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'Cruelty every day': Misha Pavelick's family shares grief at sentencing hearing
Sorrow, frustration and love were expressed in court on Tuesday as family members of Misha Pavelick gave their victim impact statements at the sentencing hearing for the man convicted of killing him.
Downtown Regina business says parking fee hike latest thing to weather
The co-owner of The Cure Kitchen + Bar says the City of Regina's 50 cent/hour hike in on-street parking rates makes it even harder to compete with suburban businesses that have free parking lots.
Regina parking changes, transit fare increases on the way
It's no joke: parking changes in Regina, including the transition to digital payment options, take effect on April 1. Next week, Regina's new transit fare increases will also take effect.
Teens, 17 and 18, charged after allegedly stabbing and bear spraying man in Regina
Police said the two teens who were arrested were each charged with assault causing bodily harm, while the 18-year-old was also charged with breaching the conditions of a release order.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Cops in Saskatoon seize more than 14 kilos of meth, cocaine, fentanyl after raiding two homes
Police said officers seized 9,061 grams of meth, 4,177 grams of cocaine, 212 grams of crack cocaine, 609 grams of fentanyl, $31,500 in cash, a hydraulic press and "packaging materials."
Police warn public about STARS Lottery scam as annual radiothon approaches
"You will never be asked to send money to claim any lottery prize. If you are being asked to send a cheque, money order, or payment of any kind to claim your lottery prize, it is a scam."
Saskatchewan's provincial ban on pruning elm trees takes effect on Wednesday
Dutch elm is a severe fungal infection mainly spread through elm bark beetles. The disease blocks an elm tree's ability to move water and nutrients, and most elms die once they have become infected.
Travel companions from Yorkton dead after two separate highway incidents
A 20-year-old woman was hit by a vehicle and a 20-year-old man died in a rollover Saturday. RCMP said the pair had been travelling together but the rollover was not connected to the pedestrian collision.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, April 1
8:30 - Saskatchewan Advanced Education Minister Ken Cheveldayoff is facing scrutiny after CBC reported he violated legislative rules by leasing part of his taxpayer-funded constituency office to a private law firm o...
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Tuesday, March 31
Who's next to get fired in the NHL now the Leafs got rid of GM Brad Treliving? Why did the Vegas Golden Knights make a coaching change this late in the season? Should the Leafs keep Auston Matthews?
SPORTS
Third-period comeback powers Saskatoon Blades over Edmonton Oil Kings in game 3 victory
A breakout night for the Saskatoon Blades' power play was the difference in game three of Eastern Conference quarter-final at SaskTel Centre with a 4-3 win over the Edmonton Oil Kings.
Medicine Hat Tigers showcase offensive firepower, beat Regina Pats 8-2 in Game 3
The Regina Pats couldn't keep up with the Medicine Hat Tigers in Game 3 of their WHL playoff series. Medicine Hat won handily and have taken a 2-1 series lead. Game 4 is Wednesday night in Regina.
Saskatoon Blades shake off controversial OT loss ahead of Game 3
Heading back home for Game 3 against the Edmonton Oil Kings, the Saskatoon Blades are eager to rebound from a loss in Game 2 in Edmonton which included a controversial winning goal in overtime.
Regina Pats take Game 2 on the road, beat Medicine Hat Tigers 4-2
The Regina Pats have evened up their series with the Medicine Hat Tigers. Regina was able to go on the road and steal a game from one of the top teams in the WHL as the Pats won 4-2 on Saturday night.
CANADA & WORLD
SpaceX files initial paperwork to sell shares to the public and likely make Musk a trillionaire
Exactly how much SpaceX plans to raise has not been disclosed but the figure is reportedly as much as $75 billion. The offering could value all the shares of SpaceX at $1.5 trillion.
First Nations chiefs demand apology after PM said he could 'outlast' demonstrator
Chrissy Isaacs, a Grassy Narrows woman suffering from mercury poisoning, was in Toronto to demand compensation from the provincial government for mercury contamination in her community.
Liberals eye next steps in firearm buyback as window for individual owners closes
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said gun owners reported more than 52,000 firearms, well short of the 136,000 firearms for which the Liberal government set aside compensation money.
Quebec coroner investigating after three homeless people died last week in Montreal
In a news release on Wednesday, chief coroner Reno Bernier said his office will hold an inquest into the deaths of five people experiencing homelessness in Montreal since September.
AGRICULTURE
SaskAgMatters Mental Health Network to manage Saskatchewan Farm Stress Line
"The Farm Stress Line has a proud history of supporting the agricultural community, and these improved services will help protect the health of people working in the sector," said David Marit.
Sask. farmers allowed to use strychnine until end of 2027
The federal government says it will temporarily allow farmers in Alberta and Saskatchewan to use a rodent poison to combat growing gopher populations, though farmers say their yearly window is closing.
New U.S. renewable fuel requirements expected to support Canadian canola
A Canadian renewable fuel industry source on Friday described the plan to slash compliance credits for imported biofuel and feedstocks in 2028 as "a material escalation in U.S. protectionist policy."
Fertilizer spike hits Sask. farmers ahead of seeding
Fertilizer prices are rising sharply in Saskatchewan ahead of seeding this year, driven by global supply disruptions. Farmers who didn't buy earlier are facing higher costs with little time to adjust their plans.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
Thick n Thrift reshapes plus-size secondhand shopping in Saskatoon
Sizes 12 and up take centre stage at The Thick n Thrift in downtown Saskatoon. Owner Cierra Giesbrecht is creating a space focused on access, affordability and the joyful experience of shopping.
Original 16: The story of Saskatoon's Great Western Brewing Company
From aging equipment to a state-of-the-art expansion, Saskatoon's Great Western Brewing Company was built on risk, resilience and the courage of 16 men who refused to let their brewery fade away.
'I can do anything I want': Cole Blocka hopes to study at U of S
Since he was a little boy, Cole Blocka's parents taught him that he can do and be anything he wants in life. Even as he navigates hurdles in his pursuit of education, he is holding on to that belief.
Catching a leprechaun: Tips from kindergarten students at Prince Philip School
Some young Saskatoon students are building glittery, snack-filled leprechaun traps full of creativity, mischief and imagination this St. Patrick's Day. Will they catch one?
