REGINA NEWS

Pilot for free high school transit leads to boom in ridership, but not attendance
Bus ridership at F.W. Johnson Collegiate during a four-month pilot program that provided free transit passes to students was three times what it was after the pilot ended, without a difference in attendance numbers.

Music teacher sex assault trial pushed to November after schedule scramble
Justice Holli Kuski Bassett has adjourned the trial for months, after a witness could not testify due to a scheduling conflict. The trial has run for four days and will resume in November with a voir dire.

Regina heat wave prompts swell in air conditioner repairs
As the heat wave continues across the province, local air conditioning companies are seeing a dramatic increase in demand for air conditioning services due to struggling AC units and mechanical breakdowns.

Regina sees early mosquito spike after wet spring, heat wave
A wet spring followed by sudden heat is causing mosquito numbers to surge in Regina, with the city reporting trap counts five times higher than last year so far. Residents can reduce breeding by limiting standing wa...
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS

What does it take? Runners share stories, advice ahead of Sunday's Saskatchewan Marathon
It's estimated that less than 0.2 per cent of the world's population will complete a marathon. Ahead of Sunday's Saskatchewan Marathon, elite local runners share their tips to encourage others.

Premier Scott Moe to speak at Canada-India Summit in Regina on Friday
The premier is scheduled to talk at the annual summit, which will focus on expanding economic ties between Canada and India. "India makes Saskatchewan stronger," Moe said ahead of the event.

RM of Duck Lake reeve frustrated by provincial fire ban delay as Lobstick fire burns
A local reeve is frustrated that the province is not moving quickly enough to impose fire bans in provincial forest land. The Lobstick fire started on Tuesday north of Duck Lake and quickly spread due to the heat an...

Health authority approves record $5.59 billion budget for 2026-27
The SHA's budget, announced May 28, is more than five per cent higher than last year's. According to the breakdown, the largest sum of money is going towards Prince Albert Victoria Hospital at $238.4 million.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY

The Evan Bray Show - Friday, May 29
8:30 - Hot outside and hot in Ottawa. There's a lot happening in federal politics, from Alberta referendum and separation tensions, to a major defence announcement sure to upset Donald Trump, to former environment m...
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY

The Green Zone Replay - Thursday, May 28
CFL commissioner Stewart Johnson joined The Green Zone today to talk about the new CFL broadcasting deal and Dave Naylor helps break down the announcement, plus more CFL talk on the Riders and Blue Bombers.
SPORTS

What does it take? Runners share stories, advice ahead of Sunday's Saskatchewan Marathon
It's estimated that less than 0.2 per cent of the world's population will complete a marathon. Ahead of Sunday's Saskatchewan Marathon, elite local runners share their tips to encourage others.

Devin Adams excited to join Riders in third CFL season
Devin Adams is looking to make an impact for the Saskatchewan Roughriders along the defensive line. He has been able to get more reps with the starters throughout training camp due to an injury to Caleb Sanders.

'It's a big day': Commissioner Stewart Johnston reacts to new CFL broadcast deal
Hours after he announced a new Canadian broadcast agreement with the addition of streaming service DAZN, CFL commissioner Stewart Johnston joined The Green Zone for his thoughts on the historic deal.

Saskatoon Berries have new look - and championship expectations - for 2026 WCBL season
After breaking the Western Canadian Baseball League's single-season wins record last year, the Saskatoon Berries have high hopes of contending for a title in 2026, even without 2025 star Carter Beck.
CANADA & WORLD

Kenneth Law pleads guilty to 14 counts of aiding suicide
Police have alleged Law ran several websites that were used to sell sodium nitrite and other items that can be used for self-harm, shipping some 1,200 packages to people in more than 40 countries.

US and Iranian negotiators reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire and start new nuclear talks
Negotiators reached a tentative agreement Thursday to extend the ceasefire in the 3-month-old war by 60 days and start a new round of talks on Iran's nuclear program, according to a U.S. official.

$122M in EV rebate claims made since start of new program as dealers wait to be paid
The Canadian Auto Dealers Association says many dealerships still have not been reimbursed under the new program, and some are waiting for more than $200,000 in rebates.

Liberals say they can't overturn decision tripling streamers' Cancon contributions
The regulator said last week large online streaming services must contribute 15 per cent of their Canadian revenues to Canadian content. MP Rachael Thomas called on cabinet to reject that increase.
AGRICULTURE

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.

Soggy conditions mean some fields in Saskatchewan could go unseeded this season: APAS
Some farmers haven't started seeding yet as wet fields, snow, and washed-out roads prevent them from getting equipment into their fields. Seeding is just 29 per cent complete across the province.

From lake to plate: Chefs take pride in serving wild rice dishes
Some of chef Jamie Charles' best sellers include a wild rice burger with bacon and sautéed mushrooms and onions, as well as shepherds pie. He also adds it into a stuffing to accompany turkey.

Saskatchewan producers making progress on seeding after delayed start to season
But despite the solid progress producers across Saskatchewan made over the past week, seeding is still well behind the five-year average of 28 per cent and the 10-year average of 27 per cent.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET

Clarke Thiesen's legacy lives on through lifesaving blood donations
After losing their daughter Clarke to leukemia, Cassandra and Riley Thiesen turned grief into hope, inspiring more than 100 blood donations and launching a legacy that continues saving lives.

Meet the athlete running 1,600 km across Saskatchewan in 30 days
One month, one province and nearly 1,600 kilometres on foot. Saskatoon's Megan Wotherspoon is running across Saskatchewan, raising funds and awareness for blood cancer in memory of her mother.

'Bring on life': Saskatoon's Ileen Boechler turns 100
A childhood filled with birthdays spent planting potatoes still shapes centenarian Ileen Boechler's outlook on life. She says it's important to stay useful, stay grateful and keep moving forward.

Meet the metal detectorist uncovering Regina's buried treasure
James Kirkpatrick spends his days sweeping Regina parks for hidden relics, uncovering coins, rings and forgotten stories buried just beneath the surface.



























