Local News

Heat warnings continue across eastern Sask. with some relief mid week: Environment Canada

Heat warnings remain in effect for much of eastern Saskatchewan on Tuesday with highs into the 30s and humidex values approaching the 40 degree mark. 4

#JustCurious: A zipper merging lesson

#JustCurious Here's a lesson in how to zipper merge 1

Aerial view of the Donnie Creek Wildfire is shown in this handout image provided by the BC Wildfire Service. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-BC Wildfire Service

Feds warn 2023 on track to be the worst fire season ever seen in Canada

Canada's emergency preparedness minister says images of wildfires burning across the country are some of the most severe ever witnessed in Canada and the current forecast for the next few months indicates the potential for continued higher-than-normal fire activity. 6

Tenants of housing complex frustrated by downpours, say nothing is being done about flooding in parking lot

Recent downpours have frustrated tenants of a Regina low income housing complex. They say their parking lot floods with every heavy rain and the landlord has not taken steps to improve drainage. 1

Students walk by the Social Science Centre at the University of Western Ontario, on Oct. 16, 2009. (THE CANADIAN PRESS / Geoff Robins)

Parents being stretched thin saving up for children's education: survey

Many Canadian parents are stretching themselves thin — even going as far as to postpone their retirement in some cases — in order to help pay for their children’s education, according to a new survey.

Patrick Thauberger was last seen on Sept. 3, 1997.

Trial for Regina man charged with murder of brother delayed due to health

The trial of a man charged in connection to the death of his brother was set to get underway in Regina on Monday but now faces a delay. 5

Riders' GM, Jeremy O'Day, spoke to media on Monday to discuss the team ahead of the regular season. (Brit Dort / CTV News)

'I'm not going to sugarcoat it': Riders' GM speaks ahead of regular season

On Monday, Jeremy O’Day, Saskatchewan Roughriders General Manager and Vice President of Football Operations, met with media to discuss the team ahead of Week 1 of the regular season. 4

Single-term NDP MLA Jennifer Bowes has announced she won't seek re-election. Source: Twitter - @JBowes_SKNDP

Saskatoon MLA says she's not running for re-election

After the next provincial election, there's guaranteed to be a fresh face representing a Saskatoon constituency.

The two vandalism suspects are pictured here outside of the Elbow/Outlook RCMP Detachment. (Source: Sask. RCMP)

Police search for vandals after 'vulgar, anti-police' statements spray painted on Elbow RCMP detachment

Police in the community of Elbow, Sask. are searching for two vandals, who spray painted vulgar, anti-police statements onto the local RCMP detachment.

SGI is phasing in rules for excessively loud vehicles which will make noise testing a province wide policy. (Katy Syrota/CTV News)

New regulations announced for 'excessively noisy' vehicles in Sask.

Drivers with 'excessively loud' vehicles will soon be subject to new rules from SGI, mandating that all light vehicles must be quieter than 101.3 decibels. 3

The sign in front of Regina Police Headquarters is pictured in this file photo. (Brendan Ellis/CTV News)

Hit and run that left vehicle on roof leads to gun charges for 2 people, Regina police say

A man and woman are facing gun-related charges following a hit-and-run incident that left a vehicle on its roof, Regina Police Service (RPS) said in a news release.

Dancers entertain the crowd at the India Pavilion as part of the Mosaic Festival. (GarethDillistone/CTVNews)

'Huge lineups': Mosaic festival's return a massive success in Regina

Mosaic - a Festival of Cultures returned for the first time since 2019 this past weekend and all-in-all was a massive success, according to the festival’s chair Nish Prasad. 5

Lane Mountney at his kitchen table at his grain farm southwest of Moosomin on Friday April 14, 2023. Mountney is concerned the Wawken Drainage Project will affect his farm’s well water and reduce the productivity and acreage of his land. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Michael Bell

Saskatchewan landowners fight against illegal drainage washing out land, roads

At the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities convention in February, reeves passed a resolution asking the Water Security Agency to require those who are illegally draining to remediate their unapproved works.

A Regina police cruiser is seen in this file image.

Dangerous driving arrest leads to numerous drug charges in Regina

A dangerous driving arrest that occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning in Regina led to several drug related charges for two people.

A demonstrator's sign can be seen at the Rally for Public Education at the Saskatchewan Legislature on April 29, 2023. (Luke Simard/CTV News)

Sask. NDP says education 'budget chaos' is bad for kids, families

The Saskatchewan NDP is describing the Sask. Party's approach to school funding "last-minute budget chaos." 5

Heat warnings continue for Regina, eastern Sask., tornado watches issued further north

A widespread heat warning remains in effect Monday for Regina and parts of eastern and southeastern Saskatchewan. 3

A for sale sign is displayed in front of a house in this file photo. (Cole Davenport/CTV Regina)

May home sales in Regina see year-over-year decrease, report says

Regina saw an eight percent decrease in home sales in May 2023 compared to the same time one year ago, a report from Saskatchewan Realtors Association (SRA) says. 11

Canada fell to Team USA in the 2023 Para Hockey World Championships in Moose Jaw. Canada captures its fourth silver in four years. (Source: Hockey Canada Website)

Canada claims silver in decisive 6-1 loss to Team USA in World Para Hockey final

Team Canada came up short of the gold in the 2023 World Para Hockey Championship final as Team USA took the top prize for the fourth consecutive year. 4

Regina City Hall is seen in this file image taken Sept. 28, 2022. (Allison Bamford/CTV News)

Regina looking for public opinion on accessibility plan

The City of Regina is in the midst of creating a first-of-its-kind plan to make the city more accessible and it's looking for public input. 2

Flanked by Conservative Finance and Middle Class Prosperity critic Jasraj Singh Hallan and Conservative deputy leader Melissa Lantsman and other members of Parliament, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre speaks with reporters in the Foyer of the House of Commons, Monday, June 5, 2023 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Poilievre threatens to filibuster budget bill if Liberals don't meet demands

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is threatening to use procedural tools to delay passage of the federal budget in the House of Commons if the Liberals don't meet his demands. 4

This 2014 photo made available by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows a feeding female Anopheles funestus mosquito. (James Gathany/CDC via AP)

Increase in mosquitoes 'a trend' across Canada this year. Here's why

Mosquitoes have always been pesky, but this spring it seems the bloodsuckers are thirstier than ever, a trend one expert says is increasing.

Over 824 teams with 4,325 participants nationwide took part in the 2023 Gutsy Walk, supporting those with Crohn's Disease and colitis. (Hallee Mandryk/CTV News)

'Everything has got to be talked about': Advocates march for awareness in 2023 Gutsy Walk in Regina

The 2023 'Gutsy Walk' took place across Canada as well as in Regina, and it was more than just a walk in the park. 1

The historic ranching landscape of the Porcupine Hills is shown about 35 kilometers southwest of Claresholm, Alta., on Aug.28, 2010. (Nathan Denette/THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Nature Conservancy of Canada releases action plan to protect Prairie grasslands

The Nature Conservancy of Canada has announced a plan to protect iconic Prairie grasslands, considered one of the most endangered and least protected ecosystems in the country. 1

A football helmet sits on the field before CFL football action with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats playing the Saskatchewan Roughriders in Regina on Saturday, June 11, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Heywood Yu

Riders release 22 from roster, including veteran RB Kienan LaFrance

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have updated their roster following their 2-0 performance in the 2023 pre-season. 3

Hundreds flocked to east Regina for the annual Teddy Bear Anonymous barbecue, celebrating its 15th year. (Brianne Foley/CTV News)

'It's amazing I didn't think we were going to get here': Teddy Bears Anonymous celebrates 15 year anniversary

It's a milestone Luke Lawrence didn't imagine when he started the charitable organization that brings joy to children in difficult situations. 3

Environment Canada is projecting heat warnings and thunderstorm watches for eastern and parts of northern Saskatchewan. (Source: Environment Canada Weather Alerts)

Heat warnings active for eastern Sask., storm watches persist in the north

Following days of storm activity, much of Saskatchewan is now under heat warnings as temperatures climb to far above seasonal. 4

Team Canada is set to face off against the undefeated Team USA for the 2023 Para Hockey World Championships in Moose Jaw. (Source: Facebook/Hockey Canada)

Team Canada prepares for Para Hockey World Championships gold medal match against Team USA

The battle for gold is set to get underway in Moose Jaw tonight as Team Canada and Team USA faceoff in the finale of the 2023 Para Hockey World Championships. 3

The second annual EC26 hockey camp wrapped up on Sunday with Emily Clark, the Saskatoon hockey player and two time Olympic medallist acting as a mentor to dozens of young aspiring hockey players. (John Flatters/CTV News)

Saskatoon hockey legend and olympic athlete Emily Clark hosts camp for aspiring, young players

After a long hockey season, most kids are done with the cold rinks by spring. But for the chance to rub shoulders with a locally grown hockey superstar, you dust off the gear and skate in June. 1

Easton Genest, a motocross racer from the Saskatoon area, will taking part in a prestigious race later this summer in Tennessee. (Noah Rishaug/CTV News)

Saskatoon teen set to race at U.S. motocross championship

A talented motocross racer from the Saskatoon area has achieved a remarkable feat. 1

A flare stack lights the sky from an oil refinery in Edmonton on December 28, 2018. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson)

Canada sticking with 2050 net zero targets, but progress may come faster than expected, minister says

Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says the federal government is not ruling out finding ways to achieve net zero sooner than the existing 2050 goal, but would not say whether there would be a definitive commitment to move up the target. 3

A quilt with a deep motherly meaning was unveiled to mark the Regina group Grandmothers 4 Grandmothers surpassing $1 million in fundraising. (Anhelina Ihnativ/CTV News)

'Wonderful work of art': Regina Grandmothers 4 Grandmothers mark $1M fundraising milestone

For years Grandmothers 4 Grandmothers in Regina have helped make an impact across the globe. Now they celebrate a monumental milestone, marking $1 million raised. 1

Thunderstorm watches and warnings in Saskatchewan as of 4 p.m. on June 3, 2023. (Source Environment Canada)

Environment Canada warns of potential for severe thunderstorms across Saskatchewan

Canada's national weather service is yet again warning Saskatchewan residents of the threat of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes across the province. 4

Regina Pats captain Connor Bedard came away with three CHL awards for the 2022-23. (Courtesy: Regina Pats)

Connor Bedard marks historic win at Canadian Hockey League Awards

Connor Bedard, Regina Pats captain and highly anticipated first round NHL draft pick, marked his final hat trick in junior hockey on Saturday. 5

Firefighters responded to a house fire on the 600 block of Argyle Street. (Source: Regina Fire)

'Significant smoke' reported from house fire in north Regina

No injuries were reported in a house fire in north Regina on Saturday afternoon.

The 2023 Graduating Class from the Indigenous Pre-Cadet Training Program at RCMP Depot Division. (Gareth Dillistone/CTV News)

'The right steps': Sask. RCMP pre-cadet program offers glimpse into policing for Indigenous students

Every year, the Indigenous pre-cadet program at Depot Division in Regina offers a glimpse into the profession of policing. The program's three week session attracted many Metis, Inuit and First Nations students. 3

Local News

Connect with CTV Regina

CTV News Video Network