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REGINA NEWS
VIDEO: Monument honouring Indigenous veterans unveiled in Regina
The seven-foot monument was unveiled on May 3 in Victoria Park and is dedicated to the estimated 12,000 First Nations, Métis and Inuit military veterans who all enlisted voluntarily.
Hospitals of Regina Foundation 2025 Spring Home Lottery announces winners
Brandie Bouvier from Regina has been named grand prize winner for Hospitals of Regina Foundation (HRF) 2025 Spring Home Lottery, with Jill and Don McDougall walking away as the winners of the 50/50.
GTH president says hub wasn't competing with city on Costco land deal
On Wednesday, Regina City Council grudgingly voted to grant a $6.78 million incentive to Costco to build a second location on Dewdney Avenue and Pinkie Road.
Ashes in the Alley: Fires a symptom of broader issues in Regina's North Central
Boarded-up homes and those damaged by fires aren't just an eyesore. They can be a danger to those who live nearby, and they expose economic strain, neglect, and a growing homeless population.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Garden Talk: Growing a sweet crop of strawberries in Saskatchewan
Whether on their own or in jams or pies, we all love strawberries. Our experts have advice for growing the tasty fruit, with tips on which varieties do well and even how to keep them over the winter.
Saskatchewan mothers inspire with boundless love, talent and bravery
Happy Mother's Day! 650 CKOM's Brittany Caffet profiles just some of the brave, selfless, talented and inspiring mothers and grandmothers in the province.
Northern Sask. outfitter encourages extreme caution this wildfire season
Michael Heisler said conditions are the driest he's seen in 40 years, he anticipates this summer will be filled with wildfires if there is no rain. He said high winds also aren't helping.
Nineteen active blazes in Saskatchewan, while extreme risk prompts widespread fire bans
Fire bans are active in 46 urban municipalities, 118 rural municipalities and 19 provincial parks in the province, with the fire danger extreme over much of the southern part of Saskatchewan.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, May 7
Washington correspondent weighs in on the first meeting between the new Prime Minister and Trump. The latest in oil and gas, Métis hunting and fishing rights and is laughter the best form of medicine?
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Friday, May 9
Liam Pue discusses being drafted to Regina Pats, Saskatchewan Rush's Auston Shanks talks about his six goals in Game 1 of the NLL semifinals in Halifax and Britton Gray previews Riders training camp.
SPORTS
Introducing The Blitz podcast with Jamie Nye and Britton Gray
With new episodes ahead of every game, The Blitz brings you in-depth Riders coverage all season long. Get behind-the-scenes insights to stay informed (and entertained) as the season unfolds.
'Outstanding': Riders return as CFL training camp opens
The Roughriders welcomed all the veterans back to the field as day one of training camp took place. After reaching the West Final last season, the club is hoping for another step forward this year.
Parents of Maddox Schultz happy to see him with hometown Regina Pats
"What an opportunity to have him play for the team he's always cheered for in the city he's growing up in," said David Schultz, Maddox's dad.
Saskatchewan Rush shock Halifax with last-second goal to advance to NLL finals
The 10-9 overtime win means the Rush will now face Buffalo Bandits in the best-of-three National Lacrosse League finals in New York starting May 16. In their only matchup this season, Buffalo won 9-7.
CANADA & WORLD
Recount sees Liberals take Quebec riding of Terrebonne by single vote
Liberal Tatiana Auguste's win over Bloc Québécois candidate Nathalie Sinclair-Desgagné brings the Liberals to 170 seats in the House of Commons, two shy of the 172 needed for a majority.
Ottawa looks to off-load costly, seldom-used mobile hospitals bought for Covid-19 pandemic
One of the units takes 75 transport trucks to move - almost as many as Taylor Swift's "Eras" tour - and Global Affairs Canada said there was no benefit to keeping or donating them.
Indigenous groups in Canada keen to see Pope Leo continue reconciliation work
"I think the former pope had left lots of work undone and I think that we want to get back to that," said National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak, adding that work on repatriating artifacts is ongoing.
'Need to signal change': Prime Minister Mark Carney to unveil new cabinet Tuesday
Carney has the ability to build a cabinet that is reflective of every region and one notable Liberal to watch is Buckley Belanger, the first federal Liberal elected in Saskatchewan since 2019.
AGRICULTURE
Fighting global hunger one crop at a time
"We are thrilled to join this vital project, partnering with Canadian Foodgrains Bank, local farmers, and fellow agencies as we work together toward our shared goal of ending world hunger."
Spring seeding 18 per cent complete across Saskatchewan: Crop Report
"Despite multiple storms throughout the province in April, producers were able to get into their fields and make rapid progress over the last couple of weeks," the agriculture ministry noted.
Saskatchewan RCMP investigating theft of 5,000 bushels of grain near Ogema
The RCMP said farmers can take a few steps to prevent grain theft, including turning off any electrical unloading systems at the end of the workday and adding "grain confetti" to stored grain.
SaskPower shares tips to help farmers stay safe during seeding
"Preparation is vital when operating farm equipment around power lines. Plan your route before heading out, know what to do if a line contact happens, and plan routine breaks to avoid fatigue."
PRAIRIE PROFILES
A mother's miracle: Ferland's journey from preemie to pro football
Cathy White Ferland watched her son, Logan, fight for life as a premature baby in the Saskatoon NICU. Today, he's a powerhouse offensive lineman for the Saskatchewan Roughriders, defying all odds.
Local author inspires young writers at Saskatoon elementary school
Writer and illustrator Amber Antymniuk helped students at King George School write and illustrate their own books, sparking creativity, confidence and pride in a new generation of young storytellers.
The Remarkable Klara Belkin: From Bergen-Belsen to Saskatchewan
Marking 80 years since the liberation of Bergen-Belsen, part two follows Klara Belkin as she recalls life in the concentration camp, moments of hope and her rescue from a train bound for death
The Remarkable Klara Belkin: A Holocaust survivor in Saskatchewan
In episode one of this three-part series, Holocaust survivor Klara Belkin, 95, recalls her childhood in war-torn Hungary and the harrowing journey to Bergen-Belsen, a notorious Nazi concentration camp.
