of Saskatchewan Ballroom Dancing Club has turned hesitant beginners into confident dancers - creating friendships, memories and a community that keeps people coming back.
From handoffs to headlocks: The other side of Roughrider running back AJ Ouellette
Saskatchewan Roughriders running back AJ Ouellette is a champion on the football field. But in the offseason, he trades his cleats for wrestling boots, pursuing his passion for professional wrestling.
No ocean? No problem: Setting sail on Saskatchewan's Lake Diefenbaker
Think Saskatchewan is just canola fields and grain bins? Think again. Living Sky Sailing School is showing people that nautical adventure doesn't always have to begin at the coast.
