REGINA NEWS

VIDEO: LEGO, puzzles, dolls wanted as Santas Anonymous toy drive begins
980 CJME's 57th annual Santas Anonymous toy drive launched for the holiday season on Thursday. The initiative aims to ensure every kid has a gift under the tree on Christmas morning.

Regina Remembrance Day ceremony honours sacrifice, service
Hundreds gathered at Regina's Victoria Park for Remembrance Day 2026, honouring fallen soldiers, teaching younger generations and remembering the CFB Wainwright tragedy.

Regina woman documents father's daring Second World War escape
A Regina woman has written a family history documenting her father's Second World War service, capture by German forces and daring motorcycle escape from a prisoner-of-war camp.

Regina advocates urge province to act on homelessness in city
Mandla Mthembu, with the Regina Anti-Poverty Ministry, said nearly all the people he worked with at the Core Community Park encampment in Regina are back out on the streets now, having not been able to get lasting h...
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS

Saskatoon firefighters revive cat found in burning home
The fire department said the cat was quickly removed from the home after it was found in the basement on Thursday morning, and the animal was revived using specialized pet oxygen equipment.

VIDEO: Saskatoon cop in stable condition after crash, police chief says
Saskatoon police chief Cam McBride said the major crime unit, as well as the traffic analyst unit, are investigating Wednesday's crash, though he cautioned the public not to "read into" that fact.

Saskatchewan library closures raise concerns over funding
The head of a north-central Saskatchewan library calls the decision to close six local branches over budget constraints, inflation, and skyrocketing costs a "tough decision" that was necessary.

Super El Niño could bring milder winter to Saskatchewan
While past winters have seen massive dumps of snow and temperatures drop to 40 below, this winter could be a little milder. A super El Niño is responsible for the higher temperatures we've experienced.
SPORTS

Calgary water rules not expected to hamper Grey Cup, pubs promise plenty of beer
People are being asked to take shorter showers, make fewer toilet flushes and run only full loads in the washing machine and dishwasher. Businesses are being asked to limit their use too.

Schultz, Pue rejoin Pats after U17 World Challenge
The dynamic duo of Maddox Schultz and Liam Pue are back with the Regina pats after making some waves at the U17 World Challenge as captains of the two Canadian teams.

Canadian government says Russian players with visas will still be barred from WJC
Adam van Koeverden says Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada will take measures to assess and prevent Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials from entering Canada to compete.

Saskatoon's Lucas Floer makes Canada wheelchair basketball debut
Overcoming an amputated left foot, Saskatoon's Lucas Floer will make his debut with Canada's men's NextGen wheelchair basketball team in Japan this week.
CANADA & WORLD

High airfares may become new norm as jet fuel costs soar, says Asia-Pacific airline industry chief
Wong Hong, director-general of the association grouping 18 airlines in the region, said carriers were trying to contain ticket prices while protecting their finances and avoiding fare increases.

British spy tale about Cold War defection sheds new light on Canadian mole hunt
The recently published book Redwood, by Ben Macintyre, tells the story of Vladimir Kuzichkin, who agreed to defect in the hope that he would receive medical treatment to cure his impotence.

Is Outlook down? Widespread outage hits Microsoft apps
CHICAGO (AP) - A widespread outage hit Microsoft platforms including Outlook on Thursday, with many users encountering trouble using their email accounts and other errors across the tech giant's suite of apps. Nearl...

Network of deepfake videos spreading falsehoods about trade war with U.S.: Report
The report indicates the network includes nearly 300 TikTok and Instagram accounts and has posted more than 3,201 videos that have been seen 22.1 million times in the past three months.
AGRICULTURE

Canada's agriculture sector divided on Mercosur free trade deal
Representatives from the Canadian Cattle Youth Council gathered on Parliament Hill last month to warn that a free trade deal with Mercosur could jeopardize beef production in Canada.

Saskatchewan cattle producers heading into winter with optimism
Saskatchewan cattle producers are entering winter with strong calf prices, solid feed supplies and optimism about a milder season.

Farm group applauds tax changes in recent budget
Canadian Federation of Agriculture president Keith Currie said the agriculture and agri-food sectors have the potential to drive growth, strengthen food security and support communities across Canada.

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.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET

The road to a new chapter: Connecting northern Saskatchewan
From dog teams and canoes to planes and roads. A new Rise Air terminal and all-season road are marking a new era of connection and opportunity in Wollaston Lake and Hatchet Lake Denesuline First Nation.

A Saskatoon Holocaust survivor's Remembrance Day thank-you
At 96, Holocaust survivor Klara Belkin played her cello at Saskatchewan's Service of Remembrance. Eighty years after liberation, she had a message for the young soldiers who made her life possible.

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.




























