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REGINA NEWS
City of Regina reserves could be further depleted by 2025 deficit
Regina city council is being asked to take another $5 million out of an already diminished reserve to cover an operating deficit from 2025. A proposed plan for the budgets is set to be released in November.
Police arrest two in 14 separate thefts at Regina business since March
During the first incident on March 9, two suspects entered the business, took products from the store and left without paying. Similar incidents happened throughout the month of March and into April.
Construction begins on long-awaited second Costco in Regina
Work crews and construction equipment can now be seen at the site of the new Costco on Dewdney Avenue West, after a $6-million building permit for a foundation was issued Friday for the company's second location.
Regina put under overdose alert due to contaminated drugs
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Health said many of the growing number of overdoses happening in Regina required multiple doses of naloxone, and warned of a potentially contaminated drug supply.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
State funeral today in Regina for former Lt.-Gov. Vaughn Solomon Schofield
The public is invited to attend at Living Hope Alliance Church on Green Falls Drive in Regina, starting at 10 a.m. Attendees were asked to arrive early, and the service will also be streamed online.
Pair charged with drug trafficking after police chase from Meadow Lake to Loon Lake
A man and woman from the Prince Albert area are behind bars following a game of cat and mouse with police that began outside Meadow Lake and ended in Loon Lake on April 17.
Teen charged with arson after Sandy Bay house fire
RCMP continue to investigate the blaze as well as other structure fires in Sandy Bay since October of last year. It's believed the fires at four houses and an outbuilding were deliberately set.
Even snowmobile association 'ready for spring' after latest snow
Leah Switzer with the Saskatchewan Snowmobile Association said even she's ready to see green grass once again. Though people are still out riding, she expects most trails will close after the weekend.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Friday, April 24
On Friday's show, Evan looks at the stormy forecast for Saskatchewan heading into the weekend, the potential delays to seeding for farmers and how often people with dementia can go missing.
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Friday, April 24
Roughriders long snapper Jorgen Hus talk about his decision to retire and looks back on his CFL career, Drew Remenda has the latest NHL news, should New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel be fired?
SPORTS
Regina Pat Canadians beat the Okanagan Rockets 5-4 at Telus Cup
The Regina Pat Canadians finished off round-robin play with a win and are top of the standings. Regina defeated the Okanagan Rockets and will now turn their attention to the semifinals.
Saskatchewan Rush look for home floor advantage in quarterfinal
Rallying for a 10-9 overtime victory last weekend, the Saskatchewan Rush will battle the Toronto Rock once again in a must-win NLL quarterfinal matchup at SaskTel Centre on Saturday night.
Flin Flon Bombers win first championship in 33 years
This was the fourth appearance in the SJHL finals for the Bombers in the last five years, and they finally broke the streak with a 2-0 win on the road to earn their second Canterra Seeds Cup.
Riders' Craig Reynolds looks ahead to training camp, Saskatoon pre-season game
Saskatchewan Roughriders president and CEO, Craig Reynolds, spoke with business leaders about the team's training camp, pre-season game in Saskatoon and expectations coming off a Grey Cup championship.
CANADA & WORLD
Actions of ex-Mountie charged under security law affront Canadian sovereignty: Crown
The Crown alleges William Majcher planned to use the threat of arrest to coerce a Vancouver-area resident to comply with Chinese government demands. He has pleaded not guilty.
Enbridge gets federal approval for $4B natural gas pipeline expansion in B.C.
The project would add 300 million cubic feet per day of capacity on Enbridge's Westcoast system, which connects gas fields in northeastern B.C. and northwestern Alberta to the Canada-U.S. border.
How you store produce can make it last longer
What we toss in the trash often has less to do with what we buy than how we store it at home. A lot of spoilage happens because of improper moisture levels and temperatures.
Q&A: Apollo astronaut Schmitt talks about getting back to the moon and life in the universe
Harrison Schmitt, 90, is one of the four Apollo moonwalkers alive today. A geologist, he was the first scientist to set foot on the moon and his expertise helped answer questions about its origin.
AGRICULTURE
Farmers feeling anxious as late snowfalls delay seeding: Shaun Haney
Late-April snow is delaying Saskatchewan seeding, making farmers anxious. Shaun Haney says uneven moisture and Monette Farms' creditor protection are adding uncertainty.
Monette Group files for creditor protection
Monette said farming operations, including seeding, crop care and harvest, will continue during the restructuring. Lease agreements remain in force, and rent obligations are being actively managed.
Sask. farmers weathering input price hikes that could 'wipe out the bottom line'
While fertilizer prices are spiking due to the war in the Middle East, Canadian producers are said to be better off than those from some other countries, due to the timing and farmers switching crops.
'I live in Vegas': Canadian ag producers take gamble with high fuel, fertilizer costs
Prices for diesel and fertilizer have nearly doubled since the war involving the U.S, Iran and Israel, as the stalemate has choked vital oil and gas shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
How chess is helping Saskatoon kids slow down and think
Saskatoon kids are learning how to think ahead and focus deeply through hands‑on chess workshops that bring the game to life, guided by Arash Abdollahzadeh, a former international competitor from Iran.
Where fun meets fitness: Exploring Dynasty Ninja in Saskatoon
Dynasty Ninja is Saskatoon's ninja gym, where kids and adults train with climbing, swinging and balancing obstacles to improve strength, agility and confidence.
First Nations University of Canada marks 50 years with annual spring powwow
The First Nations University of Canada Spring Celebration Powwow returns to Regina Saturday and Sunday celebrating Indigenous culture, community and tradition during the university's 50th anniversary year.
Repair Café giving broken items a second chance in Saskatoon
Once a month at Saskatoon Makerspace, volunteers help community members fix broken household items for free, sharing skills and bringing everything from lamps to coffee makers or clothing back to life.
