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REGINA NEWS
Moe defends lack of town halls on Regina AI data centre
When asked why town halls weren't held for the Bell AI data centre, Premier Scott Moe questioned why they would be, saying town halls aren't held for other industrial projects in the province.
Regina library tax hike request faces budget scrutiny
The Regina Public Library's proposed dedicated tax increase to save up for a new central library faced scrutiny by councillors during Wednesday's executive committee meeting.
VIDEO: Royal Regina Rifles battle flags return to Sask. legislature
The Royal Regina Rifles battlefield flags have been returned to the Legislative Building. Riflemen during World War I fought underneath them in Europe and veterans say they are an important symbol of sacrifice.
Trophygate: Thunder finally handed PFC hardware after Hilltops gaffe
Two days after earning a Prairie Football Conference championship, the Regina Thunder have the trophy in their hands after the Saskatoon Hilltops forgot to bring the hardware for Sunday's title game.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
CFB Wainwright tragedy weighs on Legion before poppy drive
Legion members launching Saskatchewan's poppy campaign say the deadly fire at CFB Wainwright has hit close to home. They are urging people to wear a poppy and remember those who served and sacrificed.
VIDEO: Saskatoon Fire tackles two separate blazes in Pleasant Hill
Thursday morning, fire crews in Saskatoon rushed to tackle a blaze at an abandoned home a few blocks away from St. Paul's Hospital, and discovered another fire at from a detached garage a few doors down.
Chronic wasting disease testing to proceed unchanged in Saskatchewan
Health Canada recommends against consuming meat from animals known to be infected with chronic wasting disease, despite there being no recorded cases of the disease in humans.
Lori Johb gives last address to Sask. Federation of Labour as president
After eight years as president of the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour, Lori Johb is retiring. A new president is expected to be voted in on Friday at the union's convention.
SPORTS
VIDEO: Roughriders name Thurman, Harris among 2026 award winners
The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced the team's award winners for the 2026 season. The list is lead by quarterback Trevor Harris and linebacker Jameer Thurman, who are back-to-back award recipients.
Ottawa to announce funding for 60 national sport organizations
Organizations set to get funding include Athletics Canada, Canada Basketball, the Canadian Cycling Association and Hockey Canada. Am official says the funding is meant to help organizations expand.
Riders to start Jack Coan over Trevor Harris vs. Elks
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will choose to rest quarterback Trevor Harris this week after the team clinched a playoff spot in their last game. Jack Coan will start his first CFL game against the Edmonton Elks.
Trophygate: Thunder finally handed PFC hardware after Hilltops gaffe
Two days after earning a Prairie Football Conference championship, the Regina Thunder have the trophy in their hands after the Saskatoon Hilltops forgot to bring the hardware for Sunday's title game.
CANADA & WORLD
Conservatives call for cuts to permanent residency admissions in immigration plan
Conservative immigration critic Michelle Rempel Garner outlined these and other demands in a press conference, and blamed government policy for a rise in anti-immigrant sentiment in recent years.
Tumbler Ridge conspiracy suspect James Bryant pleads not guilty in U.S. court
James Bryant entered the plea in Seattle, after a grand jury last week indicted the 30-year-old Bellingham, Wash., resident for conspiracy to murder persons in a foreign country.
Carney arrives in Turkey for meetings with Turkish president, business leaders
Canada and Turkey do about $4 billion in trade annually, and formally launched talks to pursue a free-trade pact on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara earlier this year.
Canadian news publishers worried about Meta's new terms of service
Meta's changes to its terms of service, first reported by Nieman Lab, led some to suggest the terms could allow scraping of websites associated with a business account for AI training purposes.
AGRICULTURE
Chronic wasting disease testing to proceed unchanged in Saskatchewan
Health Canada recommends against consuming meat from animals known to be infected with chronic wasting disease, despite there being no recorded cases of the disease in humans.
Saskatchewan farmers squeezed by high diesel costs, wet harvest
Shaun Haney says rising diesel prices and a wet harvest have increased costs for Saskatchewan farmers, while crop downgrades and uncertainty around trade and energy policy remain key concerns.
The economic importance of a Saskatoon-based farm show
The survey found 30 per cent of the 16,114 attendees came from a 50-kilometre radius of Saskatoon, 63 per cent from the rest of Saskatchewan and nine per cent from other provinces or countries.
Moe signals possible pause to Saskatchewan CWD testing cut
Premier Scott Moe said the government will reconsider the decision to eliminate the chronic wasting disease testing program in meetings later this week. The program was cut due to budgetary considerations.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
Exploring the tunnels beneath Saskatchewan's Legislative Building
What's beneath Saskatchewan's Legislative Building? About a kilometre of tunnels, a sealed-off older network, high-pressure steam - and absolutely no secret bunker.
The hunt for Saskatoon's mythical 21st Street tunnel
The old railway station. The Bessborough Hotel. A secret tunnel beneath 21st Street connecting the two. It's one of Saskatoon's favourite legends - and apparently, it never happened.
Sneaking beyond the tourist trail in the Tunnels of Moose Jaw
In this Saskatchewan Story, we slip through hidden doors and forgotten corners of the Tunnels of Moose Jaw with Reid Martin, uncovering the real history - and the legends - buried beneath the city.
What happens when you bring Saskatchewan's wind indoors?
Saskatchewan has more than enough wind. So why build a machine to make even more? The answer involves 900 fans, wheat fields, spray droplets and a whole lot of science.
