REGINA NEWS

REAL deal may put Regina pickleballers in a real pickle
Queen City Pickleball Hub, a tenant at the Canada Centre Building at REAL District, may find itself homeless as Brandt requests early access to the building as part of its purchase agreement.

Renderings reveal vision for Regina's Brandt Centre, other REAL facilities
Brandt's planned presentation at the city's Executive Committee meeting promises economic growth, world-class concerts and Brandt Centre improvments as part its proposal to buy part of the REAL District.

Two men now charged with murder in Regina's second homicide of 2026
Two men are now facing second-degree murder charges after the death of Myles Anderson in Regina earlier this month. Anderson's killing on April 13 was the second homicide recorded in the city in 2026.

Regina drug alert: 29 overdoses, three deaths in three days ring alarm bells
Between April 24 and 26, there were 29 overdoses in Regina, and three people died from suspected overdoses. Several drug samples tested were found to contain both fentanyl and benzodiazepines.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS

Wilkie man charged after Mounties recover copper wire stolen from grain elevator
According to police, officers seized methamphetamine and two guns, along with "a large amount of copper wire" that was allegedly taken from a grain elevator earlier this month.

Man pleads guilty to starting Ditch 2 Fire
The fire burned more than 200,000 hectares of forest and resulted in the evacuation of several communities. Jason Halkett, 29, a resident of La Ronge, is expected to be sentenced on May 7.

Sask. government extends $2.2M annual subsidy for Saskatoon-Minneapolis direct flights
In a statement, the provincial government said a total of $5.6M was paid to the Saskatoon Airport Authority through the revenue guarantee agreement over the past three years.

Drug bust in Yorkton area leads to more than 60 charges for five people
Charges included trafficking, possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession of property obtained by crime over $5000, conspiracy to commit drug trafficking, and a number involving weapons.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY

The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, April 29
8:30 - The spring fiscal update released yesterday includes new measures such as a major skilled trades training program and the formal framework for a sovereign wealth fund, along with other affordability initiativ...
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY

The Green Zone Replay - Tuesday, April 28
Big changes are afoot after the CFL announced a new playoff format for 2027. Roughriders president Craig Reynolds, Britton Gray, Darrell Davis and Belton Johnson and listeners all have an opinion.
SPORTS

Davis Schneider's brother died of an overdose. The Blue Jay says naloxone can save others
The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction says about 20 people die of opioid overdoses every day in the country - and many of those deaths could have been prevented by naloxone.

Saskatchewan Roughriders select defensive back Malcolm Bell in CFL Draft
The Saskatchewan Roughriders added to their Canadian depth on the defensive side of the ball, selecting Michigan State Spartans defensive back Malcom Bell with the ninth pick of the first round.

Canadian sport scores $755 million from federal government
Francois-Philippe Champagne says the purpose of the money announced in the spring economic update is to expand access to sport and better support Canada's athletes competing on the world stage.

REAL deal may put Regina pickleballers in a real pickle
Queen City Pickleball Hub, a tenant at the Canada Centre Building at REAL District, may find itself homeless as Brandt requests early access to the building as part of its purchase agreement.
CANADA & WORLD

Man charged with trying to kill Trump at dinner took photo with knife in hotel, investigators say
Cole Allen wore black pants, a black shirt and a red tie as he snapped the image in his room at the Washington Hilton, the venue where Trump and hundreds of journalists were meeting for a gala.

Tories decry Liberal secrecy as government moves committee debate behind closed doors
On Tuesday, the health and ethics committees welcomed new Liberal MPs, giving the government a majority. Minutes into both meetings, the Liberal members sent the debates into closed-door sessions.

One year later, RCMP saying little about disappearance of two Nova Scotia children
"There's no new information to share related to the ongoing investigation, and no additional details will be provided beyond what's already been released publicly," an RCMP spokesperson said.

Canadian sport scores $755 million from federal government
Francois-Philippe Champagne says the purpose of the money announced in the spring economic update is to expand access to sport and better support Canada's athletes competing on the world stage.
AGRICULTURE

Monette Seeds elevator licence to lapse as company enters creditor protection
Jeremy Welter, a vice-president with APAS, said the loss of an operating elevator in the Swift Current area could affect the competition and prices for area farmers' crops.

Drought fears linger as seeding begins on southwest Saskatchewan farms
Farmers in southwest Saskatchewan are seeding after a very volatile spring, and they say a lack of subsoil moisture and outdated support programs leave the season and their future uncertain.

From lake to plate: Wild rice harvesting draws Indigenous people to the land
Wild rice is an important crop for First Nations and Métis people and was first introduced in Northern Saskatchewan in the 1930s. It sells for top dollar in international markets. Part 1 in a series.

Farmers feeling anxious as late snowfalls delay seeding: Shaun Haney
Late-April snow is delaying Saskatchewan seeding, making farmers anxious. Shaun Haney says uneven moisture and Monette Farms' creditor protection are adding uncertainty.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET

Meet the Langham taxidermists preserving stories, not just trophies
At Tough Tines Taxidermy in rural Saskatchewan, Jolene and Cory Kallis turn harvested animals into lasting memories. From a hunter's first deer to exotic species, every mount preserves a story.

How chess is helping Saskatoon kids slow down and think
Saskatoon kids are learning how to think ahead and focus deeply through hands‑on chess workshops that bring the game to life, guided by Arash Abdollahzadeh, a former international competitor from Iran.

Where fun meets fitness: Exploring Dynasty Ninja in Saskatoon
Dynasty Ninja is Saskatoon's ninja gym, where kids and adults train with climbing, swinging and balancing obstacles to improve strength, agility and confidence.

First Nations University of Canada marks 50 years with annual spring powwow
The First Nations University of Canada Spring Celebration Powwow returns to Regina Saturday and Sunday celebrating Indigenous culture, community and tradition during the university's 50th anniversary year.





























