REGINA NEWS

Round two: Another burst of blood-sucking mosquitoes attacks Regina
Ashley Thompson said despite the resurgence, the City of Regina won't be spraying parks or other areas, as the mosquito monitoring program has already wrapped up for the season.

Regina police briefs: three people face weapons charges in two separate incidents
Officers located the stolen vehicle and saw two suspects exit it. They ran when officers approached but a police service dog apprehended one of the suspects, who was taken to hospital with dog-bite injuries.

980 CJME wins RTDNA awards for breaking news and sports reporting
980 CJME has been recognized for its coverage of the Regina refinery explosion in March, 2025, and a feature of two teens from Saudi Arabia who now call Regina home and have fallen in love with curling.

Regina police preach caution after two more pedestrians injured in crashes
The Regina Police Service said the message is of caution is being renewed after two more crashes involving pedestrians over the weekend, with one incident leaving a young girl badly injured.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS

Teen sentenced to youth jail for Saskatoon crash on Idylwyld Drive
In June, the teen pleaded guilty in Saskatoon Provincial Court to charges including possession of stolen property over $5,000, dangerous driving causing bodily harm and failing to stop after an accident.

Prince Albert officials say wastewater drug data emphasizes need for coordinated response
Police Chief Patrick Nogier said the results validate the direction police have already taken by focusing enforcement on suppliers and traffickers, while also showing the limits of enforcement alone.

Saskatchewan nuclear reactor plans spark push for work experience from industry
The head of Saskatchewan Industrial and Mining Suppliers Association said building expertise in nuclear now, will help prepare workers for planned nuclear reactors in the province.

Saskatchewan mayor who clashed with 'Queen of Canada' cult to leave top job
The village first made headlines in 2023 when the so-called "Queen of Canada" Romana Didulo and her followers set up a compound in a former school and soon began badgering residents.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY

The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, Oct. 1
On Thursday's show, Evan talks nuclear energy in Saskatchewan with minister Jeremy Harrison. Plus, the DEED debate in Saskatoon and minimum wage goes up in the province, but is it enough?
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY

The Green Zone Replay - Tuesday, Sept. 29
It's the NHL season! Chris Cuthbert previews the Toronto Maple Leafs, Drew Remenda talks about the San Jose Sharks, and John Shannon takes a look at the Western Conference. Plus, Stanley Cup predictions.
SPORTS

Lauther returns to Riders, not dressing for game against Stamps
Brett Lauther was back at Mosaic Stadium after being traded from the Ottawa Redblacks to the Saskatchewan Roughriders. While he's one of the CFL's top kickers this season, he won't be suiting up this week.

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.

Kicker Brett Lauther returns to Riders' roster after Redblacks trade
The Roughriders acquired Brett Lauther in exchange for their fifth-round pick in the CFL's 2027 draft. Lauther spent eight previous seasons with the Riders, making 295 of 360 field goal attempts.

Riders know every game matters in tight CFL playoff race
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are aware of the urgency needed to end the season as the team finds itself at a crucial point with just four games left in the season. Saskatchewan hosts Calgary on Friday.
CANADA & WORLD

Indigenous groups given just two months to consult on pipeline project designation
OTTAWA - Indigenous communities along the expected route for the newly announced West Coast oil pipeline were given just two months for consultations about whether the pipeline should be designated a project of nati...

France gripped by spreading student protests as PM calls crisis meeting
The demonstrations erupted in Paris-region schools last week and have snowballed, with police making hundreds of arrests in clashes with the protesters. Authorities have reported dozens of injuries.

An Indian airline captain is hailed as a hero after a cockpit attack on a FlyDubai flight
Shota Musayev, a dentist and eyewitness, told The Associated Press how the wounded Smit Machchhar managed to open the cockpit door to let them in before they grappled with the copilot.

Budget watchdog says Alto rail construction could cost more than Ottawa predicts
Ottawa has released cost estimates of between $60 billion and $90 billion, but the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer believes the price tag will range from $75 billion to $113 billion.
AGRICULTURE

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.

VIDEO: Massive fire takes out grain cart and tractor during Sask. harvest
Dana Quigley's farm near Yellow Grass got a nasty shock on Thursday evening when the grain cart and tractor started on fire. Nobody was injured, but the damaged equipment was a total write-off.

Federal government defends closure of seven research facilities
The federal government says the decision to close the sites reflects a deliberate shift to prioritize "investment in research expertise and activities" over operations and maintenance costs.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET

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.

Meet the Regina woman with 150 Saskatchewan Roughriders jerseys
Donna Ryhorchuk thought she had about 130 Saskatchewan Roughriders jerseys. We counted. There are 150 - each one carrying a story, a favourite player's name and a little piece of Rider history.

























