REGINA NEWS

Regina police warn of STARS Lottery scam targeting residents
Legitimate organizations, such as STARS, will never ask for payment to claim a prize. Call recipients should never share personal or financial information, through email, websites or over the phone.

Regina forecasts 10 per cent utility rate increase for 2027
Administration is forecasting a $19.9 million increase over the 2026 budget, and a utility rate increase of 10.02 per cent. It says the hike is needed to maintain services and fund capital projects.

Robinson Street shooting now Regina's sixth homicide of 2026
Regina police said on Monday that the death of a 20-year-old man following a shooting on Saturday afternoon is being investigated by police as a homicide, the city's sixth so far this year.

Man charged with attempted murder in Regina stabbing case: Police
The Regina Police Service said the 21-year-old victim was taken to a local hospital on Saturday morning with injuries that appeared to be serious, but not life-threatening.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS

Mayor Block addresses Saskatoon encampment, homeless count halt
Mayor Block said she wanted to provide an update on the encampment and address the cancellation of the volunteer portion of the Saskatoon Housing Initiatives Partnership's Point-in-Time homeless count.

Moose Jaw cops seize more than 300 grams of cocaine during traffic stop
Police said several people were arrested after attempting to flee on foot, and they were found to be carrying 308.9 grams of cocaine. Police said the estimated street value is over $33,000.

Wynyard facing costs months after massive cat hoarding incident
According to the town's chief administrative officer, the family in the home lived in two other homes, previously - both of which had to be demolished by the town due to damage from hoarding and neglect.

Raymore farmers hope to sell or donate grain elevator or risk tear-down
A group of farmers are listing a grain elevator in Raymore for sale after owning it for over two decades. If they can't sell or donate it, they'll have to tear it down.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY

The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, Oct. 6
On Tuesday's show, Evan spoke to Vassy Kapelos about the Quebec election. Plus, the start of hunting season and the issue of poaching and wildlife dumping. And how old is too old to run for office?
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY

The Green Zone Replay - Monday, Oct. 5
On Monday's show, Jamie recaps the Riders' loss with Taylor Shire and Belton Johnson. Plus, a recap of the NFL action from the weekend and can the Blackhawks shake off their slow start?
SPORTS

Speed Skating Canada working to regain charitable status after missed tax filing
Speed Skating Canada CEO Joe Morissette says the group didn't receive an overdue notice and didn't know the charitable status had even been revoked until The Canadian Press made inquiries about it.

Hilltops awarded home field advantage to begin playoffs despite loss to Rifles
A three-way tie to end the Prairie Football Conference regular season threw a wrench into final seeding, with the Saskatoon Hilltops gaining home field advantage despite a loss to Winnipeg on Sunday.

Home field advantage on the line for Saskatoon Hilltops in regular season finale
There is one final game to cap off the regular season for the Saskatoon Hilltops today, who host the Winnipeg Rifles with a shot at securing home field advantage in Prairie Football Conference semifinals.

Sask. Stanley Cup champion defenceman Lyle Odelein dead at 58
A Stanley Cup champion in 1993 with the Montreal Canadiens and veteran of over 1,000 NHL games, Saskatchewan's Lyle Odelein has died at the age of 58.
CANADA & WORLD

U.S. man charged for conspiring with Tumbler Ridge killer before and during attack
The complaint filed by the FBI says James Cody Bryant gave advice "on how to carry out the murders," and confirmed that he was watching video footage from Jesse Van Rootselaar during the attack.

Justice minister to announce next steps for MAID in Canada
The federal government revised legislation in 2021 to include people who suffer intolerably with a serious and incurable illness or disability but whose death was not reasonably foreseeable.

Conservatives call for boost in Canadian diesel production, cut to diesel taxes
The party wants an end to federal taxes on diesel fuel until Canada Day, as well as tax relief for building diesel infrastructure such as pipelines, refineries, rail and storage.

Carney says Canada at 'crucial time' in conversation with Quebec premier-designate
The Parti Québécois won 59 seats in Monday's election, five seats shy of the 64 needed for a majority government, while the Coalition Avenir Québec was soundly swept out of power.
AGRICULTURE

Conservatives' diesel relief plan could reduce domestic demand for canola
Pierre Poilievre's plan to slash diesel costs comes with a trade-off that could reduce demand for oilseeds, as a growing portion of the crops flow into the North American market for renewable fuel.

Farm groups call for national plant breeding strategy and renewed investment
Nine organizations have endorsed a joint vision, A National Plant Breeding Strategy Must Work for Every Crop, calling for stable public investment to ensure new varieties are available.

Warm weather helps Sask. farmers make solid progress on 2026 harvest
Brian Andrew, who farms in the Craven area, said his harvest is behind schedule, but it's a situation he's seen before. "It's not something completely unique, so we can deal with it," he said.

Saskatchewan farmers facing pressure from rising diesel costs, floods, trade uncertainty
Bill Prybylski, president of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan, joined guest host Brent Loucks on The Evan Bray Show on Monday to discuss the pressures farmers are facing.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET

Why is this extraordinary art collection in rural Saskatchewan?
Tucked away near St. Walburg is the century-old studio of Berthold von Imhoff, filled with massive religious paintings, portraits with eyes that seem to follow you and a family legacy worth preserving

Inside the weird, wild world of competitive arm wrestling
Think arm wrestling is just about having strong arms? Think again. Nathan Muir has spent years training his hands, wrists, shoulders and hips for a sport that lasts seconds.

Residential school took her away. Her language brought her home
Rosalie Tsannie-Burseth whispered Dene at St. Michael's Residential School so she wouldn't be punished. Today, she is a teacher and PhD student fighting to make sure her language is never silenced.

Hotel Senator sign lost for decades resurfaces on Marketplace
You never know what you might find on Facebook Marketplace. In this case, it was a Hotel Senator sign that owner Chris Beavis thought had been sent to the junkyard 35 years ago.
























