REGINA NEWS

Regina police briefs: Three teens charged with shoe robbery
Three teenagers are facing charges after an incident in the Walsh Acres neighbourhood in northwest Regina on Saturday where police say a victim was threatened and forced to hand over his shoes.

Southeast Regina road plan faces archaeological objections
The Saskatchewan Archaeological Society has written to the City of Regina with concerns about the Prince of Wales Drive/Wascana Parkway proposed extension, which is opposed by a group of citizens.

'Pretty stellar': FNUniv graduates celebrate on Indigenous Peoples Day
First Nations University of Canada graduates marked convocation, the school's 50th anniversary and National Indigenous Peoples Day in Regina this weekend.

VIDEO: Baby raccoon rescued after following woman on Wascana Trails
Hank the Tank, an orphaned baby raccoon found weak and covered in ticks, is recovering well after following and appealing for help from a woman out walking at Wascana Trails.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS

Denare Beach residents hoping for better communication after SPSA VP retires
The news comes after an independent review from MNP stated that there were "significant gaps" in how the province and the SPSA handled last year's intense wildfire season.

Suspect in Melville RCMP shooting to appear in court on Tuesday
Saskatchewan RCMP has charged 55-year-old Markus Dodge with attempted murder and aggravated assault, as well as other offences, after two Mounties were injured in a shooting in Melville on Sunday.

Saskatoon weir search resumes for missing jet ski rider; safety boom damaged
Two water rescue boats were out on the river to continue searching on Monday, while the City of Saskatoon said a safety boom damaged by the fast flowing water would be replaced as soon as possible.

Small businesses say Ottawa failed to deliver support during spring session
Canadian Federation of Independent Business is recommending reducing the federal small business tax rate from nine per cent to six per cent and increasing the small business deduction threshold to $700,000.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY

The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, June 23
8:30 - Two Saskatchewan RCMP officers are recovering after being seriously injured in a shooting while responding to a call in Melville on Sunday night. The incident has sparked discussion about the dangers police o...
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY

The Green Zone Replay - Monday, June 22
We look at the Brady Tkachuk trade and if Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck will be next, dissect the Roughriders win over the Calgary Stampeders and preview the team's prep for the Toronto Argos.
SPORTS

Edmonton Oilers hire Saskatoon's Mike Babcock as head coach after NHL investigation
Mike Babcock is back in the NHL. He's been hired by the Edmonton Oilers as the team's new head coach, just days after he was cleared in an NHL investigation related to his alleged conduct in 2023.

Former MLB pitcher Dustin Molleken settling into new role in Saskatoon Berries' dugout
Dustin Molleken's baseball journey has taken him to the major leagues and the world stage. Now, his goal as a coach is to build the next generation of elite arms with the Saskatoon Berries.

Regina Pats hire David Bell as WHL franchise's 44th head coach
The Regina Pats have named David Bell as the team's new head coach. The Wiarton, Ont. product becomes the 44th bench boss in team history and says there's a lot of positive buzz about the team.

Riders out-gallop Stamps in overtime thriller, win 40-37
The Saskatchewan Roughriders let a 23-7 lead slip away from them but ultimately earned an overtime win in Calgary to defeat the Stampeders 40-37. Saskatchewan has now improved to 2-0 to start the season.
CANADA & WORLD

40 mayors worldwide endorse a pact to shape data center development
Many new data centers are coming to rural areas for cheap land. Experts at C40 say metropolitan areas are under tremendous pressure too, with about 1,700 data centers located in their network so far.

Iranian president lands in Pakistan as US-Iran teams work to finalize a war-ending deal
Masoud Pezeshkian's visit to Islamabad comes as technical teams were working on details of the deal following high-level negotiations in Switzerland Monday led by U.S. Vice President JD Vance.

Fallen Montreal officer identified, amid warning of possible anti-police manifesto
Jacob Coutu, who was working nearby, said he heard "four or five gunshots" on Monday. A few minutes later, he said, police officers started arriving at the scene in numbers, and he heard more gunfire.

Canada looks to build up to 10 new nuclear reactors, sell more Candu reactors abroad
At a technical briefing for media earlier Monday, an official from Natural Resources Canada said construction of the new reactors could cost more than $100 billion.
AGRICULTURE

Strychnine distribution begins after emergency use approved in parts of Saskatchewan
According to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, farmers in eligible regions of the province can now purchase two per cent liquid strychnine at participating RM offices.

Seeding 97 per cent complete in Sask., with east-central region furthest behind: Crop report
While farmers have worked hard to get the 2026 crop in the ground, a delayed start meant the provincial average was still lagging slightly behind the five- and 10-year averages of 99 per cent.

Seeding nearly complete across Sask. as producers continue to make good progress
According to the latest crop report from the Ministry of Agriculture, which covered the week ending on Monday, seeding is now 93 per cent complete across the province, up from 80 per cent.

Two more Texas screwworm infections found in animals far apart, USDA says
The screwworm produces a larvae that eats live flesh instead of dead material. Females lay eggs in wounds of warm-blooded animals such as cattle, but wildlife, pets and even humans can be infested.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET

More than paint: North Park students leave a legacy in Saskatoon
What began as a school project for a Grade 8 class has become something much bigger: a hand-painted mural, a lesson in Michif culture and a lasting gift to the city.

Life in rotations: A Father's Day story from Cigar Lake
Cessa Fern grew up counting the weeks until her dad came home from Cameco's Cigar Lake mine. Years later, she's working there too - and seeing those years away in a different light.
Life in rotations: A Father's Day story from Cigar Lake
Cessa Fern grew up counting the weeks until her dad came home from Cameco's Cigar Lake mine. Years later, she's working there too - and seeing those years away in a different light.

Meet the musical Saskatoon family sharing the stage in 'Oliver!'
The Lapointe family is flipping the usual theatre script: instead of watching from the audience, the parents and children are all on stage together in the Saskatoon Summer Players' performance of 'Oliver!'



























