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Charges laid in death of child on George Gordon First Nation: RCMP

A child has been charged in the shooting death of another child on George Gordon First Nation, according to Saskatchewan RCMP.

A Regina Police Service cruiser is seen in this file photo.

Shooting in northwest Regina leads police to ask for public assistance

The Regina Police Service (RPS) is asking the public for information to aid in a shooting investigation in northwest Regina.

Rural Sask. communities call for support after EMS expansion announced in Regina, Saskatoon

Regina will soon have two additional ambulances on the road with a full complement of staff. Now other communities in Saskatchewan are calling for more support. 1

In this photo provided by Brian Branch, a large balloon drifts above the Kingston, N.C. area, with an airplane and its contrail seen below it. The United States says it is a Chinese spy balloon moving east over America at an altitude of about 60,000 feet (18,600 metres), but China insists the balloon is just an errant civilian airship used mainly for meteorological research that went off course due to winds and has only limited "self-steering" capabilities. (Brian Branch via AP)

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Biden says he gave the order for Chinese balloon shootdown

President Joe Biden said on Saturday that he ordered U.S. officials to shoot down the suspected Chinese spy balloon earlier this week and that national security leaders decided the best time for the operation was when it got over water. 11

Chemotherapy is administered to a cancer patient via intravenous drip at Duke Cancer Center in Durham, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Gerry Broome

One in four Canadian cancer patients still experiencing cancelled appointments: survey

In the field of cancer treatment, nothing is more important than diagnosing and treating the problem as quickly as possible — but according to new survey data, about one in four Canadian cancer patients report that they are still experiencing cancelled or postponed appointments. 1

Premier Scott Moe speaks to the media at the Saskatchewan Legislative Building on Nov. 9, 2022.

'Small Victory': Sask. reacts to liberal gun amendment removal

Saskatchewan is reacting to the removal of controversial amendment G4 to Bill C-21 by the federal Liberals, which banned certain semi-automatic rifles and shotguns. 2

Trevor Thibaut said ruts and ice build-up from a broken water main has created dangerous conditions for those living in the area. (LukeSimard/CTVNews)

Regina water main break leaves behind 'dangerous' ice build-up

Residents in Regina's North Central community are voicing safety concerns after a water main break resulted in icy sidewalk and road conditions. 1

A high altitude balloon floats over Billings, Mont., on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. (Larry Mayer/The Billings Gazette via AP)

Canada tracked suspected Chinese spy balloon over Canadian airspace since last weekend: sources

The suspected Chinese surveillance balloon that was found floating over sensitive military sites in the western United States had been tracked by Canada's government since last weekend as it passed through Canadian airspace, sources tell CTV News. 11

Alicia Morrow (second left) poses with members of The Comeback Society in their new office on Winnipeg Street. (Allison Bamford / CTV News)

'A sense of home': The Comeback Society to expand Indigenous cultural programs in new space

A local non-profit is hoping a new office space can help reconnect Indigenous youth to their culture. 1

Simon Thomas, BHP's president of potash said they were looking at hiring more workers for the Jansen potash mine. (Keenan Sorokan/CTV News)

Sask. mine recruiting hundreds of workers

BHP is moving forward with its plans to build the world's largest potash mine. 2

Bron Nurkowski had built a giant snow sculpture in his front yard for the 3rd year in a row. (Gareth Dillistone / CTV News)

'Hopefully it makes them smile': Regina man creates snow sculpture in front yard

A Regina man has combined his love of fishing and his skill as a sculpture artist into one project. 1

Man faces charges after Moose Jaw police found guns and drugs following motor vehicle collision

A man is facing charges after Moose Jaw police found guns and drugs in a vehicle on Friday morning

Government looks to increase healthcare access

Provincial government looks for ways to ease workload for Sask. doctors

The provincial government is looking for ways to ease the workload for Saskatchewan doctors. It is proposing that pharmacists, nurse practitioners, and paramedics play a greater role in treating patients. 1

Brian Hodgkinson is suing his former employers, SaskPower, then SaskEnergy because they think his exposure to gas at work led to his leukemia. (Chad Hills/CTV News)

Former SaskEnergy worker believes cancer is linked to gas exposure on the job

Brian Hodgkinson always knew there was benzene in natural gas — after all, he spent 40 years working with it for SaskPower, then SaskEnergy. 1

Milestone Selects players use the catwalk to get onto the ice from their dressing room. (AllisonBamford/CTVNews)

Video of Sask. hockey rink's 95-year-old staircase grabs national attention online

One of Saskatchewan’s oldest hockey rinks has garnered national attention for its unique features and unusual design. 2

Hunting rifles are seen on display in a glass case at a gun and rifle store in downtown Vancouver, Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

Liberals withdraw bill's assault-style firearm definition, promise more consultation

The federal Liberals have withdrawn an amendment to their gun bill aimed at enshrining a definition of banned assault-style firearms, citing 'legitimate concerns' about the need for more consultation on the measure. 18

Norad tracking high-altitude surveillance balloon detected over the U.S., Canada says

The Department of National Defence says Canada is working with the United States to protect sensitive information from foreign intelligence threats after a high-altitude surveillance balloon was detected. 11

Delissio frozen pizzas are shown in the frozen food aisle at a grocery store in Toronto on Feb. 2, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Joe O'Connal

Why Delissio pizzas and other Nestle products will disappear from Canadian stores

Nestle Canada says it is winding down its frozen meals and pizza business in Canada over the next six months. The four brands that will no longer be sold in the freezer aisle at Canadian grocery stores are Delissio, Stouffer's, Lean Cuisine and Life Cuisine.

More than 300,000 lights have been lit at the International Trade Centre as part of Glow at the Frost Festival. (Donovan Maess / CTV News)

'Embrace our winter': Frost 2.0 puts final touches on festival prep

The final details are being chiselled into place at the REAL District in preparation for the second annual Frost Festival taking place Feb. 3 to 12. 1

THC 'Nerds' candy found inside Halloween candy in South Tuxedo in Winnipeg. Nov. 1, 2022. (Source: Winnipeg police/Twitter)

Search warrant: Winnipeg couple used their 'stash' to hand out THC candy to children on Halloween

New documents show what led to a couple handing out cannabis-infused gummies to children in Winnipeg - and what happened in the hours directly after. 2

Mental wellness network for agriculture community launched

The Farmer and Rancher Mental Health (FARMh) Initiative has launched a mental wellness network along with a virtual toolbox full of mental health resources for the agriculture community. 1

Cowessess First Nation Chief Cadmus Delorme in front of the community's band office. (Marc Smith/CTV News)

Cowessess First Nation Chief Cadmus Delorme not seeking another term

Cowessess First Nation Chief Cadmus Delorme will not be seeking another term as Chief, he said in a Facebook post on Thursday.

Groundhog Club handler A.J. Dereume holds Punxsutawney Phil, the weather prognosticating groundhog, during the 136th celebration of Groundhog Day on Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa., Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022. Phil's handlers said that the groundhog has forecast six more weeks of winter. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

A brief history of Saskatchewan's attempts to possess an official groundhog

The annual spectacle of Groundhog Day is here. However, in Saskatchewan, the prophesying event is without its central figure, an official groundhog.

Team White's Kalan Lind (13) checks Team Red's Connor Bedard (98) during the second period of the CHL/NHL Top Prospects game, in Langley, B.C., on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Connor Bedard shines at Calgary WHL game, leads Regina to shootout win

Calgary's Scotiabank Saddledome was packed to the rafters with fans eager to take a look at Canadian phenom Connor Bedard and the 17-year-old did not fail to impress. 1

The Saskatchewan Legislative Building is pictured in this file photo. (Gareth Dillistone / CTV Regina)

CFIB gives Sask. 'B' grade on its red tape report card

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) has given Saskatchewan a “B” grade on its 13th annual red tape report card. 1

The U of R Cougars men's hockey team practices at the Co-operators Centre. (Brit Dort / CTV News)

U of R Cougars' men's hockey team making strong push for playoffs

The University of Regina men’s hockey team have moved themselves into a playoff spot after a strong performance in the month of January. 1

Helly Hansen sweaters and hoodies have been recalled in Canada. (Handout)

'Immediately stop' wearing these sweaters and hoodies, Health Canada warns

Nearly 130,000 Helly Hansen sweaters and hoodies have been recalled in Canada due to flammability concerns.

Bronwyn Eyre speaks to the Sask. Chamber of Commerce, promoting the Sask. First Act on Feb. 1, 2023. (Donovan Maess / CTV News)

'Bad news': Sask. Environmental Society voices their disapproval with Saskatchewan First Act

The Saskatchewan Environmental Society (SES) is drawing their line in the sand on the controversial Saskatchewan First Act, calling it “bad news” for the environment, economy, and the province’s energy future. 1

A Saskatchewan Health Authority ambulance is pictured in this undated image. (Source: @SaskHealth/Twitter)

Over 20 EMS positions to be added in Regina: province

The Government of Saskatchewan announced it will be adding 24.5 full-time equivalent positions to Regina EMS. 6

'We've got a bottleneck': ER congestion causing problems for Cupar EMS

Paramedics in small town Saskatchewan have warned that a lack of medical personnel in rural areas coupled with congestion in Regina emergency rooms is putting patients at risk. 1

Sask. to review new standards for long-term care homes

On Tuesday, the federal government announced it will be working with provinces and territories to implement new standards in long-term care homes. 1

Regina hospital patient died while waiting for admission, paramedic logs reveal

Paramedic logs from 2022 are highlighting some of the pressures Regina EMS workers have been facing for months including one instance where a patient died following offload delays at the hospital, the documents indicate. 3

Minister of Health Paul Merriman answering questions during a scrum on April 25, 2022. (Gareth Dillistone/CTV News Regina)

Feds caught off guard by Saskatchewan 'unforeseen' request for COVID-19 help

Public Safety Canada and the Canadian Armed Forces were caught off guard by a request for help from Saskatchewan during the height of the fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

An RCMP patrol vehicle is seen in this file photo.

Estevan man charged after 13 guns found in 2 homes: Sask. RCMP

A man is facing charges after 13 guns were found in two homes in Estevan on Tuesday.

'We didn’t expect it': Regina woman $250K richer after PICK 2 draw

A Regina woman is $250,000 richer after matching all seven digits of a winning EXTRA ticket for the Dec. 12 PICK 2 draw.

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