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REGINA NEWS
Regina's Cornwall Centre lockdown prompted by 'cap guns,' say police
The Cornwall Centre mall was locked down for a time on Saturday after police received a call about someone carrying a gun. Officers found people with "cap guns" and deemed the firearms callout unfounded.
Regina homelessness, housing shortage worsens, says advocate
Peter Gilmer, an advocate with The Regina Anti-Poverty Ministry, said soaring housing costs, inadequate income support and a shortage of social housing are driving more people into homelessness.
Emergency crews put on standby for early morning WestJet landing in Regina
An engine concern led to emergency crews being put on standby as a scheduled WestJet flight from Toronto landed in Regina early on Friday morning. The plane landed without incident.
Regina MP concerned about Environment Canada cuts to weather research
Regina-Lewvan MP Warren Steinley says he's concerned about cuts to weather radar research spending at Environment and Climate Change Canada, after they were flagged for him by a constituent.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
RCMP still searching for vehicle after 19-year-old killed in Sandy Bay
RCMP said the dead man was Silvino Grenier from Sandy Bay, and officers are still looking for a dark-coloured blue or black van or SUV that may have a dent on the driver's side back rim.
Saskatchewan mother calls for Indigo Alert system after death of Calgary boy with autism
The Indigo Alert system would be used when a vulnerable child goes missing, as happened in Calgary. It would be unlike an Amber Alert, which is typically used in cases of suspected child abduction.
Canada needs to recognize it is 'at war' as tariff deadline looms: Expert
The deadline for new U.S. tariffs is closing in, and the pressure is on Ottawa to make a deal. Lawrence Herman, a member of the Expert Group on Canada-U.S. Relations, unpacked what could happen.
25-year-old Regina man dies after two-vehicle collision near Pense: RCMP
The driver of the truck was taken to hospital, where he was later declared deceased. His family has been notified. The driver of the semi was uninjured. A collision reconstructionist is investigating.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Monday, August 17
On Monday's show, guest host Brent Loucks got an update on tariffs in Canada, talked about rural dentistry, a petition calling for a DEED referendum and the Saskatoon Berries are WCBL champions.
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Monday, Aug. 17
Saskatoon Berries coach Joe Carnahan, Mike Spofford looks at the Green Bay Packers, Mike Wilner discusses the Toronto Blue Jays, and Jamie and Belton examine the Riders loss to the Ticats on Saturday.
SPORTS
Canada West Hall of Fame calling for pair of Sask. athletes and coach
Saskatchewan basketball stars Andrew Spagrud and Chris Biegler, along with former University of Saskatchewan Huskies men's hockey head coach will be inducted into the Canada West Hall of Fame.
Saskatoon Minor Hockey executive director Kelly Boes set to retire
Twenty years after he was first named executive director of the Saskatoon Minor Hockey Association, Kelly Boes is turning the page after announcing his retirement from the organization.
VIDEO: Saskatoon Berries capture franchise's first WCBL championship with 11-1 win
In just their third season since joining the Western Canadian Baseball League, the Saskatoon Berries are champions following an 11-1 victory over the Sylvan Lake Gulls at Cairns Field on Sunday.
Berries steal Game 1 of WCBL final in Sylvan Lake 4-1, one win away from first title
The Saskatoon Berries have a date with destiny on Sunday at Cairns Field with a shot at winning the franchise's first WCBL championship after a 4-1 victory to open WCBL finals over Sylvan Lake.
CANADA & WORLD
Feds block board appointment to Quebec laser firm bought by Chinese company
The company says Industry Minister Melanie Joly refused to approve U.S.-based Xiaokai "Denver" Zeng's appointment in June, a decision it alleges was "substantively unreasonable."
TKMS floats working with European shipyards to deliver Canada's subs faster
TKMS CEO Oliver Burkhard says he's interested in exploring having Spanish submarine maker Navantia make some of the parts or sections of a submarine, but not the entire boat.
LeBlanc to meet Greer, Lutnick as clock ticks toward new U.S. tariffs
Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc and Janice Charette, the chief trade negotiator, have been in Washington since last week and are hoping for a deal that would halt the tariffs.
Canada's social media ban for under-16s likely to face Charter challenge, experts say
On Friday, France's top court struck down a social media ban for kids under 15. Dalhousie associate law professor Michael Karanicolas says a challenge to Canada's law is almost inevitable.
AGRICULTURE
Farmers say southeast Sask. rain won't dampen start of harvest
Environment Canada issued a rainfall warning for an area including Carlyle, Estevan, and Moosomin, but southeast Saskatchewan farmers say the rain won't delay the start of harvest for them.
Man from RM of Martin charged after allegedly altering cattle brands
Police said the 52-year-old man has been charged with altering a brand on cattle and fraud over $5,000. He's set to appear in provincial court in Moosomin in September, police added.
Nature's Food Bank: Turning a problem into protein
Thousands of migratory birds are harvested in Saskatchewan every year by outfitters and hunters. This Saskatoon non-profit is making sure that meat finds its way to people who need it most.
Why is Australian beef cheaper than Canadian beef?
The past president of the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association says rising prices make it understandable that Canadian consumers are searching for more cost-conscious beef options at grocery stores.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
Nature's Food Bank: Turning a problem into protein
Thousands of migratory birds are harvested in Saskatchewan every year by outfitters and hunters. This Saskatoon non-profit is making sure that meat finds its way to people who need it most.
Your grandma was right: Why everyone's suddenly playing pickleball
Think pickleball is just for retirees? Think again. Ahead of National Pickleball Day, Saskatchewan ambassador Amy Klassen explains why people are rallying behind this fast-growing sport.
Before he was a Roughriders star, Trevor Harris was a dancer
He can read a defence, escape a pass rush and lead a CFL offence. But before Trevor Harris became a Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback, he was a kid learning hip hop, jazz and tap from his mom.
Two left feet? Right this way: Inside Saskatoon's Ballroom Dancing Club
For 62 years, the University of Saskatchewan Ballroom Dancing Club has turned hesitant beginners into confident dancers - creating friendships, memories and a community that keeps people coming back.
