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REGINA NEWS
Man convicted of sexual assault over 'joke' at gas station
A man who said he told a "joke" to a gas station attendant in October has been found guilty of sexual assault, due to the grabbing and thrusting involved in the punchline. He will be sentenced later this m...
Second Regina Costco takes $24-million step forward
A $24-million building permit for a superstructure or part of a new building has been issued to Costco Wholesale Canada Ltd. for the site at 8701 Dewdney Avenue, where work has been underway since spring.
200,000 ladybugs take over Regina's Victoria Park
Thousands of tiny red helpers crawled into the hands of kids at Regina's annual ladybug release event, teaching families how insects can help protect plants and trees and bringing delight to those attending.
Business owner satisfied with temporary fix to service road, but worries about down the road
The Regina Bypass has opened the North Service Road to one-lane traffic around the hole that forced the road's initial closure and a lengthy detour to access some businesses around the area.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Liquor retailer ordered to pay $28,000 after worker in Regina pinned under vehicle
The company pleaded guilty to one charge related to an incident on Sept. 18, 2023, when a worker in Regina was seriously hurt after their upper body became pinned under a vehicle.
Mounties ask public to report sightings of sexual assault suspect
According to the Saskatchewan RCMP, 46-year-old Christopher Cook is wanted in connection with a sexual assault investigation that began in the Onion Lake area in June.
Drug warning issued after two suspected overdose deaths on Onion Lake Cree Nation
The health ministry said the drugs behind the recent rash of overdoses on the First Nation north of Lloydminster were a brownish colour, and may contain either fentanyl or other unknown opioids.
Free fishing weekend angling to reel in fresh catches
Free Fishing Weekend opens across most public bodies of water in Saskatchewan this weekend, for any person angling to make a big - or small - catch, regardless of whether they have a fishing license.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Friday, July 10
8:30 - It's been a challenging summer for many across the province dealing with significant flooding and wildfires. At the same time, a recent independent review found the SPSA was not fully prepared for last year's...
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone replay - Thursday, July 9
Jamie asks what he missed while he was in Mexico, talks about the controversy of family names added to the Stanley Cup by the owner of the Hurricanes and welcomes Dave Naylor to talk about the Blue Bombers.
SPORTS
In any language: English speakers are tuning into World Cup broadcasts in Spanish
A sizable number of English-speaking people in the U.S. are doing something that might be considered a bit surprising: They're watching broadcasts of World Cup matches in Spanish on Telemundo.
Rookie pitcher Reid Beck carrying on family name, WCBL legacy with Saskatoon Berries
A familiar name is throwing heat at Cairns Field this season for the Saskatoon Berries as relief pitcher Reid Beck follows in the footsteps of his cousin and former WCBL all-star Carter Beck.
'Full circle moment': Sexton scores punt return touchdown in Riders debut
Mathew Sexton was able to provide a big boost for the Saskatchewan Roughriders in last week's win over the Ottawa Redblacks. He had a 101-yard punt return touchdown to give the Riders the lead.
Saskatoon Blades coach Dan DaSilva named Canada Red head coach at U17 World Challenge
Heading into his third season as head coach of the Saskatoon Blades, Dan DaSilva will be behind a Team Canada bench for the first time this fall at the 2026 U17 World Challenge in Oakville, Ont.
CANADA & WORLD
Supreme Court restores minimum sentence for obtaining sexual services from a minor
In doing so, the country's highest court overturns a May 2024 decision by the Quebec Court of Appeal in which it ruled that the mandatory minimum sentence for the offence was unconstitutional.
EU demands Facebook and Instagram dismantle design features it calls addictive for users
The commission says Meta needs to implement changes to Instagram and Facebook, such as disabling "key addictive features" like autoplaying videos and infinite scroll so they're not on by default.
Wildfire season so far considered manageable across Canada, officials say
The latest information from the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre shows there have been 3,100 fires so far this season, compared to around 2,900 at this time last year.
News outlets urge a judge to sanction OpenAI in a high-stakes AI copyright fight
New York Daily News attorney Steven Lieberman said OpenAI has been "making misrepresentations" for two years about its ability to search for copyrighted content in its AI training datasets and logs.
AGRICULTURE
Saskatchewan farmers getting less of the food dollar, APAS study reveals
APAS said the report shows producers and consumers are both impacted by a supply chain that lacks transparency, and changes in commodity prices are not directly driving increases at the grocery store.
Rain, hail and cool conditions slowing down Saskatchewan farmers: Crop report
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture said cool and wet conditions are slowing down crop development and making it hard for farmers to complete spraying and haying work.
Agribition promises event 'on par or better' despite changes to REAL District
Some tenants are having to find new office space at REAL, but Canadian Western Agribition is promising no livestock will be displaced this year, and the long term goal is to continue at the site.
Free hay available for farmers, ranchers through Saskatchewan ditch-mowing program
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways said landowners and lessees with property adjacent to a highway ditch will be permitted to cut and bale free hay in the ditches until July 8.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
Smiling through suffocation: Staying afloat as a Saskatoon Aqualene
These athletes don't just swim - they perform underwater choreography while holding their breath, training tirelessly to make the impossible look effortless in the world of artistic swimming.
Happy birthday, Canada! Saskatchewan kids share Canada Day party ideas
Before Canada blows out the candles, a group of Saskatchewan kids has some suggestions for the birthday party: more flags, more balloons, a bigger cake and a little extra care for the country.
How one Saskatchewan teen found his voice through 4-H
Diagnosed with autism and once struggling to communicate, Langham's Grayson Bigoraj found confidence, connection and purpose through an unlikely part of 4-H: public speaking.
More than paint: North Park students leave a legacy in Saskatoon
What began as a school project for a Grade 8 class has become something much bigger: a hand-painted mural, a lesson in Michif culture and a lasting gift to the city.
