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The Government of Saskatchewan announced that Highway 10 will be seeing passing lanes. Highways Minister Lori Carr announced that Highway 10 passing lanes will be moving forward between Fort Qu’Appelle and Melville as part of the passing lanes strategy.         “Passing lane projects are a cost-effective investment to make our highways safer and more efficient,” Carr said. […]

The Canadian Cattle Association says they are cautiously optimistic about the 2024 federal budget. The CCA expressed their optimism, attributing it to the federal government’s recognition of the Livestock Tax Deferral’s pivotal role in providing relief for producers, a significant inclusion in the 2024 federal budget. “Beef producers are encouraged to see the Livestock Tax Deferral in Budget 2024, and we are […]

Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) finances were in the green for the second year in a row. Last year’s net profit was $75,000, down slightly from last year’s profit of $83,450. Agribition’s CEO, Shaun Kindopp, said the organization is in a good spot despite the lower profits. “For the second consecutive year, we’ve got revenue at […]

For over 40 years, the Regina Food Bank has relied on donations of cash, food, and time to keep in operation. “Volunteers are the heartbeat of our organization,” said David Froh, vice president of community with the Regina Food Bank. “We feed 16,000 people a day without any government funding, so these volunteers make lunches […]

Mental health, addictions, housing and Lake Diefenbaker were among the hot questions posed to cabinet ministers at the bear pit session to close the 2024 Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association convention in Regina. Premier Scott Moe and members of the cabinet faced questions from municipal delegates for a little over an hour on a range of […]

A 36-year-old inmate was found dead earlier this week at the Regina Correctional Centre. The inmate was found unresponsive in a living unit at RCC at 9:20 a.m. on Tuesday. Corrections staff initiated life-saving measures and called EMS. EMS attended, and he was declared deceased at approximately 10:00 a.m. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police and […]

A 34-year-old was arrested following a business break-and-enter in the 400 block of Victoria Avenue East. Early Wednesday morning, police received a call where the caller said they had been alerted via security footage that the suspect had smashed a glass storefront and made off with various pieces of merchandise. Officers responded, viewed the footage […]

The three-time world champion hoop dancer in Dallas Arcand performed at two schools in the city April 16 and 17. Arcand is currently on the road in the province until the 25th as part of an OSAC (Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils) tour and will return to the province mid-May for several more performances. For […]

Six protesters were arrested Wednesday morning after blocking a Canadian Pacific Railway line in Regina. The blockade at Park Street delayed at least two trains loaded with cargo before police arrived to move the group. When some refused to leave, they were peacefully arrested. Oliver Davis, one of the protesters, says that they are calling […]

Saskatoon mother Tamara Hinz says her two kids have watched the same puppet show that thousands of other Saskatchewan children have seen over the last 17 years.  The “I’m the Boss of Me” presentation for those ages eight to 11 tells the story of three friends, two of whom have been sexually abused. It teaches […]