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Lawyers make final arguments at former Regina police chief's firing hearing
The Saskatchewan Police Commission panel will issue a written decision on whether former RPS Chief Farooq Sheikh's firing was justified at a later date.
Regina man, 42, arrested after allegedly stealing fuel, fleeing from RCMP
A tire-deflation device was used by police at the intersection of Highway 15 and Township Road 270A to bring the chase to an end, the RCMP said, and police arrested the driver without incident.
Regina council to review estimates for $976M five-year capital plan
At Tuesday's budget information meeting, Regina's administration is laying out five years of capital spending adding up to $976 million, with over a quarter of that for roadways.
Man dead after e-bike crash on Albert Street: Regina police
Police said the crash, which occurred on Saturday evening, is still under investigation, but the evidence indicates that the cyclist collided with a vehicle as the vehicle turned into a parking lot.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Lloydminster RCMP seek man charged with second-degree murder
Police say 22-year-old Nolan Whitestone was killed in a targeted shooting on Sept. 21 on 50 Avenue. A warrant has been issued for 40-year-old Randy Lysohirka, who is believed to be armed.
SIRT finds police not responsible for teenager's 2024 death
In 2024, an 18-year-old died after his truck went into a lagoon near Langham. While several police agencies were involved in the lead up to that point, according to SIRT, they didn't cause his death.
Trump's aluminum tariffs tough on Sask. brewery's beer can bottom line
Great Western Brewing is stuck in the tariff crossfire, with beer cans being manufactured in both Canada and the U.S. "We're getting all too familiar with tariffs," said CEO Michael Brennan.
Saskatchewan defends its potash exports as Trump eyes Belarus
Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit says U.S. lawmakers support continued potash imports from the province, one day after Trump said he was working on a deal to buy fertilizer from Belarus.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, Sept. 23
On Wednesday's show, guest host Tamara Cherry discusses updates at the UN General Assembly. Other topics include MAID, Canada becoming an associate member of the EU, and brain safety in sports.
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Tuesday, Sept. 22
On Tuesday's show, find out why Coach Corey Mace stopped Riders' practice, Jamie talks with Canucks legend Trevor Linden and talks about the Toronto Maple Leafs' chances this season.
SPORTS
Regina golfers drive into fall as the summer season winds down
Sunshine brought golfers out to Regina's Joanne Goulet Golf Course this weekend as players looked to make the most of the final days of summer after a rainy stretch. The course typically closes in October.
Swift Current athlete earns spot at RBC Training Ground national event
The 17-year-old Grade 12 student, who trains with Regina's Excel Athletica, was among more than 3,000 athletes between the ages of 14 and 25 who took part in the program's testing in Saskatoon.
Ukraine advocates ask Ottawa to sanction NHL's Alex Ovechkin after Putin commercial
The Ukrainian Canadian Congress is calling on Ottawa to sanction and ban Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin for appearing in a commercial for a party aligned with Vladimir Putin.
Saskatoon's Trevor Jacek captures world championship relay gold with Team Canada
Trevor Jacek was part of the winning 4x400 metre relay team at the World Masters Athletics Championships in South Korea. While he's a world-class athlete now, he only began running after hitting age 30.
CANADA & WORLD
City of Ottawa to rename Trump Avenue as trade war continues
Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe said he doesn't like the idea of anything in the city being named after Trump, who he said has demonstrated hostility towards Canada.
Rome's Colosseum closes for two days after a worker plunges to his death
The 22-year-old man, Andrea Moretti, specialized in working at altitude on ropes. He had been installing cabling for the project that was expected to be completed next month.
Anand to see if Netanyahu is crossing Canadian airspace with arrest warrant in effect
The International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu in 2024 for alleged war crimes in the Gaza Strip. Netanyahu is set to visit New York on Thursday.
StatCan says fertility rate remains at the all-time low seen the previous year
The rate of 1.26 children per woman was virtually unchanged from 2024. Fertility rates have been falling around the world, with Canada ranking in the bottom seven among 20 high-income countries.
AGRICULTURE
Federal government defends closure of seven research facilities
The federal government says the decision to close the sites reflects a deliberate shift to prioritize "investment in research expertise and activities" over operations and maintenance costs.
Alberta & B.C. organizations team up to help producers affected by wildfires
Alberta producers are asked to consider whether they can help provide available feed that can be transported to B.C., pasture for cattle that could be temporarily relocated in Alberta, or feedlot or drylot capacity ...
Diesel prices in Canada hitting a record high this harvest
U.S. diesel prices have also reached record highs over the last two weeks, exceeding US$5.85 per gallon and topping the previous record set in June 2022. That figure is about US$2 per gallon higher than a year ago.
'The taps turned on': Rain stalls harvest near Drinkwater
Drinkwater-area farmer Nick Cornea says repeated rain has slowed harvest and raised concerns about crop quality, with his operation only about 55 to 60 per cent finished.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
Meet the Regina woman with 150 Saskatchewan Roughriders jerseys
Donna Ryhorchuk thought she had about 130 Saskatchewan Roughriders jerseys. We counted. There are 150 - each one carrying a story, a favourite player's name and a little piece of Rider history.
The Saskatoon boy who twirled his way to the National Ballet
Keaton Leier is coming back home to Saskatoon with the National Ballet of Canada, bringing his own choreography, his family's pride and a message for young dancers dreaming big on the Prairies.
Think Métis jigging is just dancing? Think again
This traditional dance gets the heart pumping, but researchers at the University of Saskatchewan are exploring how every step can also connect people to culture, community and well-being.
The Regina conservator saving history, one fragile page at a time
A faded photograph. A handwritten letter. An old book. Each can hold a piece of someone's history. Robin Canham's job is making sure those stories survive.
