LATEST WEATHER
PHOTOS: DEVASTATING FIRES
A wildfire rages at Sucker River. (Maurice Ratt/Facebook)
Firefighters work in La Ronge. (La Ronge Regional Fire Department/Facebook)
Lac La Ronge Indian Band Chief Tammy Cook-Searson thanks wildland firefighters. (Facebook)
A destroyed cabin at East Trout Lake. (Carla Beck/Facebook)
Firefighters from many regions gather for a briefing. (Jay Ar En/Facebook)
Smoke fills the skies over Sucker River. (Maurice Ratt/Facebook)
Melfort Fire and Rescue is working in La Ronge. (Melfort Fire/Facebook)
The Shoe Fire, near Little Bear Lake. (Nova Scotia Govt.)
The RONA store in La Ronge burned down on June 3. (RONA+ Saskatoon/Facebook)
Robertson Trading in La Ronge was lost to the Pisew Fire. (Brian Sklar/Facebook)
A home destroyed in Eagle Point, near La Ronge. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW)
Wildfire near the bridge on the south side of the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation
Wildfires near Weyakwin in May 2025 (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW).
REGINA NEWS
Regina police briefs: Unresponsive couple found in vehicle facing weapons charges
The pair are facing charges after being found in the Cathedral area early on Sunday, and a man who police were told was stealing parcels in The Greens on Gardiner was Tasered during his arrest.
Regina father among victims of deadly Air India crash
According to a GoFundMe page, Piyushkumar Patel was a husband, a father and a well-loved member of the South Regina community. "Piyushkumar was not just a passenger - he was the heart of his family."
'Love who you love': Thousands attend annual Queen City Pride Parade
"It's important to see everybody getting along. Everybody's kind, I think I've gotten five free hugs. Everybody's awesome," said one visitor from the town of Radisson.
Regina's only supervised consumption site set to reopen this month
The centre closed in March to deal with smoke damage from a neighbouring fire. The reopening comes while the Queen City is dealing with an overdose alert, which left four people dead in just a week.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Premier Scott Moe pitches 'port-to-port corridor' for energy and other exports
Moe pitched the idea of a corridor that would connect Canada's northern Pacific and Arctic coasts at an event in Alberta focused on both provinces' ambitions to double oil and gas production.
Martensville youth, 17, charged after stabbing, assault at business
The youth has been charged with two counts of aggravated assault, two counts of assault with a weapon, assault causing bodily harm, carrying a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and mischief.
Two people seriously injured in crash on Highway 55 Friday: RCMP
"With the assistance of the Carrot River Fire Department, a second adult male was removed from the vehicle," the RCMP said. "EMS transported him to hospital with injuries described as serious in natur...
Mounties searching for rightful owner of coin and jewelry collection seized in 2023
"Some of the rings have an inscription on them, allowing us to confirm ownership when someone comes forward to claim them," said Jason Teniuk, a staff sergeant with the Warman RCMP detachment.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Monday, June 16
Saskatchewan people continue to step up to help those affected by wildfires. The G7 summit is underway in Alberta, a collector car auction is rolling through Saskatoon, and blacklegged ticks have started to arrive.
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Monday, June 16
The team relives Saturday's Riders victory, Ryan Kennedy has an opinion on what adjustments the Oilers need to make for Game 6, while former NHL goalie Martin Biron weighs in on who should be in net.
SPORTS
Confidence levels fall as Panthers beat Oilers in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals
Game 6 is Tuesday, with Florida looking to repeat as Stanley Cup champions on home ice at Amerant Bank Arena at 6 p.m.
'Not being who we are': Riders hold on for a CFL victory in Hamilton
The Saskatchewan Roughriders made some mistakes and kicker Brett Lauther had an off night, but the team battled right to the end and emerged from Hamilton with a 28-23 win over the Tiger-Cats.
Riders head east for showdown in Hamilton against Ti-Cats
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will head to Hamilton to try and beat the Tiger-Cats. The Riders will look to put pressure on quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell after registering a CFL-high four sacks last week.
'Fulfillment of a dream': Regina Red Sox sold to Pats ownership group
The move ends the team's two-decade run as a non-profit. The Rex Sox will finish the current season under the existing board, with the deal set to officially close on Oct. 1, pending league approval.
CANADA & WORLD
Premier Scott Moe pitches 'port-to-port corridor' for energy and other exports
Moe pitched the idea of a corridor that would connect Canada's northern Pacific and Arctic coasts at an event in Alberta focused on both provinces' ambitions to double oil and gas production.
Former NDP leader Jagmeet Singh apologizes for attending Kendrick Lamar show
The former NDP leader issued an apology on Sunday after being called out by Drake, who branded him a "goof" for being seen at the Rogers Centre supporting his rap nemesis amid their ongoing feud.
European Union leaders say Canada will sign a defence procurement pact this month
Mark Carney is set to visit Brussels on June 23 for the Canada-EU summit, where he will meet with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa.
Contentious major projects bill falls under microscope as Liberals rush it through
Provisions in the government's controversial Bill C-5 that would allow the executive branch to skirt laws in order to push forward major projects are likely to survive a court challenge, some experts say.
AGRICULTURE
Wildfire smoke shapes weather patterns, and not for the better
Meteorologist Matt Makens said sustained smoke and heat in the atmosphere create feedback loops that actively shape weather patterns. The presence of smoke in the atmosphere changes how rainfall develops.
Wildfire smoke could impact freshly seeded Saskatchewan crop
A lack of sunlight due to wildfire smoke and haze in the sky can have a direct impact on crops in Saskatchewan. It causes the process of photosynthesis to delay and can result in poor yields.
Campaign designed to promote the safety and quality of Canadian agricultural products
The objective of the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity initiative is to tap into the "pro-Canadian sentiment" happening across the country to promote the food system among consumers and policymakers.
FCC commits $2 billion to bolster Canadian food and ag innovation
Farm Credit Canada has announced a major investment initiative, committing $2 billion over five years to support innovation in Canada's food and agriculture sectors.
PRAIRIE PROFILES
Large and in charge: What it takes to eat like the Riders' O-line
Raw eggs, loaf cakes and calories by the thousands: Step inside the daily eating routine of the Roughriders' offensive linemen, where every meal is a critical play in the game of size and strength.
Buzzing with wisdom: Five life lessons from a Sask. beekeeper dad
This Father's Day, a Shellbrook beekeeper shares how his dad's quiet wisdom shaped a legacy. Today, Hannigan Honey's golden bounty travels from the prairies to kitchens as far away as Japan.
Vintage quilts, modern coats: A Saskatchewan crafter's cozy transformations
Saskatoon quilter Ashleigh Hemsley transforms once-forgotten quilts into stunning, wearable jackets - breathing new life into cherished heirlooms, one thoughtful stitch at a time.
'A fantastic life': Reflections from a second-generation Allan Potash miner
Nutrien, which operates six Sask. potash mines, is celebrating 65 years in the province.
