Regina police 'taking domestic violence a lot more seriously'

by Stefani Langenegger

Although the half-dozen domestic violence support workers Cpl. Kyla Young of the Regina Police Service deals with daily had not always been happy with the treatment victims received at the front desk of the station, they are noticing the efforts to improve responses.

Saskatoon comes out on top in new healthy cities ranking

A new ranking looking at the health performance of 10 Canadian cities gives an "A" to Saskatoon, Calgary and Winnipeg.

Saskatoon council strengthens panhandling bylaw

Panhandlers in Saskatoon will have a tougher time plying their trade.

Archbishop of Regina says guidelines coming for dealing with assisted deaths

Archbishop Don Bolen says the Catholic Archdiocese of Regina will encourage priests and chaplains to ‘accompany’ parishioners who die by doctor-assisted suicide, but it will be up to the individual church leader to decide if they should refuse a funeral.

Bomb squad removes suspicious item from Regina airport

Operations at the airport are now returning to normal and passengers are moving freely after a suspicious object was removed from the Regina airport.

Arson suspected in downtown Regina apartment building blaze

Fire crews were called to the 2900 block of 14th Avenue around 10 a.m. CST this morning.

Wild meat deliveries bring traditional food to Indigenous people in Sask. urban centres

​The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations is delivering more than 900 kilograms of elk, moose and wild boar meat to food banks and shelters in Saskatchewan this holiday season.

Man sentenced 8 years for fatal stabbing of Regina teen

by Adam Hunter

In what the Crown prosecutor called an "incredibly rare" case, a young man with no criminal history has been sentenced to years in prison for killing a stranger.

Saskatchewan Roughriders remember Joe McKnight

by Glenn Reid

While the funeral for Joe McKnight was taking place in New Orleans today, the Saskatchewan Roughriders held their own private memorial ceremony for the player they barely got to know.

SaskTel has plans to tackle risks posed by Bell takeover of MTS

by Jennifer Graham

Saskatchewan's provincially-owned telecommunications company says it has strategies to address the risk posed by Bell Media's proposed takeover of Manitoba Telecom Services.

Record number of toys delivered to Ronald McDonald House

Marion Sanford and her friends delivered a truck full of toys to Saskatoon's Ronald McDonald House today. Staff there say they've never seen a toy donation this big.

Where do parents pay the most for child care in Canada?

by Jacqueline Hansen

Average Canadian child-care costs are climbing three times faster than inflation — up eight per cent since 2014 — and that could mean an extra $1,000 a year for parents in cities where daycare is most expensive, a new report says.

Engineer, conductor rescue miracle cat that hitched cold train ride

by Andrea Ross

A tough little tabby cat is lucky to be alive, after two train drivers happened to find the feline frozen under the engine deck of their train in Wainwright, Alta.

Red Earth First Nation man charged with murder

RCMP in Carrot River have charged a man from the Red Earth First Nation with first-degree murder after a man was killed there over the weekend.

Proposed Conexus office on Wascana land moves to design phase

Wascana Centre Authority has given the green-light to begin designing the proposed Conexus Credit Union building planned for Wascana Centre land.

Federal study touts Indigenous sentencing regime to address prison numbers

by Jim Bronskill

A separate system for sentencing Aboriginal offenders might be the key to dealing with the disproportionate number of Indigenous people behind bars, a federally commissioned study suggests.

Don't let foul language ruin Christmas dinner

by Danny Kerslake

Much can be done to keep inappropriate remarks from ruining a family gathering over the holiday season, advises a university professor.

Yorkton, Sask. mother's desperate search for missing daughter leads her to Vancouver

by Chad Pawson

Paula Bali continues to search the streets of Vancouver for her 17-year-old daughter Mekayla who went missing from Yorkton, Sask., eight months ago. It's a plight for many families, as Vancouver police say they receive 4,500 missing person files per year.

Flight disruptions at Regina airport

Bad weather in Eastern Canada is causing some flight delays today, and one WestJet flight has been cancelled so far.

Convent in Humboldt, Sask., damaged

One or more persons broke in to the Sisters of St. Elizabeth convent in Humboldt, Sask. on Sunday and did damage to the interior of the building.

Funeral for Joe McKnight today in New Orleans

Saskatchewan Roughriders running back Joe McKnight's funeral is being held in New Orleans today.

Regina police fail to take domestic threat seriously, probe finds

by Stefani Langenegger

Rebecca Stepan says for years she has felt ignored by police despite repeated claims of stalking, harassment and threats from her ex-husband.

3 charged with 1st-degree murder in death of Ryan Sugar

Three people have been charged with first-degree murder in the death of Ryan Sugar, whose body was found in a burned Regina home in October.

Regina audience joins in on Handel's Messiah

The holidays are upon us and that means sing alongs! The Regina Symphony Orchestra performed their rendition of Handel's classic, Messiah, on Saturday and Sunday.

'Diehards' keep sports card collecting alive and well in Saskatoon

by Alicia Bridges

A steady flow of enthusiasts picked through hundreds of collectibles at a sports card trade show in Saskatoon on Sunday.

Farmer's canola bin bursts into flames, 1,600 bushels destroyed

In more than 40 years in the farming business, Jim Shirley has never experienced anything like it. Last week, his canola bin went up in flames, destroying 1,600 bushels of the oilseed.

New off-ice hockey facility opens in Wilcox, Sask.

Student athletes attending the Athol Murray College of Notre Dame will have a new state-of-the-art facility to hone their hockey skills.

'Where's your husband?': Women in farming still fighting against old boys' club

by Janet Davison

A younger generation of women farmers is determined to break through some of the barriers that still prevent a majority of women in agriculture from assuming leadership roles by being bold, increasing their visibility on social media and speaking up.

Longtime artistic director of Saskatchewan Express stepping down in January

January marks the end of an era for Saskatchewan Express and one of the people who started it all.

A shot at world juniors is 'a dream come true,' Connor Ingram says

From playing goalie in the living room against three older brothers, to a shot at joining Team Canada for the upcoming World Junior hockey championship, Connor Ingram says he is excited about the opportunity.

Books to buy for Christmas

Gifting a (good) book for Christmas can be challenging, so CBC Radio got some tips to help you out.

Land titles registry reboots after getting knocked offline

The company that looks after Saskatchewan's land titles registry says it is working to restore service after being knocked offline last week.

Yorkton attempted home invasion results in resident injury

The Yorkton RCMP are asking for the public's help after someone was injured during an attempted home invasion in Yorkton.

More homeless turning to Sask. shelters in extreme cold

by Alicia Bridges

Homeless support services in Regina and Saskatoon say they are finding enough beds to meet increased demand after the sudden arrival of extreme cold temperatures.

Goose stranded in Regina after electrical shocking rescued by firefighters

by Joelle Seal

Some firefighters and wildlife rescuers were sent on a wild goose chase after one bird couldn’t seem to follow her fellow geese south for the winter.

Cut your own Christmas tree at Prince Albert National Park

In 2002, Prince Albert National Park developed a community fuel break around Waskesiu. A number of spruce trees have grown back, limiting the effectiveness of the fuel break.

Axes not just for chopping down trees anymore

Axes are not just for chopping down trees anymore. 'Lumberjax' axe-throwing facility has opened in Regina.

Extreme cold weather warnings ended for southern, central Sask.

Extreme cold weather warnings for central and southern Saskatchewan have been lifted.

Value Village goodie bags inspire interpretive dance

An interpretative dance, inspired by items found in a collection of goodie bags from Value Village stores, will be performed Saturday in Regina.

Circle Project holiday party brings happiness in trying times

Every day Regina's Circle Project helps some of the city's most vulnerable families — but today they're throwing a party.

Road to recovery leads Saskatoon runner to new passion

by Courtney Markewich

After struggling with addiction and depression, Tarrant Crosschild found his love of running could help him stay clean and get healthy — and help others.

Sask.'s Brad Wall says timing not right for carbon tax

Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall says his province's resource sector is a carbon intensive industry which is currently under stress and the addition of a taxing mechanism, to combat climate change, would not be good.

Sask.'s Brad Wall a holdout on Trudeau's climate plan

by John Paul Tasker

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a "pan-Canadian framework" to fight climate change and meet Canada's commitments to cut carbon emissions by 2030 — but a day of intense talks failed to get all premiers onside.

Saskatoon Transit workers to vote on tentative agreement

The Amalgamated Transit Union Local 615 and the City of Saskatoon have reached a tentative agreement after their latest rounds of bargaining.

Hockey tournament helps Mandi Schwartz's legacy 'live forever in Notre Dame'

Notre Dame Hounds junior women coach Janice Rumpel said the tournament may be the only one in Western Canada that gives players exposure to dozens of scouts and college coaches.

Deep freeze leads to extreme cold warnings for Saskatchewan

A chilly mass of cold air has descended on Saskatchewan, leading to weather warnings for some areas.

Some Regina Catholic EAL students don't receive support they need

The provincial auditor's office examined EAL in Regina Catholic schools and found some students who need English language support don't receive it.

First Nations schools suffer as they wait for federal funds

by Jason Warick

First Nations leaders appreciate Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's promise to boost education funding but are growing impatient.

Wall will not sign on to carbon price at ministers' meeting

Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall says he will not sign on to any agreement on a carbon tax at a press conference prior to the ministers’ meeting with the prime minister in Ottawa.

Cheesed off: Saskatoon man fed up with Kraft Dinner boxes

A Saskatoon man is on a mission to make the world a better place, one Kraft Dinner box at a time.