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REGINA NEWS
New safety measures for the Cathedral Village Arts Festival street fair
Saturday's street fair will include concrete barriers at both ends of 13th Avenue and secondary barriers to any entrance leading to the festival, according to Regina Police Service.
Auto group executives facing fraud, money laundering charges in Regina
Police said 42-year-old Aggrey Kwesi Buaben Fynn and 38-year-old Stephanie Dawn Fynn, both of Regina, have been jointly charged with fraud over $5,000 and laundering the proceeds of crime.
980 CJME's newscasts, reporting shortlisted for RTDNA prairie region awards
Senior reporter Lisa Schick's work was shortlisted in Feature News - Audio, while Brittany Caffet's keyhole look into the restoration of the Lawrence House was shortlisted in Feature News - Digital.
Mayor Bachynski asks for patience as construction continues on major roads
Mayor Chad Bachynski stated the city would constantly be reevaluating whether it would need to change detours in place to better accommodate emergency vehicles.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
University of Sask. receives funding for two new agricultural research facilities
The university has received $11.8 million in funding, which will go towards the Harrington Plant Growth Facility and the Soil Science Field Facility.
University of Saskatchewan's Engineering Design Hub project gets $1.5M boost
The renovated space will feature a fabrication area with advanced tools like polymer 3D printers and laser cutters, along with an adjoining area designed for testing prototypes and projects.
Saskatchewan actor Kim Coates talks about new show The Walking Dead: Dead City
"This is not biker land. This is zombie land, walker land and it's crazy. It's nuts. The special effects are so good in the show. It's really impressive to watch," says Coates.
Northern wildfires force another campground evacuation northeast of Candle Lake
The Shoe Fire has already caused significant damage and the closure of some campgrounds in Narrow Hills Provincial Park and has now grown to 21,522 hectares. Some highways in the area remain closed.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Friday, May 23
Sask. RCMP Monthly Check-In: Smoked Stuffed Bell Peppers! What's your fave piece of Sask history? Should steps be taken to prevent strikes from happening so close together?
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Friday, May 23
Rush co-head coach Jimmy Quinlan talks about the final game of the NLL Championship, Britton Gray is ready for Rider action in tomorrow's preseason game and Drew Remenda ponders NHL playoffs.
SPORTS
Saskatchewan Rush searching for first NLL title since 2018
With the National Lacrosse League Finals tied at one win apiece, the Saskatchewan Rush are looking to take the NLL crown away from defending champs Buffalo Bandits today.
Riders to focus on positional battles in first preseason game
The Green Zone pregame show begins at noon on Saturday on 980 CJME and 650 CKOM.
Regina Pats' top picks hit the ice for spring camp
The Regina Pats entered a new era as their newest draft picks took to the ice for the first time. That includes the team's three first-round draft picks -- Maddox Schultz, Liam Pue and Logan Henry.
Riders wrap up Saskatoon training camp, start preseason Saturday
Quarterback Trevor Harris said the team just needs to go out there and execute their game plan when the Roughriders take on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Saturday in Winnipeg. Kickoff is at 2 p.m.
CANADA & WORLD
The Liberals promised a suite of crime measures. Here's what they're taking on
The measures will be in the hands of new Justice Minister Sean Fraser. It's not clear which of the promised policies will be government priorities.
Federal election: Newfoundland riding flips to Conservatives after judicial recount
A recount has determined Rowe defeated Liberal Anthony Germain by 12 votes. The result reverses the first tally of the ballots after the April 28 federal election, which had Germain ahead by 12 votes.
Justice Department reaches deal to allow Boeing to avoid prosecution over 737 Max crashes
"Ultimately, in applying the facts, the law, and Department policy, we are confident that this resolution is the most just outcome with practical benefits," a Justice Department spokesperson said.
Ongoing strike threat could push more customers away from a struggling Canada Post
Late Thursday, the union called for a countrywide halt to any work beyond eight hours a day and 40 hours a week, saying negotiators will continue to review Canada Post's latest contract offers.
AGRICULTURE
University of Sask. receives funding for two new agricultural research facilities
The university has received $11.8 million in funding, which will go towards the Harrington Plant Growth Facility and the Soil Science Field Facility.
Moisture levels still low, 72% planted: Sask. Crop Report
Many producers are busy spraying, land rolling and picking rocks and livestock are being moved to pastures. Producers are hoping for more rainfall soon and seeding remains the main focus.
RealAg talks Biofuel Policy with NOPA
There's a tremendous body of research showing that oil seeds are not only healthy, but also nutritious.
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RealAg on the Weekend: What's trending in the seasonal markets
Shaun Haney talks with Chuck Penner of LeftField Commodity Research, who says China remains unpredictable and warns that hopes of tariff cuts on peas and canola may be wishful thinking.
PRAIRIE PROFILES
The Bird Lady: Meet the Saskatoon woman rescuing abandoned parrots
Every year, Janet Gibson answers 50 to 60 calls about abandoned birds. As the president of the Saskatoon Parrot Rescue, she's committed to finding these feathered friends a safe and loving new home.
Explore Freba Pottery: Saskatchewan's honour-system shop on Hwy 16
Near Wynyard, there's a pottery store like no other. No cash register, no staff - just trust. Discover how this honour-system roadside shop became a must-visit destination for global travellers.
From seed to stem: A Sask. flower farmer's spring frenzy begins
Spring at Shifting Blooms means lingering frost and chickens wreaking havoc as this Saskatchewan flower farm bursts to life. Join Kristen Raney as she faces the wild and wonderful start to the season.
A mother's miracle: Ferland's journey from preemie to pro football
Cathy White Ferland watched her son, Logan, fight for life as a premature baby in the Saskatoon NICU. Today, he's a powerhouse offensive lineman for the Saskatchewan Roughriders, defying all odds.
