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REGINA NEWS
Snow angels in Regina ready for winter return
The Heritage Community Association is pleased with the difference its city-supported Snow Angel program is making by helping those who aren't physically able to clear the sidewalks in front of their homes.
Man allegedly drives erratically before hitting a fence, faces evading police charge
The 18-year-old has been charged with evading police, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, obstructing peace officer, hit and run and breach of curfew.
Four charged after allegedly bear spraying teen and stealing his jacket: Police
According to police, the 15-year-old boy was with an adult woman at the time of the robbery on the 2300 block of 12th Avenue, which was reported at about 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
Wide Mouth Mason, Sugar Ray to headline Shake the Lake this summer in Regina
On Friday, Aug. 21, the lineup will include Barney Bentall & the Legendary Hearts, Honeymoon Suite and Sugar Ray. Saturday's lineup will feature Wide Mouth Mason, Headpins, 54-40 and Smash Mouth.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Artist behind toonie reflects on three decades since coin was minted
The artist behind the famous polar bear is wildlife and landscape artist Brent Townsend, who joined guest host Tamara Cherry on The Evan Bray Show to talk about designing the coin.
Prince Albert cops seize more than three kilos of drugs during search of basement suite
Officers seized 1,515 grams of cocaine, 1,328 grams of MDMA, 608 grams of methamphetamine, 152 grams of fentanyl, about $12,500 in cash, three cell phones and a money counter.
Weyburn resident calls for action as Cuban humanitarian crisis grounds Canadian flights
For Weyburn's Kerri Arnott Thirsk, the flight suspensions delayed delivering crucial aid to her sister's Cuban family. Thirsk booked a Sunwing flight that was recently cancelled seven weeks before departure.
'Queen of Canada' has preliminary inquiry delayed
The preliminary inquiry for the self-proclaimed "Queen of Canada" Romana Didulo has been pushed back more than a month. The inquiry has been moved from March 2. It will now run from April 13 to April 17.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, Feb. 19
Power Play host Vassy Kapelos discusses with Tamara the drama of Tory MP Matt Jeneroux crossing the floor to join the Liberals. The toonie turns 30 today! Tech analyst Carmi Levy talks top tech news in your feed.
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Wednesday, Feb. 18
Team Canada is off to the semi-finals in men's hockey. Sidney Crosby left the quarter-final game in the second period and did not return to join the Canadian men's hockey team.
SPORTS
Former Huskies, Blades coach Bumstead relishing first PWHL season
Seattle Torrent assistant coach Christine Bumstead reconnected with the city where her coaching career took flight with the University of Saskatchewan Huskies and Saskatoon Blades.
Team Canada fans brave the snow to watch quarter-final win over Czechia
As Team Canada celebrated a thrilling, overtime victory over Czechia in Olympic quarter-finals on Wednesday, a group of passionate fans made the trek through the snow to watch together in Saskatoon.
Saskatchewan Winter Games delays travel due to weather conditions
According to a statement, the evolving and unpredictable nature of the weather forecast has delayed any final decisions about scheduling adjustments being made to the Saskatchewan Winter Games.
Sask. curlers say controversy at Winter Olympics bringing more attention to the sport
Curling has received a lot of attention after Team Canada was accused of hog line violations. A pair of notable Saskatchewan curlers say they think the extra attention is good for the sport.
CANADA & WORLD
NDP leadership candidates to square off in final debate
There will be no in-studio audience and journalist Hannah Thibedeau will moderate the debate. The next NDP leader will be announced on March 29 during the party's convention in Winnipeg.
Ottawa making progress on defence purchasing reforms, Fuhr says
Secretary of State for defence procurement Stephen Fuhr says the government has picked up the pace on military purchasing already and is shaving years off its submarine procurement.
Champagne unveils Ottawa's 'follow the money' plan to tackle extortion
Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne is in Mississauga today to announce a suite of new initiatives he says will make it easier for police to "follow the money" and disrupt criminal networks.
Pneumonia hospitalizations rose dramatically last year, new CIHI data shows
The data released on Thursday shows kids between five and 17 years old were especially hard hit, with pneumonia hospitalizations more than doubling over the previous year.
AGRICULTURE
Moe, Smith urge Ottawa to reverse strychnine ban as gophers pose 'serious pest threat' to farms
Saskatchewan's Scott Moe and Alberta's Danielle Smith said the ground squirrels "have become a serious pest threat to agriculture, damaging a wide variety of crops" across the prairies.
Backyard vegetable gardens are healthy for people and the planet. Here's how to start yours
At this time of year, yards are still covered in snow. But it's the perfect time to start planning for a garden because you'll want to have supplies ready to start planting just after the last frost.
U of S professor and crop breeder receives agriculture award from king of Sweden
Dr. Curtis Pozniak was presented with the Bertebos Prize for research and innovation with "significant contributions" towards the connections between ecology and food production in Stockholm.
APAS hopes report of canola movement to China is sign of things to come
Bloomberg says orders are already coming in for Canadian canola for shipment to China soon. APAS president Bill Prybylski says the amount may be small, but believes it bodes well for future orders.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
Down to Wrestle: U of S Huskies celebrate inclusion on the mat
The University of Saskatchewan is home to Canada's first and only wrestling program for kids with Down syndrome. Meet the athletes and volunteer coaches redefining inclusion in the sport.
Meet the Spiritwood sweethearts celebrating 70 years as Valentines
It wasn't love at first sight, but it was love that lasted. Seven decades later, Dot and Leo Gaboury are still each other's Valentines.
Raiders of the lost files: A Saskatoon city archives treasure hunt
Guided by Saskatoon city archivist Jeff O'Brien, explore fragile maps, vanished places, handwritten letters and flickering film hiding in Saskatoon's city archives.
Meet the P.A. billet mom who helped raise generations of hockey players
From the first season of the Prince Albert Raiders to today's NHL, Carole Ring opened her home to 38 billet players, shaping lives far beyond the rink - one meal, rule and late-night talk at a time.
