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Regina fire called to house fire in North Central

Jun 13, 2019 | 11:18am

Firefighters were called to a house fire in Regina’s North Central Thursday morning. Crews say when they arrived at the home in the 1300 block of Robinson Street at about 4:30am, smoke was visibly coming from the house. Regina Fire says by 6:00am, there were no flames or smoke visible from the outside and crews […]

Regina resident wins $2-million on Western 649

Jun 13, 2019 | 10:13am

A Regina resident has has scored $2-million from the Western 649. Louis Larson says he couldn’t believe when he won in the June 5th draw. Larson says he thought the machine goofed up because there were too many zeros behind the number two. He plans to share the money with his family and maybe buy […]

Free admission to Wascana Pool all summer long

Jun 13, 2019 | 8:00am

Starting Thursday, Wascana Pool will be free to the public. The City of Regina says with Maple Leaf being closed for construction this summer, it wanted to offer another option for residents cool off this summer. City’s Janine Daradich says it is also an opportunity to celebrate Wascana Pool’s last summer before being closed for […]

Southern Saskatchewan has a 200 millimeter moisture deficit in the past year

Jun 13, 2019 | 4:52am

Environment Canada says southern Saskatchewan is running a moisture deficit of 200 millimeters or 8 inches this spring. Meteorologist Terri Lang says the southern grainbelt needs moisture for proper crop and pasture growth. She says there is need for a sustained gentle rain because the one year moisture deficit is 200 millimeters in many parts […]

City of Regina considering regulation of body rub parlours despite resident concerns

Jun 12, 2019 | 5:35pm

The issue of body rub parlours have again been brought up at city hall. City administration has tabled their report to executive committee about how to regulate body rub parlours in Regina. Many delegates came to city hall to oppose the report, saying they want an outright ban of body rub parlours. Mayor Michael Fougere […]

Mosaic Stadium prepares for Riders/Raptors viewing party

Jun 12, 2019 | 3:30pm

Officials with EVRAZ Place were caught off guard somewhat by the amount of people who showed up at Mosaic Stadium to watch Game 5 of the NBA Finals, but they are now prepared for Thursday and Sunday if needed. Almost 14,000 people came out to Regina’s Jurassic Park to watch the Raptors game on Monday.  […]

Single-payer pharmacare could reduce patient access to drugs, say insurers

Jun 12, 2019 | 2:50pm

  A government national pharmacare plan could leave millions of people at risk of losing access to certain drugs, industry associations warn, while an analyst says the move may also take a bite out of profits for insurers. The industry comments came after an expert panel on Wednesday recommended that Canada should have a single-payer […]

Police presence at home in Regina’s North end

Jun 12, 2019 | 2:36pm

Several emergency service teams are surrounding a house in Regina’s North end. Regina Police say officers are currently at the corner of 2nd Avenue North and Rose Street for an investigation. Motorists and pedestrians are being asked to avoid the area and residents are asked to shelter in place. S The secure the building at […]

APAS calls for government drought aid for farmers

Jun 12, 2019 | 1:55pm

  The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan is calling on government to provide support for farmers facing drought. APAS president Todd Lewis says many farmers are facing a third straight year of below average moisture. He is calling for government to assist with water supplies and designate the entire province eligible for the Federal Livestock […]

Moe unhappy with Trudeau’s rejection of Bill C-69 advice

Jun 12, 2019 | 1:52pm

Premier Scott Moe is speaking out after Prime Minister Trudeau rejected the advice of six premiers and the senate’s amendments to Bill C-69. Moe said in a statement that Trudeau has turned his back on the energy and industrial sector that employs hundreds of thousand of Canadians and generates wealth for the nation. Trudeau has […]

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