REGINA NEWS

Police arrest two in 14 separate thefts at Regina business since March
During the first incident on March 9, two suspects entered the business, took products from the store and left without paying. Similar incidents happened throughout the month of March and into April.

Construction begins on long-awaited second Costco in Regina
Work crews and construction equipment can now be seen at the site of the new Costco on Dewdney Avenue West, after a $6-million building permit for a foundation was issued Friday for the company's second location.

Regina put under overdose alert due to contaminated drugs
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Health said many of the growing number of overdoses happening in Regina required multiple doses of naloxone, and warned of a potentially contaminated drug supply.

Asbestos cement water pipe replacement back at city hall, as council requests report
Regina city council has approved a motion requesting a report on faster replacement of asbestos cement water pipes, which are prone to breaking in Regina's soil - and which some say pose health risks.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS

Saskatchewan ombudsman says government slow in responding to wildfire evacuees
Sharon Pratchler's report cites a case involving a mother with an autistic child who was running out of money to buy groceries during an evacuation until she later received help from a local mayor.

Corman Park looks to leave 'one-sided' partnership with Saskatoon, other cities
The Rural Municipality of Corman Park is set to expand after getting the authority to green-light its own developments. Now, it might leave a partnership that gives other cities a say in its expansion.

Two charged with second-degree murder in death of Sask. inmate
Bear, 33, was reported dead by Correctional Service Canada on April 22. He had begun serving a sentence of just under three years on Dec. 13 at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary, where he reportedly died in a fight.

Grenfell man charged with forcible confinement, assault after incident in Fort Qu'Appelle
"The SUV stopped north of Fort Qu'Appelle and the two occupants - one adult male and one adult female - were arrested by RCMP without further incident," the RCMP said in a statement.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY

The Evan Bray Show - Friday, April 24
8:30 - Farming season is a short and precious one here in Saskatchewan, and cold spring storms can cause harmful delays to that season. Shaun Haney, founder and CEO of RealAgriculture, joins the show to see what he'...
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY

The Green Zone Replay - Thursday, April 23
From the NFL Draft to NHL playoff action, Jamie and Locker discuss the hottest moments ahead. Saskatchewan Rush GM Derek Keenan also joins the show ahead of the Rush heading into the NLL quarter-finals.
SPORTS

Riders' Craig Reynolds looks ahead to training camp, Saskatoon pre-season game
Saskatchewan Roughriders president and CEO, Craig Reynolds, spoke with business leaders about the team's training camp, pre-season game in Saskatoon and expectations coming off a Grey Cup championship.

Saskatoon long snapper Jorgen Hus retires from Riders after championship season
After an 11-year CFL career, Saskatchewan Roughriders long snapper Jorgen Hus is hanging up his cleats. He played in 177 CFL games and was the longest serving member on the 2025 Grey Cup-winning team.

Regina Pat Canadians surrender three goals in the third to lose in OT at Telus Cup
The Regina Pat Canadians couldn't stop a comeback by the Chevaliers de Lévis on Thursday at the 2026 Telus Cup. The Quebec team beat the defending champions 6-5 as Regina suffered its first loss.

Mike McEwen reflects on Rock League debut and reunion with former teammate Colton Flasch
Curling's first professional league has caught the attention of Sask. skip Mike McEwen, who debuted in Rock League this month alongside former teammate Colton Flasch, as part of the Maple United team.
CANADA & WORLD

Ex-Philippine President Duterte to face trial on crimes against humanity charges
A three-judge panel found "substantial grounds" to believe the ex-leader was responsible for dozens of murders, first as mayor of the southern Philippine city of Davao and later when he was president.

US soldier charged with using classified intel to win $400K Polymarket bet on Maduro raid
Gannon Ken Van Dyke was part of the operation to capture Maduro in January and prosecutors say he used his access to classified information to make money on the prediction market site Polymarket.

Standoff intensifies in Strait of Hormuz after Trump issues 'shoot and kill' order
The standoff between the U.S. and Iran has effectively choked off nearly all exports through the Strait of Hormuz, where 20% of the world's traded oil passes in peacetime, with no end in sight.

Body of Canadian killed in pyramid shooting turned over to family: Mexican officials
The shooter reportedly planned Monday's attack at Teotihuacan pyramids, played strange music, ranted about hating tourists and fired randomly as visitors jumped and scrambled down to safety.
AGRICULTURE

Sask. farmers weathering input price hikes that could 'wipe out the bottom line'
While fertilizer prices are spiking due to the war in the Middle East, Canadian producers are said to be better off than those from some other countries, due to the timing and farmers switching crops.

'I live in Vegas': Canadian ag producers take gamble with high fuel, fertilizer costs
Prices for diesel and fertilizer have nearly doubled since the war involving the U.S, Iran and Israel, as the stalemate has choked vital oil and gas shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.

SaskPower preaches power line safety ahead of spring seeding on Saskatchewan farms
The Crown corporation said 315 incidents on farms involving SaskPower's infrastructure were reported last year. The company emphasized that all power line strikes are preventable.

Animal welfare group opposes use of strychnine for gopher control on Sask. farms
The SaskSPCA says the pest-control poison leads to "a slow, painful and inhumane death" for Richardson's ground squirrels, and its widespread use could pose a broader risk to ecosystems.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET

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.

Repair Café giving broken items a second chance in Saskatoon
Once a month at Saskatoon Makerspace, volunteers help community members fix broken household items for free, sharing skills and bringing everything from lamps to coffee makers or clothing back to life.



























