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Potash train derailment near Lestock sends 49 cars off tracks
LESTOCK — Crews with CN and local emergency responders are at the scene of a train derailment near Lestock. The company says the incident happened at about 5:40 a.m. near the community northeast of Regina. Preliminary information indicates ...
Mar 12, 2026
Saskatchewan RCMP's SERT units remove illicit drugs from Saskatchewan communities
SASKATCHEWAN - Saskatchewan RCMP’s SERT units removed 60 kgs. of methamphetamine, 14 kgs. of cocaine, and more than 120 firearms from Saskatchewan communities in 2025. Saskatchewan RCMP’s Saskatchewan Enforcement Response Teams (SERT) co...
Mar 12, 2026
Tailgating Act officially passed, receives Royal Assent
REGINA — The bill to bring tailgating to Saskatchewan Roughriders games this upcoming season is now officially law. The Tailgating Act passed third and final reading at the Saskatchewan legislature on Thursday and shortly after was given Royal...
Mar 12, 2026
Regina recommending mill rates to pay off Indoor Aquatics Facility
REGINA — Regina’s new Indoor Aquatics Facility (IAF) will require dedicated mill rates to help pay off debt the city has incurred. In December, council approved the city taking on roughly $169 million in long-term debt to cover construct...
Mar 12, 2026
Family friendly entertainment on the rise in Regina
REGINA — On any given weekend in Regina, families can be found bowling strikes, racing through escape rooms, skating under winter lights or cheering inside a packed stadium. Those moments of fun may feel simple, but behind them is a growing ne...
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Prairie polytechnics unite to fast-track mining innovation
SASKATOON — An applied research network launched in January 2025 continues to bring together six leading prairie polytechnics to accelerate innovation in Western Canada’s mining sector, tackling real‑world industry challenges through rapid,...
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Report suggests Sask. energy plan may drive up electricity rates
REGINA — A new study suggests the provincial government's Saskatchewan First Energy Strategy and Supply Plan could increase future costs for homeowners and businesses. A study funded by the NDP and prepared by Energy Super Modelers an...
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Federal funding to support Saskatchewan's program for new entrepreneurs
SASKATOON — Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority CEO Erin says supporting entrepreneurs early is key to growing Saskatchewan's economy. Lawson spoke Friday during the Government of Canada’s announcement of $910,000 ...
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Police investigating homicide in North Battleford
NORTH BATTLEFORD - Saskatchewan RCMP's Homicide Investigation Unit is investigating a homicide in North Battleford. On March 13 at approximately 7:45 a.m., Battlefords RCMP received a report of an injured male in a business parking lot off the H...
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Regina's UCC shortening hours again, marking 11th time in two months
REGINA — The Regina Urgent Care Centre (UCC) is reducing hours once again this weekend. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) announced on Friday that the UCC will shorten hours from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 15, and return to regula...
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Two Onion Lake men remain in custody after Friday court appearances
ALBERTA — A high-ranking Saskatchewan gang member arrested in a joint RCMP operation remains in custody after a court appearance Friday. Courtlin Littlewolfe, 38, appeared in St. Paul Court of Justice on March 13. His matters were adjourned to...
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Healthcare Heroes Appreciation Awards announced in North Battleford
NORTH BATTLEFORD — Dr. Patricia Campbell, a family doctor in North Battleford, said it's the little things and the big things that make her work so rewarding. She recalls a touching moment involving a young patient she saw on Mar...
7h ago
Police seeking vehicle and driver after hit-and-run collision near Dundurn
DUNDURN - The public's help is being sought by Saskatoon RCMP in identifying a vehicle that was involved in a hit-and-run collision earlier this week south of the city. Officers were called to a collision on Highway 219 in the Rural Municipality...
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Government, opposition spar over unemployment numbers
REGINA - There were duelling interpretations Friday on the latest monthly jobs numbers with the Sask Party pointing to positives and the NDP the negative. On the positive side, Premier Scott Moe went on the X platform to point to Saskatchewan's ...
7h ago
Dream ticket turns Regina woman into $2 million winner
REGINA — What began as an ordinary ticket scan turned into a life-changing moment for Regina resident Lori Antoine, who is now $2 million richer after winning the February 28 Western 649 jackpot. Antoine discovered the win using the Lotto...
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Have you seen this man? If so, PA police ask you contact them
PRINCE ALBERT — The Prince Albert Police Service is requesting public assistance in locating 32-year-old David Natamogan who is wanted on an outstanding warrant for breaching probation. He is 5-foot-9 and about 145 pounds. He has black hair an...
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Property crimes, impaired driving up in Estevan to start 2026
ESTEVAN — The Estevan Police Service has seen an 18 per cent increase in call volumes for the first two months of the year, with large jumps in a couple of categories. According to the monthly crime statistics report provided at the March 11 m...
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Faculty association warns Sask Poly layoffs threaten programs and stability
REGINA - The president of the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Faculty Association was at the Legislature this week to raise concerns about layoffs at the post-secondary institutions. Michelle Downton, president of the association, was in the galle...
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A quiet grocery revolution is saving Saskatchewan shoppers millions
SASKATCHEWAN — Every day across Canada, a quiet rescue operation is underway inside grocery stores. It happens in the produce aisle, behind the meat counter, and in the back rooms where unsold food used to quietly disappear into dumpsters. ...
8h ago
City invites Indigenous youth to explore 'Tree of Life' theme
REGINA — The City of Regina is inviting Indigenous youth to submit a “Tree of Life” design that could appear in the updated Urban Forest Management Plan, a long-term strategy that guides how Regina protects, plants, cares for and grow...
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Crown stays charges against man once on RCMP's most-wanted list
SASKATOON — On the day his preliminary hearing was scheduled to begin, the Crown stayed aggravated assault charges against a 34-year-old man who was listed last year as one of Saskatchewan RCMP’s most wanted. Prosecutor Ashley Fulton tol...
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Decorum at leg goes downhill over the power rates issue
REGINA — Decorum in the legislative assembly became an issue this week after Speaker Todd Goudy struggled to keep a lid on unruly MLAs. During question period, Goudy had to interject several times during a heated debate Thursday, aski...
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Crown stays charges against man once on RCMP's most-wanted list
SASKATOON — On the day his preliminary hearing was scheduled to begin, the Crown stayed aggravated assault charges against a 34-year-old man who was listed last year as one of Saskatchewan RCMP’s most wanted. Prosecutor Ashley Fulton tol...
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New court date set for Star Blanket Cree Nation murder suspect
FORT QU'APPELLE — A male teen arrested in connection with a death on Star Blanket Cree Nation has appeared in court again. The boy, who can't be named due to his age, was in Fort Qu'Appelle Provincial Court on March 12 charged wi...
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Fees for services set to increase in Saskatchewan
REGINA — Several fees and charges paid in Saskatchewan will change in the 2026-27 fiscal year. According to the government, the changes include increased deductibles on basic plate insurance, higher alcohol infraction penalties and new certifi...
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EPS, RCMP arrest man reportedly with a baseball bat in Bienfait
ESTEVAN — The Estevan Police Service (EPS) received a request from the Estevan RCMP to assist in dealing with a Bienfait man on March 12. According to an EPS news release, the 47-year-old man was destroying property with a baseball bat and thr...
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FSIN chiefs urge King Charles to attend Treaty 6 anniversary
SASKATOON — A Saskatchewan delegation of seven First Nations chiefs expressed optimism about the brief meeting they had with King Charles III on Wednesday morning, March 11, where they formally invited the monarch to attend the 150th commemoratio...
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100 Acts of Kindness celebrates Regina's hidden heroes
REGINA — In classrooms, coffee shops, football fields and city buses across Regina, something unexpected has been happening this winter. Ordinary people have been stopping in their tracks as friends, co-workers, students and even the mayor sho...
Mar 13, 2026
NDP express concerns about affordability, healthcare in Battlefords
NORTH BATTLEFORD — The Saskatchewan NDP is raising concerns about public safety, affordability and health care in the Battlefords and across the province. Following North Battleford Mayor Kelli Hawtin's State of the City address in North B...
Mar 12, 2026
Grasslands housing project to feature 300 rental units
REGINA — Developers have announced a new multi-residential project to be built at Grasslands in Regina. The project, which delivers more than 300 new rental apartment units, including 31 subsidized units designed to support residents requiri...
Mar 12, 2026
Man arrested after assault call leads to seizure of handgun, ammo
SASKATOON — A 35-year-old man is facing assault and firearms charges after police were called to a home on Avenue H North early Sunday. Patrol officers were dispatched shortly before 3 a.m. on March 8 to a home in the 1200 block for a report o...
Mar 12, 2026
Fatal bus shelter crash case returns to court in April
REGINA — A Regina man charged with dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death was not in court Thursday, with only his lawyer present as the matter was adjourned to a future date. The next scheduled appearance for Biniam Emaha is now set for ...
Mar 12, 2026
Saskatoon to seek damages after trucks hit city overpasses
SASKATOON — The City of Saskatoon says it will pursue all available legal avenues to recover the cost of damages and possible repairs to municipal infrastructure following two incidents, including the recent one involving the 108th Street overpas...
Mar 12, 2026
Mayor Bachynski says Regina is at a 'turning point'
REGINA — Regina is approaching a turning point as it confronts financial pressures and aging infrastructure, Mayor Chad Bachynski said during his state of the city address Thursday. During the 58th annual State of the City address, Bachynski a...
Mar 12, 2026
Man charged following shooting on Shoal Lake Cree Nation
SHOAL LAKE CREE NATION — Carrot River RCMP have charged a man after a shooting on Shoal Lake Cree Nation. Carrot River RCMP arrested and charged a man with aggravated assault and forcible confinement in relation to an incident that occurred on...
Mar 12, 2026
Court date set for man charged after Raymore break-in arrest
PUNNICHY — A new court date has been set for a man arrested after a break-in at a residential garage in Raymore led to drug and weapon seizures. On Jan. 28, Punnichy RCMP were called to the home, and when they searched the suspect, they seized...
Mar 12, 2026
NDP MLA recounts mother's 100-hour wait in Saskatoon hospital
SASKATOON — An NDP MLA says her mother spent more than 100 hours waiting in a hospital hallway at Royal University Hospital after suffering a stroke, highlighting what the party calls ongoing pressures on Saskatchewan’s healthcare system. ...
Mar 12, 2026
NDP introduces bill to eliminate parking fees for cancer patients
REGINA — The Saskatchewan NDP is pushing to eliminate hospital parking fees for cancer patients, introducing a private member’s bill Thursday that the government has already signalled it will not support. Rural and Remote Health crit...
Mar 12, 2026
Saskatoon RCMP investigating after truck strikes SUV
RM OF DUNDURN — Saskatoon RCMP are looking for a vehicle involved in a collision. On March 10 at approximately 6:30 a.m., Saskatoon RCMP received a report of a motor vehicle collision on Highway 219 in the RM of Dundurn. Officers responded ...
Mar 12, 2026
Theodore man back in court after alleged assault on Regina officer
REGINA — A Theodore man arrested after allegedly assaulting a Regina police officer has appeared in court again. On March 7, the officer spotted an unregistered vehicle in the city and conducted a traffic stop. It's alleged the driver r...
Mar 12, 2026
Water Security Agency issues 2026 spring runoff outlook
The Water Security Agency (WSA) has released the spring runoff outlook for 2026. It says the majority of the province can anticipate near to below normal runoff this spring. From Kindersley to Assiniboia in the southwest corner, runoff is expecte...
Mar 12, 2026
Man wanted on warrants from NS arrested in Weyburn after 5-hour standoff
WEYBURN — A man wanted on outstanding warrants from Nova Scotia was arrested in Weyburn after a five-hour police standoff that prompted a shelter-in-place order and a dangerous person alert for part of the city. According to a news release, in...
Mar 12, 2026
Changes to paying for parking are coming to downtown Regina
REGINA — Regina city council has officially approved changes to parking payments, parking zones and fines in downtown. Here is a breakdown of the changes coming: Parking vouchers: Finding savings from its 2026 budget — $220,000 &md...
Mar 12, 2026
NDP leader Carla Beck outlines rural priorities at SARM
REGINA — Opposition Leader Carla Beck stuck to familiar NDP themes in her address to delegates at the Saskatchewan Rural Municipalities Association convention in Regina. Beck focused on issues that have come up at the legislature and elsew...
Mar 12, 2026
Estevan police launches voluntary camera registry program
ESTEVAN — The Estevan Police Service (EPS) is encouraging the community to register for the Safe Neighbourhood Camera Registry (SNCR) program, which the EPS describes as a voluntary community safety initiative that connects residents and business...
Mar 12, 2026
Man convicted of killing Jenny McKay dies in Sask. Penitentiary
PRINCE ALBERT — Jason Daniel McKay, the man convicted of killing his wife, Jenny Leigh McKay, has died in custody. The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC), confirmed that McKay, 54, died on March 11 at Saskatchewan Penitentiary in Prince Albe...
Mar 12, 2026
Former employee, second man charged in $1M business fraud
REGINA — Two men are facing charges after a Regina Police Service investigation into a long-running fraud that police say cost a local business more than $1 million. The business first reported concerns in August 2023, prompting the RPS Financ...
Mar 12, 2026
Central Library Renewal Project faces delay as Regina lacks debt room
REGINA — The Regina Public Library (RPL) has had to delay progress on the Central Library Renewal Project (CLRP). The project has been in the works for 17 years, as the current central branch is dealing with aging infrastructure and constant r...
Mar 12, 2026
University of Regina launches three-day AI Futures event
REGINA — The future of artificial intelligence arrived at the University of Regina on Wednesday as students, researchers, industry leaders and community members gathered for the opening day of the AI Futures event, a three-day exploration of how ...
Mar 12, 2026
Update: RPS locates 11-year-old boy, last seen wearing a camo jacket
REGINA — Update: The Regina Police Service reports that 11-year-old Challen Belanger, who was the subject of a previous missing person news release, has been located, unharmed. Original Report March 12: The Regina Police Service is a...
Mar 12, 2026
Missing Regina boy last seen evening of March 11 in Lakewood area
REGINA — The Regina Police Service is asking the public’s help in locating 11-year-old Creedance Wolfe-Racette, who was last seen on March 11 at approximately 8 p.m. in the 6100 block of Rochdale Blvd. Creedance is de...
Mar 12, 2026
Regina council delays transit hike again, final decision looms
REGINA — Regina city council has delayed a final decision on a proposed 10 per cent transit fare increase after failing to reach unanimous approval during Wednesday’s meeting. Since the bylaw did not receive unanimous support for third r...
Mar 12, 2026
Saskatoon businesses say crime concerns reach beyond downtown
SASKATOON — Saskatoon business owners say crime affecting local shops is not limited to downtown, arguing theft and vandalism are problems across the city. A local business owner says crime such as shoplifting and attempted thefts is often rep...
Mar 12, 2026
Update: Dangerous person alert lifted in Weyburn
Update: The dangerous person alert for Weyburn has been lifted. In a message on its Facebook page, the Weyburn Police Service said the subject was arrested without incident and there is no longer any danger to the public. The WPS said it ...
Mar 12, 2026
Infrastructure, amalgamation key issues facing Huber at SARM convention
REGINA - A number of key issues were on the mind of Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities President Bill Huber at their annual convention in Regina. Infrastructure, amalgamation, and the federal gun buyback program were among the items th...
Mar 12, 2026
Wanted man arrested on Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation
LOON LAKE - Update, March 11: Loon Lake RCMP are reporting they arrested wanted man Ashton Cheenanow on Feb. 14 on Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation. He is scheduled to appear next in Loon Lake court on April 2. Original post, Feb. 6: Loon Lake...
Mar 11, 2026
Police investigate after shots fired toward North Battleford home
NORTH BATTLEFORD - Battlefords RCMP are investigating after shots were fired in North Battleford. On March 11 at around 3:30 p.m., Battlefords RCMP received a report that shots were fired from a vehicle toward a residence on 107 Street in North Batt...
Mar 11, 2026
Ability to store firearms part of new Firearms Act amendments
REGINA - Changes have been announced to amend The Saskatchewan Firearms Act, one of which would allow firearms owners to be able to store their prohibited firearms themselves. The province confirmed that under the legislation Saskatchewan firear...
Mar 11, 2026
Woman dies in two-vehicle collision near Smeaton
SMEATON — A 36-year-old woman from Prince Albert has died following a two-vehicle collision north of Smeaton. Nipawin RCMP are investigating the fatal crash, which occurred March 10 at approximately 8:30 a.m. on Highway 106, about 40 kilometre...
Mar 11, 2026
Regina officer becomes first Black woman in police force history
REGINA — When Const. Desiree Ates joined the Regina Police Service earlier this year, she made history as the force’s first Black female officer — something she didn’t realize until she was already on the path to policing. Jo...
Mar 11, 2026
No injuries in Eddy Street fire
REGINA — Regina Fire and Protective Services says a fire on Eddy Street is under investigation. RFPS says crews were called to Eddy Street at 3:37 p.m. Tuesday for a vehicle fire in a detached garage. The fire was quickly contained to the...
Mar 11, 2026
Here are the University of Regina finalists for the Sask. Book Awards
REGINA — Authors connected to the University of Regina have earned nine finalist nominations for the 33rd annual Saskatchewan Book Awards. Across five categories, the University of Regina is represented by several authors, including: Ken...
Mar 11, 2026
Treaty 6 chiefs meet King Charles III at Buckingham Palace
SASKATOON — Treaty 6 chiefs met with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace this week in what leaders described as a historic first — an exclusive audience with the monarch and an opportunity to invite him to Saskatchewan for the treaty&rsqu...
Mar 11, 2026
RCMP remove 47 drivers during impaired driving blitz near La Ronge
LA RONGE — Saskatchewan RCMP removed 47 drivers from the road during a recent traffic safety initiative in northern Saskatchewan, with more than half suspected of driving under the influence of drugs. Twenty-five of those drivers had drugs in ...
Mar 11, 2026
Cut Knife outdoorsman honoured for years of service
CUT KNIFE — Founding member Glenn Stewart was honoured for more than four decades of service to the Cut Knife Wildlife Federation during the organization’s annual wildlife supper and awards banquet. Stewart was presented with a special a...
Mar 11, 2026
RM of Cote man appears in court on assault and weapon charges
KAMSACK — Another court appearance has been made by an RM of Cote man arrested in connection with an assault and a subsequent search warrant. Last October, Kamsack RCMP received a report of an assault at a home in the RM of Cote. The next d...
Mar 11, 2026
Saskatchewan hosts 2026 aerospace and defence forum to boost industry connections
REGINA — The Government of Saskatchewan hosted the 2026 Saskatchewan Aerospace and Defence Forum in Saskatoon Wednesday, in conjunction with the Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership, Prairies Economic Development Canada, and the Saskatchewan...
Mar 11, 2026
Three people charged after firearm call in north‑end parking lot
SASKATOON — Three people are facing weapons and drug charges after Saskatoon police responded to a report of a firearm in a north-end parking lot Tuesday evening. Patrol officers were called around 5:45 p.m. on March 10 to the Kelsey-Woodlawn ...
Mar 11, 2026
Two arrested after pellet gun left in taxi; police seize machete, drugs
SASKATOON — Two people are facing a combined 17 charges after Saskatoon police recovered a pellet gun left behind in a taxi and later seized multiple weapons and drugs from a motel suite. Police were called around 9:30 p.m. on March 10 after a...
Mar 11, 2026
STEP receives $383K to boost Saskatchewan export growth
REGINA — Saskatchewan Trade & Export Partnership (STEP) will receive $383,000 in funding under the Government of Canada’s Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIE) program, delivered by Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan). ...
Mar 11, 2026
New court date set for Regina man charged in reserve shooting
PUNNICHY — A Regina man arrested in connection with a shooting incident on George Gordon First Nation has appeared in court again. In Punnichy Provincial Court March 10, 24-year-old Xavier Worm was remanded in custody to April 7. Last Augus...
Mar 11, 2026
Charges laid after opium seized at North Portal border crossing
NORTH PORTAL — The Estevan RCMP, in partnership with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), has charged a man after opium was seized at the North Portal border crossing. According to a news release from the Saskatchewan RCMP, on March 4, fo...
Mar 11, 2026
Canadians remain eager to travel: CAA survey
REGINA — Canadians remain passionate about exploring new destinations, but changing global dynamics are reshaping how and where they travel, according to CAA’s Travel Wise national survey. The survey indicates more than half of Canadians...
Mar 11, 2026
Premier Moe confirms deficit is coming during SARM speech
REGINA — Premier Scott Moe says Saskatchewan’s upcoming provincial budget will include a deficit, but he insists the government will protect key services such as health care and municipal funding. During his address to delegates at t...
Mar 11, 2026
Battlefords RCMP warn public of scam caller posing as police
BATTLEFORDS - Battlefords RCMP are warning the public about a phone scam where the individual impersonates the RCMP. Recently, Battlefords RCMP received a report of an individual who answered a phone call from a number that appeared to belong t...
Mar 11, 2026
Another court appearance for man accused of shooting Punnichy Mountie
PUNNICHY — A new court date has been set for a Muskowekwan First Nation man on charges stemming from the shooting of an RCMP officer on the reserve. Last July, an incident in the community involving a firearm left an RCMP officer with non-life...
Mar 11, 2026
Onion Lake man wanted in two provinces after missing court dates
LLOYDMINSTER – A 36-year-old Onion Lake man is wanted in Saskatchewan and Alberta after failing to appear for court dates in each province. Aaron Littlewolfe’s trial was scheduled to begin March 9 in Alberta on charges of brea...
Mar 11, 2026
Sask homebuyers face fierce bidding wars as supply shrinks
SASKATCHEWAN — The Saskatchewan housing market is heading into spring with a familiar problem: buyers are ready, but homes are hard to find. New data shows demand across the province remains steady, but a severe shortage of homes for sale is t...
Mar 11, 2026
100 Years of CKRM: Behind the mic with Fred King
As we celebrate 100 years of CKRM, one of Saskatchewan's most storied radio stations, we are pleased to present a series of nine stories featuring icons of CKRM. Our next 620 CKRM Icon truly lives up to his name — Fred King. We sat down wi...
Mar 11, 2026
Grants aim to get Saskatchewan kids outdoors through play
SASKATOON — Saskatoon Community Foundation marketing and communications manager Fred Reibin said they are preparing to evaluate grant applications aimed at getting children across Saskatchewan outdoors and away from screens through unstructured p...
Mar 11, 2026
Taxpayers Federation calls out too much government employment in Sask.
REGINA - The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is raising alarm bells about the percentage of Saskatchewan residents who work for some level of government. They are pointing to Statistics Canada data that shows over than 28 per cent of Saskatchewan ...
Mar 11, 2026
Regina man accused of fraud set to return to court
REGINA — A 33-year-old Regina man accused of defrauding a local company is scheduled to return to Regina Provincial Court later this month. Ethan Joel Robertson Ellis is charged with fraud over $5,000. According to court documents, between Apr...
Mar 10, 2026
Yorkton RCMP searching for escaped prisoner
YORKTON - Yorkton RCMP are asking the public to report sightings of wanted man Jefferson Jobb. On March 10 at approximately 1:30 p.m., Yorkton RCMP received a report of an escaped prisoner. The investigation determined Jefferson Jobb, who is serv...
Mar 10, 2026
Saskatoon vet named Western Canada Veterinarian of the Year
SASKATOON — Saskatoon-based Veterinarian Dr. Murray Jelinski was named the 2026 Veterinarian of the Year by the Western Canadian Association of Bovine Practitioners, honouring him for his decades of contribution to research and mentorship in catt...
Mar 10, 2026
YWCA Regina will take over Regina Street Team temporarily
REGINA — The Regina Street Team (RST) will have a new temporary home starting April 1. YWCA Regina will oversee the outreach program, which strongly believes in the impact of its work. “It is an incredibly vital tool for not just supp...
Mar 10, 2026
New court date for man accused of kidnapping with a firearm in Yorkton
YORKTON — One of two men charged with kidnapping with a firearm following an incident in Yorkton has appeared in court again. On Jan. 20, Mounties say a man was in a parked vehicle on 4th Avenue North when two men wearing face coverings forced...
Mar 10, 2026
Nine municipalities earn innovation awards
REGINA — Five innovative projects from nine municipalities are being recognized at the 19th annual Saskatchewan Municipal Awards. Initiatives by rural and urban municipalities in Meadow Lake, Moosomin, Weyburn, Melville and the RM of Wheatla...
Mar 10, 2026
U of R hosts first ever interactive AI Futures Summit
REGINA — Artificial intelligence is no longer science fiction. It is already shaping classrooms, workplaces and entire industries. This week in Regina, experts from across Canada are gathering to explore what that means for the future. From Ma...
Mar 10, 2026
Regina warns recycling contamination rates far above limits
REGINA — The City of Regina is warning residents about high levels of contamination in recycling bins. Currently, 18 per cent of items thrown into blue bins aren’t recyclable materials, triple the amount allowed by SK Recycles (six ...
Mar 10, 2026
The story behind the oversized haul which moved across Sask.
REGINA — The move of a house across Saskatchewan garnered the attention of many across the province, but its journey had been years in the making. Arnette Den Boer and her partner, originally from Alberta, moved to Saskatchewan, liv...
Mar 10, 2026
NDP bill introduced to prevent illegal foreign farmland ownership
REGINA — The Opposition New Democrats have introduced a private member’s bill in the Legislature taking aim at foreign farmland ownership. The bill introduced by NDP finance critic Trent Wotherspoon is to amend the Saskatchewan Farm Secu...
Mar 10, 2026
Another court appearance for man arrested in Wynyard drug bust
YORKTON — A new court date has been set for a man arrested following a significant drug bust in Wynyard. On March 4, Mounties pulled over a car on Avenue D East in the town. A search of the vehicle turned up about 1.5 kilograms of fentanyl,...
Mar 10, 2026
Elvis, Bingo and big crowds expected at Regina Seniors Expo
REGINA — For one day this week, a Regina mall will transform into something much more than a place to shop. It will become a gathering place for stories, music, laughter and connection. The third annual Seniors Expo at Victoria Square Shopping...
Mar 10, 2026
Ringing phone helps police locate suspect in North Battleford robbery
NORTH BATTLEFORD — A ringing phone helped Battlefords RCMP dial in on a robbery suspect. On March 7 at around 7:30 a.m., Battlefords RCMP received a report of a robbery at a business on the Highway 16 Bypass in North Battleford. The investi...
Mar 10, 2026
Village calls out thief after U.S. flag stolen from Roche Percee rocks
ROCHE PERCEE — The Village of Roche Percee is creating awareness of a theft from the pierced rock formation just outside the community. In a post on its Facebook page, the village reported someone stole a flag just added to the site. Roche Per...
Mar 10, 2026
Two men appear in Yorkton court after cocaine trafficking bust
YORKTON — Court appearances have been made for two of three men arrested in connection with a drug trafficking investigation in Yorkton. Last June, police pulled over a vehicle on Highway 10, just south of Yorkton, and arrested a male driver. ...
Mar 10, 2026
Motorist charged for driving while four times over legal limit
ESTEVAN — The Estevan Police Service (EPS) says a motorist was arrested and charged for driving while well over the legal alcohol limit. The EPS says it received a report of a possible impaired driver during the March 9 night shift. Members lo...
Mar 10, 2026
Saskatchewan to allow killings of rampant elk as last resort, permits required
REGINA — Saskatchewan's government says farmers dealing with rampant elk problems can soon kill them off if they get permits. The province says it will provide eight depredation permits next year to producers who have demonstrated a histor...
Mar 10, 2026
NDP attempts at immediate rate hikes vote fails
REGINA — Attempts by the Opposition to force a vote on their private member’s bill against SaskPower and SGI rate hikes have gone nowhere so far this week. On Monday, NDP SaskPower critic Aleana Young, the mover of Bill 612 &mda...
Mar 10, 2026
NDP attempt at immediate rate hikes vote fails
REGINA — An attempt by the Opposition to force a vote on their private member’s bill against SaskPower and SGI rate hikes went nowhere Monday. NDP SaskPower critic Aleana Young, the mover of Bill 612 — the Lower Power Bills and...
Mar 10, 2026
Saskatoon police investigate bear‑spray incident on city bus
SASKATOON — Saskatoon Police are investigating after bear spray was used on a Transit bus Monday evening in Confederation Park area. At approximately 8:15 p.m., March 9, police responded to the 3700 block of Centennial Dri...
Mar 10, 2026
Suspects sought after machete, bear spray used in liquor theft
SASKATOON — Police are investigating a robbery that involved weapons, in Lawson Heights on Monday. At approximately 6:15 p.m., on March 9, Saskatoon police responded to a liquor store in the 100 block of Primrose Drive after it was reported th...
Mar 10, 2026
Man arrested after police seize handguns, including 3D‑printed gun
SASKATOON — A 36-year-old man is facing several firearms-related charges after officers with the Saskatoon Police Service Guns and Gangs Unit executed a search warrant on the city's east side on March 6. Police say members of the uni...
Mar 10, 2026
Regina council to weigh transit hike, library delays, pool debt
REGINA — Regina city council will revisit a series of financial decisions that could affect transit riders, the future of the city’s central library and funding for a new aquatic facility at their next meeting on Wednesday. Transit fare ...
Mar 10, 2026
Regina Pats play-by-play man Dante De Caria explains team's magic number to make WHL playoffs for the first time since 2023
Regina Pats play-by-play man Dante De Caria lays out what the team needs to do to clinch a WHL playoff spot for the first time since 2023. "Their magic number is at three-and-a-half. The Pats currently have a four-point cushion over Red Dee...
Mar 10, 2026
USask student thrives in first generation university experience
SASKATOON — “Receiving this Indigenous Achievement Award is so meaningful because it represents so much more than just academic achievement,” said Emily Sebastian. “I am the first person in my family to attend universi...
Mar 10, 2026
Man dies after house fire in Prince Albert
PRINCE ALBERT — A 53-year-old man has died following a house fire in Prince Albert late Saturday night. Emergency crews were called to a home in the 1900 block of 13th Street West at about 10:24 p.m. on March 7 for a report of a structure fire...
Mar 10, 2026
Saskatchewan celebrates women's leadership in agriculture
REGINA — The Government of Saskatchewan celebrates International Year of the Woman farmer and the women whose leadership, innovation and hard work continue to strengthen the province's agriculture sector. "Women have helped ...
Mar 09, 2026
Moe points to positives after mission to India
REGINA - Premier Scott Moe has pointed to a number of accomplishments after returning to Saskatchewan from his recent trade mission to India. Moe's trade mission from Feb. 28 to March 6 also coincided in part with Prime Minister Mark Ca...
Mar 09, 2026
Arrest made in 2025 downtown Saskatoon shooting
SASKATOON — A 25-year-old man has been charged in connection with a downtown shooting that left a man wounded in the fall of 2025. Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) said Monday they arrested Demitrius Standingready on March 9 following an investi...
Mar 09, 2026
Man arrested after break and enter at downtown construction site
SASKATOON — A 30-year-old man is facing charges after police responded to a break and enter in progress at a secured downtown construction site Friday evening. Police were called to the 300 block of 2nd Avenue North around 7 p.m. on March...
Mar 09, 2026
Officer cleared of blame in Fishing Lake FN officer-involved fatality
FISHING LAKE FIRST NATION — An officer has been cleared of any wrongdoing following a SIRT investigation into an officer-involved fatality on Fishing Lake First Nation, according to SIRT's report of March 2, 2026. On Sept. 24, 2024, the Sa...
Mar 09, 2026
Oversized log house haul reaches destination near Strasbourg
REGINA — After 13 months of planning, an oversized haul trekking through Saskatchewan has finally reached its destinations. On their social media, Highway Hotline confirmed the log house and garage made it safe to an area near Strasbourg. &...
Mar 09, 2026
Police look for persons of interest after vehicle damaged in Battleford
BATTLEFORD — Battlefords RCMP are asking the public to help identify persons of interest after a vehicle was damaged. At around 8:50 p.m. on Jan. 21, Battlefords RCMP received a report that a vehicle had been damaged at a business on...
Mar 09, 2026
Regina on track for average year of water main breaks: city
REGINA — The City of Regina is on pace to have a normal year for water main breaks. Carolyn Kalim, City of Regina director of water, waste and environment, said the city has recorded about 53 water main breaks so far in 2026, putting it on pac...
Mar 09, 2026
Officer assaulted during traffic stop
REGINA — A 44-year-old man from Theodore was arrested Saturday afternoon after police say he punched a Regina officer during a traffic stop involving an unregistered vehicle. Police say the incident occurred around 2:40 p.m. on March 7, when a...
Mar 09, 2026
Six charged after two evade-police incidents tracked by Air Support
SASKATOON — Saskatoon police say two separate evade-police incidents over the weekend resulted in six people facing charges after the Air Support Unit (ASU) guided officers to suspects in stolen vehicles. The first incident started around 4 p....
Mar 09, 2026
Two fights in a 45-minute lead to assault charge and investigation
ESTEVAN — The Estevan Police Service attended to separate calls for service March 7 regarding fights at a liquor establishment, the latter of which resulted in charges. According to the EPS, the first incident involved three people fighting, a...
Mar 09, 2026
Government unveils Patients First plan; opposition says old news
SASKATOON — Premier Scott Moe and Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill have unveiled an ambitious plan they hope will improve access to health care across Saskatchewan through investments in staffing, training, infrastructure and new models of care....
Mar 09, 2026
Country Thunder single-day tickets going on sale
REGINA — Country Thunder Saskatchewan single-day tickets are going on sale this week. According to a news release, pre-sale access will begin on Thursday, March 12, with single-day passes available for the public beginning on Friday, March 13 ...
Mar 09, 2026
SARM convention likely to focus on hot provincial issues
REGINA — Rural leaders from across Saskatchewan are gathering in Regina for the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities' (SARM) annual convention. From health care to rural roads to funding concerns, leaders and representat...
Mar 09, 2026
Driver accused of veering towards Prince Albert officer; no injuries
PRINCE ALBERT — A 24-year-old man is facing several charges after a stolen vehicle investigation escalated into an officer-involved assault late Sunday. Prince Albert Police Service officers were called around 10:30 p.m. on March 8 to a busine...
Mar 09, 2026
Two charged after stolen vehicle flees from police near Onion Lake FN
ONION LAKE CREE NATION - Two people have been charged after a stolen vehicle evaded police. On Feb. 20 at approximately 10:45 a.m., Onion Lake RCMP received a report of a suspicious person outside a home on Onion Lake Cree Nation. It was r...
Mar 09, 2026
Two die in collision near McLean and Balgonie
BALGONIE — White Butte RCMP are investigating a fatal collision. On March 7 at approximately 8:15 a.m., White Butte RCMP received a report of a two-vehicle collision on the eastbound lanes of Highway 1 near McLean and Balgonie. Officer...
Mar 09, 2026
Over 7 years in prison for armed robbery near Meacham
SASKATOON — A Keeseekoose First Nation man arrested following an armed robbery near Meacham has admitted his guilt. Brandon Burns, 31, appeared in Saskatoon Provincial Court on Mar. 6, where he was sentenced to seven years and 90 days in priso...
Mar 09, 2026
Regina businesses brace for record tax increase in 2026
REGINA — Local businesses across Regina are preparing for the financial ripple effects of the largest property tax increase in the city’s history. The City of Regina approved a 10.9 per cent mill rate increase for 2026, a decision that f...
Mar 09, 2026
Province pleased to see China reduce canola tariffs
REGINA - The province has made known it is pleased to see China reduce tariffs on canola as of March 1, as was agreed to between Canada and China earlier this year. According to the news release from the Canola Council of Canada, the final deter...
Mar 09, 2026
Moe hints at health care plan coming
REGINA — Premier Scott Moe is hinting that an announcement is coming soon regarding efforts to address health care in the province. In a social media post on the X platform, Moe posted the following: "Even though I am in Ind...
Mar 09, 2026
Sask gov't funding to continue STR8 UP's programs
SASKATOON — STR8 UP and the provincial government renewed their partnership on Friday, March 6, with the government continuing to fund the program that helps people leave gang life behind. Organizers emphasized that strong relationships and commu...
Mar 09, 2026
Storm chaser brings stories and science to Estevan students
ESTEVAN — Chris Chittick is no stranger to southeast Saskatchewan. The storm chaser has been in the region on numerous occasions in the pursuit of severe weather. And he has also spoken to various groups. Chittick was back in the Energ...
Mar 09, 2026
Regina launches bold grant program for inclusive playgrounds
REGINA — A swing. A slide. A place to laugh and belong. For thousands of children and families in Regina, those simple joys are not always easy to access. Now the City of Regina is launching a new effort to change that. The city has officia...
Mar 08, 2026
Storm chaser brings stories and science to Estevan students
ESTEVAN — Chris Chittick is no stranger to southeast Saskatchewan. The storm chaser has been in the region on numerous occasions in the pursuit of severe weather. And he has also spoken to various groups. Chittick was back in the Energ...
Mar 08, 2026
Regina man facing nine firearms‑related charges headed to trial
REGINA — Thirty-nine-year-old Justin McKay is scheduled to stand trial in May in Regina Provincial Court. McKay faces multiple charges, including with three counts of possession of a firearm contrary to a prohibition order, possession of ammun...
Mar 08, 2026
A decision on Regina's Street Team's new home looms
REGINA — A decision on the new home for the Regina Street Team (RST) is likely looming. Back in November, the Regina Downtown Business Improvement District (RDBID), which operates the RST, said the outreach team had gone beyond its intended sc...
Mar 08, 2026
Court of Appeal overturns conviction of alleged gang gunrunner
SASKATOON — The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal has overturned six firearm-related convictions against a Saskatoon woman and ordered a new trial. Prosecutors alleged at trial that she acted as a gunrunner for street gangs. The appeal court found ...
Mar 08, 2026
Athol Street fire under investigation
REGINA — A fire on Athol Street is under investigation. Regina Fire and Protective Service was called to the scene of a structure fire on the 800 block of Athol Street at 1:08 p.m. Saturday. Flames were coming from a window when firefighters a...
Mar 08, 2026
Urgent care centre to resume regular hours Monday
REGINA — The Regina Urgent Care Centre (UCC) is operating with reduced hours from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. over both Saturday, March 7 and Sunday, March 8. The Regina Urgent Care Centre will return to its regular hours of operation of 8 ...
Mar 08, 2026
Drumming, dancing, and heritage: Buffalo Boys inspire youth
REGINA — If you’ve walked past Mother Teresa Middle School (MTMS) on weekday afternoons, you’ve likely heard the sounds of drumming. During this time, the Buffalo Boys cultural music program brings together Grades 6 to 8 students t...
Mar 08, 2026
Author roots novel in dark times
QU'APPELLE — Métis author Tara Gereaux dedicates her new novel, Wild People Quiet, to her late grandfather. It's a fitting dedication as the main character, Florence Banks, mirrors the actions of grandfather, Clarence: They both hi...
Mar 08, 2026
EMF Market to close after replacing Centennial Market
REGINA — Regina’s EMF Market is set to close down soon. In a statement sent to SaskToday, Maria Fiorante, owner of EMF Market Mall located at 1217 Broad Street, explained that a business had long sought to lease the space. “My h...
Mar 07, 2026
NDP renew call for rent control amid rising rents
SASKATOON — The government and the Saskatchewan NDP continue to clash on rent control in the province, with the government reiterating that the province’s rental rate remains the lowest in the country. NDP housing critic April ChiefCalf,...
Mar 07, 2026
Potential budget impacts among key items of first week back of Legislature
REGINA - The Saskatchewan Legislature was back in action this week, but much of the real action appeared to be elsewhere. From a Saskatchewan perspective, the real action was in India, where Premier Scott Moe joined Prime Minister Mark...
Mar 07, 2026
Regina Police officers celebrated for decades of service
REGINA — Seventeen members of the Regina Police Service were honoured this week for reaching a milestone few people ever experience in their careers: 20 years of exemplary service protecting the citizens of Regina. The officers were presented ...
Mar 07, 2026
Regina players post strong results at CFL Invitational Combine
WATERLOO, Ont. -- University of Regina Rams defensive lineman Anthony Montas Leipert turned in an impressive performance at the Canadian Football League Invitational Combine on Friday in Waterloo, Ont. but it wasn't quite enough to earn a spot...
Mar 07, 2026
Oversized haul to hit the homestretch Monday
REGINA — Saskatchewan's Highway Hotline says the oversized log house and garage that's been moving through the Regina area made it to its weekend stop between Highway 20 and Earl Grey Friday. Weather permitting, the crew will head into...
Mar 07, 2026
CUPE aims to fix workplace violence and mental health crisis
SASKATCHEWAN — The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) is calling on provincial leaders to declare a workplace health and safety emergency in Saskatchewan as workers across the province face rising levels of violence, harassment and psychol...
Mar 07, 2026
Regina's Munch Café empowers workers of all abilities
REGINA — It was a stroke of fate that led Mathew Malbeuf to work at Regina’s Munch Café, an inclusive employer for people of all abilities. Malbeuf had been in high school when Munch Catering, operators of the café...
Mar 07, 2026
Compost and greenhouse project could spark Indigenous ag innovation
SASKATOON — The Cowessess First Nation has partnered with Saskatoon-based B-Nature Biotech to build a rapid composting facility and a greenhouse in their community. They are hoping the project, which aims to promote responsible farming methods, w...
Mar 07, 2026
Using creativity as a tool, not an 'extra'
REGINA — Classrooms are full of students who learn, communicate and express themselves in different ways. Preparing teachers for that reality means thinking beyond a single approach to learning. In the Faculty of Education, second-year arts ed...
Mar 07, 2026
Update: Police arrest wanted woman after attempted robbery in Paynton
PAYNTON - Update: Holly Gordon has been arrested. Original post: On March 4 at around 4:50 p.m., Maidstone RCMP received a report of an attempted armed robbery at a residence in Paynton.. The investigation determined a group of individu...
Mar 06, 2026
Fentanyl, methamphetamine seized in Wynyard traffic stop
WYNYARD - Wynyard RCMP seized approximately 1.5 kilograms of fentanyl and 1.8 kilograms of methamphetamine during a traffic stop in Wynyard. On March 4, Wynyard RCMP conducted a traffic stop on Avenue D East in Wynyard as part of an ongoing inv...
Mar 06, 2026
Fentanyl, methamphetamine seized in Wynyard traffic stop
WYNYARD - Wynyard RCMP seized approximately 1.5 kilograms of fentanyl and 1.8 kilograms of methamphetamine during a traffic stop in Wynyard. On March 4, Wynyard RCMP conducted a traffic stop on Avenue D East in Wynyard as part of an ongoing inv...
Mar 06, 2026
Ride‑share driver robbed at gunpoint in Prince Albert
PRINCE ALBERT — A man and woman are facing multiple charges after Prince Albert police tracked a stolen ride-share vehicle across the city Thursday afternoon. Police were called around 1:40 p.m. on March 5 to the 2600 block of 2nd Avenue West ...
Mar 06, 2026
One man taken into custody after overnight police operation on Park Street
REGINA — Regina police arrested a man early Thursday following an hours-long operation involving tactical and crisis-negotiation teams. Officers were called shortly after 4:30 on March 4 to a disturbance at a home in the 3400 block of Park Str...
Mar 06, 2026
Two charged with firearm, drug offences in RM of Mervin
RM OF MERVIN - North Battleford and Lloydminster CRT have charged two people after firearms and illegal drugs were seized in the RM of Mervin. Three firearms, methamphetamine, and cocaine were seized at a residence in the RM of Mervin by Saskatchewa...
Mar 06, 2026
Man arrested in Île-à-la-Crosse after people threatened with weapons
ILE-A-LA-CROSSE - Île-à-la-Crosse RCMP reports a man was arrested after individuals were threatened with weapons. On March 5 at approximately 10 a.m., Île-à-la-Crosse RCMP received reports of a man armed with a firearm...
Mar 06, 2026
Hillis pleads guilty to 11 offences, gets CSO, probation
ESTEVAN — A southeast Saskatchewan man who had 27 charges before the court pleaded guilty to several of them March 5 in Estevan Provincial Court. Zachary Christopher Hillis, 32, received a 20-month conditional sentence order and 18 months of p...
Mar 06, 2026
Canora RCMP: Unlicensed driver charged after vehicle rollover
CANORA — The Canora/Sturgis RCMP responded to 35 calls from Feb. 26 to March 5, some of which included: three 911 Act calls, two Coroners Act calls, one failure to comply with probation order, four false alarms, three frauds under $...
Mar 06, 2026
International Women's Day marked at Legislature
REGINA - With International Women’s Day coming up this weekend, MLAs marked the occasion this week at the Legislative Assembly. At the Legislature on Thursday were more than 70 women in leadership roles in the private, public, and nonprofi...
Mar 06, 2026
Police seek man mistakenly released from Prince Albert jail
PRINCE ALBERT — Police are searching for a man who was released from the Prince Albert Correctional Centre by mistake. According to Prince Albert Police Service, officers were dispatched to the jail on March 4 for a report of an inmate, Dagan ...
Mar 06, 2026
Rebellion Brewing marks 10 years of women's brew day fundraiser
REGINA — Before sunrise on March 8, the kettles will start to steam inside the brewery at Rebellion Brewing Company. Grain will pour, hops will bloom in the air, and a crowd of people will gather around the tanks. But the most important ingred...
Mar 06, 2026
How the Iran war situation is impacting the Dubai trade office
REGINA - The war and missile strikes that have broken out in the Middle East has meant some tense times for those working at Saskatchewan’s trade office in Dubai. The United Arab Emirates has been targeted by retaliatory strikes from Iran, aft...
Mar 06, 2026
Canora man charged after employee sickened by carbon monoxide appears in court again
CANORA - Another court appearance has been made for a Canora man arrested in connection with a carbon monoxide poisoning at a workplace. Police say in October of 2023, a 14-year-old employee was exposed to carbon monoxide while employed on a sh...
Mar 06, 2026
Jail time for Fishing Lake First Nation man arrested on firearm charge
WADENA - A Fishing Lake First Nation man arrested in connection with a weapon seizure has admitted his guilt. Thirty-year-old Wyatt Desjarlais was in Wadena Provincial Court March 5, where he was sentenced to 60 days in jail. On Jan.&nb...
Mar 06, 2026
Moosomin Dairy Queen franchisee named 2025 Miracle Maker
MOOSOMIN — DQ Canada is recognizing Joanne Kerr, franchisee of the Dairy Queen in Moosomin, as the 2025 Miracle Maker Award recipient. The award honours a Canadian franchisee or operator who goes above and beyond in supporting their local Chil...
Mar 06, 2026
Vehicle chase ends in collision, assault on Witney Avenue
SASKATOON — Police are investigating after a civilian vehicle chase ended in a collision and assault on Thursday morning. Shortly before 10 a.m. on March 5, officers were called to the 400 block of Whitney Avenue North for multiple reports of ...
Mar 06, 2026
How Regina's 20% tourism surge generated $135 million
REGINA — After years of rebuilding from the pandemic slowdown, Regina did more than recover in 2025. It roared back. The city recorded a 20 per cent increase in tourism activity compared to previous years, generating more than $135 million in ...
Mar 06, 2026
Saskatoon woman launches app to curb endless scrolling
SASKATOON — While some people celebrate their birthday with a party or dinner with their family and friends or a well-deserved vacation, Rhonda Lavoie chose to mark her golden year by launching a mobile app to help people break endless scrollin...
Mar 06, 2026
Dental Aide program offers peek into dental profession
REGINA — When Morgan Balogh graduated high school, she wasn’t sure if a career in dentistry was the right fit. Committing to a full year in the Dental Assisting program felt intimidating, but dental care always interested her. “Eve...
Mar 06, 2026
YWCA Regina launches Upstander Online to combat workplace gender-based violence
REGINA — A new online tool is helping prevent gender-based violence in the workplace. Upstander Online, a pilot educational program created by YWCA Regina, aims to bring awareness to the subject. “There are people in our lives that ar...
Mar 05, 2026
Shine your shoes and get ready to swing
REGINA — Time to dust off those dancing shoes, the MAP Big Band Dance is back for a night of live big band music, dancing, and fun for all ages. Hosted by the Faculty of Media, Art, and Performance and the U of R Music Students’ Associat...
Mar 05, 2026
Province, SARM announce $46 million for rural projects
REGINA - Rural infrastructure is getting a funding boost in 2026 from the Ministry of Highways and Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities. Under the Rural Integrated Roads for Growth, the province announced it will invest over $16...
Mar 05, 2026
Romana Didulo case heads toward April hearing in Swift Current
SWIFT CURRENT — Romana Didulo, the self-proclaimed Queen of Canada, phoned in to Swift Current Provincial court Wednesday afternoon for pre-trial discussions. A further date for more pre-trial discussion was set for March 18. The preliminar...
Mar 05, 2026
Police investigating death of man in Sucker River as homicide
SUCKER RIVER - Saskatchewan RCMP’s Homicide Investigation Unit is investigating a homicide in Sucker River. Saskatchewan RCMP’s Homicide Investigation Unit (HIU) is asking for the public’s assistance following a homicide in the Lac...
Mar 05, 2026
Leaders from tech, sport and advocacy inspire Regina audience
REGINA — Innovation, courage and hard-earned wisdom took centre stage Thursday as the University of Regina’s Inspiring Leadership Forum returned to the Bunge International Trade Centre at REAL District, drawing a packed and energized audien...
Mar 05, 2026
NDP bill to stop rate hikes can proceed
REGINA - After a delay of one day, first reading finally took place on the NDP private members’ motion aimed at putting the brakes on power and car insurance rate hikes in Saskatchewan. Speaker Todd Goudy ruled that SaskPower critic Aleana...
Mar 05, 2026
Mixed reaction from downtown businesses to Regina's parking voucher proposal
REGINA — Businesses in downtown Regina have mixed feelings on the proposed parking voucher option to pay for meters. During Wednesday’s Regina executive committee meeting, Mayor Chad Bachynski proposed an amendment to the city’s tr...
Mar 05, 2026
Oversize haul moving through Sask. won't hit the roads Thursday
REGINA — An oversized haul moving from Lajord to a location west of Strasbourg won’t be hitting the roads on Thursday due to the weather. On its Facebook page, Highway Hotline posted about the news. “The oversized log house...
Mar 05, 2026
Indigenous businesses show growing economic influence in Sask.
SASKATOON — Hundreds of Indigenous businesses — both big firms and individual entrepreneurs — gathered for the 5th Annual Indigenous Business Gathering on Wednesday, March 4, at Prairieland Park. The annual trade show highlights th...
Mar 05, 2026
Sutherland charged with having loaded handgun, fentanyl trafficking
SASKATOON — According to court records, a man whose manslaughter and unlawful confinement charges were stayed last year is now charged with possessing a loaded prohibited handgun and trafficking fentanyl. Thomas Richard Sutherland, 46, wa...
Mar 05, 2026
Here are key water/wastewater projects for Regina over the next five years
REGINA — The City of Regina has released an update outlining the progress of projects tied to its Water Master Plan (WMP) and Wastewater Master Plan (WWMP). Established in the late 2010s, the plan for the city’s growth over the next 25 y...
Mar 05, 2026
CPSS suspended Regina doctor for operating on wrong side of patient's mouth
REGINA — The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS) suspended a Regina practitioner for performing surgery on the wrong side of a patient's mouth. A report from CPSS’s website detailed Dr. Peter Chang meeting a pat...
Mar 05, 2026
Harrison excited about National Energy Corridor announcement
REGINA - The Government of Saskatchewan has joined other provinces and territories in signing an agreement to advance the development of a National Energy Corridor. The agreement was announced at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Ca...
Mar 05, 2026
Man charged in quadruple murder on Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation appears in court again
REGINA - A new court date has been set for one of four people charged in connection with a quadruple murder on the Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation. In February of last year, the File Hills First Nations Police Service received a report of sudden deat...
Mar 05, 2026
CUPE says stimulating local economies key to deficit control
SASKATOON — Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Saskatchewan, which represents 31,000 frontline workers across the province, has put forward its plan to get Saskatchewan’s budget deficit under control. “Scott Moe’s wa...
Mar 05, 2026
Corman Park traffic stop results in illicit‑tobacco charge
RM CORMAN PARK — A routine patrol led Corman Park Police Service (CPSS) officers to seize more than 100,000 illicit cigarettes and charge a Fort Qu’Appelle man on March 4. Police say that around 8:45 p.m. near Highway 16 and Dalmeny Road...
Mar 05, 2026
Prince Albert Major Crimes investigating death of 3-year-old boy
PRINCE ALBERT — Police are investigating the death of a three-year-old boy in Prince Albert. On March 3, 2026, just before 7 p.m. the Prince Albert Police Service responded to a residence in the 900 Block of 2nd Street East for a re...
Mar 05, 2026
When games stop being fun: Problem Gambling Awareness Month
SASKATCHEWAN — March is recognized across Canada as Problem Gambling Awareness Month, a time to confront a hidden crisis that affects individuals, families and communities, and to remind people that help is available, stigma can be reduced and ch...
Mar 05, 2026
Lloydminster high-risk offender sentenced to two years in jail
BATTLEFORD — A Lloydminster man designated by police as a high-risk offender has been sentenced on Feb. 27 in Battleford Court of King’s Bench to two years less a day. Mitchell Moyah was also given a lifetime ban on owning firearms...
Mar 05, 2026
NDP bill to stop rate hikes faces roadblocks
REGINA - Things did not go as planned for the NDP’s attempt to introduce a private members' bill to stop SaskPower and SGI rate hikes. The NDP's critic Aleana Young had tried to introduce Bill 612, the Lower Power Bills and ...
Mar 04, 2026
SaskGaming event pours $30K into Regina & Moose Jaw charities
REGINA — What began as a lively, game-show-style showdown at the SaskGaming Charity Challenge ended with more than $30,000 flowing directly into the hands of local charities, turning entertainment into tangible impact for communities in Regina an...
Mar 04, 2026
Police search for suspect in Red Earth Cree Nation shooting
RED EARTH CREE NATION - Update, March 5: As a result of the continued investigation, Carrot River RCMP have charged 24-year-old Julian Kitchener, from Shoal Lake. Kitchener has been charged with: - one count of discharge firearm with in...
Mar 04, 2026
Regina author telling 125 Sask legends' stories in bold project
REGINA — Award-winning author and veteran journalist Joe Ralko is launching a sweeping new project to capture the human story of Saskatchewan as the province approaches its 125th anniversary in 2030. Called People Matter More: The Human Fabric of...
Mar 04, 2026
Macklin RCMP keep the peace between evicted tenant and landlord
MACKLIN — The Macklin RCMP received the following calls throughout the week of Feb. 24 to March 2. RCMP acted as mediators between a landlord and an evicted tenant. A 52-year-old male from Macklin was charged with assault with a weapon and ...
Mar 04, 2026
Wilkie RCMP investigate two calls of theft over past week
WILKIE — The Wilkie RCMP responded to the following calls during the week of Feb. 24 to March 2. RCMP received a complaint of a dog attacking another dog in Wilkie. This matter is still under investigation. CN Police reported a railway cros...
Mar 04, 2026
Dispute among neighbours lead to assault charges for Salvador man
UNITY — The Unity RCMP responded to the following calls during the week of Feb. 24 to March 2. RCMP received a complaint of a sexual assault. This matter is still under investigation. A 41-year-old male from Unity was charged with ope...
Mar 04, 2026
Cut Knife RCMP investigate suspicious item 'bawking' up in toilet
CUT KNIFE — The Cut Knife RCMP received 54 calls for service between Feb. 23 and March 1. These files included well-being checks, reports of disturbances, reports of traffic offences, mischiefs, assaults, assault with a weapon, abandoned ...
Mar 04, 2026
Public advised of increased police presence in Sucker River
SUCKER RIVER - Saskatchewan RCMP advise there is an increased police presence in Sucker River in relation to an ongoing investigation. People are asked to avoid the areas where police officers are present and follow any police direction provided. ...
Mar 04, 2026
New court date for Saltcoats man, accused of attempted murder of child
YORKTON - A Saltcoats man, facing numerous charges, including attempted murder, in connection with an assault on a young child in Yorkton, has appeared in court again. Forty-two-year-old Frederick Stewart was in Yorkton Court of King's Bench Mar...
Mar 04, 2026
Polytechnic layoffs spark blame game at legislature
REGINA - Layoffs at Saskatchewan Polytechnic continue to be a major issue at the Saskatchewan Legislature, amid reports of another program being cut this fall. Opposition critic Tajinder Grewal raised the issue of “dozens of jobs cut at campus...
Mar 04, 2026











