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On June 13, Russell RCMP arrested 81-year-old Constantin Turcoane from Regina. The arrest is related to reports of sexual assaults dating back to the early 1970s when Turcoane was a priest at St. Elijah Romanian Orthodox Church in Lennard, Manitoba. A woman in her 60s reported being assaulted multiple times by Turcoane when she was […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — A massive prisoner swap involving the United States and Russia was underway Thursday, a person familiar with the matter said. The person, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because details had not been publicly disclosed, did not specify who is included in the deal. But Americans considered by the U.S. to […]

BEIRUT (AP) — Hamas’ top political leader was killed Wednesday by a predawn airstrike in the Iranian capital, Iran and the militant group said, blaming Israel for a shock assassination that risked escalating into an all-out regional war. Iran’s supreme leader vowed revenge against Israel. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel “will exact a very heavy […]

After the horrible devastation in Jasper, people in Saskatchewan and Alberta have come together to help the beleaguered residents of the iconic, picturesque town in Jasper National Park. Harvard Media and its radio and digital outlets in two provinces teamed up with other radio stations to promote the website albertadayofcaring.com. People in Alberta and Saskatchewan […]

Looking back on his time as CEO of Regina-based Protein Industries Canada, Bill Greuel said he enjoyed every minute of it. Wednesday was Greuel’s last day in the role which he was in since Protein Industries Canada was formed in October 2018. “On day one, you open up a blank computer and you kind of […]

The opening of the Queen City Ex in Regina is also the “unofficial” halfway point of summer. By tomorrow, July will be in the rear view mirror and September lurks on the horizon, but for this long weekend, there is the touchstone of summer in Regina, the QCX. The gates are open now, as the […]

Tuesday night at 10:30 p.m., Wadena RCMP responded to a collision on Highway 35 near Hendon. A motorcycle struck a cow on the road, killing the driver and passenger. EMS declared both, a 45-year-old man from Spalding and a 51-year-old woman from Acherwill deceased at the scene. Their families have been notified. Wadena RCMP is […]

Southern Saskatchewan will face extreme heat from Wednesday until Saturday morning, with temperatures reaching 32°C or higher. This heat poses health risks, particularly for older adults, children, and people with health conditions. To stay safe, drink plenty of water, check on vulnerable individuals, and avoid outdoor activities during peak heat. Seek cool places like shaded […]

The fires in Jasper are now out, and crews are trying to re-establish some of the infrastructure like power, and water. The wildfire that raged through the town has moved on as well. Some Parks Canada staff who are fighting the fire, are among those who have lost their homes. The devastation in the tourist […]

The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) has been cracking down on grain companies not paying farmers for their delivery. Back on March 25, the CGC removed the grain dealer licence and a primary elevator licence for an elevator in Holland, Manitoba from Zeghers Seed Inc, also known as Zeghers Canada. A review of individual producer claims […]