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George Reed speaks to the media during the Riders' final season at Mosaic Stadium at Taylor Field.

'Blessing to know the guy': Former teammate, Riders remember George Reed

On Monday Saskatchewan Roughriders’ president and CEO Craig Reynolds, as well as former teammate of George Reed, Steve Mazurak, met with the media following the football legend’s passing. 5

Needles and syringes used to administer the flu shot, Monday, October 5, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Tara Walton

Sask. residents can now book their COVID-19 vaccines and flu shots

Those preparing for a rise in COVID-19 and influenza in Saskatchewan this fall can now book their annual shots. 8

Canada's Emily Clark (26) and Canada goalkeeper Emerance Maschmeyer (38) pose in front of Olympic workers after defeating United States in the women's gold medal hockey game at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Canada and USA women's hockey teams will bring Rivalry Series to Regina

The rivalry between Canada’s and the U.S’s women’s national hockey teams will unfold further in Regina next year. 1

About 315 parking stalls at Regina General Hospital to be relocated for construction of new parkade

About 315 parking stalls at the Regina General Hospital will be relocated due to construction of the new onsite parkade. 3

Residents gather at the future site of Grenfell's new long term care home on Oct. 2, 2023. (Hallee Mandryk/CTV News)

After years of waiting, construction of Grenfell long term care home begins

Following years of concern around long term care in the town of Grenfell, construction on a new home for the elderly has officially broken ground. 8

A row of new homes is pictured in Ottawa on Monday, Aug. 14, 2023.

Homeowners brace for mortgage payment shock amid higher-for-longer rate outlook

From ultra-low interest rates that led to a huge spike in real estate demand to the speed with which interest rates shot up to levels not seen in a generation, it's been hard to keep up with the shifting landscape for mortgage holders. 2

Manitoba provincial party leaders, from left, Heather Stefanson (Progressive Conservative), Wab Kinew (NDP) and Dougald Lamont (Liberal) speak at the Party Leaders Forum – Growing the Economy in Winnipeg, Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

After a four-week campaign, Manitobans to decide on Tories' bid for a third term

Manitobans are to make history today as they cast final ballots in an election that has followed four weeks of promises, debates and controversial advertisements. 22

Money is removed from a bank machine Monday May 30, 2016 (The Canadian Press/Ryan Remiorz).

Frequent price increases by businesses contributing to sticky inflation: BoC official

Bank of Canada deputy governor Nicolas Vincent says businesses are still raising their prices more frequently and by larger amounts than they did before the pandemic, which is contributing to higher-than-expected inflation. 26

The Moose Jaw Police Service crest can be seen in this file photo. (David Prisciak/CTV News)

Suspect in Moose Jaw home invasion faces additional charges

More charges have been laid in connection to a home invasion that saw a man shot and stabbed in Moose Jaw on Sept. 13.

Divide Pass in the backcountry of Banff National Park is shown on July 3, 2019. A grizzly bear attack in the backcountry of the national park on Friday left two people and their dog dead. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Colette Derworiz

Grizzly bear attacks rare, but a risk in wilderness, experts say after Banff deaths

Grizzly bear experts say fatal attacks are extremely rare, but it's always a risk when people venture into the wilderness. 2

Fentanyl pills are shown in an undated police handout photo. (The Canadian Press/HO - Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams)

Sask. First Nation threatens to evict residents of suspected drug houses

A Saskatchewan First Nation has declared a state of emergency after a spate of seven overdoses in a single day.

SaskAbilities' office in Regina. The city officially proclaimed Disability Employee Awareness Month on Oct. 2, 2023. (Mick Favel/CTV News)

'Be a part of something': SaskAbilities highlight disability awareness month

In the City of Regina, the month of October has been officially declared Disability Employee Awareness Month (DEAM). 1

Hundreds of people gathered in Saskatoon to take part in events for the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. (Noah Rishaug / CTV News)

Truth and Reconciliation Day still not a recognized stat in Sask.

While some provinces and territories have joined in recognizing Truth and Reconciliation Day as a statutory holiday, Saskatchewan remains outside of that fold. 3

Saskatchewan Roughrider fullback George Reed speaks at a ceremony held in his honour as members of his family watch, Oct 8, 1973. At left is the football, now mounted as a trophy, which he used in an August game to set a professional football career rushing record. (CP PHOTO/Stf)

'A giant in life': Saskatchewan Roughriders icon George Reed passes away, aged 83

George Reed, one of the most prolific running backs in Canadian Football League (CFL) history and a legend of the Saskatchewan Roughriders, has passed away. He was 83. 5

Homeowners brace for mortgage payment shock amid higher-for-longer rate outlook

From ultra-low interest rates that led to a huge spike in real estate demand to the speed with which interest rates shot up to levels not seen in a generation, it's been hard to keep up with the shifting landscape for mortgage holders. 2

A Regina police cruiser can be seen in this file photo. (David Prisciak/CTV News)

Regina police charge 18-year-old in connection to 2021 pedestrian death

An 18-year-old is facing several charges in connection to the death of a Regina man in 2021. 1

Image credit: Canadian Space Agency, contains Copernicus Sentinel satellite data (2023) processed by Dromadaire Geo-Innovations.

Before and after: Damage in wake of Canada's wildfires seen from space

Images captured by satellite show that the damage left in the wake of some of Canada's worst wildfires.

Signs adorned the route of the annual Silent Hearts Walk, an event that supports families that have lost an infant. (Mick Favel/CTV News)

Not so alone: Silent Hearts Walk seeks to support families who’ve lost children

The 10th annual Silent Hearts Walk Perinatal Loss Awareness Walk, brought out families and their supports for a walk through Wascana Park. 1

Regina police as well as other agencies were involved in a two day traffic blitz recently. (Courtesy: X/Regina Police)

Traffic blitz sees hundreds of tickets issued around Regina

Traffic police around Regina issued 305 tickets in a traffic blitz this past week.

City workers walk the picket on Sep. 11, 2023 in Prince Albert. (Stacey Hein/CTV News)

'You could hear a pin drop': Contract vote derailed in Prince Albert after surprise disclosure from city

Inside workers in Prince Albert have delayed a vote on a tentative contract after the city disclosed surprise plans for “sweeping” structural changes to its workforce. 4

A Canadian "loonie" one-dollar piece is pictured in North Vancouver, B.C., on Jan. 23, 2015. (Jonathan Hayward / THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Sask. minimum wage inches up

The minimum wage in Saskatchewan went up to $14 an hour on Sunday. Despite the increase, the wage remains the lowest in Canada. 2

Several events look place in Regina for the National Day (Mick Favel / CTV News)

'Take away a greater understanding': Events held in Regina for National Day of Truth and Reconciliation

The colour orange was a common colour donned on Saturday, as hundreds braved the rainy conditions to take part in the third National Truth and Reconciliation Day. 10

'You could hear a pin drop': Contract vote derailed in Prince Albert after surprise disclosure from city

Inside workers in Prince Albert have delayed a vote on a tentative contract after the city disclosed surprise plans for “sweeping” structural changes to its workforce. 4

Investigators believe the vehicle was travelling northbound when it went off the road, and that speed was a factor in the crash. (Source: CTV News)

5 dead after single-vehicle crash near Swan River, Man.

Swan River RCMP are investigating a single-vehicle crash that killed five people in western Manitoba Saturday afternoon. 1

Regina's German Club hosted Oktoberfest on Saturday. (Anhelina Ihnativ / CTV News)

Regina's German community celebrates Oktoberfest

On Saturday, Regina's German community celebrated Oktoberfest, an event held at the German Club.

Data centers are in Ashburn in Loudon County, Virginia, on Sunday, July 16, 2023. The centers house the computer servers and hardware required to support modern internet use, including artificial intelligence. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey)

AI and data centres drink up billions of litres of water, experts say. This is why

As artificial intelligence dominates the public interest, some experts fear we don't understand the true climate impact of these models. 2

BC Lions Josh Woods (2) tries to block pass by Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Jake Dolegala (9) during first half of CFL football action in Vancouver, B.C., Friday, Sept. 29, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

BC Lions extend Riders losing streak to four

The Saskatchewan Roughriders continued their losing slide against the BC Lions falling 33-26 Friday night, marking their fourth consecutive loss of the year. 5

The Saskatchewan Legislative Building is shown on Jan. 29, 2022. (Cole Davenport/CTV News Regina)

Sask. premier committed to expedite plans to force pronoun policy into law

Amid cries of support and criticism, the Saskatchewan government stays committed to expediting its plans to force a pronoun policy into law. 18

Regina's City Hall can be seen in this file photo. (David Prisciak/CTV News)

Here are city services in Regina that are open and closed on Truth and Reconciliation Day

There are numerous events set to take place throughout Regina for Truth and Reconciliation Day (TRC), but not all city services will be operating. 3

Two Edmonton men at the centre of an international cocaine-trafficking scandal that led to the detainment of a Canadian airline crew in the Dominican Republic last year are back in the spotlight. They're facing numerous charges after police seized a pair of stolen Ferraris worth roughly $1 million. Pictured is one of the Ferraris. (W5)

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Ferraris worth nearly $1M seized from Edmonton men linked to Pivot Airlines drug-smuggling scandal

Two Edmonton men at the centre of an international cocaine-trafficking scandal that led to the detainment of a Canadian airline crew in the Dominican Republic last year are back in the spotlight. They're facing numerous charges after police seized a pair of stolen Ferraris worth roughly $1 million.

Demolition of the Gordon Block was underway in downtown Regina on Thursday evening. (Gareth Dillistone / CTV News)

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