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REGINA NEWS
Regina road closures, construction to impact drivers
The Arcola repaving project will run until Sept. 4. Traffic will be restricted in one direction throughout the week, while two-way traffic will accommodated in the the lanes that go in the other direction.
U of R students settle in as hundreds arrive for Move-In Day
Ahead of the start of classes Monday, more than 600 students are expected to move into University of Regina housing, as volunteers help make a day filled with excitement and nerves easier.
Regina's Globe Theatre gets $500K boost, needs $12M more
Regina's Globe Theatre received a $500K boost from Conexus Credit Union, bringing it closer to completing its major renovation. It still needs to raise $12M to cover its remaining capital obligations.
Regina water expansion wraps early - and under budget
Regina's Water Network Expansion Project has been completed ahead of schedule by around three months, and roughly $17.5 million under budget. The three-year project includes 8.4 km of new water mains.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Escaped prisoner turns himself in to Biggar RCMP
The RCMP said 34-year-old Joshua Meszaros turned himself in after running away from the Mounties who were transferring him from the Biggar RCMP detachment to a police vehicle on Aug. 20.
Highway 2 upgrades worth the wait, says Assiniboia mayor
The project includes resurfacing around 41 km from the Highway 2 and Highway 13 junction near Assiniboia to Ardill Access Road and two temporary traffic lights have been set up with pilot vehicles.
Sask. launches occupational therapy, speech-language pathology programs
The province's first occupational therapy and speech-language pathology master's programs begin this fall, giving 80 students the chance to train in-province at the University of Saskatchewan.
'It was like gasoline': Sask. farmers help firefighters deal with 100-acre blaze
Gravelbourg fire chief Scott Booth said several farmers were already at the scene when his department arrived, bringing water tanks, front-end loaders and other equipment to help contain the blaze.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Friday, August 28
On Friday's how, Evan looks at the Riders' struggles, talks about the Meta and kids using social media, it's Eatin' Time with Belton Johnson and the importance of eye health for children as they return to school.
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Friday, Aug. 28
We examine the depth chart for Saturday's game between the Riders and Toronto Argonauts, Dave Naylor has all the CFL news, Scott Roblin looks at Saskatoon sports, and Drew Remenda eyes the Winnipeg Jets.
SPORTS
NHL drafted stars Klimpke, Williams embracing expanded roles with Blades in 2026-27
Brayden Klimpke and Cooper Williams had their childhood dreams realized as NHL draft picks this summer. Now they're determined to take back that big league experience to lead the Saskatoon Blades.
Saskatchewan Roughriders look to snap losing streak vs. Toronto Argonauts
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have lost back-to-back games and will look to get things back on track with a showdown against the Toronto Argonauts today. Kickoff for the game is set for 5 p.m.
Oladipo ready to make most of first CFL start with Riders
Seyi Oladipo has always been regarded as a good teammate on and off the field. After the Saskatchewan Roughriders lost back-to-back games, Oladipo will make his first career CFL start.
StatCan figures show minor economic bump from FIFA World Cup soccer matches
StatCan says other hospitality and tourism-related industries reported small gains for the month of June, noting 0.6 per cent growth in food services and drinking places in June compared with May.
CANADA & WORLD
Trump claims U.S. takes control of 'biggest oil deal in world history'
Trump said the agreement would give the U.S. a stake in Venezuela's vast oil reserves, a step toward his goal of extracting energy from the country after American forces captured Nicolás Maduro in January.
Ukraine warehouse explosion kills 37 in deadly Russian strike
A Russian drone struck a warehouse west of Kyiv that may have been illegally storing munitions, according to Ukrainian officials, killing 37 people in one of the war's deadliest attacks this year.
Immigration case surge forces Federal Court staff to work weekends, vacations
Alan Diner said in 2021 there were 9,700 immigration filings but now a rapid increase in immigration-related cases means the Federal Court is on track to see upwards of 33,000 immigration filings this year.
Google sued by Canada's privacy watchdog over 'right to be forgotten'
The case involves articles about a criminal charge that was dropped, which the individual said caused direct harm, including social stigma, lost job opportunities and physical assault.
AGRICULTURE
Sask. farmers making progress, but harvest lags behind long-term averages
According to the latest crop report from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, harvest is just 11 per cent complete across the province, well behind the five-year average of 25 per cent.
Harvest moving slowly in Sask. as farmers hope for warmer weather
According to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, harvest is four per cent complete across the province, well behind the five-year average of 15 per cent and the 10-year average of 12 per cent.
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.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
Inside Claybank: Exploring Saskatchewan's abandoned brick factory
Hidden in southern Sask., the Claybank Brick Plant helped build Canadian landmarks, outfit warships and even support NASA's journey to the moon. Now, the National Historic Site is slowly falling apart.
Stones and bones: The life's work of Dr. Ernie Walker
As an archaeologist, professor and forensic anthropologist, Saskatoon's Dr. Ernie Walker built three remarkable careers in around one simple question: What story does this tell?
Planes, trains and automobiles: The remarkable life of Bill Noble
He's worked with fighter jets, driven race cars and flown planes. Yet the thing that brings Bill Noble the most joy is sharing his childhood passion for trains as conductor of the Wheatland Express.
Gus' Sweet Treats: Meet Martensville's 10-year-old ice cream man
Remember the scramble when you heard the ice cream bike coming? Young entrepreneur Gus Fandrich is bringing that little bit of nostalgic summer magic back to Martensville.
