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REGINA NEWS
RM of Sherwood attempts to address concerns around AI data centre project
The municipality has posted the executive summary of a proposed development agreement for Bell's AI data centre southeast of Regina, confirming a connection to Regina's water supply.
Regina's Filigree Chocolaterie plans delicious creations ahead for busy Easter season
Easter demand has been ramping up at Regina's Filigree Chocolaterie, with owner Kent Lukey saying preparation starts weeks in advance as the holiday becomes one of the busiest times of year.
Regina board game designer puts new spin on crokinole
Colter Hahn has created two new crokinole games aimed at making the classic board game more accessible, flexible and fun for players of all skill levels, perfect for the Easter long weekend.
Arguments finish, sentencing decision for Misha Pavelick's killer set for May
Arguments from the Crown and defence lawyers centred around whether the killer had the capacity and moral blameworthiness of an adult when he was 17 and killed Misha Pavelick in 2006.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
SaskAgMatters brings farming experience to Saskatchewan stress line
The SaskAgMatters Mental Health Network has taken over the phones at the Saskatchewan Farm Stress Line, allowing producers to connect with counsellors who have firsthand farming experience.
Saskatoon pole dancing studio challenging long-held stigma
Saskatoon Pole & Dance Studio is reshaping perceptions, offering women of all backgrounds a place to grow stronger, challenge assumptions and embrace confidence in ways that extend beyond the studio walls.
Green Shirt Day continues Humboldt legacy of saving lives
On Green Shirt Day, Canadians are encouraged to register as organ donors and hockey player Logan Boulet's legacy continues to save lives eight years after the deadly Humboldt bus crash.
Saskatchewan home prices rising as supply remains low: Realtors association
Demand for homes is rising, but there aren't enough available in the province, according to the Saskatchewan Realtors Association. As a result, prices have been rising to record levels.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, April 7
8:30 - Today is Green Shirt Day, which falls one day after the eighth anniversary of the Humboldt Bus Crash. The anniversary is a sombre one for parents like Toby Boulet, who lost his son, Logan, in the crash. Logan...
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Monday, April 6
The WHL playoffs are heating up, we delve into what is happening with NHL coaches, coach Corey Mace stops by ahead of Riders training camp, and Sportsnet's Kyle Bukauskas explores a busy NHL weekend.
SPORTS
Saskatoon Blades crown first round upset of Oil Kings in Game 7 OT thriller
Rowan Calvert stepped up as Game 7 overtime hero for the Saskatoon Blades on Monday, capping off a wild series for the underdog Blades who advance to face the Prince Albert Raiders.
Riders defensive star, 1966 Grey Cup champion Garner Ekstran dead at 86
Garner Ekstran, the three-time all-CFL selection and 1966 Grey Cup champion with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, has died from natural causes at the age of 86 in Washington State.
Long snapper Aaron Crawford joins Riders after five seasons with Stampeders
Originally from Medicine Hat, Crawford played in 66 games for Calgary, earning 16 special teams tackle and a defensive tackle. He's now brining 13 years of CFL experience to Saskatchewan.
Regina Pat Canadians top Moose Jaw Warriors to return to Telus Cup
Maddox Schultz scored twice and Adam Muntain made 29 saves as the Regina Pat Canadians defeated the Moose Jaw Warriors 5-1. The team is now headed to the Telus Cup, hoping for back-to-back titles.
CANADA & WORLD
UK government blocks rapper Ye from entering Britain to headline festival
Ye's travel authorization had been blocked on the grounds that the performer's presence in the U.K. would not be "conducive to the public good," the BBC said, citing the Home Office.
Gunmen attack building housing Israeli Consulate in Istanbul
Video from the attack showed one assailant carrying what appeared to be an assault rifle, wearing a brown backpack and hiding behind a bus when exchanging fire with police.
Hearing on injunction filed by First Nation to stop Alberta separation to begin today
The Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation is in Edmonton asking a Court of King's Bench judge to suspend the petition campaign on the grounds First Nations' consent is required first.
These patients without drug coverage are eagerly awaiting generic Ozempic in Canada
Living on a fixed income of the Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security, Anne Welch said she can't afford to pay for the drug - which often costs a few hundred dollars a month - out of pocket.
AGRICULTURE
SaskAgMatters brings farming experience to Saskatchewan stress line
The SaskAgMatters Mental Health Network has taken over the phones at the Saskatchewan Farm Stress Line, allowing producers to connect with counsellors who have firsthand farming experience.
Being left off of strychnine map worries Mossbank-area farmer
Darren Gosling says using crop insurance claims is a flawed way to determine where strychnine can be used to control gophers, and he worries about losing future coverage if gopher damage gets too bad.
SaskAgMatters Mental Health Network to manage Saskatchewan Farm Stress Line
"The Farm Stress Line has a proud history of supporting the agricultural community, and these improved services will help protect the health of people working in the sector," said David Marit.
Sask. farmers allowed to use strychnine until end of 2027
The federal government says it will temporarily allow farmers in Alberta and Saskatchewan to use a rodent poison to combat growing gopher populations, though farmers say their yearly window is closing.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
Meet the woman giving Saskatoon's abandoned bunnies a second chance
Easter brings more than egg hunts - it brings abandoned pet rabbits. Since 2018, Donna Barth with River Haze Street Rabbit Rescue has rehomed 145 domestic rabbits found on Saskatoon streets.
Thick n Thrift reshapes plus-size secondhand shopping in Saskatoon
Sizes 12 and up take centre stage at The Thick n Thrift in downtown Saskatoon. Owner Cierra Giesbrecht is creating a space focused on access, affordability and the joyful experience of shopping.
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.
