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REGINA NEWS
Two women facing charges after robbery victim bear sprayed in Regina
The two women - ages 21 and 22 - are each facing a robbery charge. The older woman is also charged with carrying a concealed weapon, possession of a weapon and failing to comply with a probation order.
Shared e-scooters return to Regina roads on Thursday
"Neuron Mobility will be returning in 2025 as the single vendor for the Shared e-Scooter Program, providing 500 e-scooters across Regina," the City of Regina said in a statement.
Jim Nicol appointed acting city manager, Niki Anderson on leave
Anderson has served as city manager since 2022. She was previously the subject of a lawsuit by two former city councillors over city commitments toward homelessness, but the lawsuit was dismissed.
Regina councillor wants to delay flood map updates that could affect Crescents, Lakeview
Coun. David Froh said a significant portion of those areas could face restrictions like not being able to expand their homes or add a garage as a result of the bylaw. He said people need to be consulted first.
SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
New wind, solar projects to have largest Indigenous ownership in Sask.
The wind and solar projects will be 51 per cent owned by the Meadow Lake Tribal Council and Mistawasis Nêhiyawak.
Former world junior hockey players' sex assault trial paused, juror illness
The trial is expected to resume Friday and hear more testimony from Washington Capitals Taylor Raddysh, who told the court he remembers very little about the night of the alleged incident.
Métis Nation-Sask. takes legal action over historic northwest land claim
MN-S and the North West Saskatchewan Métis Council filed formal notice on April 17 of their intention to proceed with the Northwest Land Claim against both the federal and provincial governments.
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.
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show Segments - Thursday, May 1st
MP Andrew Scheer shares election views. Bray looks at tariff effects on investments. Sask's addiction response-what do you think? Plus, smile cookies are here and TEDx Regina is coming soon!
THE GREEN ZONE REPLAY
The Green Zone Replay - Tuesday, April 29
The latest on the CFL Draft and who the Saskatchewan Roughriders have picked, and will the Winnipeg Jets leave their struggles in St Louis as they host Game 5?
SPORTS
Torpedo bats are taking baseball by storm. Could they make appearance in Sask.?
The torpedo bat is taking off in Major League Baseball in a big way after the Yankees started using them. Is the new design simply a fleeting fad, or are torpedo bats the future of baseball?
Riders select Kurtis Rourke in the third, DL Ali Saad in CFL Draft
Kurtis Rourke was one of the top prospects in the CFL Draft but the quarterback will have NFL opportunities. That didn't stop the Saskatchewan Roughriders from selecting him in the third round.
Saskatchewan athletes, coach named to inaugural Canada women's futsal team
Athletes Jadyn Steinhauer, Jade Houmphanh, Erica Hindmarsh and coach Jerson Barandica-Hamilton have been named to the Canadian team for this week's CONCACAF W Futsal Championship in Guatemala.
The Green Zone: Maddox Schultz recalls whirlwind Telus Cup win
The 15-year-old Regina product led the way at the Telus Cup as the Pat Canadians won the gold medal. He said he's grateful for his teammates and parents who have helped him get to where he is today.
CANADA & WORLD
Here's what the Liberals promised for health care. But can they deliver?
TORONTO - Until U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs and threats to Canadian sovereignty came along, many thought health care would be a key issue in the federal election. Instead, it came across as an after-though...
Court gives green light to part of '60s Scoop' class action
The '60s Scoop refers to a period when Canada oversaw the large-scale removal of Indigenous children from their homes to live outside of their communities, mostly with non-Indigenous caregivers.
Alberta seeks court ruling on constitutionality of Ottawa's clean electricity plan
Abandoning the regulations is one of the demands Smith laid out for the federal government in advance of Monday's election. But she says she's received no indication the government will take action.
Top court to look at whether challenge of ethics ruling in Trudeau case can proceed
The Federal Court of Appeal granted the government's motion to strike the application for judicial review, prompting Democracy Watch to take its case to the Supreme Court of Canada.
AGRICULTURE
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."
'It feels personal': Canadian farmers cope with Chinese tariffs on canola and peas
China hit Canadian farmers with 100 per cent tariffs on canola oil, canola meal and peas in retaliation to Canada slapping Beijing with levies on Chinese-made electric vehicles, steel and aluminum.
RealAg: Michael Harvey of CAFTA about U.S.-Canada trade tensions
Michael Harvey of CAFTA says U.S. politicians aren't focused on Canada-but trade with us helps American farmers. Tariffs raise U.S. farmers' costs and weaken their global competitiveness.
Vassy Kapelos Show: Meat council CEO says Chinese tariff on pork challenging
Chris White, president and CEO of the Canadian Meat Council, is currently in China and spoke to Vassy Kapelos about the impact of the 25-per-cent Chinese tariff on pork on his industry.
PRAIRIE PROFILES
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.
Sixteen Grains: Building a legacy of food, family and tradition
What started with a family pancake recipe has grown into a business that honours generations of farming. Derek and Tricia Dery are bringing their love of food and family to kitchens across Canada.
