Category Archives: Regina News

Lumsden business estimates 80K loss from hailstorm
A hailstorm the size of golf balls in Lumsden on Thursday brought massive damage to residents and businesses. Morrow's Marine & More, a local boat dealer, estimates they lost roughly $80,000 from ...
Martin Oldhues Jun 27, 2025 Brandon Syrota, Morrow’s Marine & More sales and finance worker, said the hail was the size of a golf ball.Courtesy of Brandon Syrota

Saskatchewan's former top Mountie, Rhonda Blackmore, hired for new job with RCMP
Saskatchewan RCMP's former commanding officer now has a new job with the force, Mounties said Friday. They said in an emailed statement Rhonda Blackmore has been hired as assistant commissioner of Ind...
The Canadian Press Jun 27, 2025 Assistant commissioner Rhonda Blackmore, commanding officer of the Saskatchewan RCMP, speaks during a news conference in Regina on Thursday, June 6, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Liam Richards

U.S. prosecutors seek 8+ years in prison for Matthew Ballek of Sask
Warning: Details may be extremely disturbing to some readers WASHINGTON, USA - Federal prosecutors are urging a judge to sentence Canadian national Matthew Norman Ballek from Outlook, Sask., to more t...
Lisa Joy / Freelance Reporter Jun 27, 2025

Police make arrest in Broad street robbery, seek third suspect
REGINA - Two people were arrested and police are searching for a third person after arobbery at a business on Broad Street last week. The incident happened on June 20 at approximately 6 p.m. in the 18...
Sara Parks Jun 27, 2025 If anyone has any information that may assist in the investigation, they are asked to contact the Regina Police Service at 306-777-6500.Regina Police Service

Statistics Canada says real GDP down 0.1 per cent in April as manufacturing slowed
The Canadian economy edged lower in April as the manufacturing sector posted its largest drop since April 2021 in the face of U.S. tariffs. Statistics Canada said Friday that real gross domestic produ...
The Canadian Press Jun 27, 2025 Canadian flags are seen flying behind the National Archives building in Ottawa Friday, Feb 14, 2025 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Human trafficking trial continues for Masum, Haider in Rosetown court
ROSETOWN - The trial for two men accused of human trafficking continues today in Rosetown Circuit Court. Mohammad Masum and Sohel Haider both face charges of trafficking a person, with Masum additiona...
Lisa Joy / Freelance Reporter Jun 27, 2025

RPS labels recent Regina overdose alert as an anomaly
REGINA - The Regina Police Service (RPS) called a recent drug overdose alert in the city an anomaly regarding increased reporting for calls of EMS and police. On June 13, the Saskatchewan Ministry of ...
Martin Oldhues Jun 27, 2025 Acting Chief Lorilee Davies in a file photo by Martin Oldhues

'Sadly done'; St. Andrew's United Church to hold final service on Sunday
MOOSE JAW - Bev Curran has attended St. Andrew's United Church for most of her life, but this Sunday will be "very difficult" for her and others as the church closes its doors. "It's been very teary a...
Jason G. Antonio Jun 27, 2025 Heather Milligan Stevens, the office administrator at St. Andrew's United Church, gathers in the sanctuary, a few days before the church holds its final service. Photo by Jason G. Antonio

Twister spotted in Weyburn during severe storm
WEYBURN - A twister was spotted behind Wal-Mart in Weyburn at about 6:30 p.m. The tornado warning for southern Saskatchewan has been cancelled. Environment Canada had issued a severe thunderstorm warn...
Sara Parks Jun 27, 2025 The tornado warning for southern Saskatchewan has been cancelled. Mary Fernell photo / Facebook

Regina investing $75.4M into two wastewater lift stations
REGINA - The City of Regina will invest $75.4 million into two wastewater lift stations to spur housing development in the city. On Wednesday, city council unanimously approved investing $66.8 million...
Martin Oldhues Jun 27, 2025 Most of the costs will be paid back via development charges plus interest. File Photo by John Cairns
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