REGINA NEWS

Regina tree damage from hailstorm not as bad as May windstorm, city says
The city of Regina says around 60 city trees were damaged in a storm that swept through parts of Regina on Tuesday, with two having to be removed.

Regina man dead after car and semi collide on Highway 39 on Thursday: RCMP
"The sole occupant of the car was declared deceased by EMS at the scene. He has been identified as a 31-year-old male from Regina. His family has been notified," the RCMP said in a statement.

Two men facing attempted murder and organized crime charges: Regina police
The Regina Police Service said a 31-year-old man and a 37-year-old man were each charged with attempted murder and committing an offence for a criminal organization on Wednesday.

SGI flooded with claims after golf ball-sized hail pelts parts of Regina
Saskatchewan's Crown insurance provider is organizing an appraisal blitz to help speed up claims, after thousands of vehicle owners throughout Regina reported damage from Tuesday's hailstorm.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS

La Ronge RCMP seeking man wanted in shooting
Sampson Roberts, 25, from the La Ronge area has been charged with discharging a firearm with intent, robbery with a firearm and a number of weapons offences. A warrant has been issued for his arrest.

Stanley Mission man charged with assault after rock throwing incident
RCMP said seven vehicles were damaged, and one motorist taken to hospital after officers received multiple reports of someone throwing rocks at passing vehicles on Highway 915 on Thursday.

Ontario man, 24, charged with murder in Sucker River death investigation: Police
The RCMP said Andrew Douglas MacDonald was arrested on Thursday at the Central East Correctional Centre in Lindsay, Ont., and was transported back to Saskatchewan to face the charge.

Beardy's and Okemasis woman, 67, charged with manslaughter in death of child: RCMP
The 67-year-old woman was arrested this week. She's facing a charge of manslaughter, along with criminal negligence causing death, failing to provide the necessaries of life and abandoning a child.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY

The Evan Bray Show - Friday, June 12
8:30 - The Riders are getting ready for their home opener this weekend, complete with tailgating, new this year. Add in a Stanley Cup Final that's delivering plenty of drama and the countdown to the FIFA World Cup, ...
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY

The Green Zone Replay - Friday, June 12
Britton Gray's weekly feature Road To A Repeat begins today with a look at the 2026 Roughriders home opener on Saturday, Drew Remenda looks at the Stanley Cup Finals, and we talk to a soccer superfan.
SPORTS

Canada earns its first-ever World Cup point after 1-1 draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina
Canada was winless in both previous appearances at the World Cup. The team will now head to Vancouver for group-stage games against Qatar on Thursday and Switzerland on June 24.

Riders WR Jaylen Johnson set for CFL debut against BC Lions
Johnson will get a chance to show off his talents in the first game of the Roughriders season as Saskatchewan hosts the B.C. Lions on Saturday at Mosaic Stadium. Kickoff for the game is set for 5 p.m.

Judge rules Trump can stage UFC fights on White House's South Lawn this weekend
Judge Amit Mehta's ruling allows organizers to use the White House lawn as the venue for Sunday's planned UFC event. He concluded the plaintiffs likely don't have standing to challenge the event.

What to know before tailgating at the Roughriders' season opener at Mosaic Stadium
Tailgating will make its highly anticipated debut at Mosaic Stadium ahead of the Riders' 2026 season opener against the B.C. Lions. Here's what to know before firing up the grill on Saturday.
CANADA & WORLD

Steel producers association unhappy with tariff remission program extensions
The horizontal tariff remissions program for steel, aluminum and some steel derivative products was to end on June 30, but the federal government said it is extending it for another year.

Ottawa to table bill to keep products of forced labour out of Canada
Dominic LeBlanc, the minister overseeing Canada-U.S. trade, said Thursday Canada is working to address "long-standing concerns" Washington has about "non-tariff barriers."

US and Iran are close to a deal to end their war, officials say
The apparent breakthrough in negotiations comes after Iran exchanged fire with the U.S. and Israel over three days this week, threatening to return the Middle East to full-scale war.

Elon Musk could become the world's first trillionaire with SpaceX's IPO
Musk on Friday marked the opening of trading on Nasdaq, where the company's shares will be listed, by joining a ceremonial bell ringing from Starbase, the South Texas home of SpaceX.
AGRICULTURE

Seeding nearly complete across Sask. as producers continue to make good progress
According to the latest crop report from the Ministry of Agriculture, which covered the week ending on Monday, seeding is now 93 per cent complete across the province, up from 80 per cent.

Two more Texas screwworm infections found in animals far apart, USDA says
The screwworm produces a larvae that eats live flesh instead of dead material. Females lay eggs in wounds of warm-blooded animals such as cattle, but wildlife, pets and even humans can be infested.

New World screwworm find leads to Canada blocking livestock from Texas
Canada is temporarily restricting livestock over concerns about a parasitic fly with flesh-eating larvae, with animals that are from or were in the state within 21 days of a border crossing not allowed in.

Seeding 80 per cent complete, as Sask. farmers make solid progress after slow start
Farmers got a late start to seeding in many areas thanks to late-season snow and wet conditions, but producers across Saskatchewan are gradually catching up to the five-year average of 91 per cent.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET

Nakon'i'a with Kunsi: How a puppet is reviving the Nakoda language
A language on the edge of extinction, a teacher who refuses to let it fade and a puppet that suddenly makes children listen. This is how Nakoda is finding its voice again.

Opening doors underground: How one woman is shaping mining culture
Courtney Rohachuk was once told to "harden up" in the male-dominated potash industry. Nineteen years later, at Nutrien, she's helping change what leadership in mining looks like.

Hidden talents of the Saskatchewan Roughriders revealed
What do a sketchbook, a crochet hook, a keyboard and a loaf cake have in common? They might all turn up in the Saskatchewan Roughriders' locker room.

On your marks, get set, mow! Lawn mower racing taking off in rural Saskatchewan
Dust will fly, engines will roar and crowds will cheer as Saskatchewan's Triple Town Crown lawn mower racing circuit returns, with stops in King George, Demaine and Beechy.




























