REGINA NEWS

Regina man, 42, arrested after allegedly stealing fuel, fleeing from RCMP
A tire-deflation device was used by police at the intersection of Highway 15 and Township Road 270A to bring the chase to an end, the RCMP said, and police arrested the driver without incident.

Regina council to review estimates for $976M five-year capital plan
At Tuesday's budget information meeting, Regina's administration is laying out five years of capital spending adding up to $976 million, with over a quarter of that for roadways.

Man dead after e-bike crash on Albert Street: Regina police
Police said the crash, which occurred on Saturday evening, is still under investigation, but the evidence indicates that the cyclist collided with a vehicle as the vehicle turned into a parking lot.

Regina police seek tips after teen boy injured in assault
Police said school resource officers found the injured boy, 14, minutes after the alleged assault on Friday. He was taken to hospital with what police described as "non-life-threatening injuries."

Regina golfers drive into fall as the summer season winds down
Sunshine brought golfers out to Regina's Joanne Goulet Golf Course this weekend as players looked to make the most of the final days of summer after a rainy stretch. The course typically closes in October.

Regina cyclist seriously injured in Saturday night collision
Emergency crews responded to the crash on Albert Street, where the cyclist was taken to hospital. Police temporarily closed part of the southbound roadway between Second Avenue North and Avonhurst Drive.

Regina man calls for legislation changes as he battles condo board
Mark Delaney said the legislation governing condos and condo boards in Saskatchewan is self-enforcing, meaning there's little help available for problems outside paying for a lawyer and going to court.

Regina police briefs: Two arrested after allegedly threatening store employee with knife
The Regina Police Service said both men, ages 25 and 41, are facing robbery charges. They were scheduled to make an appearance in Regina Provincial Court on Friday morning.

Regina police briefs: five charged in two separate robberies
Officers located and arrested two of the suspects nearby. A third was found with the help of surveillance footage. Police said the suspect was in possession of a CO2 firearm.

Sheikh admits he should not have made call to Regina police board member
Former Regina police chief Farooq Sheikh admitted he should not have called a police board member connected to a drug investigation as his firing appeal continued.

Regina city councillor wants more detail about Bell AI data centre
Ward 5 Councillor Sarah Turnbull said the provincial government has provided no information and had no conversations with the city about the data centre being built just outside of Regina.

Former Regina police chief felt 'embarrassed' over 'cheeky banter' texts at hearing into firing
Former Regina police chief Farooq Sheikh was fired with cause in October 2025 after he was found to have sent inappropriate texts regarding his contract to a board member.

RCMP Heritage Centre seeks 20,000 names for museum push
The Centre currently remains a non-profit organization separate from the RCMP and hopes to collect 20,000 petition signatures before taking its years-long push for national museum status back to Ottawa.

Regina city councillors call on province to do more on homelessness
Councillor Victoria Flores said there are about 20 people at a homeless encampment in Regina who are ready to go into housing, but the province's social services hasn't made any moves to help them.

Canada Post to switch Saskatoon, Regina addresses to community mailboxes
In all, four million Canadian addresses are being converted, according to the statement. Canada Post anticipates the switch in Saskatchewan's two largest cities will occur by October of next year.

Regina employer latest to face charges under Sask. immigration laws
The charges include producing or distributing false or misleading information, misrepresenting employment opportunities and taking unfair advantage of a foreign national's fear or lack of experience.

Appeal hearing into Regina police chief's firing hears of 'flirtatious' texts
An investigator who looked into the complaint that led to former Regina police chief Farooq Sheikh's firing in October was the first to testify at an appeal hearing on Tuesday.

Long-time Regina butcher frustrated over homeless encampment across the street
The owner of J. Fellinger & Sons Meats says the encampment has led to more garbage in the street, people passed out on his steps, and people not wanting to venture into the neighbourhood.

Man charged after alleged hit and run involving Regina police vehicle
Police said nobody was injured in the crash on Monday afternoon, and the officers quickly tracked down the vehicle and the driver, who is now facing a charge of failing to stop after an accident.

From Queen Mum visit to Grey Cup wins: Sask. woman turns 100
From seeing Queen Elizabeth ride in a convertible in Regina to riding streetcars and cheering Grey Cup wins, Marion McKechnie has a century of memories to share as she celebrates her 100th birthday.

Regina police briefs: Three youths charged after bear spray robbery
The three youths, which include a 12-year-old girl, are facing robbery charges after a man was bear-sprayed and robbed of alcohol Sunday. Two of them also face charges for breaching release conditions.

Bell Canada announces major Sask. AI data centre project expansion
Bell Canada is expanding its plans to build an AI data centre outside of Regina, announcing it will establish the company's new Bell AI Fabric Headquarters in Saskatchewan.

VIDEO: Regina police employee charged over improper database use, privacy violation
A random audit brought the employee's alleged improper use of an internal database to light. It found that she improperly accessed the database six times between 2023 and 2025.

Regina business wants parking preserved in Saskatchewan Drive project
As the City of Regina takes another preliminary step toward a major revamp of Saskatchewan Drive, one business is worried about its customers' ability to park if their front parking lot is removed.

Connecting through culture: Grandfather Teachings project opens in Regina
A medicine wheel and the Seven Grandfather Teachings - wisdom, love, respect, courage, honesty, humility and truth - are turning part of Ken Jenkins Park into a space for reflection and reconciliation.

Family seeks support for 16-year-old girl who lost 3 limbs in Regina train incident
The family of 16-year-old Bailey says in an online fundraiser she lost three limbs after the train incident in Regina on Sept. 6 and faces a long recovery in a Saskatoon hospital.

Regina's former Glen Elm trailer court takes step toward redevelopment
An application to rezone part of the former Glen Elm Trailer Court looks to clear the way for low-rise residential construction such as townhomes and apartments.

Some Regina councillors oppose proposal to expand on-street paid parking
A pre-budget proposal to add paid parking to streets around Regina's two hospitals as well as along Victoria Avenue and Angus Street in Cathedral is drawing sharp criticism from some members of council.

Tariffs add $1 million to Regina transit budget, other impacts unknown
Regina mayor Chad Bachynski says the city will have to review its contracts in order to minimize the impact of cross-border tariffs during a trade war that he described as "ridiculous."

Four under the age of 22 charged in bear spray incident: Regina police
Four young men are each facing a mischief charge from Regina police after a bear spray incident on Barr Street on Saturday. Paramedics offered medical treatment to the victim who had been sprayed.

Regina police briefs: Aerial support leads to stolen vehicle arrest, arrests made in home break-in
Regina police are reporting arrests in a stolen vehicle incident, which was assisted by the aerial support unit, and a break-in at a home in the city.

Regina councillors seek more information on proposed $9M in added spending
Items totalling nearly $9 million in additional spending were put under the microscope at a pre-budget meeting of Regina City Council, resulting in several requests for more information.

City probing northwest Regina storm as a 1-in-50-year weather event
Regina's gauges showed that 95 millimetres of rain fell on the community on Sunday and Monday, leaving city crews dealing with a massive sinkhole near Rochdale Park and another at Speaker's Corner.

Regina train track incident leads to serious injuries for 16-year-old girl
The incident happened at the train tracks near Elphinstone Street and McKinley Avenue on Sunday evening. Police said a 16-year-old girl suffered serious injuries while attempting to cross the tracks.

Volunteers at Regina homeless encampment urge more support as needs, concerns grow
Volunteers at Core Community Park say Regina City Council's new approach to encampments is helping people rest and connect with services, but housing and basic supports remain urgently needed.

Regina considering new paid-parking zones in Cathedral and around hospitals
A report being presented at Tuesday's pre-budget meeting of Regina City Council includes a proposal to add paid parking zones around the Pasqua and General hospitals as well as streets in the Cathedral area.

The Regina conservator saving history, one fragile page at a time
A faded photograph. A handwritten letter. An old book. Each can hold a piece of someone's history. Robin Canham's job is making sure those stories survive.

VIDEO: Poilievre demands cost breakdown of Canada's counter-tariffs during Regina visit
Pierre Poilievre used a tailgating stop at the Labour Day Classic in Regina on Sunday to call on Prime Minister Mark Carney to disclose the expected costs of Canada's new U.S. counter-tariffs.

Photos: Fierce thunderstorm slams Regina with torrential rain, flooding
Environment Canada said the rain was falling at about a millimetre a minute at one point, and the system that brought the morning storm could also bring unsettled weather to today's CFL game at Mosaic.

Labour Day Classic rivalry brings fans, business to Regina
The Labour Day Classic brings thousands of CFL fans to Regina, and although Winnipeg fans may trash-talk the city's signature pizza they still gobble up plenty of slices on game day.

Regina pizza gets under the crust of Rider CFL rivals
Tourism Regina recently launched new merchandise including key chains and T-shirts that display the four-sided pizza slice that is beloved in Saskatchewan and hated by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

Regina Farmers' Market re-launches coupons to fight food insecurity
The Nutrition Coupon Program helps low-income families, seniors and pregnant people access fresh food while supporting local producers. It's being done in partnership with Nutrien and the YWCA.

VIDEO: Regina's Carmichael Outreach worker urges support as encampment grows
A Carmichael Outreach worker says people living in Regina encampments face barriers to housing and treatment, while acknowledging the toll that theft and property crime take on businesses.

Regina business owners eager for end of 11th Avenue construction
Work on 11th Avenue is now completed as far west as Lorne Street, and with just a few blocks of paving and sidewalks left to complete, at least one business is eager to see it wrap up.

Regina apartment fire leaves one man seriously injured
People who live in Langholm Lodge on Smith Street said it was a frantic way to start the morning, after being woken up to the sound of fire alarms, neighbours knocking and the smell of smoke.









