REGINA NEWS

Regina library tax hike request faces budget scrutiny
The Regina Public Library's proposed dedicated tax increase to save up for a new central library faced scrutiny by councillors during Wednesday's executive committee meeting.

VIDEO: Royal Regina Rifles battle flags return to Sask. legislature
The Royal Regina Rifles battlefield flags have been returned to the Legislative Building. Riflemen during World War I fought underneath them in Europe and veterans say they are an important symbol of sacrifice.

Trophygate: Thunder finally handed PFC hardware after Hilltops gaffe
Two days after earning a Prairie Football Conference championship, the Regina Thunder have the trophy in their hands after the Saskatoon Hilltops forgot to bring the hardware for Sunday's title game.

Three arrested after allegedly assaulting Regina teen with machete
Officers were called to the area of Fourth Avenue and Connaught Street at around 1 p.m. on Friday, where they found the injured boy "who had been assaulted by three males armed with a machete."
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS

Vigil for Prince Albert soldier planned for Sunday
Pte. Shaun Farrell and three other soldiers were killed after a sudden change in the wind drove a grass fire toward troops training at the Canadian Forces base in Wainwright in Alberta on Saturday.

Sask. justice ministry reminds gun owners of federal amnesty extension
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Justice says the amnesty period has been extended to 90 days after the Supreme Court of Canada renders its decision on appeals that challenged Ottawa's gun bans.

Saskatoon family shaken but unhurt after Canada Post vehicle slams into Fairhaven home
A Canada Post truck collided with a Saskatoon family's home in the southwest neighbourhood of Fairhaven on Thursday afternoon. A tenant said the crash made a "pretty loud" noise.

SPSA president talks 2026 wildfire season on The Evan Bray Show
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency responded to 358 fires in the 2026 season, a significant decrease from the devastating 2025 season, when the agency responded to 520 wildfires.
SPORTS

Amundrud sets Huskies passing yards record in wet, windy walk-off win over Alberta
University of Saskatchewan Huskies quarterback Anton Amundrud stands alone in program history after a record-breaking performance Friday in a thrilling, last-second victory against Alberta.

'A nuclear bomb': MLB union head blasts salary cap as labour war looms
Baseball's labour contract expires Dec. 1, and management is expected to immediately lock out players. The stoppage could threaten the start of spring training workouts on Feb. 9 and opening day in March.

VIDEO: 'Super excited': Jack Coan gets first CFL start Saturday
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will be resting a number of starters for their regular season finale against the Edmonton Elks. Quarterback Jack Coan will make his first career CFL start in place of Trevor Harris.

VIDEO: Roughriders name Thurman, Harris among 2026 award winners
The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced the team's award winners for the 2026 season. The list is lead by quarterback Trevor Harris and linebacker Jameer Thurman, who are back-to-back award recipients.
CANADA & WORLD

Burn victims from Wainwright fire face long road to recovery: Expert
Many of the injured in last week's deadly fire at CFB Wainwright suffered serious burns. Evan Bray hears from a world-renown specialist on burn care, treatment and recovery.

What we know and don't know about the deadly fire at CFB Wainwright
Maj.-Gen. Wade Rutland of the 1st Canadian Division told reporters that, just before 4 p.m. local time, the fire spread to the pairs range, where soldiers train in pairs to provide covering fire.

U.S. to drop some tariffs on Canadian exports, says Maine senator
A statement released by Maine Sen. Susan Collins says the categories include corrugated paper, plastic boxes and several types of machinery important to her state's agricultural industries.

Candu attitude: Carney pegs 'good chances' on Canadian bid for Turkey nuclear plant
Speaking from Istanbul, Prime Minister Mark Carney says the AtkinsRéalis bid to supply two planned Turkish power plants with the Candu nuclear reactor now has "good chances" of succeeding.
AGRICULTURE

How embracing AI can help build trust in Canada's food system
For Ryan Anderson, embracing AI doesn't mean abandoning traditional approaches to public trust. Instead, it means making credible agricultural information easier to find, understand and share.

Chronic wasting disease testing to proceed unchanged in Saskatchewan
Health Canada recommends against consuming meat from animals known to be infected with chronic wasting disease, despite there being no recorded cases of the disease in humans.

Saskatchewan farmers squeezed by high diesel costs, wet harvest
Shaun Haney says rising diesel prices and a wet harvest have increased costs for Saskatchewan farmers, while crop downgrades and uncertainty around trade and energy policy remain key concerns.

The economic importance of a Saskatoon-based farm show
The survey found 30 per cent of the 16,114 attendees came from a 50-kilometre radius of Saskatoon, 63 per cent from the rest of Saskatchewan and nine per cent from other provinces or countries.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET

Exploring the tunnels beneath Saskatchewan's Legislative Building
What's beneath Saskatchewan's Legislative Building? About a kilometre of tunnels, a sealed-off older network, high-pressure steam - and absolutely no secret bunker.

The hunt for Saskatoon's mythical 21st Street tunnel
The old railway station. The Bessborough Hotel. A secret tunnel beneath 21st Street connecting the two. It's one of Saskatoon's favourite legends - and apparently, it never happened.

Sneaking beyond the tourist trail in the Tunnels of Moose Jaw
In this Saskatchewan Story, we slip through hidden doors and forgotten corners of the Tunnels of Moose Jaw with Reid Martin, uncovering the real history - and the legends - buried beneath the city.

What happens when you bring Saskatchewan's wind indoors?
Saskatchewan has more than enough wind. So why build a machine to make even more? The answer involves 900 fans, wheat fields, spray droplets and a whole lot of science.




























