REGINA NEWS

Girl rescued from online exploitation in Regina after international complaint: Police
"Across international borders and provincial jurisdictions, this is a definitive example of how one report can be the difference in rescuing a victim of crime," the Saskatoon Police Service said.

Queen City Ex gets underway, police boost presence to help ensure safety
Lorilee Davies, acting chief of the Regina Police Service, said her top priority is keeping everyone safe. "Our goal is to ensure that everybody who attends QCX has a great time," said Davies.

Second person charged in North Central neighbourhood homicide
A 48-year-old woman has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of Brando Peji. He was found dead in a North Central home on July 14. A 19-year-old man was charged with manslaughter on Friday.

180 childcare spaces opening up in former YWCA building
BGC Saskatoon is leasing two floors of what used to be Regina's downtown YWCA building. The new tenant will operate two childcare centres, opening up dozens of infant spots, starting later this year.

Woman's death deemed homicide, charges laid: Regina Police
Two people have been charged in relation to the woman's death. Lyle Turcotte, 39, has been charged with second-degree murder and Brandi Schile, also 39, has been charged with accessory after the fact to murder.

Park signs intended to help Regina take pride in being 'bird friendly' city
Signs have been installed around the city to explain what people can do to help support bird life, like making glass more visible in problem windows and leaving fallen leaves in yards over winter.

Film "The Odyssey" sells out IMAX screenings in Regina a year ahead of release
Christopher Nolan's hotly anticipated film The Odyssey won't be released until 2026, but Regina's Kramer IMAX Theatre has already sold all the tickets for their first four screenings.

Regina police investigating woman's death in North Central home
Regina police said officers were called to the home in the 1500 block of Cameron Street around 4 p.m. on July 25, where they found the woman's body. Police and Sask. Coroners Service are investigating.

Dog days of summer: Regina residents enjoy weather with their canine companions
Cathy Lauritsen Memorial Off-Leash Dog Park is one of five year-round off-leash facilities available for canines and their human companions to enjoy in Regina.

New Beginnings, Regina's enhanced emergency shelter, set to open July 28
The shelter has 50 beds and operates 24/7 on a first-come, first-served basis. It provides access to shelter, three meals a day, case planning services and access to wrap-around support.

Charges laid in relation to Regina's seventh homicide of the year
Following an investigation, 19-year-old Bradley Gardiner has been charged with forcible confinement and manslaughter in relation to the death of 53-year-old Brando Peji on July 14.

SWAT team training at Regina General Hospital on Thursday
"This training location is a healthcare facility. As such, members of the media and the public are required to refrain from taking pictures and filming this training," the police service said in a statement.

Executive committee moves closer to approving $285.1 million aquatic facility
The $285.1 million estimate is $40 million higher than the cost estimate when the new facility was approved last fall. The jump marks the second time that the project's estimated costs have increased.

Saskatchewan couple marries on Mt. Kilimanjaro after Everest Base Camp engagement
Kesley Bone and Scot Pominville got married on Mount Kilimanjaro in early July after a six-day hike to the 19,300-foot summit of the highest mountain in Africa. Bone said the experience was "very surreal."

'Life-saving technology' left out of provincial diabetes coverage, Regina man says
A Saskatchewan diabetic says shortcomings in provincial diabetes coverage caused him to spend days in an emergency room. He wants age restrictions removed, and treatment options expanded.

Driver ticketed after collision involving pedestrian on Lewvan
"EMS has transported the pedestrian to hospital with minor injuries for further assessment," the Regina Police Service said in a statement. Drivers in the area were asked to find an alternative route.

Crime decreases across Canada, including in Regina and Saskatoon
Regina Acting Police Chief Lorilee Davies and Saskatoon Police Chief Cam McBride both said that while there's still more work for the police services to do, the statistics show meaningful progress.

Regina plainclothes officer fatally shot suspect involved in homicide investigation: SIRT
The officer involved is off work, according to Regina's Acting Police Chief Lorilee Davies. She said the officer has been with RPS for 22 years and is working with SIRT to provide information.

Regina's indoor aquatic centre to cost $40 million more, report says
This is the second spike in costs for the project, which was originally earmarked at $160.7 million. The total cost is now $285.1 million, according to a report by city administration.

Former corrections official charged with smuggling drugs into jail
Justin Amyotte, 44, is charged with breach of trust by a public official for allegedly trafficking controlled substances into the Regina Provincial Correctional Centre.

Abandoned at birth, Regina man still hopes to thank the mother he's never met
Left in a doctor's car in Regina as a newborn in 1964, Sherwin Moscovitch has spent decades searching for his birth mother, not to assign blame, but for the chance to simply say "thank you."

Tesher donates $25K game show winnings to Regina Immigrant Women's Centre
Regina-born music star Tesher has donated his $25K prize from Battle of the Generations to the Regina Immigrant Women's Centre, supporting vital services for newcomers.

Regina locations listed in new measles exposure risk
Locations where the exposure risk occurred are Dad's Organic Market on Victoria Avenue East on July 15 and Home Depot on Victoria Avenue East on July 16, Saskatchewan Health Authority said.

Wascana Centre reveals 2025 draft master plan
"... pathways are the feature people like most about Wascana, it's where people think we should be directing our attention and our resources," said Jenna Schroeder, executive director of the PCC.

'Good feeling': Steelworkers union president happy about Ottawa's steps to support industry
"It's a good feeling. The federal government is listening to what's happening in the steel industry. It's a positive announcement," said Mike Day, president of United Steelworkers Local 5890.

Two more trees removed as Dutch elm disease spreads in Regina's Wascana Centre
Two trees near Goose Hill and the Saskatchewan Science Centre were removed after testing positive for Dutch elm disease, the latest in a rise of infections inside the Wascana Centre.

Police fatally shoot person on Garnet Street in Regina on Friday
A Regina police officer fatally shot a person Friday morning on Garnet Street. SIRT, the province's police watchdog, is now investigating the incident in the city's North Central neighbourhood.

Regina's Frankie Parris, 58, shines in world basketball event
The FIMBA World Maxibasketball Championship is a competition featuring former collegiate and semi-pro athletes from around the globe with age brackets spanning from 35 to 85-plus.

Garbage truck trapped in sinkhole after water main break behind Regina strip mall
The sinkhole left part of the garbage truck submerged in muddy water and flooded Dependable Vacuums, a nearby business. This happened behind the Towers strip mall in Regina, early Wednesday morning.

Overnight fire leaves Regina business with 'tens of thousands' in damages
Staff at Auto Parts Plus describe rushing to the scene or learning about the blaze through social media as police investigate how flames spread from burning pallets into the store's warehouse.

'I was nervous': Passenger smelled smoke on Porter flight forced to make emergency landing at YQR
A flight from Ontario to B.C., was forced to make an emergency landing at YQR in Regina on Tuesday night, with a passenger reporting problems began with the wi-fi and entertainment system.

Regina police now investigating man's death as city's seventh homicide of 2025
Regina Police Service said Tuesday the investigation into the killing of 53 year-old Brando Peji in the 3000 block of 4th Avenue in the North Central neighbourhood on July 14 is ongoing.

Man found dead on 4th Avenue Monday, Regina police investigating
Regina Police found a deceased man in the 3000 block of 4th Avenue around 8 p.m. on July 14. A death investigation is underway with help from the Coroners Service, Major Crime, and Forensic units.

Police kept busy, campers clean up as Country Thunder festival ends
Campers had a slow start on Monday packing up their belongings and driving off after five days of country music fun, while police dealt with 156 callouts throughout the popular festival.

Regina MP calls Rhonda Blackmore's firing 'unfair,' seeks answers
Regina-Wascana MP Michael Kram demands transparency after Saskatchewan RCMP leader Rhonda Blackmore "was pulled from her post and publicly humiliated over what has only been described as 'anonymous complaints.'"

Regina's Urgent Care Centre reduces hours, 3rd time in a month, closed Sunday
Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill said the province's focus is on opening six more centres: another one in Regina, two in Saskatoon and one in Prince Albert, North Battleford and Moose Jaw.

Regina aims to help keep city's trees and plants healthy with annual ladybug release
Many of the helpful, aphid-eating insects were released in Victoria Park on Thursday morning, while others were given out to residents who will release them in their own yards or other parks.

'We can't live anymore': CUPE members rally in Regina
Healthcare workers gathered outside Regina's Delta Hotel, demanding better working conditions and higher wages. CUPE President Kent Peterson said low salaries have led to a retention crisis.

Woman facing murder charge after man killed in collision with vehicle: Regina police
After an investigation, police said 36-year-old Alexandra Crowe was arrested and charged with second-degree murder. She's also facing a charge of failing to comply with a probation order.

Fourth person charged in relation to death of Regina's Aron Lunan
On Tuesday, the Regina Police Service arrested and charged 37-year-old Kayla Mitton with first-degree murder. Mitton will make her first court appearance on Wednesday morning.

Regina Police investigating vehicle, pedestrian crash in Al Ritchie neighbourhood
The incident occurred in the north parking lot of the Al Ritchie Community Centre, and it is currently under investigation. Police are asking the public to avoid the area and find an alternative route.

Traffic reopened on Ring Road and Albert St. South after semi rollover
Traffic has since been reopened and the Regina Police Service thanked the public for its cooperation and patience during the road closure.

Saskatchewan NDP calls out provincial government over Regina urgent care centre hours
The Saskatchewan NDP's Keith Jorgenson said the urgent care centre being open for a year and still not operating 24-7 as promised is another example of broken promises and horrible planning.

Culture review of Regina hospitals finds bullying, incivility, disengagement among doctors
The review followed allegations of unprofessionalism, misconduct and racism among doctors working in Regina's hospitals. In 2023, 10 foreign-trained doctors claimed they faced racism from hospital leaders.

Regina kids have fun and learn about health care at Teddy Bear Bash
Kids gathered in Wascana Park with their stuffed animals to learn about different health-care procedures. The idea behind the event is to reduce any fear surrounding trips to the hospital or doctor for kids.