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REGINA NEWS
Prepaid vouchers touted as low-tech alternative to digital payments for parking
After complaints about the removal of coin payments at parking meters, the executive committee has proposed prepaid voucher booklets as an alternative, to be purchased at Regina's City Hall.
YWCA Regina launches gender-based violence education program
With Saskatchewan reporting the highest rates of gender-based violence in Canada, the YWCA Regina developed Upstander Online, a digital violence prevention and bystander education program.
Parking meter blowback expected during Regina committee discussion
Regina's executive committee will discuss the bylaw changes needed to implement parking rate, fine changes and removing parking meters. After receiving negative feedback the mayor is working on a solution.
Conditions issued for hockey coach Bernie Lynch's release from prison
Bernie Lynch, the former junior hockey coach who was convicted of the 1988 sexual assault of a teenager, will face several conditions including not being in the presence of boys under the age of 18.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
SARM, highways ministry to spend $46 million on rural road infrastructure
"This infrastructure program enhances the connectivity of Saskatchewan rural roads to the rest of the transportation network, which supports our export-based economy," said highways minister Kim Gartner.
Saskatchewan to spend more than $850K on trade consultants in next fiscal year
The money has been allocated with Orders in Council to two different consulting firms that will advocate for and support the Government of Saskatchewan in four export markets.
Two deaths may be linked to Battlefords mystery beverage
While the RCMP do not have specific details or descriptors to provide of the liquid beverage/substance, they confirmed there is no connection with commercially available beverages.
Police investigating death of three-year-old boy in Prince Albert
"The Prince Albert Police Service Major Crimes Unit and Forensic Identification Section are investigating the death along with the Office of the Chief Coroner," the police force said in a statement.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, March 5
CUPE president Kent Peterson speaks to Evan about how library workers are facing more safety issues. Health coach Jenn Dean shares practical insights for navigating modern family life.
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Wednesday, March 4
Jamie and Locker discuss the U of S Huskies women's basketball team looking to claim another national championship, Drew Remenda breaks down the teams still fighting for an NHL playoff spot and all sorts of talk abo...
SPORTS
Aaron Judge and a loaded US roster hope to dethrone Ohtani's Japan at the World Baseball Classic
After losing in the 2023 final when Shohei Ohtani ended the game by striking out Mike Trout, the U.S. will be trying for its first championship since 2017 when 20 nations compete starting Thursday.
Huskies determined to seize wildcard opportunity at U Sports women's basketball nationals
Earning the fifth seed at nationals, the Huskies will square off against a conference rival in the UBC Thunderbirds on Thursday night, with a spot in U Sports semi-final on the line.
McEwen loses to Manitoba at Brier, Knapp to meet Gushue
Mike McEwen and his Saskatoon rink lost 9-4 to Manitoba on Wednesday afternoon and now may need to rely on a tiebreaker to make playoffs depending on the results of a few other games.
Regina Pats focused on the now, near clinching WHL playoff spot
The Regina Pats have been on the outside looking in over the past few years when it has come to the WHL playoffs, but a second-half surge this season has the team poised to make a return to the postseason.
CANADA & WORLD
LeBlanc heading to Washington after Carney says CUSMA 'broken' by U.S. tariffs
Prime Minister Mark Carney said during a media availability in Australia yesterday that Canada's free trade pact with the United States "effectively has been broken in the short-term by U.S. actions."
Britney Spears arrested and released, California sheriff's records show, though charge is not clear
Spears was arrested Wednesday night in Southern California and booked early the following morning, though the charge was not clear, according to the Ventura County Sheriff's office website.
Conservatives accuse PM Carney of flip-flopping on Iran military campaign
Carney originally expressed unequivocal support for the U.S. strikes on Iran last weekend - then said later he did so with regret because the campaign seems inconsistent with international law.
Cologne Cathedral, one of Germany's best-known landmarks, to charge tourists for admission
Inflation and rising costs have led to a constant increase in the price of the upkeep of the building, the cathedral chapter said. The cathedral plans spending this year of around 16 million euros.
AGRICULTURE
Saskatchewan to support pulse protein centre in India
More than 80 per cent of all pulses exported from Canada to India are grown in Saskatchewan, providing healthy and high-protein food for hundreds of millions of people every day.
China suspends some canola, seafood tariffs on Canada after Carney visit
The announcement comes after Prime Minister Mark Carney met earlier this year with Chinese President Xi Jinping in a visit that saw the leaders ink a deal on electric vehicles and canola.
Moe, Smith urge Ottawa to reverse strychnine ban as gophers pose 'serious pest threat' to farms
Saskatchewan's Scott Moe and Alberta's Danielle Smith said the ground squirrels "have become a serious pest threat to agriculture, damaging a wide variety of crops" across the prairies.
Backyard vegetable gardens are healthy for people and the planet. Here's how to start yours
At this time of year, yards are still covered in snow. But it's the perfect time to start planning for a garden because you'll want to have supplies ready to start planting just after the last frost.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
The 'giraffe' of the orchestra: Meet Saskatoon's bassoon soloist
From Grade 6 band class rebel to Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra soloist, Stephanie Unverricht is ready to take the spotlight, turning an unusual instrument into the star of the show.
Meet the Saskatoon Indigenous educator reviving culture through craft
From her kohkum's kitchen to communities across Saskatchewan, Jasmyn Albert teaches sewing, beading and ceremony, passing down Indigenous traditions through hands-on workshops and storytelling.
Neighbours helping neighbours: 50 years of TeleMiracle in Saskatchewan
As TeleMiracle 50 approaches, founder Peter Kilburn reflects on 50 years of a Saskatchewan tradition that provides hope, independence and dignity to those in need.
The legend of Doc Shadd: A Black folk hero who shaped Saskatchewan
Dr. Alfred Schmitz Shadd was the very first documented Black settler in Saskatchewan. This Black History Month, explore the incredible life story of the Melfort pioneer whose legacy rivals any folk tale.
