REGINA NEWS

Spring street sweeping begins in Regina - here's how to avoid a $120 ticket
The city advised residents to download Regina's Sweep&Plow app to see when the work will begin in their area or visit the city's website to learn when vehicles must be moved.

Regina restaurant owner 'hoping and praying' for business from workers during 11th Ave. construction
Dempols Laro's restaurant, Steak and Burgers, has only been in business for three months. She hopes construction on 11th Avenue will bring in business rather than drive it away.

RM of Sherwood attempts to address concerns around AI data centre project
The municipality has posted the executive summary of a proposed development agreement for Bell's AI data centre southeast of Regina, confirming a connection to Regina's water supply.

Regina's Filigree Chocolaterie plans delicious creations ahead for busy Easter season
Easter demand has been ramping up at Regina's Filigree Chocolaterie, with owner Kent Lukey saying preparation starts weeks in advance as the holiday becomes one of the busiest times of year.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS

Iranians in Sask. concerned about Trump rhetoric, family amid war
Some Iranians in Saskatchewan are concerned about the U.S president saying "a whole civilization will die tonight," but also say this may be the only chance for Iran to shed its oppressive regime.

LISTEN: U of R Prof shares what humans can learn from Artemis II slingshot around moon
Samantha Lawler says a lot of robots have been sent to Mars and the moon, but there is still a lot to learn when it comes to sending humans and Artemis II is the start of more exploration.

Organ donation becoming more popular in Saskatchewan, but more donors still needed
While there has been an increase in organ and tissue donations in recent years, two people working in the field say more donors are needed, with many Canadians still on waiting lists.

Collective Soul, Colin James, Everclear to headline Rock the River
The annual rock festival, now in its 12th year, is set to run from August 14-16 at a new location in Rotary Park, offering fans a scenic setting along the South Saskatchewan River.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY

The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, April 7
On Tuesday's show, Evan marks Green Shirt Day , talks youth crime and justice on the Round Table of Justice and anticipates U.S. President Donald Trump's deadline for Iran later in the day.
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY

The Green Zone Replay - Monday, April 6
The WHL playoffs are heating up, we delve into what is happening with NHL coaches, coach Corey Mace stops by ahead of Riders training camp, and Sportsnet's Kyle Bukauskas explores a busy NHL weekend.
SPORTS

Saskatchewan Roughriders: Corey Mace previews 2026 training camp and talks Grey Cup tour
Listen to Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach Corey Mace talk to The Green Zone about the 2025 Grey Cup tour, 2026 training camp in Saskatoon, and the hunt for a repeat title.

Saskatoon Blades crown first round upset of Oil Kings in Game 7 OT thriller
Rowan Calvert stepped up as Game 7 overtime hero for the Saskatoon Blades on Monday, capping off a wild series for the underdog Blades who advance to face the Prince Albert Raiders.

Riders defensive star, 1966 Grey Cup champion Garner Ekstran dead at 86
Garner Ekstran, the three-time all-CFL selection and 1966 Grey Cup champion with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, has died from natural causes at the age of 86 in Washington State.

Long snapper Aaron Crawford joins Riders after five seasons with Stampeders
Originally from Medicine Hat, Crawford played in 66 games for Calgary, earning 16 special teams tackle and a defensive tackle. He's now brining 13 years of CFL experience to Saskatchewan.
CANADA & WORLD

Russia and China veto watered-down UN resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz
Bahrain, a Gulf nation that hosts the U.S. Fifth Fleet and is the Security Council's Arab representative and its president this month, has been pressing for U.N. action to reopen the strait.

Artemis II astronauts make long-distance call to the space station as they head home from the moon
It was the first moonship-to-spaceship radio linkup ever. NASA's Apollo crews had no off-the-planet company back in the 1960s and 1970s, the last time humanity set sail for deep space.

Feds looking at how to 'cushion the blow' as gas prices rise amid Iran war: Carney
Oil prices have surged since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28, averaging more than $1.80 per litre across Canada today, compared with about $1.32 a year ago.

Indianapolis councilman says someone fired shots at his home and left a 'No Data Centers' note
"That reality is deeply unsettling," Ron Gibson said. "This was not just an attack on my home, but endangered my child and disrupted the safety of our entire neighborhood."
AGRICULTURE

SaskAgMatters brings farming experience to Saskatchewan stress line
The SaskAgMatters Mental Health Network has taken over the phones at the Saskatchewan Farm Stress Line, allowing producers to connect with counsellors who have firsthand farming experience.

Being left off of strychnine map worries Mossbank-area farmer
Darren Gosling says using crop insurance claims is a flawed way to determine where strychnine can be used to control gophers, and he worries about losing future coverage if gopher damage gets too bad.

SaskAgMatters Mental Health Network to manage Saskatchewan Farm Stress Line
"The Farm Stress Line has a proud history of supporting the agricultural community, and these improved services will help protect the health of people working in the sector," said David Marit.

Sask. farmers allowed to use strychnine until end of 2027
The federal government says it will temporarily allow farmers in Alberta and Saskatchewan to use a rodent poison to combat growing gopher populations, though farmers say their yearly window is closing.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET

Meet the woman giving Saskatoon's abandoned bunnies a second chance
Easter brings more than egg hunts - it brings abandoned pet rabbits. Since 2018, Donna Barth with River Haze Street Rabbit Rescue has rehomed 145 domestic rabbits found on Saskatoon streets.

Thick n Thrift reshapes plus-size secondhand shopping in Saskatoon
Sizes 12 and up take centre stage at The Thick n Thrift in downtown Saskatoon. Owner Cierra Giesbrecht is creating a space focused on access, affordability and the joyful experience of shopping.

Original 16: The story of Saskatoon's Great Western Brewing Company
From aging equipment to a state-of-the-art expansion, Saskatoon's Great Western Brewing Company was built on risk, resilience and the courage of 16 men who refused to let their brewery fade away.

'I can do anything I want': Cole Blocka hopes to study at U of S
Since he was a little boy, Cole Blocka's parents taught him that he can do and be anything he wants in life. Even as he navigates hurdles in his pursuit of education, he is holding on to that belief.


























