REGINA NEWS

City kicks off annual cankerworm spraying program to protect Regina's trees
The city said its workers will be spraying the trees with BTK, "an organic product approved by health Canada, which effectively kills cankerworms but is harmless to pets, wildlfie and humans."

SUV covered in love notes rolls through Regina on Canada tour
A Toronto couple stopped in Regina this weekend with an SUV covered in 2,000 love notes as part of a cross-country mission to collect stories of hope, connection and human kindness.

Volunteers help clean up North Central Regina
The North Central Community Association and SaskEnergy teamed up Saturday to help people in the neighbourhood get rid of bulky household items like mattresses, furniture, appliances and yard debris.

New Regina thrift shop aims to support North Central community
Break Free Outreach Ministry's Back to Life Second Hand Clothing and Home is using donated goods to fund community programs in North Central with plans to launch a job training initiative in the fall.

Regina contractor facing fraud charges over home renovations
A 47-year-old man is now facing charges after several people who hired a renovation company are out more than $50,000 for work that was never completed, according to Regina Police Service.

Regina child killer Tammy Goforth now eligible for day parole
Goforth was convicted in 2016 of starving a four-year-old child to death and abusing her sister. She is eligible in August and will live in a community residential facility for six months before a review.

$1.5 million City of Regina commitment tied to 2027 Grey Cup bid
Regina city council is being asked to confirm a $1.5 million cash-and-services commitment for hosting the 2027 Grey Cup. The amount is a $500,000 increase from the city's commitment to the 2022 Grey Cup.

Hellenic Pavilion ready for crowds at Regina's Mosaic festival
The pavilion is bringing the sights, sounds and flavours of Greece to this year's festival, and organizers promise an authentic cultural experience with Greek cuisine, lively folk dancing and music.

VIDEO: Regina's Jack Semple says it's 'great to be back performing' after brain surgery
Jack Semple said he is bringing a new perspective to his music after undergoing emergency brain surgery four months ago, saying it feels like Christmas every morning that he wakes up.

Regina police say fraudsters are posing as STARS Lottery employees
Police said the caller told their victims they had won a prize - either cash or a new vehicle - but said payment of "a small fee" was required before they could collect.

Police search for three female suspects who allegedly robbed business, bear-sprayed employee
Police said officers arriving at the scene learned three suspects had assaulted an employee with bear spray before grabbing bottles of liquor and running from the business on foot, according to the release.

Former city manager was Regina's highest-paid employee in 2025
Niki Anderson, whose contract was terminated by Regina City Council in July, was the highest-paid employee of the city in 2025, according to the public accounts, earning roughly $460,000.

Orest Warnyca has been to every Mosaic festival over 60 years, and doesn't plan on stopping
Orest Warnyca has done almost everything in his years working at Mosaic - organizing entertainment, volunteers and security at one point or another. He's also led the Regina Multicultural Council.

Regina Lyric Musical Theatre celebrates 49th season with 'darker', classic show
Regina Lyric Musical Theatre is closing out its 49th season with a production that co-producer Megan Horne said is a change from the family-friendly shows they have performed in previous years.

Negligence alleged in lawsuit filed by family of young carbon monoxide victim
The family of 11-year-old Henry Losco has filed a statement of claim against four companies following his death from carbon monoxide poisoning in the family's downtown Regina apartment building.

New and returning pavilions ready to share cultures at Regina's 2026 Mosaic festival
Mosaic - A Festival of Cultures will return for its 56th year on Thursday, with 19 pavilions showing off different cultures around the Queen City before the event wraps up on Saturday.

Theft investigation leads to alleged assault of Regina police officer
A suspect that police said was arrested through a theft investigation is now also facing a charge of assaulting a police officer causing bodily home during intake at the police detention centre.

Summer in the city: Regina's outdoor pools open next week
The City of Regina said programs like the family swim, toonie teen swim and adapted leisure swim are returning this summer, along with swimming lessons for kids of all ages.

VIDEO: Member of family behind Regina conservation park concerned about road proposal
As Regina surveys the public on extending Prince of Wales Drive, Doug McKell says there's no route for the road across Wascana Creek that wouldn't threaten the nature preserve his family created.

CUSMA renewal leaves 'a lot on the line' for Saskatchewan trampoline company
Crazy Ape Extreme Equipment's biggest customer is the United States, with over 50 per cent of its product sent south. The Regina-based company said the current CUSMA deal has helped protect them.

Regina police briefs: Robbery, weapons charges laid after weekend arrests
Regina police charged four men in separate weekend incidents across the city, with one involving an imitation gun that turned out to be a lighter and another involving a machete.

Teen charged after student injured by 'gel blaster' water gun outside school: Police
"Investigation led by the School Resource Unit led officers to the suspects and suspect vehicle, where they located an 'Orbeez' gun (gel blaster) inside," the Regina Police Service said.

Regina resident feedback requested on Wascana Parkway extension project
A survey is available until June 24 to let residents share their opinions for the purpose of informing the city's next steps on the project, which aims to help relieve congestion in east Regina.

Regina Eastview Park project seeks votes for $25K grant
The redevelopment is one of three Prairie finalists for a $25,000 grant to help build an accessible playground and basketball court. Organizers hope votes from Saskatchewan will help the project.

Regina Central Library closed this weekend due to AC breakdown
One of Regina's extreme weather spaces, the Central Library, is closed for the weekend after its air conditioner stopped working and staff had no way to control the inside temperature.

New card to promote tourism around Regina launches in time for summer
A new promo card will work like a pre-paid credit card to be used at participating Regina businesses, in an effort to promote tourism in the city among visitors, with local businesses at the centre.

Regina Red Sox return to Currie Field on Saturday as defending WCBL champs
The team is under new ownership in 2026, with Brandt Sports and Entertainment taking the reins. The team promised an improved experience for fans in the Queen City this season.

Regina heat wave sends ice cream lovers flocking to Elle's Cafe
Regina's first major heat wave of the year has brought long lineups to Elle's Cafe. Owner Elle Grzeda says customers are swarming to the shop for cold treats and summer nostalgia.

Pilot for free high school transit leads to boom in ridership, but not attendance
Bus ridership at F.W. Johnson Collegiate during a four-month pilot program that provided free transit passes to students was three times what it was after the pilot ended, without a difference in attendance numbers.

Music teacher sex assault trial pushed to November after schedule scramble
Justice Holli Kuski Bassett has adjourned the trial for months, after a witness could not testify due to a scheduling conflict. The trial has run for four days and will resume in November with a voir dire.

Regina heat wave prompts swell in air conditioner repairs
As the heat wave continues across the province, local air conditioning companies are seeing a dramatic increase in demand for air conditioning services due to struggling AC units and mechanical breakdowns.

Regina sees early mosquito spike after wet spring, heat wave
A wet spring followed by sudden heat is causing mosquito numbers to surge in Regina, with the city reporting trap counts five times higher than last year so far. Residents can reduce breeding by limiting standing water.

Regina will need to spend millions more each year on roads to meet targets: Report
A report from city administration indicates that at current spending levels, both local and major roads in Regina will fall farther and farther from their targeted condition levels in the years ahead.

First Nations University of Canada celebrates 50 years with alumni
For 50 years, the First Nations University of Canada has empowered Indigenous culture and focused on community-driven education. Alumnus Milton Tootoosis reflected on its positive impact on his life.

Regina tests floating gardens to clean stormwater ponds
Campbell Collegiate students helped install floating wetlands in stormwater retention ponds at Rochdale Park as a test of a low-cost way to improve water quality and reduce algae in Regina.

Longtime Regina Public Library CEO to retire this fall
RPL director and CEO Jeff Barber is planning to retire in the fall after more than two decades with the organization. RPL is expecting to name a new CEO of the Library by the end of the year.

Two 15-year-old boys charged after allegedly robbing Regina store, attacking employee
"When an employee confronted the suspects, one of them punched the employee and threatened them," the Regina Police Service said in a statement. "The suspects then fled the business."

Watchdog agency clears Regina cops in fatal 2024 police shooting on Garry Street
According to the report, the man came outside while the home was surrounded by police and fired a handgun, striking a police vehicle. Two SWAT officers each fired a single shot at the man in response.

Advocates renew calls for public inquiry into police privacy breaches in Regina
A group calling for an independent inquiry into inappropriate access of police databases is disappointed after Regina's board of police commissioners did not advance the proposal.

Calgary man facing human trafficking charges after investigation led by Regina officers
The Regina Police Service said the investigation indicated the female victim was trafficked across western Canada, including in Regina, between December of 2023 and November of 2025.

Regina music teacher trial: Judge allows window for offence date
Justice Holli Kuski Bassett has approved amendments to broaden dates on the indictment of the accused music teacher after hearing arguments from both prosecution and defence on Tuesday.

Man charged with assault, forcible confinement on White Bear First Nation
The 28-year-old Regina man is facing 14 charges after the incident on Sunday and was also arrested on an outstanding warrant from Regina Police Service for attempted murder, Carlyle RCMP said.

Major airlines trimming routes as Iran war drives up cost of jet fuel: Regina airport CEO
James Bogusz, CEO of the Regina Airport Authority, said travellers can expect to see some prices rising and some flights operating less frequently as airlines work to consolidate their routes.

Sentencing for Misha Pavelick's killer to be re-scheduled
Crown lawyer Adam Breker argued for an adult sentence, while defence lawyer Andrew Hitchcock argued for a youth sentence, saying that at 17, the man hadn't developed the moral culpability of an adult.

Privacy breaches prompt women to demand change at Regina Police Service
A group of women says the Regina police force, as well as the broader justice system, must make changes to end breaches of privacy that are victimizing women in Regina.









