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Natural gas producers demand government action in open letter to Kenney

Jul 17, 2019 | 1:52pm

CALGARY — The CEOs of nine Alberta natural gas producers have released an open letter to Premier Jason Kenney asking him to show “bold leadership” in supporting a plan to restrict production to boost low gas prices. The letter warns the province faces a high likelihood of corporate failures, job losses and falling investment levels if the situation […]

Pikangikum wildfire evacuees slowly returning home

Jul 17, 2019 | 12:19pm

Some of the 450 Northwestern Ontario wildfire evacuees staying in Regina are returning home. About 40 were flown back on charter flights Tuesday. Duane McKay of the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency said Ontario officials are dictating when and how many residents can return on each flight. “This is not a scheduled return to the community, […]

Two women, one man arrested in Regina drug bust

Jul 17, 2019 | 11:55am

Regina Police have arrested three people in connection to a major drug bust last weekend. Officers conducted a traffic stop on the 1700 block of Broad Street on Friday, which led to two search warrants being executed on the 100 block of Paynter Crescent and 1800 block of Victoria Avenue East. The search recovered several […]

Regina Police deem Garnet street death non-criminal

Jul 17, 2019 | 11:50am

An investigation into the death of a man on the 1300 block of Garnet street has determined it is not a criminal case. On July 9th, Regina Police were called to the scene to assist a person in distress. A man was found outside a house, where EMS confirmed he was deceased. Police, along with […]

Human remains found near North Battleford confirmed to be missing Edmonton woman

Jul 17, 2019 | 11:12am

Human remains found outside of North Battleford last week are confirmed to be Tiki Brook-Lyn Laverdiere. RCMP say the Edmonton woman was reported missing  May 12th with police announcing her disappearance was the result of foul play and would be treated as a homicide on June 10th. Related Articles: RCMP believe disappearance of Edmonton woman […]

Russell Mirasty named Saskatchewan’s new lieutenant-governor

Jul 17, 2019 | 9:28am

Saskatchewan has a new lieutenant-governor. On Wednesday morning, the Prime Minister’s office announced Russell Mirasty will become the 23rd lieutenant-governor in Saskatchewan as he replaces W. Thomas Molloy who passed away earlier this month Mirasty joined the Royal Canadian Mounted Police  in 1976, and was one of only two Indigenous cadets in his troop at […]

Around $470,000 raised for STARS Air Ambulance at Ag in Motion Tuesday night

Jul 17, 2019 | 9:19am

It was a big night for STARS Air Ambulance Tuesday night, as Ag in Motion held its second annual Field of Stars. Around $470,000 was raised for STARS at the event, which featured a supper, live auction, and entertainment provided by the Hunter Brothers. Ben Voss, CEO of Morris Industries is the driving force behind […]

Meadow Lake RCMP search for two suspects after woman shot in apartment

Jul 16, 2019 | 5:30pm

Meadow Lake RCMP are looking for two suspects after a woman was shot in the arm at an apartment building. RCMP say the victim was laying in her bedroom on Sunday when she was hit by a bullet that was discharged from another room in the apartment. It is reported that this happened during an […]

First case of dutch elm disease reported in Regina; mosquito count growing

Jul 16, 2019 | 5:05pm

Dutch elm disease has re-emerged in the city of Regina. The tree was found on Lincoln Drive in the city’s south end, and was beside another tree that had dutch elm last year. City spokesperson Russell Eirich said there are warning signs to watch for. “You’re going to see the leaves start to wilt, they’ll […]

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