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REGINA NEWS

Annual Z99 Radiothon raises $413,607 for Regina's NICU
The 39th annual Z99 Radiothon for Regina's NICU has raised $413,607 - more than $12 million in total over the past nearly four decades for sick babies in Regina and southern Saskatchewan.

$1.5 million from hospital foundation to fund U of R pediatric and maternal research
The Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation said the University of Regina was the first to receive funding, for maternal and pediatric research at its Child Trauma Research Centre.

Phone scam defrauds Regina victim almost $5k
Regina police said a person in the city has recently fallen victim to a phone scam that cost them nearly $5,000. The organization is reminding people to be on guard and never send money to someone you don't know.

Regina Transit fare increase clears final hurdle
A 10 per cent increase to Regina Transit fares has passed and will take effect on April 8, despite a last-minute rally to change the minds of councillors. The new cash fare will be $3.50, or $3.20 when paid electron...
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS

Saskatoon police respond to assault, robbery at Midtown Mall
Police were called to the mall in downtown Saskatoon around 5:20 p.m. on March 26, where they learned a 67-year-old man was assaulted and robbed by an unknown man while sitting at a table in the mall.

Sask. distance learning looking to build AI platform for teachers, students
The corporation that runs Saskatchewan's online learning, the Sask. DLC, is looking to find a company that can create an AI platform to be used in the classroom for student and teacher support.

LISTEN: Tribal chief discusses FSIN audit, governance and $28.7M repayment
Saskatoon Tribal Chief Mark Arcand joined The Evan Bray Show on Friday to discuss the federal audit into spending by the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations and who should be on the hook to repay $28.7 millio...

Man charged with attempted murder after allegedly hitting Mountie with SUV in Meadow Lake
"As the police officer deployed the spike belt, the white SUV struck the police officer. The officer was treated at a hospital for injuries described as non-life-threatening," the RCMP said in a statement.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY

The Evan Bray Show - Friday, March 27
8:30 - Lately, there have been some confusing and contradictory developments out of Washington involving Donald Trump and the continuous tensions with Iran. Kelly Malone, Washington correspondent for the Canadian Pr...
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY

The Green Zone Replay - Thursday, March 26
More CFL award are coming home to Saskatchewan. The NHL schedule is once again jam packed tonight. The Major League Baseball season is underway. Moose Jaw & Regina continue their battle in AAA hockey. And anothe...
SPORTS

Saskatoon Blades determined to rise to occasion in first-round series against Oil Kings
Playoff hockey has arrived, with the sixth-seeded Saskatoon Blades slated to hit the ice for game 1 against the Edmonton Oil Kings in the opening round of the Western Hockey League's post-season.

Regina Pats return to playoffs, kick off first-round series against Medicine Hat Tigers
The Regina Pats are back in the WHL postseason for the first time since 2023. They have a big task ahead of them as they meet the powerhouse Medicine Hat Tigers in the first round.

England superfan hoping to sell a house to fund his World Cup holiday
Andy Milne, a 62-year-old retired teacher, says he is ready to cash in on a second residency so he can afford to follow the soccer tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Tom Brady says he's weighed coming out of retirement, but the NFL doesn't like the idea
Brady, a seven-time Super Bowl champion and minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, was asked in a recent interview if he's looked into the rules regarding a minority owner returning to NFL play.
CANADA & WORLD

Federal government reports deficit of $31.2B for its April-to-January period
Public debt charges totalled $45.41 billion, down slightly from $45.54 billion a year earlier, due to lower short-term interest rates on treasury bills and lower interest on cross-currency swap transactions.

Israel hits Tehran with wave of strikes and warns attacks on Iran 'will escalate and expand'
Israel's military said its attack on Friday targeted sites "in the heart of Tehran" used to produce ballistic missiles and other weapons. It also hit launchers and storage sites in western Iran.

Majority in the House of Commons: is the real magic number actually 173 seats?
The rules of procedure in the Commons mean, in this current Parliament, the magic number allowing a government to have a free hand is not 172 seats - a majority of the 343 seats - but actually 173.

NDP convention begins in Winnipeg as members prepare to pick new leader
This is the party's first policy convention since 2023 and delegates in Winnipeg will debate a host of resolutions on energy policy, electoral reform and affordability, to name a few.
AGRICULTURE

Agristability changes aim to boost Sask. livestock producers
Agriculture Minister David Marit says the province is pleased to have the federal government sign off on changes related to renting grazing land and how feed inventories are valued this year.

Brother and sister named 2026 Saskatchewan's Outstanding Young Farmers
Siblings Jordan Lynch and Chansi Bourke bring a family farm feeling to Lynch Farm Partnership, which grows large green lentils, canola, durum, flax and some wheat on 15,000 acres near Osage.

Some Sask. farmers to get winter elk hunting permits next year to protect land
The province said producers with a history of large herds of elk damaging their crops will be able to apply for eight elk depredation permits for elk hunting on their land from January to March 2027.

Saskatchewan to support pulse protein centre in India
More than 80 per cent of all pulses exported from Canada to India are grown in Saskatchewan, providing healthy and high-protein food for hundreds of millions of people every day.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET

Original 16: The story of Saskatoon's Great Western Brewing Company
From aging equipment to a state-of-the-art expansion, Saskatoon's Great Western Brewing Company was built on risk, resilience and the courage of 16 men who refused to let their brewery fade away.

'I can do anything I want': Cole Blocka hopes to study at U of S
Since he was a little boy, Cole Blocka's parents taught him that he can do and be anything he wants in life. Even as he navigates hurdles in his pursuit of education, he is holding on to that belief.

Catching a leprechaun: Tips from kindergarten students at Prince Philip School
Some young Saskatoon students are building glittery, snack-filled leprechaun traps full of creativity, mischief and imagination this St. Patrick's Day. Will they catch one?

Passing the puck: Hockey hero Wickenheiser mentors young Sask. girl
This International Women's Month, Saskatchewan hockey legend, Hayley Wickenheiser, shared some hockey wisdom with 9-year-old Ella Kautzman of Warman, inspiring the next generation of female players.


























