REGINA NEWS

Regina's former Glen Elm trailer court takes step toward redevelopment
An application to rezone part of the former Glen Elm Trailer Court looks to clear the way for low-rise residential construction such as townhomes and apartments.

Some Regina councillors oppose proposal to expand on-street paid parking
A pre-budget proposal to add paid parking to streets around Regina's two hospitals as well as along Victoria Avenue and Angus Street in Cathedral is drawing sharp criticism from some members of council.

Tariffs add $1 million to Regina transit budget, other impacts unknown
Regina mayor Chad Bachynski says the city will have to review its contracts in order to minimize the impact of cross-border tariffs during a trade war that he described as "ridiculous."

Four under the age of 22 charged in bear spray incident: Regina police
Four young men are each facing a mischief charge from Regina police after a bear spray incident on Barr Street on Saturday. Paramedics offered medical treatment to the victim who had been sprayed.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS

Two U of S researchers recognized by Royal Society of Canada
The Royal Society admitted Dr. Daniel Chen as a fellow and Dr. Tara Kahan as a member of its College of New Scholars for their contributions to their respective fields of engineering and chemistry.

Saskatchewan sisters smash Guinness World Record with 392-year combined age
Anne Janke, Elsie Kirschenman, Viola Jassman and Idella Ehnisz were officially verified by Guinness World Records for the highest combined age of four living siblings - 392 years and 147 days.

Appeal court adds 10 months to Swift Current man's sexual interference sentence
Zachery Fehr's sentence for sexual interference was increased from 14 months to two years less a day after the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal found the original sentence "demonstrably unfit."

Former Saskatoon massage therapist given 2.5 years in prison for sexual assault
At Saskatoon Court of King's Bench on Friday, 70-year old Kenneth Braun was sentenced to 30 months in prison for sexually assaulting five women between 2010 and 2021.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY

The Evan Bray Show - Friday, Sept. 11
On Friday's show, Evan talked about the U.S. midterm elections and tariffs. Plus the STARS fundraising campaign and on the anniversary of 9/11, meet the Saskatoon actor starring in Come From Away.
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY

The Green Zone Replay - Friday, Sept. 11
A preview of Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota Vikings ahead of NFL's opening weekend, while Dave Naylor and Britton Gray look at the CFL's four back-to-back games on Saturday, including the Banjo Bowl.
SPORTS

'Great test for us': Riders head to Winnipeg for Banjo Bowl clash
The Saskatchewan Roughriders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers will meet at Princess Auto Stadium this afternoon as the two rival CFL clubs look to add another win to their records in the 2026 season.

Rookie Belsher breaks through to help Huskies to 44-24 victory in homecoming game
A homecoming game to remember for University of Saskatchewan Huskies rookie Keaton Belsher, who led the way with 180 yards receiving and two touchdowns to help the Dogs earn their first win of 2026.

Ottawa begins rolling out long-awaited supplemental funding for national sport groups
The Future of Sport in Canada Commission's final report, issued in March, found the country's sport system was facing a "funding crisis" as federal funding had not kept up with inflation.

Riders move kicker Alex Hale to practice roster, Dawson Hodge to start in Winnipeg
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will make a change at the kicker spot for the Banjo Bowl. Alex Hale has been moved to the practice roster while Canadian kicker Dawson Hodge will start his first CFL game.
CANADA & WORLD

Céline Dion's Paris comeback draws emotional crowd of thousands
Dion's last tour was cancelled in 2020 because of COVID-19 and in 2022 she revealed that she was suffering from stiff-person syndrome, a rare autoimmune disease. Another 10 shows are scheduled.

Donald Trump compares Canada to Iran: 'They both want a deal very badly'
"Canada wants to make a deal very badly, just like Iran wants to make a deal very badly. I just don't think they're ready .... I hope Canada appreciates being in the same sentence with Iran."

Russian strikes on Ukraine kill 8 as Putin warns Europe against sending troops
Ukraine is under mounting pressure from Russia's intensifying air campaign and Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that sending European troops in would amount to direct conflict with Russia.

Nashville airport to be renamed after Dolly Parton following rare bipartisan support
Nashville International Airport will be renamed to honour Tennessee's favourite daughter, Dolly Parton, making her the first woman whose name adorns one of America's 50 busiest airports.
AGRICULTURE

Sask. harvest 27 per cent complete, far behind long-term averages
Excess moisture due to heavy rainfall was responsible for the majority of the crop damage reported in the past week, and producers are voicing worries about grain quality, bleaching and sprouting.

Rain further delays lagging Sask. harvest progress: APAS
Joining The Evan Bray Show on Wednesday, Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan president, Bill Prybylski, said the rain meant he wouldn't be harvesting for the next few days.

Saskatchewan boosts AgriStability payments after spring flooding
The provincial and federal governments announced an increase to AgriStability interim payments from 50 to 75 per cent, helping farmers facing losses after spring flooding disrupted their growing season.

The great divide: Livestock margins vs. crop reality
While crop producers face tight margins and iffy financial sentiment, livestock operations are riding a wave of strong margins that's driving a willingness to invest.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET

Think Métis jigging is just dancing? Think again
This traditional dance gets the heart pumping, but researchers at the University of Saskatchewan are exploring how every step can also connect people to culture, community and well-being.

The Regina conservator saving history, one fragile page at a time
A faded photograph. A handwritten letter. An old book. Each can hold a piece of someone's history. Robin Canham's job is making sure those stories survive.

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?

























