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REGINA NEWS
City extends Wascana Pool's season to September 28
According to the City of Regina, the decision to extend the hours was made in order to ensure residents can access aquatic activities while the Lawson Aquatic Centre undergoes annual maintenance.
Attempted street robbery in Regina leads to five arrests, weapons charges: Police
"A male suspect exited the vehicle, approached the victim and attempted to grab the chain from around his neck," the Regina Police Service explained. "The victim was able to back away and contact poli...
Regina police officer shoots and kills dog during gun call in Highland Park
"Officers arrived on scene, established a perimeter and began to clear the residence. While this was taking place, a dog exited the residence and began to attack a (police dog)."
11-year-old girl seriously hurt after early morning shooting in Eastview neighbourhood
Officers were called to a home on the 1000 block of Edgar Street shortly after 2 a.m. Police said the victim suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital. The investigation is ongoing.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Mounties seize guns, ammunition, drugs after pair of traffic stops
"The driver failed to comply with officers' instructions and was arrested... Officers located two firearms, one of which was loaded, and several hundred rounds of ammunition during a search of the vehicle."...
Sask. watchdog agency investigating fatal RCMP shooting in Deschambault Lake
According to the Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team, Mounties came across a group in a wooded area on the morning of August 8 "at a location where a gunshot had recently been discharged."
Provincial fire ban lifted in Saskatchewan after rainy week
There are 79 active wildfires burning in Saskatchewan. So far this season, the province has seen 466 wildfires, well ahead of the five-year average of 372. Eight communities are under active evacuation orders.
Rainfall a mixed blessing for Saskatchewan producers: Crop report
"No producers in the west-central and northern regions have started harvesting yet, but they anticipate crops to be ready within the next couple of weeks if conditions are favourable," the ministry noted.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, August 14
As an Air Canada strike looms, Evan talks with experts on what you need to know. Is it time to get rid of supply management in Sask? RCMP shares concerning statistics. And a mental health film program shines.
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Tuesday, Aug. 12
Joe Carnahan on the Saskatoon Berries, Rick Zamperin and Britton Gray discuss the upcoming Hamilton Ticats game against Saskatchewan Roughriders, and Matt Fontana has the latest Cleveland Browns news.
SPORTS
Riders look to lock down duo of Bo Levi Mitchell and Kenny Lawler
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have one of the most electric offences in the CFL with Bo Levi Mitchell and Kenny Lawler. The Riders defence know they will need to shut down the dynamic duo to improve on the 7-1 record.
Jamie Nye: Plenty of surprises in first half of 2025 CFL season
Jamie Nye says there have been plenty of surprises so far during the 2025 CFL season. The Green Zone host takes a look at some of the biggest surprises as the season reaches the halfway mark.
'Pedal to the metal': Riders remain focused on ultimate goal for 2025
The Saskatchewan Roughriders head into Week 11 of the CFL as the team with the best record at 7-1, but for the players inside the locker room, there's still room for improvement.
Red Sox beat Saskatoon Berries 6-2 to advance to WCBL finals
"This means the world to me," said Red Sox catcher Brady Bye. "I came up watching these games as a little kid, so now being a part of it and going to a final it really means the world."
CANADA & WORLD
Supreme Court allows Mississippi to require age verification on social media like Facebook and X
Supporters of the new laws have said they are needed to help curb the explosive use of social media among young people, and what researchers say is an associated increase in depression and anxiety.
Canadian-led patrol finds alleged shark finning, dolphin harvesting in North Pacific
Sean Wheeler, international enforcement chief for the Fisheries Department, says the two-month surveillance mission was the first to include crews from three other countries on a single vessel.
PM's staff say search is on for a local office that meets Carney's security needs
The PMO says that until the local office is set up, residents of Nepean can access federal services through Defence Minister David McGuinty's office, which is in the neighbouring riding of Ottawa South.
Six planets are hanging out in early morning skies this month. Here's how to spot them
Venus, Jupiter, Saturn and a faint Mercury are visible this month without any kind of special equipment. Uranus and Neptune, meanwhile, can only be glimpsed through binoculars and telescopes.
AGRICULTURE
Feds vow to defend Sask. farmers after China announces nearly 76 per cent canola tariff
Experts say the new tariff will effectively shut the door on one of the crop's biggest markets. Federal Minister Eleanor Olszewski said that nothing is off the table when it comes to protecting producers.
China announces 75.8 per cent tariffs on Canadian canola
The move comes nearly a year after Canada imposed a 100 per cent tariff on Chinese electric vehicles, a move that is to be reviewed by the beginning of October. Canada supplies China with most of its canola.
Saskatchewan Open Farm Days offers a chance to learn more about agriculture
Saskatchewan Open Farm Days runs on Saturday and Sunday, with more than 30 farms, ranches, and gardens opening their gates to give curious people a chance to learn and explore.
Agronomy staff cut from Canola Council in new strategic framework
Chris Davison of the Canola Council of Canada said the its agronomic role needed to be "re-focused" to work on identifying and addressing threats, production risks, and opportunities.
PRAIRIE PROFILES
Discover how a doll empowered this Sask. girl with a rare disease
A handmade crocheted doll with a medical port is helping five-year-old Ivy feel seen and accepted, giving her the confidence and hope to embrace her unique journey with a rare autoimmune disease.
From seed to stem: A Saskatchewan flower farm in full summer bloom
With summer at its peak, Kristen Raney's flower farm near Clavet overflows with vibrant cosmos, zinnias and sunflowers. Her days are a joyful blur of harvests, markets, bouquets and tiny helping hands.
Banksy in Saskatoon: A secretive street artist lands downtown
Who is Banksy? Why did he shred a million-dollar painting on purpose? And why is his rebellious street art now filling downtown Saskatoon? Step inside this weird, wonderful exhibit and see for yourself.
Explore the Saskatchewan rock museum one kid built from scratch
Judah Tyreman opened the Sesula Mineral & Gem Museum in Radisson when he was just 11 years old. Now 21, he's inspiring a new generation of young collectors with his hands-on, curiosity-fueled museum.
