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REGINA NEWS
Regina airport eyes Ottawa route despite rising fuel costs, higher fares
Airport CEO James Bogusz says subsidies are essential to keep Regina routes profitable, and a "very aggressive incentive package" has been offered to Porter Airlines for an Ottawa connection.
Safety officers look to keep Regina's Wascana Centre from getting too rowdy
Community Safety Officers who patrol Regina's Wascana Centre say they'll be keeping an eye out for things like speeding and stunting as people gather in the park during the warm weather months.
Regina police briefs: Drug trafficking charges laid after car chase
Drug trafficking charges were laid by Regina police after a vehicle sped away from officers attempting to stop it on Thursday night, and a 17-year-old youth has been charged with two counts of robbery.
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Regina mayor would be on board for more electric buses if they were more affordable
All 20 battery electric buses ordered by Regina with financial help from Ottawa are now on the road. But Mayor Chad Bachynski says since then they've had to opt for hybrids because of the price tag.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Cold or allergies? Spring symptoms can be hard to tell apart
Wondering if your sneezing, congestion and itchy eyes are a cold or allergies? One key difference is how long symptoms last, with colds typically clearing within a few days but allergies tend to persist.
Man to face second-degree murder charge in North Battleford
Tyson Cummer, 21, from North Battleford has been charged with second-degree murder after the death of 36-year-old Tyson Mosquito, who was found injured in an alley behind a home on 105 Street on April 28.
Sask. Polytechnic Students' Association donates $2 million toward new campus in Saskatoon
The post-secondary institution said the money will help fund "the design and construction of student-centred spaces that will help create a thriving campus community."
How your new angling certificate supports millions of stocked fish in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Fish Hatchery is the only aquaculture facility in the province. It produces millions of fish every year and stocks public waters to support sustainable sport fishing populations.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Friday, May 1
8:30 - Drivers are yet again feeling the pinch at the gas pump. Prices have climbed almost 20 cents per litre at some stations. Roger McKnight, Chief Petroleum Analyst at EN-PRO, has been tracking fuel trends for de...
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Friday, May 1
We look at what the Oilers need to do in the off-season, the Roughriders announce the retirement of two players, Tom Mayenknecht looks at the business of sport, and the latest NHL news from Drew Remenda.
SPORTS
Canadian Para hockey development team aims to take next step after Saskatoon stop
A three-game series against the United States in Saskatoon brought out the best in Canada's "next-gen" Para hockey program, with it's 14-player roster eager to take the next step to the national team.
Prince Albert Raiders fend off late comeback with 6-3 victory over Tigers
In Game 5 of the WHL Eastern Conference final series on Friday night, the Raiders went on the attack early before Owen Corkish's first career league hat trick put the final statement on a 6-3 win.
VIDEO: Saskatoon baseball and soccer crews racing to dry out sports fields
A late start to spring weather has kept local groups like Baseball Saskatoon and Saskatoon Youth Soccer busy over the past week, scrambling to prepare their fields for the start of their outdoor seasons.
Riders add defensive back Austin McKinney, Sheldrick Redwine retires
The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced a couple of roster moves on Friday - the signing of defensive back Austin McKinney as well as the retirement of former NFL defensive back Sheldrick Redwine.
CANADA & WORLD
Poverty rate holding steady at 11 per cent, well above 2020 levels
Statistics Canada says 11 per cent of Canadians - about 4.5 million people - lived in poverty in 2024, with racialized groups, Indigenous peoples and people with disabilities experiencing higher levels.
Behind the push to restrict energy drinks for teens in Quebec
Ever since 15-year-old Zachary Miron died after drinking a Red Bull while on a school ski trip in January 2024, his parents have been fighting a battle to ban energy drinks for children under 16.
'Denial of care': Doctors worry about refugees as payment requirements take effect
Refugees now have to pay out of pocket for part of their drug prescriptions, mental health counselling, dental services, vision care and health equipment - including wheelchairs.
'Who we are': Albertans remember Fort McMurray wildfire 10 years later
The Insurance Board of Canada received 60,000 claims totalling $4 billion in insured damages. "It was and continues to be the costliest insurance event in Canada's history," said Rob de Pruis.
AGRICULTURE
From lake to plate: Sask. Polytechnic bringing innovation to tired wild rice industry
A new design for a wild rice harvester built by Saskatchewan Polytechnic could disrupt the industry in Northern Saskatchewan, which has long stalled when it comes to innovation. Part 2 in a series.
Monette Seeds elevator licence to lapse as company enters creditor protection
Jeremy Welter, a vice-president with APAS, said the loss of an operating elevator in the Swift Current area could affect the competition and prices for area farmers' crops.
Drought fears linger as seeding begins on southwest Saskatchewan farms
Farmers in southwest Saskatchewan are seeding after a very volatile spring, and they say a lack of subsoil moisture and outdated support programs leave the season and their future uncertain.
From lake to plate: Wild rice harvesting draws Indigenous people to the land
Wild rice is an important crop for First Nations and Métis people and was first introduced in Northern Saskatchewan in the 1930s. It sells for top dollar in international markets. Part 1 in a series.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
Osler's sweet surprise: Made in Saskatchewan maple syrup
Think maple syrup only comes from Quebec or Ontario? Think again. Osler's Josh Wiebe is boiling sap from Manitoba maple trees into delicious syrup, right here on the prairies.
Meet the Langham taxidermists preserving stories, not just trophies
At Tough Tines Taxidermy in rural Saskatchewan, Jolene and Cory Kallis turn harvested animals into lasting memories. From a hunter's first deer to exotic species, every mount preserves a story.
How chess is helping Saskatoon kids slow down and think
Saskatoon kids are learning how to think ahead and focus deeply through hands‑on chess workshops that bring the game to life, guided by Arash Abdollahzadeh, a former international competitor from Iran.
Where fun meets fitness: Exploring Dynasty Ninja in Saskatoon
Dynasty Ninja is Saskatoon's ninja gym, where kids and adults train with climbing, swinging and balancing obstacles to improve strength, agility and confidence.
