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The number of parking tickets issued in Regina through the first six months of the year is up 115 per cent from 2021 levels.

Saskatchewan plans to send people to Alberta to get privatized surgeries, but the cost of travel won't be covered by the government.

The Town of Balcarres has been delivered a new set of promises from the provincial government regarding the reopening of the lab department at the Balcarres Integrated Care Centre.

A new study has found that more than half of people infected with the Omicron variant of COVID-19 were unaware they had it. Undiagnosed infections could be the reason why the variant spread so rapidly, according to researchers. 1

Harvest progress has reached five per cent across Saskatchewan, just behind the five-year average of eight percent for the week of Aug. 9-15, according to the latest provincial crop report. 1

University of Saskatchewan researchers say the viral load of COVID-19 in Saskatoon’s wastewater has shown a week-over-week increase the past month, potentially meaning cases of the virus are on the rise. 1

A set of guidelines to help determine where new cell towers can be built in Regina is being sent back to city administration for further changes. 2

Dozens of children who are a few short weeks away from starting school got to ride the bus ahead of the big first day thanks to Regina’s First Ride program. 1

A nationwide shortage of liquid Children’s Tylenol is also impacting generic chewables, with Quebec-based Laboratoire Riva reporting a shortage due to rising demand. 5

A former Saskatoon doctor charged with first-degree murder in Ontario is now facing three more murder charges in that province. 1

Neither rivalry matchup between the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Saskatchewan Roughriders has been played yet, but the Bombers are winning in terms of ticket sales.

Saskatchewan hosts the second largest population of Indigenous language speakers in the country, according to a recent Statistics Canada report. 2

The Saskatchewan Roughriders will have a new face at right tackle this week after the release of Na’Ty Rodgers on Monday. 1

A Regina judge has reserved her decision regarding bail for the man charged with the alleged abduction of his daughter. 2

The First Nations University of Canada (FNUniv) is hosting an art workshop intended to teach youth skills through a popular medium: comic books. 1

An ongoing online scam that threatens people’s safety and lives has now been reported in the Queen City, according to the Regina Police Service (RPS).

Two drivers were handed fines and had their vehicles impounded for excessive speeding over the weekend.

Assiniboia is one of more than a dozen towns in Saskatchewan to face a healthcare disruption in the last month. 1

Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive tackle Garrett Marino made his return to practice Tuesday after serving his four game suspension from the Canadian Football League. 2

Amid allegations of sexual assaults involving members of past Canadian men’s world junior hockey teams, Canadians say sexual misconduct remains a concerning issue within the sport’s culture. 36

The first possible case of human-to-dog transmission of monkeypox -- recently reported in a couple and their pet in Paris -- had been a theoretical risk up till now, said Dr. Rosamund Lewis, technical lead on the monkeypox response for the World Health Organization. 32

Yorkton’s historic brick flour mill opened to the public on Tuesday. 1

A Regina man is facing several charges after allegedly assaulting police officers with bear spray early on Tuesday morning.

Canadian rock band Metric has cancelled its show in Regina on Friday, according to the Conexus Arts Centre's website.

A recent federal visit to Saskatchewan sought to persuade unregulated childcare facilities to get licensed in order to receive provincial and federal benefits. 1

Fort Qu’Appelle’s treaty grounds are transformed into a large outdoor classroom for a week-long Indigenous youth land based cultural camp, where youth and families can learn to cook moose meat, bead, create a drum, or get information on traditional healing methods. 1

A Regina-born actor will be making her superhero debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) this week, playing the lead role in "She Hulk: Attorney at Law."

Parts of Saskatchewan are seeing an increase in some insects this summer compared to the average. 1

Saskatchewan's inflation rate remained steady at 8.1 per cent from June to July, despite a month over month dip at the national level. 8

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA), along with the Ministry of Health, have issued a request for proposal (RFP) to provide additional hip and knee surgeries in Regina. 1

A private Christian school in Saskatoon is having its lease terminated following widespread abuse allegations connected to the school.

Parents of young children may need a prescription for over-the-counter fever and pain medication due to a shortage at some pharmacies, Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children is warning. 4

A recent regulatory amendment now allows First Nations to operate on-reserve cannabis stores without a permit from the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA). However, some First Nations do not think it will change the way current shops already operate. 1

Two infant products, manufactured by baby gear company 4moms, are being recalled due to strangulation hazards, according to a consumer product notice issued by Health Canada.

A Regina woman has died following a two vehicle collision near the town of Qu’Appelle on Highway 1.