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REGINA NEWS
Technical difficulties force postponement of first Regina budget meeting
An overview of Regina's expected operating revenues and expenses for 2027 suggests a number of cuts council would have to make to reach its property tax target of a 5.81 per cent increase.
Suspect injured in fight after allegedly assaulting woman: Regina police
"The investigation revealed that the suspect had allegedly assaulted the female victim before being confronted by an adult male who intervened," the police force said in a statement.
VIDEO: Regina speedway racing rivalry turns into family tradition
A decades-long rivalry between the Mark and Kindred families has evolved into one extended family at Regina's Kings Park Speedway, where generations of racers and newcomers keep the tradition alive.
High-risk sex offender moving into Regina's Heritage neighbourhood, police say
Jason Paul Thorn, 49, who police said poses a high risk for acts of sexual offending against female children, will be living in a residence that provides supervision and monitoring of his activities.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Saskatoon's mosquito surge: How rain, heat and drought recovery created a bug boom
Saskatoon city entomologist Georgiana Antochi-Crihan explains how rain, heat and returning habitat have created ideal conditions for the explosion of mosquitos wreaking havoc on Saskatchewan residents.
Province provides update, reports progress on Sask. health-care recruitment
Since 2022, the Government of Saskatchewan is reporting more than 7,500 nurses, doctors and other health-care professionals have joined the workforce in Saskatchewan.
Sask. SPCA warns pet owners about extreme heat dangers
Extreme heat can be dangerous for pets. The Saskatchewan SPCA shares simple tips to prevent heat stroke, avoid tragedies involving hot cars and keeping animals safe during soaring temperatures.
Photo speed enforcement returning to Saskatchewan in August
The enforcement program was essentially paused at the end of May after the previous vendor, Redflex Traffic Systems, ended its contract with SGI early and took its equipment with it.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, July 29
On Wednesday's show, Evan talks about the release of a high-risk sex offender in Regina, the start of the Exhibitions in both Saskatoon and Regina and chats with Regina Mayor Chad Bachynski.
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Tuesday, July 28
Jamie Nye hears the latest from the Saskatchewan Roughriders' practice, breaks down the streaming services you need to watch your favourite teams and talks about the slow start to the Blue Bombers' season.
SPORTS
Blades make pair of trades sending Thurston to Vancouver, Budd to Brandon
Two members of the Saskatoon Blades are on the move, including defender Derek Thurston, traded to the Vancouver Giants to be closer to family while he recovers from a "long-term medical issue."
FIFA's Infantino sets deadline for $20M offer to members in World Cup investor plan
The $20 billion FIFA subsidiary was blasted by international soccer organizations. European soccer body UEFA aims to call its 55 member federations to an emergency online meeting, likely on Thursday.
Late-season addition Damari Monsanto delivering big buckets for Saskatoon Mamba
With playoffs quickly approaching in the Canadian Elite Basketball League, the Saskatoon Mamba has put the ball in the hands of new signing Damari Monsanto down the stretch drive of the season.
Before he was a Roughriders star, Trevor Harris was a dancer
He can read a defence, escape a pass rush and lead a CFL offence. But before Trevor Harris became a Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback, he was a kid learning hip hop, jazz and tap from his mom.
CANADA & WORLD
Ottawa supports ousting ICC prosecutor Karim Khan but won't say how it voted
Global Affairs Canada says it supports the outcome of last Friday's vote, in which 82 of the global court's 125 voting members opted to oust Karim Khan, who rejects allegations of sexual harassment.
Sporting a Washington jersey, LeBlanc attends 'friendship day' baseball game in D.C.
Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc says he was happy to attend the game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Washington Nationals and celebrate the two countries' shared love of baseball.
WestJet, flight attendants sign wind-down plan ahead of possible strike
Unless a deal is reached, some flights could start to be grounded by Friday. Past airline labour standoffs have prompted a ramp-up in flight cancellations a couple of days before a strike.
Fauci invokes the Fifth Amendment and declines to testify in GOP-led Senate panel's COVID-19 hearing
The decision, at least for now, sidesteps calls for his prosecution if he is accused of lying at the hearing, part of a yearslong campaign for his arrest spearheaded by some Republicans in Congress.
AGRICULTURE
Louis Dreyfus to add 140 jobs in Yorkton
The changes to the company's canola processing site will more than double its crushing its capacity and the new jobs will bring the company's workforce up to 260 people by the end of 2026.
Sask. beekeepers warn 50 per cent U.S. tariffs could shut down key export market
A proposed 50 per cent U.S. tariff on Canadian honey exports has added another challenge to the beekeeping industry, which is already struggling after several years of low honey prices.
Spray drone technology gains ground at Ag in Motion
Spray drones can apply products to crops when fields are too wet for ground sprayers and can help avoid issues such as getting stuck in muddy fields, creating ruts and damaging crops with tire tracks.
Farmers flock to Langham for first day of 2026 Ag in Motion
"We're expecting 30,000 people over the next three days, including about 300 people from 20 different countries that are coming as buying delegations," said Rob O'Connor, Ag in Motion show director.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
Before he was a Roughriders star, Trevor Harris was a dancer
He can read a defence, escape a pass rush and lead a CFL offence. But before Trevor Harris became a Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback, he was a kid learning hip hop, jazz and tap from his mom.
Two left feet? Right this way: Inside Saskatoon's Ballroom Dancing Club
For 62 years, the University of Saskatchewan Ballroom Dancing Club has turned hesitant beginners into confident dancers - creating friendships, memories and a community that keeps people coming back.
From handoffs to headlocks: The other side of Roughrider running back AJ Ouellette
Saskatchewan Roughriders running back AJ Ouellette is a champion on the football field. But in the offseason, he trades his cleats for wrestling boots, pursuing his passion for professional wrestling.
No ocean? No problem: Setting sail on Saskatchewan's Lake Diefenbaker
Think Saskatchewan is just canola fields and grain bins? Think again. Living Sky Sailing School is showing people that nautical adventure doesn't always have to begin at the coast.
