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REGINA NEWS
Regina Drug Treatment Court marks 20 years of recovery
More than 150 people have graduated from Regina's Drug Treatment Court over the past 20 years. Four graduates shared how the program helped change their lives.
Regina police urge road safety after recent collisions involving vehicles, pedestrians, bikes
In the past seven days, police responded to eight collisions, including four cyclist-vehicle collisions, three pedestrian-vehicle collisions and one e-bike-vehicle collision that left a 34-year-old man dead.
Cops hand out 281 tickets during two-day traffic blitz in Regina
Police handed out 101 tickets for speeding, 24 for seatbelt violations, 14 for failing to stop at a light or sign, three for driving while suspended and 31 for distracted driving.
Regina firefighters battle blaze at Quance Street strip mall
Regina Fire & Protective Services responded to a fire at the East Quance Chiropractic Clinic on Friday morning. Nobody was hurt, and investigators are working to determine the cause.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Higher diesel prices could push Canadian grocery costs higher
Food expert Sylvain Charlebois joined The Evan Bray Show to explain how diesel costs, trade uncertainty and changing shopping habits could affect grocery bills.
Sask. needs to look beyond nursing homes for aging population: Health analyst
Saskatchewan's could require thousands more nursing-home beds over the next decade, at a cost of roughly $1 million per bed. Health policy analyst Steven Lewis says there may be a better way.
Saskatoon residents react to encampment at 20th Street and Avenue K
One resident said he hasn't been bothered by the encampment. He, himself, used to be homeless and dealt with addiction. Meanwhile, another resident is concerned about public drug use happening so close to her home a...
Canpotex investment into Port of Vancouver expected to boost Sask. potash exports
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says the expansion will reinforce the province's position "as the world's leading potash producer and a trusted, secure, reliable and ethical supplier."
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Friday, Sept. 25
On Friday's show, Evan talks to John Watson from Bell about the AI data centre near Regina. Plus, the rising cost of groceries and caring for the unhoused in Saskatoon.
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Friday, Sept. 25
On Friday's show, Jamie has previews of the upcoming Riders/Lions game with Britton Gray and Lions broadcaster Bob Marjanovich. Plus Saskatoon Hilltops head coach Tom Sargeant joins the show.
SPORTS
Saskatoon-born man helps tell Toronto Blue Jays' 50-year story
Saskatoon's Mark Utley has worked on reality shows like the Netflix competition series Blown Away, as well as doing camera work at the Olympics, World Series, Stanley Cup Finals and NBA Finals.
Rams, Huskies set for all-Saskatchewan battle at Mosaic Stadium
The University of Regina Rams and University of Saskatchewan Huskies will meet in their only regular season showdown this season as the two clubs renew their rivalry at Mosaic Stadium.
Lions pounce with big plays, beat Riders 31-24 to jump into second in the West
The Saskatchewan Roughriders dropped another one against the B.C. Lions as they lost 31-24 to drop to third place in CFL West Division and now don't own the tiebreaker between the two clubs.
Riders open final stretch with key matchup against B.C.
The Saskatchewan Roughriders can clinch a playoff spot with a win against the B.C. Lions on Friday night, paired with losses by both the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Calgary Stampeders.
CANADA & WORLD
New Mexico jury finds Facebook liable for deceiving users about privacy protections
The jury found over 43 million violations of consumer protection law, and it is now up to the judge to determine how much the company would pay, with state attorneys asking for $5,000 per violation.
It's officially Dolly Parton Day, with parades, pink lights and book drives
In the U.S., a growing number of state and local leaders are establishing Sept. 25 as an annual Dolly Parton Day from California to the borough of Manhattan in New York City.
Canadian charged with voting fraud in the U.S. for casting ballot in 3 elections
The U.S. Attorney's Office for Florida says Christiane Vinette Young voted in the 2024 and 2022 general elections and the 2022 primary elections, despite knowing she was not a U.S. citizen.
Application period for mail-in Alberta referendum ballots ends today, 673K requested
The total marks a staggering increase from the nearly 60,000 requested for the province's 2023 general election, though the rules for who could vote by mail have relaxed since then.
AGRICULTURE
VIDEO: Massive fire takes out grain cart and tractor during Sask. harvest
Dana Quigley's farm near Yellow Grass got a nasty shock on Thursday evening when the grain cart and tractor started on fire. Nobody was injured, but the damaged equipment was a total write-off.
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.
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.
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 ...
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
Hotel Senator sign lost for decades resurfaces on Marketplace
You never know what you might find on Facebook Marketplace. In this case, it was a Hotel Senator sign that owner Chris Beavis thought had been sent to the junkyard 35 years ago.
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.
