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Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a “Severe Thunderstorm Watch” that not only includes Regina, it covers a good chunk of Saskatchewan. The weather alert stretches from Battlefords south east towards Estevan and Weyburn. Moose Jaw, Regina Swift Current and many more communities could see severe thunderstorms this evening. In Regina, the thunderstorms could […]

When Leo Wieser worked in the movie biz, he built a million-dollar swimming pool that was used for one day. Now he’s fighting to raise at least that much, entering contests, running raffles and hosting movie nights, to preserve two 21-metre icons of the Prairies – twin grain elevators in Nanton, Alta. “These were the […]

ESTEVAN – The provincial government says the Saskatchewan Marshals Service (SMS) is making significant progress towards becoming operational by the end of 2026, and it has its new deputy chief marshal – Estevan Police Chief Richard Lowen. Lowen officially started as Estevan’s police chief in September 2021. He began his career with the Winnipeg Police Service […]

BUFFALO POUND WATER TREATMENT PLANT — In a province known for agriculture and sunny skies, it’s fitting that the approach to the Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Plant can now harvest the sun’s rays thanks to a recently unveiled $4 million solar power project announced by the Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Corporation (BPWTC) on June 18. […]

MOOSE JAW — The use of smartphones in schools has been a hot topic across Canada and the United States lately, with some schools having no policies and others forbidding students from using the devices in class. While Prairie South School Division has an administrative policy governing employees’ use of smartphones and cell phones on the job, it does not […]

Today the National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Victoria Park, Regina. To ensure you have a smooth and enjoyable experience, here are some essential details to help you plan your visit. Parking Due to ongoing construction in downtown Regina, parking options are currently limited. While parking […]

The Regina Police Service is investigating a knife assault that occurred late this morning.  Today at 11:25 a.m., police were dispatched to the 4100 block of 17th Avenue where two adults were attacked while setting up a yard sale.  The assailant fled the scene, leaving the victims with non-life-threatening injuries.  Police and EMS attended to […]

Saskatchewan’s privacy commissioner says the provincial government has refused dozens of his requests over the last year to release public information. A report from Ron Kruzeniski says there were 84 times government ministries and agencies partially or fully ignored his requests to have documents made public. It says public bodies fully yielded information in 45 […]

Friday June 21st is National Indigenous People’s Day across the country. Its described as a day to recognize and celebrate the history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis across Canada. In Regina, the day is being marked in Victoria Park with all kinds of entertainment, kids crafts, an artisan market and […]

Donald Sutherland, the New Brunswick-born acting legend with the distinct baritone voice and prolific stage and screen career that inspired sons Kiefer and Rossif to pursue the craft, has died. He died at the age of 88, Kiefer Sutherland said in a social media post on Thursday. “I personally think one of the most important […]