LATEST WEATHER
PHOTOS: DEVASTATING FIRES
Lac La Ronge Indian Band Chief Tammy Cook-Searson thanks wildland firefighters. (Facebook)
A destroyed cabin at East Trout Lake. (Carla Beck/Facebook)
Firefighters from many regions gather for a briefing. (Jay Ar En/Facebook)
Smoke fills the skies over Sucker River. (Maurice Ratt/Facebook)
Melfort Fire and Rescue is working in La Ronge. (Melfort Fire/Facebook)
The Shoe Fire, near Little Bear Lake. (Nova Scotia Govt.)
The RONA store in La Ronge burned down on June 3. (RONA+ Saskatoon/Facebook)
Robertson Trading in La Ronge was lost to the Pisew Fire. (Brian Sklar/Facebook)
A home destroyed in Eagle Point, near La Ronge. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW)
Wildfire near the bridge on the south side of the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation
Buckland Fire and Rescue is fighting wildfires at Weyakwin and Lower Fishing Lake.
Wildfires near Weyakwin in May 2025 (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW).
Whelan Bay looking across Whiteswan Lake, near Candle Lake, on May 25, 2025. (Carol Hogan)
REGINA NEWS
'A giant celebration': Pride Parade returns to Regina for 36th year
The Queen City Pride Parade is back on June 14, featuring events in Wascana Park, DoubleTree hotel, and Q Nightclub and Lounge. Organizers say safety was a top priority when planning for 2025.
Overdose alert issued after Regina sees four suspected overdose deaths in a week
According to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health, many of the 54 suspected overdoses police reported in the Queen City between June 5 and Thursday required multiple doses of naloxone to revive the patients.
Regina woman wins $1.2 million on VLT in Saskatoon
Kristin McElligott won the big prize while out with some friends last Saturday at Ricky's All Day Grill on Idylwyld Drive in Saskatoon. She won a Vault Breaker jackpot awarded by the Saskatchewan VLT program.
SHA warns public of potential hepatitis A exposure at a McDonald's in Regina
Hepatitis A is a liver infection caused by a virus that is spread from person to person. The SHA said the risk of transmission is very low, but the possibility of transmission still exists.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Traffic stop leads to drug trafficking charges for Sask. woman
RCMP said the officers could see drug paraphernalia in the vehicle and then found and seized around 300 grams of cocaine, 175 grams of crack cocaine, 60 grams of meth and 70 grams of cannabis.
RCMP charges 19-year-old with manslaughter in 2024 death of Saskatchewan man
The charge stems from an incident on April 3, 2024, when Maidstone RCMP received a report around 5 p.m. of an injured 68-year-old man at a residence in the RM of Britannia.
Warning issued about dangerous red-orange fentanyl found in Saskatoon
The powder being sold as fentanyl recently tested as containing between 10 and 25 per cent fentanyl and also the sedatives benzodiazepines and xylazine, for which naloxone is ineffective.
Prince Albert RCMP asking people to report sightings of man wanted for assault with weapon
Prince Albert RCMP said on Friday they are actively searching for 43-year-old Sean Seufert from Little Red River after officers received reports of an assault at a home in the community on June 11.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Friday, June 13
From the attacks on Iran by Israel, to healthcare in Saskatchewan and remembering the 90th anniversary of a nationwide labour protest, there's lots to talk about this Friday before Father's Day.
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone - Friday, June 13
Rick Zamperin of the Ti-Cats talks about the game against the Riders, Frank McCrystal ponders the Football Hall of Fame, Matthew Iwanyk discusses the Oilers, and Britton Gray looks at depth charts.
SPORTS
'Fulfillment of a dream': Regina Red Sox sold to Pats ownership group
The move ends the team's two-decade run as a non-profit. The Rex Sox will finish the current season under the existing board, with the deal set to officially close on Oct. 1, pending league approval.
A.J. Allen set to start for Riders in showdown against Ti-Cats
Roughriders will take on Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Saturday. Due to some injuries, a few players like linebacker A.J. Allen will get a chance to show what they can do when given the opportunity to start.
The Blitz podcast: Week 2 vs. Ti-Cats, Ka'Deem Carey is a Rider
The Saskatchewan Roughriders take on the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in Week 2 of CFL action. Jamie Nye and Britton Gray discuss the upcoming game and take a look at other storylines in the CFL in The Blitz podcast.
Riders' Tevaughn Campbell has evolved into a steady pro defender
Tevaughn Campbell has evolved from being a speedy defensive back to a shut down one who has played in both the CFL and NFL. Now back in Regina, the former U of R Ram hopes to help the Riders win a Grey Cup.
CANADA & WORLD
Canadians urged to 'avoid all travel' to Israel amid air, missile strikes with Iran
The government says it issued the warning because of Israel's "ongoing hostilities" with Iran and asked Canadians in the Middle East in need of emergency help to contact Department of Global Affairs.
Middle East de-escalation must be priority after Israel attacks Iran: Anand
Israeli leaders describe the attack as a pre-emptive strike to head off an imminent threat of Iran building nuclear bombs, but Iran maintains its nuclear program is for civilian purposes only.
Kinew says Manitoba hotel owners should step up for wildfire evacuees
After touring some fire-hit areas, Kinew said that while a majority of hotel operators have been great, some need to open up rooms as there are evacuees still sleeping in cots in emergency shelters.
Fentanyl czar says government's border bill will help in fight against lethal drug
Kevin Brosseau was appointed fentanyl commissioner in February in response to the White House's vocal concerns about the southbound flow of the synthetic opioid into the United States.
AGRICULTURE
Wildfire smoke could impact freshly seeded Saskatchewan crop
A lack of sunlight due to wildfire smoke and haze in the sky can have a direct impact on crops in Saskatchewan. It causes the process of photosynthesis to delay and can result in poor yields.
Campaign designed to promote the safety and quality of Canadian agricultural products
The objective of the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity initiative is to tap into the "pro-Canadian sentiment" happening across the country to promote the food system among consumers and policymakers.
FCC commits $2 billion to bolster Canadian food and ag innovation
Farm Credit Canada has announced a major investment initiative, committing $2 billion over five years to support innovation in Canada's food and agriculture sectors.
New smartphone-based AI tool will strengthen grain quality data
By delivering consistent, scalable and real-time results, the tool will help improve information flow throughout the grain value chain, and support more marketing opportunities for farmers.
PRAIRIE PROFILES
Buzzing with wisdom: Five life lessons from a Sask. beekeeper dad
This Father's Day, a Shellbrook beekeeper shares how his dad's quiet wisdom shaped a legacy. Today, Hannigan Honey's golden bounty travels from the prairies to kitchens as far away as Japan.
Vintage quilts, modern coats: A Saskatchewan crafter's cozy transformations
Saskatoon quilter Ashleigh Hemsley transforms once-forgotten quilts into stunning, wearable jackets - breathing new life into cherished heirlooms, one thoughtful stitch at a time.
'A fantastic life': Reflections from a second-generation Allan Potash miner
Nutrien, which operates six Sask. potash mines, is celebrating 65 years in the province.
Answering the call: Inside a rural Sask. addiction recovery centre
Prairie Sky Recovery Centre in Liepzig, Saskatchewan is a beacon of hope for families in crisis. Explore the inspiring story of this addiction recovery centre's heartfelt approach.
