REGINA NEWS

Regina police seize four firearms, drugs in trafficking investigation
A Regina Police Service investigation into alleged fentanyl and meth trafficking has resulted in four arrests and the seizure of four sawed-off firearms, drugs, ammunition and nearly $8,000 in cash.

Regina butcher shop owner fears homeless camp residents will return
Ron Fellinger of J. Fellinger & Sons Meats felt his concerns about the tent encampment at a Regina park fell on "deaf ears." He says he lost a quarter of his business when the tent encampment emerged.

Regina city councillor 'heartbroken' as tent camp torn down
Flores sent a letter to the province's social minister last month, asking for help in finding housing for people at the encampment, but said it was torn down with no ready alternative for the people there.

Woman, boy charged with murder in death of Rebecca Mathieson
Regina police said 41-year-old Destinee Villebrun and a 17-year-old boy - who cannot be named due to provisions in Canada's Youth Criminal Justice Act - were each charged with second-degree murder.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS

'Not as brave as I thought': Haunted Moose Jaw diner serves up terrifying tales
Staff at Moose Jaw's historic Hopkins Dining Parlour share eerie encounters with ghosts, from unexplained footsteps and phantom party guests to mysterious figures in an empty banquet room.

Saskatoon students get spooky science lesson for Halloween
Students across Saskatoon were treated to a trick this Halloween. We called on Buena Vista School for a look at the popular dry ice demonstration that's enthralling young ghouls and goblins.

Sask. police and firefighters give bodily fluids law changes a positive review
Amendments to a current law were introduced this week that could speed things up when asking for a person to be tested for diseases like HIV, when a first responder is exposed to their bodily fluids.

Downtown Saskatoon arena hotly debated by community leaders
On The Evan Bray Show, four community leaders debated building a new downtown arena, as a petition collects signatures in opposition and city council works to secure funding to make the arena possible.
SPORTS

New additions Fluker, Cleaver preparing to make Blades home debuts
WHL veteran defenceman Josh Fluker and goaltender Koen Cleaver have joined the Saskatoon Blades after being acquired within days of each other. They're both on track to dress Saturday against Seattle.

Jaxon Ford comes back into lineup as Riders meet Lions in CFL West Semifinal
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will be fairly healthy heading into the CFL West Semifinal on Saturday in B.C. Safety Jaxon Ford will start his 10th game at that spot this year with Nelson Lokombo being ruled out.

Canada West first place on line as Huskies visit UBC Friday
It's a battle for first place between the University of Saskatchewan Huskies and UBC Thunderbirds in Vancouver, with home field advantage throughout Canada West football playoffs up for grabs.

Taylor Field: Remembering 10 years since Riders' final game
Ten years after the final Roughriders game at Taylor Field, a look back on what made the longtime stadium so special and the enduring legacy it has in communities around Saskatchewan.
CANADA & WORLD

Canada, EU close Montreal summit with 'alliance for the future' pact
The seven-page statement includes announcements of a new digital trade agreement and a deal to allow the European Investment Bank to fund critical raw materials projects in Canada.

Parties line up candidates as federal byelections approach
In the Saskatchewan riding of Yorkton-Melville, the Liberals are running candidate Aaron Kienle, the mayor of Yorkton, against Conservative Nelson Pohl, a farmer who owns a furnace cleaning company.

Ottawa posts $5.36B deficit for first five months of 2026-27 fiscal year
The deficit came as revenue totalled $215.54 billion, up from $201.18 billion a year earlier, helped by higher personal income tax revenues, other revenues and GST revenues.

Economic growth stalled again in August, StatCan says
StatsCan says real GDP was essentially unchanged in August. Early estimates for September suggest real GDP declined 0.1 per cent amid losses in manufacturing and mining, and oil and gas extraction.
AGRICULTURE

Monette Farms bidding window extended into November
Monette Farms entered creditor protection in April, owing over $900 million to secured lenders. Sworn filings show the group operated across roughly 274,000 owned acres and 218,000 leased acres.

ECCC proposes changes to Clean Fuel Regulations, but industry warns 1.3x multiplier for ethanol falls short
Environment and Climate Change Canada said the draft regulations will be published in the Canada Gazette, Part I on Oct. 30, opening a 75-day public consultation period.

Ag groups call for major tax reform
The coalition wants reform that incentivizes growth, improves global competitiveness, simplifies the tax system, supports small businesses and builds a tax system for a modern, AI-driven economy.

Monitoring water sources helps protect herd health
Nutritional issues in beef cattle typically result from multiple contributing sources, which is why both water testing and feed testing are important, according to Dr. Cheryl Waldner.
SASKATCHEWAN STORIES WITH BRITTANY CAFFET

Q&A: What Chantell Butler wants you to know about dwarfism
What should you say? When should you offer help? And what do people get wrong about dwarfism? Chantell Butler answers these questions and more in a frank and open discussion.

Meet Jovi Wagner, Saskatoon's world champion dog groomer
Wagner has spent a lifetime making dogs look their best. Now, the Churchill Dog Groomers owner has helped lead Canada to a historic gold medal on the world stage.

Exploring the tunnels beneath Saskatchewan's Legislative Building
What's beneath Saskatchewan's Legislative Building? About a kilometre of tunnels, a sealed-off older network, high-pressure steam - and absolutely no secret bunker.

The hunt for Saskatoon's mythical 21st Street tunnel
The old railway station. The Bessborough Hotel. A secret tunnel beneath 21st Street connecting the two. It's one of Saskatoon's favourite legends - and apparently, it never happened.



























