SASKATCHEWAN NEWS

Man wanted on sexual assault charge: Battlefords RCMP
Battlefords RCMP is looking for Tony Phillips, 48, wanted on charges of sexual assault and failing to attend court. He is described as 5-foot-8 and around 190 lbs with brown eyes and grey hair.

Fertilizer spike hits Sask. farmers ahead of seeding
Fertilizer prices are rising sharply in Saskatchewan ahead of seeding this year, driven by global supply disruptions. Farmers who didn't buy earlier are facing higher costs with little time to adjust their plans.

Buffalo Narrows RCMP request tips to catch man at large
RCMP have a warrant for the arrest of 44-year-old Darwin "Scooby" Chartier, who they said, in a release, is at large. Police are asking for public help in reporting any sightings or information about his whereabouts.

VIDEO: Regina 21-year-old facing drug, gun charges after RCMP bust
A 21-year-old Regina man was arrested earlier this month after Saskatchewan RCMP teams obtained and executed a search warrant on a Gordon Road home, leading to the seizure of a significant amount of drugs.

Regina public school band changes strike sour note with Sask. music groups
Saskatchewan music groups are raising concerns about planned changes to the Regina Public Schools elementary band program, urging the division to consider further consultation.

Sask. distance learning looking to build AI platform for teachers, students
The corporation that runs Saskatchewan's online learning, the Sask. DLC, is looking to find a company that can create an AI platform to be used in the classroom for student and teacher support.

Man charged with attempted murder after allegedly hitting Mountie with SUV in Meadow Lake
"As the police officer deployed the spike belt, the white SUV struck the police officer. The officer was treated at a hospital for injuries described as non-life-threatening," the RCMP said in a statement.

Derelict properties in Regina to be targeted by higher property taxes
Regina's city council went against a recommendation from administration, voting to charge owners of nuisance and derelict properties five times the normal property tax as an incentive to fix them up.

Annual Z99 Radiothon raises $413,607 for Regina's NICU
The 39th annual Z99 Radiothon for Regina's NICU has raised $413,607 - more than $12 million in total over the past nearly four decades for sick babies in Regina and southern Saskatchewan.

$1.5 million from hospital foundation to fund U of R pediatric and maternal research
The Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation said the University of Regina was the first to receive funding, for maternal and pediatric research at its Child Trauma Research Centre.

School bus costs surge 50 per cent since 2020, straining Sask. budgets
School bus costs in Saskatchewan have jumped by about 50 per cent since 2020, while fuel and maintenance costs have also risen. School divisions say transportation budgets are under pressure.

Phone scam defrauds Regina victim almost $5k
Regina police said a person in the city has recently fallen victim to a phone scam that cost them nearly $5,000. The organization is reminding people to be on guard and never send money to someone you don't know.

Z99 Radiothon returns on Thursday for 39th year, supporting Regina's NICU
Z99 Morning Show hosts Justin, Wheels and Shauna Foster will broadcast live from the Cornwall Centre from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m., raising money for the Hospitals of Regina Foundation, in support of the NICU.

Manitoba grocery tax cuts 'produce' fresh debate in Sask.
Manitoba will remove PST from all grocery items, including prepared foods, on July 1. A Dalhousie expert calls the savings modest but meaningful as Saskatchewan rules out matching.

Health care workers threaten job action after years spent trying to strike contract
While at a rally at the Legislative Building on Wednesday, the president of CUPE Health Care Workers said contract negotiations have stalled for more than three years.

Saskatoon woman dead, two others seriously injured in fatal highway crash: RCMP
A collision between a truck and an SUV on Tuesday morning east of Sweetgrass First Nation on Highway 40 left one person dead - a 21-year-old woman from Saskatoon - and two seriously hurt.

Riders' top brass at CFL combine with eyes on 2026 season
Members of the Roughriders are in Edmonton for the CFL combine. Head coach Corey Mace and general manager Jeremy O'Day spoke to the media about keeping their focus on 2026 and a few position battles.

'I'm not leaving my son': Mother recalls desperate moments as teen pulled from burning crash
Breanna Dillon remembers telling bystanders that she would not leave her son as flames spread through her family's crashed vehicle near Paynton last Thursday, with her 13-year-old boy still trapped inside.

Regina kids bring Water for Elephants to Regina stage in Canadian premiere
More than 40 performers aged nine to 18 are taking part in the Regina production of Water of Elephants, which will mark the first time the musical has been performed in Canada.

Man facing charges after kidnapping a victim at gunpoint in Kelliher: RCMP
"A second male approached the vehicle, pointed a firearm at the victim, threatened him, and entered the vehicle," the Saskatchewan RCMP said. "The suspect ordered the victim to drive."

Snowfall warning in effect for east-central Saskatchewan, freezing rain warning ended
"The exact location of heaviest snow remains uncertain, but significant accumulations are likely in some areas... Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions."

Spring snowstorm set to sweep through central Saskatchewan on Wednesday
Less than a week into spring, parts of Saskatchewan are set to get hit by 10-15 cm of snow overnight on Tuesday and throughout the day on Wednesday, potentially leading to reduced visibility on roads.

'Lack of transparency' on data centre development: RM of Sherwood resident
A person who lives less than a kilometre away from the proposed site for the future Bell Canada AI data centre said he doesn't know if his and his neighbours concerns will be addressed.

FSIN chief considering legal options in face of $28M federal audit repayment
In an interview with 650 CKOM, Cameron said the FSIN has its financial controls in place and all deliverables have been met. He called the reason for the federal audit "political" and said he is considering legal avenues.

Would-be burglar discovered in chimney stack injured by police dog in Regina
"Officers conducted a search of the premises; however, no individuals were located inside the business. A suspect was subsequently located hiding in a chimney stack of an adjoining building."

Meat processing company fined $40,000 after worker injured while handling rifle
The ministry said the charges stemmed from an incident on Dec. 28, 2023, when a worker in the Gruenthal area "was seriously injured while handling a rifle which discharged."

Cameco CEO Tim Gitzel unpacks uranium deal with India on The Evan Bray Show
Gitzel joined The Evan Bray Show on Tuesday to share more details of the agreement, the renewed push for nuclear energy around the world, and the potential benefits the deal will bring to the province.

Four premiers ask for greater say in superior, appeal court judge appointments
The premiers of Ontario, Quebec, Alberta and Saskatchewan are jointly calling on the federal government to give them more of a say in judges who are appointed to their superior and appeal courts.

Mounties seize guns, bear spray, methamphetamine after arresting driver in Loon Lake
"As a result of continued investigation, the officer located and seized a small quantity of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, a loaded firearm magazine, a can of bear mace, and two firearms."

RCMP investigates alleged cheating at Montreal Lake Walleye Derby
The Waskesiu RCMP detachment has confirmed officers are investigating a reported case of fraud, but no charges have been laid. No other details pertaining to what exactly happened have been released.

Sask. attorney general responds to Didulo charges being stayed
Romana Didulo, the self-proclaimed "Queen of Canada" was previously facing charges of failing to comply with an undertaking condition and intimidation of justice system participants.

Potential threat to Regina high school unfounded: Police
"The Regina Police Service takes all reports of potential threats to school safety seriously and works closely with local school boards to maintain a safe environment for all," the police force said.

Boy facing charges after two people injured in shooting at Pinehouse Lake: RCMP
Police said one person - a youth under 18 who cannot be named under Canadian law - is facing two charges of aggravated assault "as well as numerous other offences" in connection with the shooting.

Water, power, noise: Experts weigh in on Sask. data centre concerns
The announcement of an AI data centre to be built just outside Regina city limits is raising public concerns about its environmental impact. We asked experts to break down the potential issues.

Delay of three important Regina school projects brings challenges
One of the decisions in the provincial budget, Regina Public Schools says, is the delay of a new elementary school and high school in Regina's Towns neighbourhood, and renovation of Campbell Collegiate.

Minister refuses comment on mass resignations in RM of Sherwood
Minister of Government Relations, Eric Schmalz, said the province will support the RM of Sherwood, that is now one seat short of a meeting quorum, until a byelection can be held.

Agristability changes aim to boost Sask. livestock producers
Agriculture Minister David Marit says the province is pleased to have the federal government sign off on changes related to renting grazing land and how feed inventories are valued this year.

Petroleum analyst says positive developments in Middle East could lead to drop in gas prices
"It looks - for now - like the next move in the days ahead could be a decrease in prices, but these types of situations tend to be extremely volatile and next-to-impossible to predict."

Sask. police watchdog agency to investigate RCMP response on Onion Lake Cree Nation
SIRT noted that the RCMP deployed tear gas inside the home during its efforts to get the man to leave. The RCMP's statement on the incident did not mention that officers had gassed the man.

Spring runoff outlook mixed across Saskatchewan: Water Security Agency
Saskatchewan's spring runoff outlook shows below-normal levels in the southwest, near-normal levels across most areas, and a stronger mountain snowpack boosting key river flows this spring.

Blaine Lake out of Hockeyville competition, community awarded $60,000 as provincial winner
"Everybody was pumped, but to see us not go on the big screen was tough. Moving forward, though, we're still super excited and happy that we still got that $60,000," said Adam Horner.

Saskatoon lawyer Blaine Beaven will be Sask. firearms commissioner
Beaven, a lawyer and citizen of the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan, has spent 20 years as a reservist with the Canadian Forces where he has coached both marksmanship and biathlon.

Sask. to link north-south power grids after 2025 wildfire scare
Saskatchewan plans a major new transmission line linking its northern and southern power grids after 2025 wildfires exposed major vulnerabilities in the system, CIC Minister Jeremy Harrison said.

Saskatchewan drivers feeling the sting of surging gas prices
Oil prices are up more than 60 per cent since Israel and the United States started a war with strikes on Iran, leading to a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz - a crucial waterway for global oil and gas.

Garden Talk: Advice on how to grow majestic hollyhocks in Saskatchewan
A staple of a classic cottage flower garden, hollyhocks come in a wide variety of colours and bloom in mid-summer. Our gardening experts offer some tips to get them thriving in your yard this year.









