A lawyer for a former truck driver who caused the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash says he’s cautiously optimistic that he will get the chance to argue against his client’s possible deportation before Federal Court. In 2019, Jaskirat Singh Sidhu was sentenced to eight years after pleading guilty to dangerous driving causing death and bodily harm […]
Saskatchewan says it wants to suspend government benefits to violent offenders who have warrants out for their arrest. The Saskatchewan Party government introduced legislation today that would cut off people’s provincial benefits if they have an active warrant, or make them ineligible. Public Safety Minister Christine Tell says the bill is in response to the mass stabbings in […]
The line up has been set for Telemiracle 47, and as you would expect talent is coming from all corners of the province for the two day telethon. The annual telethon raises money through the Kinsmen to help people in Saskatchewan who need medical equipment like mobility scooters, as well as to help people with […]
A 35 year old man has been arrested after a weapons incident in the city Tuesday night. Police were called to Lorne and 12th avenue for a report of an intoxicated man who was refusing to leave a business. While en route, officers were warned the man may have a bladed weapon. When police arrived […]
It’s December 1st – and it’s going to feel a lot like Christmas over the next 24 hours as Environment Canada issues a snowfall warning for Southern Saskatchewan. The light snowfall seen over many areas of the south will intensify today – as a low-pressure system develops on the Canadian border. The City of Regina […]
It’s been a busy afternoon for Sask Power in and around Regina, as they have had to deal with three outages, and some of stretched out of the city to places like Grey, and Riceton. Those outages were reported around 1:30, and have been restored. In the last hour there was a new outage in […]
Statistics Canada says there were 2.8 million fewer commuters in 2021 than in 2016. In a new census release, the federal agency says COVID-19 altered commuting patterns for Canadian workers with fewer people driving, taking transit, or walking and bicycling in 2021 compared to five years before. By May 2022, the number of car commuters […]
Another gift of snow has the City of Regina is activating the “Snow Routes” as of tomorrow (Wednesday) morning at 6 a.m. The snow routes are major streets in Regina like Victoria, Albert, Broad etc. Snow Routes are identified by a blue sign with a white snowflake on it. When the “snow Routes” are active […]
Saskatchewan’s bank account remains relatively unchanged while its bottom line continues to be affected by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, global supply shortages and rising inflation. The province is reporting a $1.1 billion surplus in its mid-year financial update, an increase of over $50 million from last quarter. The government says the province brought in more […]
The Regina Food Bank is eyeing a former government liquor store location as a good spot for a downtown community food hub. The food bank’s current location near the north end of Winnipeg street is great for a warehouse, but its far removed from most of their clients. The Regina Food Bank’s board is looking […]
