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REGINA NEWS
Proposed Regina budget keeps 5.81% tax increase, but utility and other hikes mean higher costs
Regina's proposed budget for 2027 would mean an annual increase of $435.48 for the average homeowner once a property tax hike of 5.81 per cent is combined with utility and library increases.
Snowbirds cancel Regina flyover due to 'unforeseen circumstances'
The Canadian Snowbirds are on hiatus because their Tutor jets have reached the end of their lifespan. New planes will see the aerial display team back in action sometime in the early 2030s.
City of Regina plan could eliminate up to 40 playgrounds
Regina's Executive Committee has endorsed a report that would lead to a system of destination and neighbourhood playgrounds - one that could eliminate up to 40.
New elementary school in Regina's Harbour Landing 70 per cent complete
The school - which will be known as Meadowlark School on the public side and St. Carlo Acutis on the Catholic side - will be home to up to 850 students, along with 90 child-care spaces.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
SPSA plans to launch three high-altitude balloons, starting Friday
The pilot project is meant to determine whether "continuous aerial monitoring" can help improve the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency's ability to detect and respond to wildfires.
Watchdog agency clears Mounties in fatal Deschambault Lake shooting
A Saskatchewan police watchdog agency says two RCMP officers will not face charges after shooting and killing a 19-year-old man in Deschambault Lake back in August of 2025.
Saskatoon's full Bus Rapid Transit launch delayed until 2029
Saskatoon's Link Bus Rapid Transit launch is delayed by a year to 2029, with First Avenue construction and transit hub readiness among the key factors. Service improvements will begin in 2027.
Meadow Lake man charged with arson in fire that destroyed church
A 28-year-old Meadow Lake man has been charged with arson after a fire destroyed All Saints Orthodox Church. Parishioners are mourning the loss of their 70-year-old spiritual home.
SPORTS
'He's made it clear': Gretzky backs Carney's call to bar Russia from world juniors
Prime Minister Mark Carney said earlier this week Russian and Belarusian athletes will not be permitted to represent their countries on Canadian soil while the war in Ukraine continues.
U of S Huskies women's basketball team to raise another U Sports banner
The University of Saskatchewan Huskies women's basketball team will raise a national championship banner on their court Friday - for the second consecutive year - and celebrate their golden graduates.
Saskatoon Kinsmen Sports Dinner returns with Martinez tribute
The Kinsmen Club of Saskatoon is reviving its Celebrity Sports Dinner as the Kinsmen Sports Classic in January 2027, with a new two-night format, lower ticket prices and celebrity guests.
Riders' Campbell to consider future as players clear out lockers
The Saskatchewan Roughriders and their pending free agents will begin to focus on the future after their season ended. That includes Tevaughn Campbell who admits he needs to consider if he will play in 2027.
CANADA & WORLD
Father of Meghan Markle arrested on charges related to child sexual abuse material, AP sources say
Meghan, an American citizen who starred in the U.S. television drama "Suits," married Harry at Windsor Castle in 2018. They have two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
Unemployment rate rose to 6.7% in October, StatCan says
The unemployment rate for young workers aged 15 to 24 jumped to 13.7 per cent in October, up 0.7 percentage points from September, as employment edged down and more youth looked for work.
Champagne, Carney travelling across country to sell federal budget to Canadians
Opposition leaders said Carney's second budget falls short, particularly on helping those struggling with a high cost of living. The government expects a deficit of $62.3 billion this fiscal year.
Budget 2026: Liberals pin tax changes, billions in spending on 'economic sovereignty'
Canada's 2026 federal budget proposes $142.1 billion in new measures focused on investment, affordability and economic growth, while aiming to maintain fiscal sustainability and strengthen economic independence.
AGRICULTURE
Saskatchewan harvest 99% complete, yields match 10-year average
Despite obstacles like, flooding, pests and rain during harvest, Saskatchewan's 2026 harvest was mostly successful, with many crops grading out in the top two quality categories.
Canola farmers, Sask. government pleased with tariff-free extension with China
A deal to keep Chinese tariffs off Canadian canola meal and pea imports is coming as a relief to the Saskatchewan government and to farmers looking ahead to next year's growing season.
Beijing, Ottawa agree to extend deal on canola, Chinese steel access to late 2028
Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu says that deal is being extended by two years, to the end of 2028. He says the credit goes to a trade body Canada and China relaunched in January.
Ministers MacDonald, Sidhu lead dual trade push in China as year-end tariff deadline looms
The dual-ministerial mission is a precursor to the APEC summit happening Nov. 18-19 at Shenzhen, China, where Prime Minister Mark Carney is slated to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
No snow, no wind, no bugs: Going underground at Cigar Lake
While most of Saskatchewan battles notoriously unpredictable weather, Cameco's Cigar Lake mine offers a remarkably consistent climate. But to enjoy it, you'll have to go nearly 500 metres underground.
A place on the pitch: Leo Leptich's first step into team soccer
He knows he can get hurt more easily than other kids because of his rare skin condition. But Leo Leptich also knows that being different doesn't mean he can't play. Now, he's getting his chance.
Q&A: What Chantell Butler wants you to know about dwarfism
What should you say? When should you offer help? And what do people get wrong about dwarfism? Chantell Butler answers these questions and more in a frank and open discussion.
Meet Jovi Wagner, Saskatoon's world champion dog groomer
Wagner has spent a lifetime making dogs look their best. Now, the Churchill Dog Groomers owner has helped lead Canada to a historic gold medal on the world stage.
