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REGINA NEWS
Regina mayor hoping to address concerns about removal of parking meters
On social media, Regina Mayor Chad Bachynski says many people voiced concerns about the lack of a cash option for parking payment once the meters are decommissioned March 1, and he's working on a solution.
Health Authority taking over 139 long-term care beds in Regina
The health authority said it's come to a deal with Brightwater management team to take over operations of the long-term care beds at Capital Crossing Assisted Living and Memory Care.
Regina doctor suspended in Sask. and Ont. after criminal charges laid
Dr. David Edward-Ooi Poon was suspended from practising after being charged with multiple counts including sexual assault, voyeurism, and making and possessing child sexual abuse material.
Deaf Crows Collective brings wordless version of 'The Tempest' to Regina stage
Deaf Crows Collective is staging 'The Deaf Tempest' in Regina, a wordless Shakespeare adaptation using puppetry, projections and vibration so deaf and hearing audiences can share the same experience.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Province launches national campaign to lure law enforcement officers to Saskatchewan
The campaign features digital and social media ads that highlight Saskatchewan as an exceptional place to work and live, emphasizing quality of life, affordability and a collaborative policing culture.
Sask. NDP bringing in experienced researcher to work on health-care plans
The Opposition NDP said they've hired health-care researcher Dr. Cheryl Camillo to help them interpret and use the information they've been collecting through their health-care consultations.
Snowplow crews provide frontline updates to Highway Hotline
Saskatchewan's 26,500 km provincial highway network is the largest per capita in Canada, and snowplow operators make reports throughout the day to keep up with rapidly changing weather conditions.
Sask. chips in $600,000 to finish interpretive centre at Yorkton Brick Flour Mill
The mill is the only remaining brick flour mill in Western Canada and symbolizes "an important chapter in Saskatchewan's history," preserving stories of early agriculture and importance of family farms.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Friday, Feb. 27
Guest host David Kirton talks with reporter Mia Holowaychuk about the 14-year-old girl who set another girl on fire at Evan Hardy School's court case. TeleMiracle is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Friday, Feb. 27
Kelly Knapp is ready for his second chance at a Brier, updates on the Toronto Blue Jays, Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers as well as NHL players Auston Matthews, Brady Tkachuk and Connor McDavid.
SPORTS
Points leader Robert Church leads Saskatchewan Rush into long-awaited Buffalo rematch
Now up to 951 career points - split between the Saskatchewan and Edmonton Rush - Church has surpassed longtime teammate Mark Matthews for the most points scored in franchise history, with 949.
Huskies men's hockey team set for UBC rematch in Canada West semis
A trip to the Canada West final is on the line for the University of Saskatchewan Huskies men's hockey team, facing the UBC Thunderbirds for the second straight year in conference semis.
Kelly Knapp looking for 'a bit of redemption' in second Brier appearance
Kelly Knapp went 4-4 and just missed out on playoffs in his last Brier appearance. Now back for a second time and a slightly different rink, he's looking to become the first Saskatchewan skip to win since 1980.
Riders add former NFL defensive back Jerry Jacobs
Jerry Jacobs will join the CFL after spending a number of years in the NFL. The defensive back spent time with the Detroit Lions from 2021-23, where he appeared in 40 games for the team, starting in 29 of them.
CANADA & WORLD
Police chiefs say no 'imminent threat' to Canada after attacks on Iran
While the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police says there is no indication of any threat based on current intelligence, it is warning the public to be vigilant as the Middle East conflict continues.
Canada backs Qatar, United Arab Emirates against Iran attacks
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said she strongly condemns the targeting of Qatar and stands with the United Arab Emirates as it defends itself against escalation by Iran after U.S.-Israeli attacks.
At least 10 killed in Pakistan as pro-Iranian protesters try to storm U.S. Consulate
Shiites make up roughly 15 per cent of Pakistan's population and represent one of the largest Shiite communities in the world. They have frequently staged anti-Israel and anti-U.S. rallies in the past.
Iran strikes back, vowing revenge after the killing of its top leader
Iran fired missiles at an ever-widening list of targets in Israel and Gulf Arab states in retaliation for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death, and said a new leader would be chosen in "one or two days."
AGRICULTURE
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.
Backyard vegetable gardens are healthy for people and the planet. Here's how to start yours
At this time of year, yards are still covered in snow. But it's the perfect time to start planning for a garden because you'll want to have supplies ready to start planting just after the last frost.
U of S professor and crop breeder receives agriculture award from king of Sweden
Dr. Curtis Pozniak was presented with the Bertebos Prize for research and innovation with "significant contributions" towards the connections between ecology and food production in Stockholm.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
Neighbours helping neighbours: 50 years of TeleMiracle in Saskatchewan
As TeleMiracle 50 approaches, founder Peter Kilburn reflects on 50 years of a Saskatchewan tradition that provides hope, independence and dignity to those in need.
The legend of Doc Shadd: A Black folk hero who shaped Saskatchewan
Dr. Alfred Schmitz Shadd was the very first documented Black settler in Saskatchewan. This Black History Month, explore the incredible life story of the Melfort pioneer whose legacy rivals any folk tale.
Laughter as medicine: Meet the University of Saskatchewan's new Indigenous storyteller
Raised on sitcoms and rez humour, Ryan Moccasin is bringing comedy, cultural truth and lived experience to the University of Saskatchewan as the Indigenous storyteller in residence.
Down to Wrestle: U of S Huskies celebrate inclusion on the mat
The University of Saskatchewan is home to Canada's first and only wrestling program for kids with Down syndrome. Meet the athletes and volunteer coaches redefining inclusion in the sport.
