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REGINA NEWS
Regina mayor hoping to address concerns about removal of parking meters
On social media, Regina Mayor Chad Bachynski says many people voiced concerns about the lack of a cash option for parking payment once the meters are decommissioned March 1, and he's working on a solution.
Health Authority taking over 139 long-term care beds in Regina
The health authority said it's come to a deal with Brightwater management team to take over operations of the long-term care beds at Capital Crossing Assisted Living and Memory Care.
Regina doctor suspended in Sask. and Ont. after criminal charges laid
Dr. David Edward-Ooi Poon was suspended from practising after being charged with multiple counts including sexual assault, voyeurism, and making and possessing child sexual abuse material.
Deaf Crows Collective brings wordless version of 'The Tempest' to Regina stage
Deaf Crows Collective is staging 'The Deaf Tempest' in Regina, a wordless Shakespeare adaptation using puppetry, projections and vibration so deaf and hearing audiences can share the same experience.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Lloydminster shop owner helps retrieve stolen WWE Hall of Fame ring
The ring was taken from a trailer belonging to Harry Smith, the son of "The British Bulldog" Davey Boy Smith who is currently touring with Canadian Wrestling's Elite. A 41-year-old man has been charged.
Saskatchewan's first Metal Week guaranteed to come to a thrashing end
Entering into the final days of Metal Week - which celebrates the province's heavy metal music community - there's still time to headbang and mosh, with several bands appearing on stage this weekend.
Prairie Valley among Sask. school divisions suffering substitute shortage
Prairie Valley School Division CEO Gord Husband said the bottom line is that Saskatchewan needs to have more people entering and staying in the education field to build sustainable sub lists.
Pink Cadillacs cleared by health inspector to reopen after food safety incident
Owner Jon Tyson said he found out about the incident when his server came to him and explained that a customer had found an insect in her food. He said he thought it was a piece of cheese at first.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Friday, Feb. 27
Guest host David Kirton talks with reporter Mia Holowaychuk about the 14-year-old girl who set another girl on fire at Evan Hardy School's court case. TeleMiracle is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Friday, Feb. 27
Kelly Knapp is ready for his second chance at a Brier, updates on the Toronto Blue Jays, Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers as well as NHL players Auston Matthews, Brady Tkachuk and Connor McDavid.
SPORTS
Points leader Robert Church leads Saskatchewan Rush into long-awaited Buffalo rematch
Now up to 951 career points - split between the Saskatchewan and Edmonton Rush - Church has surpassed longtime teammate Mark Matthews for the most points scored in franchise history, with 949.
Huskies men's hockey team set for UBC rematch in Canada West semis
A trip to the Canada West final is on the line for the University of Saskatchewan Huskies men's hockey team, facing the UBC Thunderbirds for the second straight year in conference semis.
Kelly Knapp looking for 'a bit of redemption' in second Brier appearance
Kelly Knapp went 4-4 and just missed out on playoffs in his last Brier appearance. Now back for a second time and a slightly different rink, he's looking to become the first Saskatchewan skip to win since 1980.
Riders add former NFL defensive back Jerry Jacobs
Jerry Jacobs will join the CFL after spending a number of years in the NFL. The defensive back spent time with the Detroit Lions from 2021-23, where he appeared in 40 games for the team, starting in 29 of them.
CANADA & WORLD
Canada aiming to sign India trade deal this year, Mark Carney says
The prime minister pitched Canada and India as natural partners, and noted investments between the two countries total more than $100 billion and two-way trade stands at more than $30 billion a year.
What you need to know about U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump said the attack was a massive operation to destroy the country's military capabilities and eliminate the threat of it creating a nuclear weapon. Here's what you need to know.
Russia condemns strikes on Iran as 'unprovoked act of armed aggression'
Russia said the attacks risked a "humanitarian, economic and possibly radiological catastrophe" and accused U.S. and Israel of "plunging the Middle East into an abyss of uncontrolled escalation."
Federal government reports deficit of $26.1B for its April-to-December period
Public debt charges totalled $40.86 billion, down from $41.12 billion, due to lower short-term rates on treasury bills and lower net interest on cross-currency swap transactions and other liabilities.
AGRICULTURE
China suspends some canola, seafood tariffs on Canada after Carney visit
The announcement comes after Prime Minister Mark Carney met earlier this year with Chinese President Xi Jinping in a visit that saw the leaders ink a deal on electric vehicles and canola.
Moe, Smith urge Ottawa to reverse strychnine ban as gophers pose 'serious pest threat' to farms
Saskatchewan's Scott Moe and Alberta's Danielle Smith said the ground squirrels "have become a serious pest threat to agriculture, damaging a wide variety of crops" across the prairies.
Backyard vegetable gardens are healthy for people and the planet. Here's how to start yours
At this time of year, yards are still covered in snow. But it's the perfect time to start planning for a garden because you'll want to have supplies ready to start planting just after the last frost.
U of S professor and crop breeder receives agriculture award from king of Sweden
Dr. Curtis Pozniak was presented with the Bertebos Prize for research and innovation with "significant contributions" towards the connections between ecology and food production in Stockholm.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
Neighbours helping neighbours: 50 years of TeleMiracle in Saskatchewan
As TeleMiracle 50 approaches, founder Peter Kilburn reflects on 50 years of a Saskatchewan tradition that provides hope, independence and dignity to those in need.
The legend of Doc Shadd: A Black folk hero who shaped Saskatchewan
Dr. Alfred Schmitz Shadd was the very first documented Black settler in Saskatchewan. This Black History Month, explore the incredible life story of the Melfort pioneer whose legacy rivals any folk tale.
Laughter as medicine: Meet the University of Saskatchewan's new Indigenous storyteller
Raised on sitcoms and rez humour, Ryan Moccasin is bringing comedy, cultural truth and lived experience to the University of Saskatchewan as the Indigenous storyteller in residence.
Down to Wrestle: U of S Huskies celebrate inclusion on the mat
The University of Saskatchewan is home to Canada's first and only wrestling program for kids with Down syndrome. Meet the athletes and volunteer coaches redefining inclusion in the sport.
