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REGINA NEWS
Bell Canada, Saskatchewan government partner on data centre project outside Regina
Construction on the facility in the RM of Sherwood is expected to begin this spring, with the first stage of the project planned to be up and running some time in the first half of 2027.
Persian community marks Nowruz in Regina with hope for Iran
Members of Regina's Persian community gathered to celebrate Nowruz, the Persian New Year, while honouring victims of violence in Iran and expressing hope for a future of freedom.
Economic growth, challenging budget reviewed by Regina's mayor in annual address
In his 2026 State of the City address, Mayor Chad Bachynski said Regina is on the rise with new development, but council had to balance making unpopular but responsible choices during the budget.
Fraudsters siphon more than $1 million from local business: Regina police
A previously convicted fraudster has allegedly funnelled more than $1 million out of his workplace, sending unauthorized payments to himself and another man for two years, according to Regina police.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Police investigating 'suspicious' death on Sask. First Nation
Authorities are investigating a suspicious death on a First Nation in northern Saskatchewan, after a 51-year-old woman from Canoe Lake Cree First Nation died from injuries in hospital this week.
Saskatchewan's budget targets affordability. Here's what's being offered
The provincial budget pledges to keep Saskatchewan affordable through higher personal income tax exemptions. But other fees are going up, and the government is making no commitments on gas tax relief.
Health spending focused on expanding nurse practitioner positions, funding to build facilities
The provincial government's health budget includes funding for the 50 items contained in the Patient's First Health Care plan, with the province saying health care is a priority
Finance minister says Saskatchewan's deficit budget focused on health, affordability
"We had choices; we could have increased some taxes, we could have not put as much funding into key areas, like health care. We decided now is not the time to be doing that," said Jim Reiter.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, March 19
8:30 - The Government of Saskatchewan tabled its 2026-27 budget yesterday afternoon. This was a budget focused on health care and affordability. Jim Reiter, Saskatchewan Finance Minister, joins the show to break dow...
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Wednesday, March 18
Venezuela is the best baseball country on the planet, the Oilers edged out the Sharks and Sid The Kid is back in the lineup for the first time since the Olympics. Canada won big over Turkey at the World Curling Cham...
SPORTS
Rhode Island high school hockey team rallies to championship after fatal ice rink shooting
As Colin Dorgan stood before a deafening crowd exploding in pride for his high school hockey team's championship win, three seats were noticeably empty in the Rhode Island arena.
Gilbert Dash feels incredible pride after winning gold for Canada at Paralympics
Gilbert Dash is bringing home a gold medal from the Paralympics. The wheelchair curler from Kipling, Sask., was the alternate for Team Canada as the rink was able to finish the tournament with a perfect record.
Iran wants to move its World Cup matches from US to Mexico. FIFA is sticking to its schedule
Iran's soccer federation has not canceled its World Cup entry, though official comments have suggested the U.S. is unable or unwilling to ensure the delegation's secure arrival and accommodation.
Huskies men's hockey team has gold medal hopes at 2026 University Cup in Halifax
After winning a bronze medal last year, the University of Saskatchewan Huskies men's hockey team has made its way back to the University Cup with the goal of securing the program's second national championship.
CANADA & WORLD
California to rename Cesar Chavez Day as Farmworkers Day following sexual abuse allegations
Leaders are considering similar moves after allegations accusing Chavez of sexually abusing girls and the co-founder of the United Farm Workers of America union, Dolores Huerta.
Cost of federal IT project explodes to up to $6.6 billion
The federal government says it could end up spending up to $6.6 billion to update the systems it uses to deliver benefits to Canadians - more than three times what was budgeted at the project's launch.
Defence minister learned from newspaper Iranian strike may have hit Canadian assets
Defence Minister David McGuinty says he "didn't know about" potential damage to Canadian assets from an Iranian airstrike on an airbase in Kuwait until a Quebec newspaper reported on it.
Rapper Afroman wins lawsuit against police over mocking their 2022 raid in viral music videos
The case tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures. The deputies, collectively, sought nearly $4 million in damages.
AGRICULTURE
Some Sask. farmers to get winter elk hunting permits next year to protect land
The province said producers with a history of large herds of elk damaging their crops will be able to apply for eight elk depredation permits for elk hunting on their land from January to March 2027.
Saskatchewan to support pulse protein centre in India
More than 80 per cent of all pulses exported from Canada to India are grown in Saskatchewan, providing healthy and high-protein food for hundreds of millions of people every day.
China suspends some canola, seafood tariffs on Canada after Carney visit
The announcement comes after Prime Minister Mark Carney met earlier this year with Chinese President Xi Jinping in a visit that saw the leaders ink a deal on electric vehicles and canola.
Moe, Smith urge Ottawa to reverse strychnine ban as gophers pose 'serious pest threat' to farms
Saskatchewan's Scott Moe and Alberta's Danielle Smith said the ground squirrels "have become a serious pest threat to agriculture, damaging a wide variety of crops" across the prairies.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
Catching a leprechaun: Tips from kindergarten students at Prince Philip School
Some young Saskatoon students are building glittery, snack-filled leprechaun traps full of creativity, mischief and imagination this St. Patrick's Day. Will they catch one?
Passing the puck: Hockey hero Wickenheiser mentors young Sask. girl
This International Women's Month, Saskatchewan hockey legend, Hayley Wickenheiser, shared some hockey wisdom with 9-year-old Ella Kautzman of Warman, inspiring the next generation of female players.
Beyond the Paralympics: Inclusion on a Saskatchewan ski slope
While the Paralympics highlight elite athletes with disabilities, inclusion in sport starts right here at home. At Table Mountain, 11-year-old Jac Cashin is discovering the joy of skiing.
The 'giraffe' of the orchestra: Meet Saskatoon's bassoon soloist
From Grade 6 band class rebel to Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra soloist, Stephanie Unverricht is ready to take the spotlight, turning an unusual instrument into the star of the show.
