Thunderstorm showers lead to issues for Regina motorists and businesses alike
A ferocious thunderstorm that pelted Regina with heavy rain, hail and a tornado led to traffic hold ups and business closures across the city.
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'It was shocking': Car fire in downtown Strasbourg causes surprise for residents
Residents in Strasbourg were in for an odd and dangerous surprise over the weekend, as a vehicle burst into flames on the town's main street.
Sikh motorcyclists offered helmet exemptions for special events in Sask.: province
The seventh annual Nagar Kirtan celebrations in Regina marked the first time that Sikh motorcyclists have been able to ride in Saskatchewan with turbans instead of helmets.
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Samuel Blais scored two goals to rally Canada to a 5-2 victory over Germany in the final of the ice hockey world championship on Sunday.
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80 workers face layoffs as Olymel closes pig farms in Alberta and Saskatchewan
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Riders mark first pre-season win in 9 years in 30-27 victory over Lions
The Saskatchewan Roughriders came out on top in their first pre-season test on Saturday when they faced off against the B.C. Lions at Mosaic Stadium. The victory marked their first pre-season win since 2014.
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'It was surreal': Regina performer Melissa Mannett named Pure Country's Next Big Thing
Regina's Mellissa Mannett is Pure Country 92.7's Next Big Thing after winning Saturday's finale.
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Environment Canada confirms tornado touchdown southeast of Regina
Following multiple reports of a tornado near Regina during Saturday's thunderstorm, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has now confirmed that the funnel cloud did indeed touch down.
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PCL Construction Management to conduct its own, additional investigation into fatal incident at YQR
PCL Construction Management Inc., the firm overseeing the runway revitalization at Regina’s airport, says it is conducting its own investigation into the death of a worker on Friday.
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'It was pretty special': Former Regina Rams LB shines in Lions loss to Riders
Ryder Varga looked right at home on Saturday afternoon at Mosaic Stadium. He should. The 24-year old spent his entire U Sports career with the Regina Rams playing on that same turf.
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Thunderstorm brings heavy rain, hail, tornado warning to southern Sask.
Environment Canada issued several severe thunderstorm warnings for southern Saskatchewan, threatening hail, excessive rain and a potential tornado.
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Construction worker killed in 'serious' accident at Regina International Airport
A construction worker is dead after a serious accident at Regina's International Airport.
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Yorkton's Close Cuts 4 Cancer holds 26th annual head shave
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Riders face off against B.C Lions for first pre-season matchup of 2023
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Regina daycare closure leaves parents scrambling for child care
Parents who depend on a Regina daycare say they've been forced to scour the city for new child care spots with little notice.
Pair of moose spotted taking a tour of Regina's Normanview neighbourhood
Residents in Regina's northwest neighbourhoods were in for a surprise over morning coffee, when several moose appeared to be taking a stroll through the streets.
After a fire nearly destroyed everything, Big Bob's Meats was up and running a week later
Just over two weeks after a fire nearly destroyed everything, Big Bob’s Meats is up and running in a temporary space.
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'Sneaky bill': 'Abortion is Health Care' billboard aims at Yorkton MP's Bill C-311
An 'Abortion is Health Care' billboard in Yorkton is raising awareness of Bill C-311, a piece of proposed legislation that activists claim may act as a 'sneaky bill' for the anti-abortion movement.
'No for sale sign was ever posted': Yorkton Library saga continues at packed city council meeting
A lot has been left up in the air after a marathon council meeting in Yorkton on Monday – which saw packed chambers.
RCMP Bike Rodeo promotes road safety for next generation of drivers
A mainstay for Yorkton elementary students is back for another year.
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96-year-old sets new world record in Ottawa Race Weekend 5K
Rejeanne Fairhead ran her way into the Guinness World Records on the opening day of Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend.
Ont. university will waive tuition fees for students from First Nations whose traditional territory it's on
The University of Waterloo has announced it will offer free tuition to students from two First Nations whose traditional territory covers the land where the university is located.
Caught on video: Baby moose stops traffic in B.C.
The moments when a mother moose and her baby stopped traffic on a Northern B.C. highway last week were caught on video by a truck driver.
UBC's 'slowest' graduate earns history degree 54 years after enrolling
Arthur Ross first enrolled at UBC in 1969. He'll receive his bachelor's degree on Thursday.
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Road salt threatening Canada's freshwater ecosystems
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An evacuation centre opened overnight in Halifax for residents fleeing a wildfire that began in the Upper Tantallon, N.S., area Sunday afternoon.
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