REGINA NEWS

What's open and closed in Regina on Victoria Day
Victoria Day on Monday is a celebration of the sovereign's birthday in Canada, and since 1952 it has been on the Monday preceding May 25. Here's what's open and closed in Regina.

First-of-its-kind Polish war memorial planned for Regina cemetery
The Polish Canadian Cultural Club is raising money for Saskatchewan's first memorial honouring Polish veterans and war-displaced families who rebuilt their lives in the province.

Regina's German Club facing $240K roof crisis
Regina's German Club says a leaking roof could cost up to $240,000 to replace, and the non-profit cultural hub is turning to the community for support and fundraising help.

High winds cause damage, overturn semis, knock out power for large parts of Regina and beyond
High winds from a spring storm have caused a transmission outage affecting large portions of Regina Thursday afternoon, leaving tens of thousands of residents in the dark.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS

Death of Ontario teen near Pelican Narrows investigated as a homicide
The body of Ontario 16-year-old Jay'siiah Webb-Long, missing since May 2025, has been found by RCMP near Pelican Narrows during a planned search. Police are now investigating his death as a homicide.

May long weekend cold snap not stopping Saskatchewan gardeners
Cool temperatures and even snow this May long weekend isn't stopping Saskatchewan gardeners. Experts say hardy crops can still go in the ground, while specialty plants may sell out quickly.

How to stop aquatic invasive species hurting Saskatchewan
The ministry inspected more than 4,000 watercraft across the province last year and found that more than 750 were not cleaned, drained and dried properly, meaning a full decontamination was required.

No HIV emergency declaration needed for Saskatchewan, top doctor says
Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab says the province is not declaring an HIV public health emergency like Manitoba, because it would not give the province any new powers to combat the disease.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY

The Evan Bray Show - Friday, May 15
On Friday's show, Evan welcomes the new leader of the federal NDP, chats about energy and power with Premier Scott Moe and looks ahead to safety over the Victoria Day long weekend.
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY

The Green Zone Replay - Friday, May 15
Scott Roblin has the latest from Riders training camp, Drew Remenda, Brendan Batchelor, and Jim Biringer all take a look at NHL action, and Jamie Nye has a list of Riders players to keep an eye on.
SPORTS

Riders lose preseason contest in Calgary to the Stampeders
The Saskatchewan Roughriders opened the 2026 preseason with a lot of their depth players getting a large amount of reps on the road in Calgary as the Stampeders emerged victorious on Monday.

Riders to meet Stampeders to kick off CFL pre-season
A big part of deciding who wins their positional battles will take place today when the Saskatchewan Roughriders meet the Stampeders as the 2026 CFL pre-season gets underway.

U Sports top offensive lineman Andersen grateful for healthy camp with Roughriders
Injury knocked Erik Andersen out of on-field drills last year at Saskatchewan Roughriders training camp. This spring, the top offensive lineman in U Sports is fighting for a spot on the roster.

Prince Albert Raiders WHL Championship run comes to an end
A season that made a lot of people proud in Prince Albert has come to an end after Prince Albert Raiders lost to Everett Silvertips 7-2 on Friday night in the 2026 WHL Championship Finals.
CANADA & WORLD

U.S. slaps duties on fresh Canadian mushrooms over 'flawed' subsidy claims
The United States has put duties of 2.84 per cent on fresh mushrooms grown in Canada following a U.S. Department of Commerce investigation which the Canadian industry has called "deeply flawed."

Six Canadians detained by Israel off the coast of Cyprus
The Global Sumud Flotilla says five of its Canadian members and one from the Freedom Flotilla that is part of the same mission have been detained by the Israeli military off the coast of Cyprus.

U.S. pausing long-standing military board with Canada
The board is an advisory forum for U.S.-Canada bilateral defence co-operation. The U.S. undersecretary of defence said Monday that "Canada has failed to make credible progress on its defense commitments."

Canadian hantavirus case confirmed at national laboratory
Samples were sent to the national laboratory in Winnipeg for confirmatory testing. One person's sample was confirmed positive, while their travelling partner's test was confirmed negative.
AGRICULTURE

From lake to plate: Chefs take pride in serving wild rice dishes
Some of chef Jamie Charles' best sellers include a wild rice burger with bacon and sautéed mushrooms and onions, as well as shepherds pie. He also adds it into a stuffing to accompany turkey.

Saskatchewan producers making progress on seeding after delayed start to season
But despite the solid progress producers across Saskatchewan made over the past week, seeding is still well behind the five-year average of 28 per cent and the 10-year average of 27 per cent.

Some Saskatchewan farmers excited for extra moisture to kick off seeding
Brendan and Rustie Sobchuk farm outside of Lang. They say plenty of soil moisture and full dugouts in their area are creating feelings of optimism about a strong start to the growing season.

Sask. Agriculture Ministry hopeful as seeding kicks off for 2026
The first crop report of the season showed Saskatchewan farmers were way behind the five-year average for seeding due to the late spring and flooding in northern and central parts of the province.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET

Munch Café: A Regina restaurant where ability comes first
Munch Café and Catering looks like any other restaurant, but behind the counter is a team of people with disabilities building skills, confidence and careers in a supportive workplace.

Meet the 89-year-old blacksmith keeping the craft alive
Pop's Old Forge near Marcelin has become a living classroom where 89-year-old Hubert Smith forges iron and keeps a nearly lost trade burning bright.

A mom is a mom: Paying tribute to foster moms this Mother's Day
From family dinners to difficult goodbyes, foster moms like Deb Davies shape lives in ways that last forever. This Mother's Day, we celebrate their quiet, powerful impact.

How Ronald McDonald House became the home a Melville family needed
As McHappy Day is marked at McDonald's, the Stewart family from Melville reflects on the support they received from Ronald McDonald House during a medical journey far from home.



























