Sarah Mills: Regina will see economic benefits by keeping second Costco inside city
The City of Regina is prepared to spend nearly $7M to ensure the second Costco location remains within the city limits. ...
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Convicted sex offender moving into Heritage area: Regina police
The Regina Police Service issued a public advisory Wednesday about a convicted sex offender who is deemed to be a high risk to reoffend. Jason Paul Thorne, 46, is to move into a Heritage neighbourhood...
Apr 26, 2023 (Regina Police Service/Submitted)
Police arrest two after 'operation' on Queen Street
Two people were arrested Wednesday after a gun call resulted in a police operation in the 1200 block of Queen Street - and another school being put into "secure the building mode." In a release, a pol...
Apr 26, 2023 (980 CJME file photo)
Tribute to fallen firefighter planned in Stanley Mission
A fallen firefighter will be honoured this week in Stanley Mission. Gordon Norman Roberts. (paNOW) According to the Prince Albert Grand Council, Gordon Norman Roberts was a dedicated firefighter and m...
Apr 26, 2023
'Scoot safe:' City council OK's use of private e-scooters in Regina
Another mode of transportation has been given the green light in Regina. On Wednesday, city council approved amendments to the Traffic Bylaw and the Parks and Open Space Bylaw that will allow people t...
Apr 26, 2023 Marco Verch / CC
Highway 44 named worst road in Saskatchewan in CAA poll
No. 44 is No. 1. Highway 44 near Eston has claimed the title as the worst road in Saskatchewan in CAA's 2023 Worst Roads campaign. Between April 4 and Tuesday, pedestrians, drivers, cyclists, transit ...
Apr 26, 2023
Shooting in North Central sends Regina schools into 'secure the building mode'
Police said schools in Regina's North Central neighbourhood were put into "secure the building mode" Wednesday after a shooting in the area. In a media release, the Regina Police Service said officers...
Apr 26, 2023 A Regina woman is charges after fleeing from police on Tuesday evening. (980 CJME file photo)
Man injured during arrest in Prince Albert has died: FSIN
By Susan McNeil The man who was tased and struck with a baton by Prince Albert police during an arrest several weeks ago has died. Boden Umpherville, 40, died Wednesday morning at about 6:30 after bei...
Apr 26, 2023
SaskPower to hold info sessions on future of energy
SaskPower is holding a series of public information sessions to bring customers up to speed on the energy options currently being used in Saskatchewan and the ones being evaluated for use further down...
Apr 26, 2023
Feds provide more details of gun buyback program
The Canadian government said Wednesday its gun buyback program will start at the industry level. During a media conference in Ottawa, Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino said the government has sig...
Apr 26, 2023 (980 CJME file photo)
Police nabbed 450 impaired drivers in March: SGI
Police in Saskatchewan reported 450 impaired driving offences last month. According to SGI, those totals for March included 250 Criminal Code charges and 200 roadside licence suspensions, 30 of which ...
Apr 26, 2023
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