REGINA NEWS

Brandt Group hopes new facility will put fears about Agribition's future in Regina to rest
Shaun Semple says a new, $8.5 million structure will provide even more space for Canadian Western Agribition, which is losing access to the Canada Centre at Regina's REAL District.

'Not worth it being open': Businesses struggle during unexpected Regina Bypass road repairs
Business owners that rely on the North Service Road to bring customers from Regina say its closure has resulted in thousands of lost dollars, thanks to a hole that formed on a bridge east of Regina.

Police in Saskatoon, Regina warn public about traffic ticket text scam
Police say the scammers claim to be a police officer and tell the recipient they must appear in court due to a traffic violation. The scammer then asks the victim to click a link to pay a fine.

More than a hundred calls for flooding help in Regina since weekend: City
The City of Regina said it has received 127 calls for service have come in since Saturday's downpour, which left two underpasses flooded. A local damage restoration company has been flooded with calls.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS

Gloomy weather across Saskatchewan delays Saskatoon berry season
The Berry Barn in Saskatoon, which usually harvests between 15,000 and 20,000 pounds in a season, says the weeks of rain and cloud cover have pushed Saskatoon berry season back by at least a week.

Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation drops lawsuit, backs uranium mine
Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation says its members will have access to financial benefits, employment and business opportunities and will also run a community-based environmental monitoring program.

Saskatoon business leader says Sask. needs open mind on data centres
Greater Saskatoon Chamber CEO Jason Aebig says Saskatoon should not rule out future data centre projects and they should be viewed as infrastructure that can support other parts of the province's economy.

Man seriously injured in shooting in Prince Albert
Police said the victim and the suspects they are looking for are believed to be known to each other, and the shooting was not a random event. There was damage to houses in the area from bullets.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY

The Evan Bray Show - Monday, July 6
8:30 - Impaired driving laws could see big changes in Saskatchewan. The provincial government is proposing a new approach which would remove criminal charges from some impaired driving offences. Tim McLeod, Minister...
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY

The Green Zone Replay - Friday, July 3
Britton Gray talks about why there was a lack of fans as the Stampeders crushed the Argos, and Sportsnet's Aaron Bronsteter joins Drew Remenda to discuss MMA star Conor McGregor's return to the octagon.
SPORTS

'A lot to be proud of': Canada out of World Cup with 3-0 loss to Morocco
The heartbreaking result ends a historic run in which the national squad nabbed its first point and first win in the men's tournament and earned a spot in the knockout round for the first time.

Mexico City tightens security, caps crowds for Mexico-England match after deaths
The decision to reinforce security comes after two women, aged 19 and 44, and a 48-year-old man died of asphyxiation on June 30 and a 25-year-old man died in hospital following Mexico's win over Ecuador.

Sexton sparks Riders in 27-22 win over Redblacks
The Saskatchewan Roughriders got a boost on special teams to help propel them to a win over the Redblacks in Ottawa. Saskatchewan has now improved to 3-1 this season while Ottawa falls to 0-4.

'Cheer for the boys': Fans flying to Houston for Canada's historic World Cup match
In the 2022 World Cup, Canada lost to 2-1 to Morocco. Greg Perih said even though the African team is better now compared to four years ago, Canada's squad has also become stronger.
CANADA & WORLD

NATO chief demands allies present credible plans to reach defense spending targets
Asked what would happen to members that don't have a clear plan, Mark Rutte said: "If one or two of them still have to be convinced, we have ways to do that." He did not elaborate.

Premiers Smith, Ford unveil proposed west-east oil pipeline route
Doug Ford joined Danielle Smith to make the announcement at the Calgary Stampede, after the two leaders were up bright and early flipping pancakes at Smith's annual premier's breakfast.

Hamas dissolves its government in Gaza to transfer power to a UN-backed committee
Hamas did not say whether it planned to take the crucial step of disarming or handing over security, but described its decision as evidence of its commitment to Gaza's reconstruction.

Feds say they'll simplify procurement to get more contracts to small businesses
Procurement Canada says by the end of the year, it will try to put more of its tenders into plain language and find other ways to reduce the administrative burden on prospective vendors.
AGRICULTURE

Saskatchewan farmers getting less of the food dollar, APAS study reveals
APAS said the report shows producers and consumers are both impacted by a supply chain that lacks transparency, and changes in commodity prices are not directly driving increases at the grocery store.

Rain, hail and cool conditions slowing down Saskatchewan farmers: Crop report
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture said cool and wet conditions are slowing down crop development and making it hard for farmers to complete spraying and haying work.

Agribition promises event 'on par or better' despite changes to REAL District
Some tenants are having to find new office space at REAL, but Canadian Western Agribition is promising no livestock will be displaced this year, and the long term goal is to continue at the site.

Free hay available for farmers, ranchers through Saskatchewan ditch-mowing program
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways said landowners and lessees with property adjacent to a highway ditch will be permitted to cut and bale free hay in the ditches until July 8.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET

Happy birthday, Canada! Saskatchewan kids share Canada Day party ideas
Before Canada blows out the candles, a group of Saskatchewan kids has some suggestions for the birthday party: more flags, more balloons, a bigger cake and a little extra care for the country.

How one Saskatchewan teen found his voice through 4-H
Diagnosed with autism and once struggling to communicate, Langham's Grayson Bigoraj found confidence, connection and purpose through an unlikely part of 4-H: public speaking.

More than paint: North Park students leave a legacy in Saskatoon
What began as a school project for a Grade 8 class has become something much bigger: a hand-painted mural, a lesson in Michif culture and a lasting gift to the city.

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.




























