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REGINA NEWS
Regina police officer breaks hand while arresting break-in suspect
Police said the 68-year-old man was charged with resisting arrest, along with five counts of breaking and entering and committing an offence and three counts of wearing a disguise with intent.
Regina's Cornwall Centre lockdown prompted by 'cap guns,' say police
The Cornwall Centre mall was locked down for a time on Saturday after police received a call about someone carrying a gun. Officers found people with "cap guns" and deemed the firearms callout unfounded.
Regina homelessness, housing shortage worsens, says advocate
Peter Gilmer, an advocate with The Regina Anti-Poverty Ministry, said soaring housing costs, inadequate income support and a shortage of social housing are driving more people into homelessness.
Emergency crews put on standby for early morning WestJet landing in Regina
An engine concern led to emergency crews being put on standby as a scheduled WestJet flight from Toronto landed in Regina early on Friday morning. The plane landed without incident.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Deported Saskatoon activist calls anti-whaling mission a success despite ship capture
Saskatchewan activist, Shannon Mann, is adjusting to life on land after being detained on an anti-whaling protest boat off the coast of Iceland. She was stuck on the vessel for close to a week.
Saskatoon anti-abortion protest sparks graphic image bylaw petition
Protests featuring signs with graphic images related to abortion were held last week in Saskatoon and Regina. A Saskatoon business group says people in its area were concerned about the protests.
Swift Current business owner charged with immigration-related offences
According to the province, Syed Taha Rizvi is accused of "taking unfair advantage of a foreign national's trust" and with charging a fee or expense to a foreign worker for employment.
Chuckwagon champ weighs in on why sport is so popular in Meadow Lake
Colby Stanley, who lives in Meadow Lake, said chuckwagon racing has deep roots in both communities, where horses, hockey and outdoor life are significant parts of the local identity.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, August 18
On Tuesday's show, guest host Brent Loucks gets an update on tariffs, fire hazards associated with lithium-ion batteries and a book about an amazing Saskatchewan woman and a Saskatoon landmark.
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Monday, Aug. 17
Saskatoon Berries coach Joe Carnahan, Mike Spofford looks at the Green Bay Packers, Mike Wilner discusses the Toronto Blue Jays, and Jamie and Belton examine the Riders loss to the Ticats on Saturday.
SPORTS
Chuckwagon champ weighs in on why sport is so popular in Meadow Lake
Colby Stanley, who lives in Meadow Lake, said chuckwagon racing has deep roots in both communities, where horses, hockey and outdoor life are significant parts of the local identity.
'Unfinished business': Saskatoon Berries ascend from expansion club to WCBL champions
For the first time in program history, the Berries stand alone atop the WCBL as champions after a dominant 11-1 victory over the Sylvan Lake Gulls in Game 2 of the league championship series.
Canada West Hall of Fame calling for pair of Sask. athletes and coach
Saskatchewan basketball stars Andrew Spagrud and Chris Biegler, along with former University of Saskatchewan Huskies men's hockey head coach will be inducted into the Canada West Hall of Fame.
Saskatoon Minor Hockey executive director Kelly Boes set to retire
Twenty years after he was first named executive director of the Saskatoon Minor Hockey Association, Kelly Boes is turning the page after announcing his retirement from the organization.
CANADA & WORLD
Frank Beard, ZZ Top drummer and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, dies at 77
Beard's signature backbeat helped Texas boogie-rock band ZZ Top sell more than 50 million records and was behind crowd favourite hits like Sharp Dressed Man, Legs and Gimme All Your Lovin'.
Competition Bureau should investigate government for 'greenwashing': NDP
NDP parliamentary leader Don Davies outlines statements Carney made in a video published on June 30 acknowledging emissions will be higher in Canada following changes to climate policies.
Most Canadians oppose concessions in Canada-U.S. trade negotiations: poll
Slightly more than half of the respondents said they want the government to take a hard line and make no more concessions, compared with almost one-third who said Canada should be flexible.
Crown appeals mistrial in Frank Stronach sex assault conviction
The mistrial on the sexual assault conviction was granted weeks later by Superior Court Justice Anne Molloy after emails were presented in court from the woman's lawyer in a separate civil complaint.
AGRICULTURE
Farmers say southeast Sask. rain won't dampen start of harvest
Environment Canada issued a rainfall warning for an area including Carlyle, Estevan, and Moosomin, but southeast Saskatchewan farmers say the rain won't delay the start of harvest for them.
Man from RM of Martin charged after allegedly altering cattle brands
Police said the 52-year-old man has been charged with altering a brand on cattle and fraud over $5,000. He's set to appear in provincial court in Moosomin in September, police added.
Nature's Food Bank: Turning a problem into protein
Thousands of migratory birds are harvested in Saskatchewan every year by outfitters and hunters. This Saskatoon non-profit is making sure that meat finds its way to people who need it most.
Why is Australian beef cheaper than Canadian beef?
The past president of the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association says rising prices make it understandable that Canadian consumers are searching for more cost-conscious beef options at grocery stores.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
Beyond the river: The secrets growing in Gabriel Dumont Park
A walk through Saskatoon's Gabriel Dumont Park with Michif educator Kendall Hanikenne reveals the food, medicine and traditional knowledge growing along the trails near the South Saskatchewan River.
Nature's Food Bank: Turning a problem into protein
Thousands of migratory birds are harvested in Saskatchewan every year by outfitters and hunters. This Saskatoon non-profit is making sure that meat finds its way to people who need it most.
Your grandma was right: Why everyone's suddenly playing pickleball
Think pickleball is just for retirees? Think again. Ahead of National Pickleball Day, Saskatchewan ambassador Amy Klassen explains why people are rallying behind this fast-growing sport.
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.
