REAL District said the fair generated $12.9 million in economic impact for Saskatchewan in a news release. REAL will no longer oversee the exhibition operations, after some of the district's campus was sold.

Rahaman said many responses to their survey included misconceptions about the Muslim faith. He wants to meet with other leaders to talk about freedom of religion, and address some of the misconceptions.

Over the course of the five-day fair, held from July 29-Aug. 2, 60 missing children were found and returned safely to their families or caregivers. There were also two thefts and three assaults recorded.

In 2025, building permits for housing units hit a five-year high with 1,674 units approved, 58 per cent of which were multi-unit housing. 12 new infill developments were also completed in last year.

Police said the injuries in all three incidents were not life-threatening and investigators do not believe they were connected.

There's plenty to do in Regina this fall, and the city is helping residents connect with arts and recreation programs through the Fall 2026 Leisure Guide, which was released on Tuesday.

City council has approved the transfer of Orange Buffalo Lodge, a 30-unit housing project, to YWCA Regina, after the project stalled due to cost overruns.

Angelo Twist was last seen on Saturday around 5 p.m. at the exhibition grounds. Regina Police Servive said on Sunday afternoon he had been located.

Flying Fools performer Simon Sarabura began his high-diving career in Regina. Seventeen years later, he still gets nervous plunging 25 metres into a portable pool from a narrow tower.

CPKC said the derailment happened just before 10 a.m. when a train moving through the yard derailed a number of cars carrying shipping containers which then hit an empty potash train.

The North Regina Major AAA All-Stars are expecting to get to Nova Scotia next week for the national championships, but have had to figure out back-ups in case WestJet flight attendants go on strike.

The City of Regina says work is continuing on a preliminary design that would move the CPKC and CN tracks off the Ring Road in northeast Regina, but the potential price tag will be a consideration.

The Regina Police Service became involved around 3 a.m., when officers responded to a report of a dangerous driver near Highway 11 and Ninth Avenue North. The vehicle had already been stopped once by the RCMP.

Lower sounds, dimmed lights and smaller crowds gave children with diverse and sensory needs a more comfortable Queen City Ex experience with the return of Kidway Morning this year.

The Regina Pats have announced a number of initiatives to reduce the cost of tickets for fans this upcoming season. That includes a 15 per cent reduction of all tickets and the introduction of a family zone.

Councillors have unanimously approved a $1.386 million grant that the Globe Theatre says will allow its upcoming season to proceed as planned, as it works on a funding application to Ottawa.

Long-term offender Jason Paul Thorn has been bouncing between jail and release conditions since 1998, and he was released this week to live at a home in Regina's Heritage neighbourhood.

From SuperDogs and high divers to dill pickle pizza, the Queen City Ex in Regina is offering a mix of new attractions, along with some familiar favourites and a look back at decades of history.

Minister Michael Weger spoke on the Evan Bray Show, weighing in on the release of long-term offender Jason Paul Thorn, who's been deemed a high risk to reoffend sexually.

The fair gates open to the public on Wednesday at noon. The exhibition will run from at noon until midnight, with its final day on Sunday. Grandstand performances start at 8:30 p.m. each night.

After 40 years at the University of Regina, the South Zone Community Garden board is searching for a new home while working to preserve the food, friendships and community it has grown.

An overview of Regina's expected operating revenues and expenses for 2027 suggests a number of cuts council would have to make to reach its property tax target of a 5.81 per cent increase.

"The investigation revealed that the suspect had allegedly assaulted the female victim before being confronted by an adult male who intervened," the police force said in a statement.

A decades-long rivalry between the Mark and Kindred families has evolved into one extended family at Regina's Kings Park Speedway, where generations of racers and newcomers keep the tradition alive.

Jason Paul Thorn, 49, who police said poses a high risk for acts of sexual offending against female children, will be living in a residence that provides supervision and monitoring of his activities.

Police Chief Lorilee Davies worries drivers may be less motivated to watch their speed after SGI confirmed in June that its vendor for photo radar cameras and ticket processing had ended its contract.

Former Carmichael Outreach director Mirtha Rivera says the board failed to prevent a financial crisis, while directors say services will continue without immediate interruption.

The Globe says it will have to begin either an orderly shutdown or a significant reduction in operations unless the city provides it with nearly $1.4 million to meet urgent bills ahead of 2026-27 season.

Walk the Walk brings community leaders together for a drag show that raises funds and awareness for 2SLGBTQ+ youth, supported by Lulu's Lodge, a transitional home in Regina.

Text messages warning of an unpaid traffic ticket are leading to an increase in complaints to the Regina Police Service, which is urging people to be cautious.

Emerald Park is one of a long list of parks around the city that were re-categorized as a cost-saving measure, following direction from council during 2026 budget deliberations.

When it comes to the law, electric bike riders must be at least 14 years old and 16 years old to operate an electric scooter. Only one rider is permitted on an e-bike or e-scooter.

Investigators will receive DNA testing results in a few weeks, and Regina police chief Lorilee Davies hopes the information will help to identify a body found buried in a North Central yard.

Police in Regina are warning people there's no cause for alarm if any officers are seen on top of or rappelling down the Regina General Hospital on Thursday. Officers are completing SWAT training exercises.

Following a trimming of the requested parks budget, residents have been letting council members know about their displeasure over reduced mowing in parks and other green spaces.

Regina Police Chief Lorilee Davies was pleased to see severe crime dip by 12 per cent in 2025. The city sits at 13 out of 41 Census Metropolitan Areas that measured Crime Severity Index last year.

Some councillors say the new Regina Housing Strategy presented to executive committee puts a lot of focus on advocacy, but doesn't make specific actions clear. The committee is seeking that clarity.

A supportive housing project that was taken over by the City of Regina earlier this year will now be transferred to YWCA Regina, if city council approves, after it ran into "significant" cost overruns.

Regina police chief Lorilee Davies said the police service is reviewing results of a survey gathered by Regina City Jamia Masjid about its amplified call to prayer.

Mayor Chad Bachynski, who chairs Regina's board of police commissioners, says the appeal process will be followed in the case of Farooq Sheikh, who is appealing his 2025 firing as police chief.

Sticks and Doodles co-founder Kyle Moffatt said the wood-cut art company just started shipping to the U.S again, but if the tariffs threatened by President Donald Trump go through, it'll have to stop.

Regina rider Terry Alberts is tackling a gruelling 6,000-km cross-country ride from Halifax to Vancouver in under 75 hours next month to raise funds for men's mental health and suicide prevention.

The Royal Canadian Legion, which has 162 branches in Saskatchewan, is celebrating 100 years of honouring veterans, supporting communities and continuing its mission of remembrance and care.

Public opinion remained divided as supporters, opponents and two Regina councillors debated a mosque's outdoor call to prayer. Organizers of the open house gathered feedback on whether it should return.

After mixed reactions from residents, Regina City Jamia Masjid is inviting downtown neighbours inside Friday to share their views on its paused outdoor call to prayer, through a confidential survey.