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REGINA NEWS
Regina's Filigree Chocolaterie plans delicious creations ahead for busy Easter season
Easter demand has been ramping up at Regina's Filigree Chocolaterie, with owner Kent Lukey saying preparation starts weeks in advance as the holiday becomes one of the busiest times of year.
Regina board game designer puts new spin on crokinole
Colter Hahn has created two new crokinole games aimed at making the classic board game more accessible, flexible and fun for players of all skill levels, perfect for the Easter long weekend.
Arguments finish, sentencing decision for Misha Pavelick's killer set for May
Arguments from the Crown and defence lawyers centred around whether the killer had the capacity and moral blameworthiness of an adult when he was 17 and killed Misha Pavelick in 2006.
Regina police nab three-time arsonist, lay charges in 2024 house fire
A garbage bin and a vehicle set on fire led Regina police to finding a suspect alleged to be also responsible for a third fire in May 2024. A 24-year-old man, is now facing charges in three arson incidents.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Drug overdose alert issued for Onion Lake Cree Nation
The alert issued on Saturday did not say how many overdose incidents had been reported and did not have information on the substance involved but said "multiple instances" had needed naloxone.
Two dead after Saskatoon house fire, fatal rollover on Highway 16 off ramp
Saskatoon Police Service said a 24-year-old man was pronounced dead at the rollover scene, and two men, aged 21 and 24, as well as a 22-year-old woman were taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Saskatchewan family celebrates Ukrainian Easter heritage
For Watson resident Rona Painter, psyanky Easter Eggs are more than art. They are a living thread connecting generations. She believes deeply in the importance of carrying traditions like these forward.
University of Saskatchewan hatches plans for new egg-laying facility
Conventional cages for egg-laying chickens will soon be banned in Canada. In their place, a new facility with housing systems will be hatched, improving outcomes for both birds and egg prices.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 2
On today's show, Evan asks whether you really relax when you have time off, the economic impact of the industrial carbon tax rising again and gets an update from the oil patch with Pipeline Online's Brian Zinchuk.
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Thursday, April 2
The LA Kings and San Jose Sharks gained some much needed traction in the West last night. The Regina Pats are in big trouble in their opening WHL playoff series. The Telus Cup West Regionals start today. Kirk Cousin...
SPORTS
Battling Saskatoon Blades lose 3-2 to Edmonton Oil Kings in 2OT
Saskatoon Blades lost in Game 6 of their WHL Eastern Conference quarter-finals series against Edmonton Oil Kings after double overtime on their home ice Sunday afternoon at SaskTel Centre.
A.J. Allen reflects on CFL free agency, negotiations with Riders
A.J. Allen emerged as one of the top linebackers in the CFL last season with the Riders. Once it was time for CFL free agency, a deal couldn't be reached and Allen signed with the Ottawa Redblacks.
Regina Pats lose 5-4 in overtime to Medicine Hat Tigers, eliminated in five games
The Regina Pats' season came to an end following an overtime loss to the Medicine Hat Tigers in game 5 of their first round WHL playoff series. Regina held a three-goal lead but would lose 5-4.
Regina Pat Canadians, Moose Jaw Winmar Warriors to meet in Telus Cup West Regional final
The Regina Pat Canadians beat the Winnipeg Bruins 3-2 on Saturday to set up a rematch between rivals in the Telus Cup West Regionals. Regina and the Moose Jaw Winmar Warriors will play once again on Sunday.
CANADA & WORLD
VIDEO: Pope Leo urges peace in first Easter Mass
Leo greeted the global faithful in 10 languages, including Arabic, Chinese and Latin, as he emphasized Easter's message of hope and made a call for peace to global conflicts through dialogue.
Canada's oldest known living man and Second World War vet dies at 110
Burdett Sisler, the oldest known living man in Canada and one of the oldest Second World War veterans, said last year that it's not too hard to make it to 110 years old - all you have to do is stay alive.
Trump issues fiery new threat against Iran as U.S. describes dramatic pilot rescue
The U.S. president on Sunday made new, expletive-laden threats to escalate strikes on Iran and its infrastructure if it doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz by his deadline after the rescue of its pilot.
Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Easter vigil, calls for harmony and peace
In a world torn by war, the Pope called on the faithful to make a commitment "so that the Easter gifts of harmony and peace may grow and flourish everywhere and always throughout the world.''
AGRICULTURE
SaskAgMatters Mental Health Network to manage Saskatchewan Farm Stress Line
"The Farm Stress Line has a proud history of supporting the agricultural community, and these improved services will help protect the health of people working in the sector," said David Marit.
Sask. farmers allowed to use strychnine until end of 2027
The federal government says it will temporarily allow farmers in Alberta and Saskatchewan to use a rodent poison to combat growing gopher populations, though farmers say their yearly window is closing.
New U.S. renewable fuel requirements expected to support Canadian canola
A Canadian renewable fuel industry source on Friday described the plan to slash compliance credits for imported biofuel and feedstocks in 2028 as "a material escalation in U.S. protectionist policy."
Fertilizer spike hits Sask. farmers ahead of seeding
Fertilizer prices are rising sharply in Saskatchewan ahead of seeding this year, driven by global supply disruptions. Farmers who didn't buy earlier are facing higher costs with little time to adjust their plans.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET
Meet the woman giving Saskatoon's abandoned bunnies a second chance
Easter brings more than egg hunts - it brings abandoned pet rabbits. Since 2018, Donna Barth with River Haze Street Rabbit Rescue has rehomed 145 domestic rabbits found on Saskatoon streets.
Thick n Thrift reshapes plus-size secondhand shopping in Saskatoon
Sizes 12 and up take centre stage at The Thick n Thrift in downtown Saskatoon. Owner Cierra Giesbrecht is creating a space focused on access, affordability and the joyful experience of shopping.
Original 16: The story of Saskatoon's Great Western Brewing Company
From aging equipment to a state-of-the-art expansion, Saskatoon's Great Western Brewing Company was built on risk, resilience and the courage of 16 men who refused to let their brewery fade away.
'I can do anything I want': Cole Blocka hopes to study at U of S
Since he was a little boy, Cole Blocka's parents taught him that he can do and be anything he wants in life. Even as he navigates hurdles in his pursuit of education, he is holding on to that belief.
