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REGINA NEWS
Drainage renewal project work begins, impacting traffic on Albert Street, 19th Ave.
As of Thursday, Regina's Speaker's Corner renewal project is underway. Construction is expected to last through the fall, impacting Albert Street, the intersection at 19th Avenue and areas within Wascana Centre.
Indigenous culture takes centre stage at Spring Celebration Powwow
The First Nations University of Canada Spring Celebration Powwow returns to Regina this weekend celebrating Indigenous culture, community and tradition during the university's 50th anniversary year.
Province says Regina Breast Health Centre has led to faster, better care
"Having specialists, diagnostics and support together in one place, is helping patients feel supported and informed at every stage," said Jeremy Cockrill, Saskatchewan's health minister.
Sask. cabinet gets earful on health, revenue sharing from mayors and councillors
Premier Scott Moe and his cabinet discussed revenue challenges and health-care plans while singing the praises of small-towns at the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association convention in Regina.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Additional snow last week contributing to mostly normal spring runoff in Saskatchewan
The spring runoff outlook has been updated by the Water Security Agency after last week's snowfall, though the update doesn't include the extra snow in the province this week.
Ex-Saskatoon police officer gets conditional discharge after assaulting colleague at off-duty hot tub party
At Saskatoon Provincial Court on Wednesday, Dylan J. Kemp was given a conditional discharge with 12 months of probation for assaulting a fellow female service member at a house party in September 2024.
RCMP: Mystery beverage in Battlefords not linked to sudden deaths
Mounties first warned the public on March 4 about a possibly dangerous drink or liquid that was initially thought to potentially be connected to multiple deaths in the Battlefords area. Police now say there is no co...
City overdose alert tied to loss of drug checking machine
The closure of Prairie Harm Reduction means its drug-testing technology is not able to be used at this time, leaving organizations unable to identify what might be contaminating the drug supply.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Friday, April 17
On Friday's show, Evan entertains the question of whether Pierre Poilievre should step down as Conservative Party leader, welcomes Big Daddy Tazz back for some laughs and talks about the upcoming wildfire season.
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Friday, April 17
Jamie and Locker talk all things NHL playoffs, Luke Gazdic examines the race to the Stanley Cup (predictions welcomed) and Dave Naylor discusses Ajou Ajou's release and suspension, plus other CFL signings.
SPORTS
$13 train fare spikes to $150 for World Cup fans attending matches in New Jersey
Fans trying to get to MetLife Stadium from New York City can expect to shell out $150 for a round-trip train fare for each World Cup match, transportation officials confirmed Friday.
Prosecutors say makeup, wigs helped former Alabama tackle impersonate NFL players in $20M fraud
Luther Davis and CJ Evins are charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. They both pleaded not guilty, but are scheduled to return to court on April 27 to enter guilty pleas.
Saskatoon Blades looking to the future following second-round playoff elimination
A season full of highs and lows has come to a close for the Saskatoon Blades, who cleaned out their lockers on Thursday after the 5-3 loss to the Prince Albert Raiders that ended the team's playoff journey.
Riders release Ajou Ajou after slotback violated CFL's gender-based violence and harassment policy
The league said its investigation revealed that on November 18, 2025, the 24-year-old Ajou engaged in "aggressive and unwelcome physical contact with multiple women at a restaurant in Regina."
CANADA & WORLD
'They suck': Lutnick criticizes Canada's trade strategy
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick was responding to a report quoting Canada's former chief trade negotiator, saying time is on Canada's side in trade talks because the pressure on the U.S. will only grow.
Champagne says Conservative probes into Alto connection are 'just politics'
In September, Champagne recused himself from decisions about the high speed rail project a month after his partner, Anne-Marie Gaudet, became Alto's vice-president.
Carney calls for resumption of shipping during Strait of Hormuz talks
The narrow strait, a key strategic choke point for global exports, was closed off by Iran during its war with the United States. Iran had laid mines and opened fire on commercial vessels.
Montreal brings in sandbags, pumps as river levels continue to rise
The province's flood monitoring website said that as of 1 p.m. ET there was one medium flood, at the Ouareau river north of Montreal, as well as 20 minor floods and 19 spots under surveillance.
AGRICULTURE
SaskPower preaches power line safety ahead of spring seeding on Saskatchewan farms
The Crown corporation said 315 incidents on farms involving SaskPower's infrastructure were reported last year. The company emphasized that all power line strikes are preventable.
Animal welfare group opposes use of strychnine for gopher control on Sask. farms
The SaskSPCA says the pest-control poison leads to "a slow, painful and inhumane death" for Richardson's ground squirrels, and its widespread use could pose a broader risk to ecosystems.
More Saskatchewan farmers permitted to use strychnine for gopher control
After hearing concerns from farmers, the province submitted a request to Health Canada last week, asking for the area to be expanded to rural municipalities with the largest gopher populations.
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.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
Indigenous culture takes centre stage at Spring Celebration Powwow
The First Nations University of Canada Spring Celebration Powwow returns to Regina this weekend celebrating Indigenous culture, community and tradition during the university's 50th anniversary year.
Repair Café giving broken items a second chance in Saskatoon
Once a month at Saskatoon Makerspace, volunteers help community members fix broken household items for free, sharing skills and bringing everything from lamps to coffee makers or clothing back to life.
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.
