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REGINA NEWS
Read all about it: Regina Big Book Sale a big hit
Hundreds lined up bright and early, each with their own story, at Regina's Highland Curling Club on Wednesday for the annual Big Book Sale, a fundraiser for the Seniors' University Group.
Debate over CFL field change hangs over Regina council decision on Mosaic Stadium turf
Regina city council is being asked to spend $8.2 million to replace Mosaic Stadium's video boards and turf, though at least one councillor has concerns.
Regina police ask for help identifying human remains found last week
After an autopsy, Regina police say the remains likely belonged to a male between 30 and 40 years old and around five-foot-nine in height. The remains were likely buried for at least five years.
Misha Pavelick's killer to serve maximum youth sentence
The man who killed Misha Pavelick twenty years ago was sentenced to the maximum time, with no credit for time in custody on Tuesday. The now-37 year old received a youth sentence of seven years.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Seeding 97 per cent complete in Sask., with east-central region furthest behind: Crop report
While farmers have worked hard to get the 2026 crop in the ground, a delayed start meant the provincial average was still lagging slightly behind the five- and 10-year averages of 99 per cent.
Demand takes flight: Extra Snowbirds tickets coming after more parking spots identified
Organizers announced on Tuesday that an additional 100 tickets will be released for the July 11 event at the Moose Jaw Municipal Airport. The additional tickets will go on sale Friday at 12:30 p.m.
Two charged after RCMP investigation leads to drug bust at Lloydminster hotel
Police said a search of the room turned up 6.182 litres of gamma hydroxybutyrate, 725 grams of methamphetamine, 243 grams of fentanyl, 233 grams of cocaine and $40,000 in cash.
Overdose calls putting a strain on firefighters, says union rep
According to Jay Protz with IAFF Local 80, the Saskatoon Fire Department is dealing with an unprecedented amount of overdose calls. He's looking for the province's help in easing the strain on resources.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, June 18
**WITH GUEST HOST BRENT LOUCKS 8:30 - Nearly two decades after the death of Misha Pavelick, a judge has handed down a sentence. The offender, who was 17 at the time, was given the maximum youth sentence of seven yea...
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Wednesday, June 17
Get caught up with Jamie and Locker's World Cup report, CFL rule changes - plus, weigh in with your own suggestion for a rule change - and hear the latest from the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
SPORTS
New York Knicks parade brings generations of fans into the streets
The parade was set to start at 10 a.m. Thursday near Battery Park at the southern tip of Manhattan and head up Broadway on the skyscraper-flanked route dubbed the "Canyon of Heroes."
World Cup fans in Vancouver get ready to paint the town red
FIFA's official resale platform on Wednesday showed tickets to today's match were available for $800 to more than $22,000, but those without tickets can head to the fan festival at Hastings Park.
Four Saskatchewan-born prospects taken in record-breaking 2026 PWHL Draft
Four Saskatchewan women are one step closer to their dreams and will begin their path towards professional hockey after hearing their names called at the 2026 PWHL Draft on Wednesday.
More than a fan: Jarrod Livingstone's lasting legacy in Saskatchewan football
Jarrod Livingston's love of football connected him to generations of players and coaches, but friends say it was his kindness that left the biggest mark.
CANADA & WORLD
Court hears Alberta separatist group's plea for stay of referendum petition ruling
A judge ruled last month that the Stay Free Alberta petition shouldn't have been issued and that Premier Danielle Smith's government neglected its duty to consult First Nations.
US allows more than a dozen ships through to Iranian ports, lifting blockade under deal, Vance says
Vance said more oil is now flowing through the Strait of Hormuz. The Republican vice president said more than 12.5 million barrels went through the shipping channel Wednesday night.
Police in Laval warn of violent Pokémon crime wave targeting sellers on Marketplace
They say the suspects had allegedly posed as buyers and set up meetings with people who were trying to sell Pokémon cards and MacBook laptops on the online Marketplace platform.
Toronto police arrest outstanding suspect in U.S. consulate shooting
Police say they were called to the U.S. consulate the morning of March 10 after two suspects allegedly fired multiple shots at the building before driving away in a stolen vehicle.
AGRICULTURE
Seeding 97 per cent complete in Sask., with east-central region furthest behind: Crop report
While farmers have worked hard to get the 2026 crop in the ground, a delayed start meant the provincial average was still lagging slightly behind the five- and 10-year averages of 99 per cent.
Seeding nearly complete across Sask. as producers continue to make good progress
According to the latest crop report from the Ministry of Agriculture, which covered the week ending on Monday, seeding is now 93 per cent complete across the province, up from 80 per cent.
Two more Texas screwworm infections found in animals far apart, USDA says
The screwworm produces a larvae that eats live flesh instead of dead material. Females lay eggs in wounds of warm-blooded animals such as cattle, but wildlife, pets and even humans can be infested.
New World screwworm find leads to Canada blocking livestock from Texas
Canada is temporarily restricting livestock over concerns about a parasitic fly with flesh-eating larvae, with animals that are from or were in the state within 21 days of a border crossing not allowed in.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
Life in rotations: A Father's Day story from Cigar Lake
Cessa Fern grew up counting the weeks until her dad came home from Cameco's Cigar Lake mine. Years later, she's working there too - and seeing those years away in a different light.
Life in rotations: A Father's Day story from Cigar Lake
Cessa Fern grew up counting the weeks until her dad came home from Cameco's Cigar Lake mine. Years later, she's working there too - and seeing those years away in a different light.
Meet the musical Saskatoon family sharing the stage in 'Oliver!'
The Lapointe family is flipping the usual theatre script: instead of watching from the audience, the parents and children are all on stage together in the Saskatoon Summer Players' performance of 'Oliver!'
Preserving the game: The Saskatoon Soccer Legacy project
Got a box of "junk" in the garage? It might be a piece of Saskatchewan soccer history. A legacy project is collecting forgotten photos, medals and stories before they're thrown away.
