In Regina, the national holiday means civic offices will be closed for Thanksgiving and parking meters will not be in effect. But despite the holiday, some city services will continue without interruption.

Rob Allison lost his wife Lisa to brain cancer in April and said his wife went through an unbelievably stressful and traumatic time - one that highlighted several flaws in Sask.'s health care system.

After Regina's Jake Latimer was bitten by a "highly venomous" snake during season 49's third episode, he was sent home. The silver lining was that he was able to make it back home to meet his newborn son.

Regina police said a 26-year-old man has been charged with murder in Regina's ninth homicide of 2025 after the body of a 27-year-old man was found in the 1500 block of Cameron Street on Oct. 9.

Regina police have received multiple reports of theft, including stolen vehicles, recently from recreation facilities in the area of Mosaic Stadium and the Lawson Aquatic Centre.

The donations will provide an estimated 173,427 meals to local families, and will directly benefit the 16,000 people who rely on the Regina Food Bank each month - 38 per cent of whom are children.

Terry Jenson said the Willow Lodge Emergency Shelter will continue to operate, but the ministry wants the city to look for at other locations because of concerns raised about the current one.

Part of the park was closed off in 2023 after soil contamination was detected. The City of Regina said part of the area has been remediated, while the rest will be tested again this fall.

Souls Harbour Rescue Mission and the Regina Food Bank are seeing steady need this Thanksgiving, with volunteers cooking for 500 guests and community donations helping to keep the shelves stocked.

Officers were called to the 1500 block of Cameron Street on Thursday evening, where they found "a deceased adult male." The officers secured the area and called in both major crimes and the forensics team.

"We're really looking forward to having tourists back... It's going to be something to see; it's going to be a huge boost for Regina tourism and the area businesses," said Bushwakker Pub manager Grant Frew.

City of Regina is starting a general four per cent increase in leisure costs for residents. Council unanimously approved its leisure bylaw update for 2026-2028 Thursday. The bylaw is updated once every three years.

"It's definitely shocking. It's saddening, but really as long as the cats were OK, I was OK," explained Chelsey Legendre, the owner of Excalipurr Cat Cafe on Albert Street in Regina.

If approved by the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency, Regina residents will be able to apply to the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program, which can provide up to $240,000 for eligible homes.

On Thursday, Jack 94.5 and City of Regina Transit invite the community to help fill a city bus with food and hope during Jack 94.5 Stuff the Bus in support of the Regina & District Food Bank.

The federal government is investing $920,000 to help build "The Skuare," a new outdoor community space on the fire-damaged Gordon Block site, as part of Regina's downtown revitalization plan.

The Veterinary Mobility Center encouraged people to call a vet if their pet was in contact with a bat, after a rabid bat was found in Regina's Glencairn area, which the clinic posted on its social media.

A 29-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after police said a stabbing early Sunday in Regina's Regent Park neighbourhood left another man with severe neck wounds.

Council discussed a projected $17.4 million funding shortfall for its 2026 utility operating services and the city is projecting $205.5 million in expenditures compared to $188.1 million in revenues.

The two-vehicle crash happened before 5:30 a.m. on Friday, according to Regina police, and had traffic slowed to a crawl during morning rush hour.

The City of Regina said two major projects, the Dewdney Avenue Corridor Revitalization Project and the Water Network Expansion Project, are on schedule to be completed by the end of the year.

Globe Theatre gave media an early look at The Master Plan, a sharp Canadian satire about Toronto politics, as it reopened its newly renovated downtown Regina venue.

Police said one of the vehicles was parked and empty, but the other vehicle was occupied, and the driver was pulling away at the time of the shooting. It's not clear where the shots came from.

Non-Regina residents could pay an extra 50 per cent for registered programs, like swimming lessons and art lessons. The idea was first discussed by Ward 4 Coun. Mark Burton in March during budget talks.

A 25-year-old man is facing charges of possession of firearm after police responded to a call in the Regent Park neighbourhood Tuesday evening. Police also called on the Tactical Support Unit and Canine Unit.

New REAL CEO Rick Bennett said the municipal corporation is trending in a "positive direction." Regina's executive committee approved moving $850,000 of the debt funding to its operating allocation.

The Gardens Community Health Centre said it's shutting down its medical clinic because it can't find doctors to work and stay in Regina, explaining there are two doctors serving 5,000 patients.

Regina police officers were called to the store on Albert Street North just after noon on August 8. When they arrived, the officers found several glass cases had been smashed and emptied.

A Cree artist in Saskatchewan unveiled five traditional blankets at Regina's mâmawêyatitân centre for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

The two-day project involved traffic stop checks concentrating mainly on speeding, unregistered vehicles, proper use of car seats, illegal cell phone use, and seat belt violations.

In Regina, the federal holiday means civic offices will be closed, and parking meters will not be in effect. But despite the holiday, a number of city services will continue without interruption.

According to the Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team, police came into contact with the man because officers were planning to arrest him in relation to "an ongoing domestic violence investigation."

On Wednesday, the city said it handed out the Siberian larch seedlings in Victoria Park to highlight the community's commitment to a "thriving urban forest."

A portion of Regina's oldest tree, a 123-year-old American elm once located in Victoria Park, will be memorialized in Les Sherman Park as part of a bronze art piece cast by university students.

Students said the new school feels like a "breath of fresh air." The public side opened for the fall school year, while the Catholic side is set to open in early 2026, adding roughly 500 more students.

The Thom Trojans players wore Scott jerseys to recognize three Scott athletes who joined their team after Scott was unable to form its own senior boys team, sending a clear message of inclusivity.

School resource officers were dispatched to a school on Fines Drive at around 10 a.m. for a weapons call. Police did not name the school, but the address corresponds with F.W. Johnston Collegiate.

"During the course of an investigation, Regina Police Service officers discharged their firearms fatally wounding an individual," the police force said. The shooting is under investigation by SIRT.

Regina police have now charged a fifth person in connection with a shooting in the Eastview neighbourhood last month that left an 11-year-old girl seriously injured. The latest person charged is a 29-year-old woman.

Regina is on track to complete all lead service connections by 2036. According to a local group called Get the Lead Out, Regina has very high levels of lead, especially in older neighbourhoods.

Four million Canadians will see their service switch from door-to-door delivery to a community mailbox model, and some post offices will be closed for good. These changes could save $400 million per year.

The Safe Public Spaces Act was introduced in August to regulate the possession, transportation and storage of items that could be deemed "street weapons," including fentanyl, methamphetamine and needles.

The virtual-only URSU meeting was marred by technical problems and frustrations from students over procedure and legality.

For those unseen voices on the other end of the line when someone calls 911, staying calm in the chaos and guiding people through the worst moments of their lives is not just a job. It's a calling.

Council got an early look at the numbers as part of a series of early budget-related meetings. The numbers do not constitute an actual budget submission or a request for a mill rate increase.