'It's a joke': Regina woman battles CRA to change marital status for child benefits

by Stephanie Taylor

A single mother is speaking out after reading about the experiences of other women fighting the CRA to receive child tax benefits.

Family says Indigenous elder humiliated by search at Sask. Canadian Tire store

by Lauren Krugel

The family of a 78-year-old First Nations elder says he was humiliated when an employee searched him at a Canadian Tire store in Saskatchewan earlier this week.

Christmas TV message from NDP leadership candidate mistakenly runs provincewide

by Adam Hunter

Trent Wotherspoon’s campaign says the NDP leadership candidate's constituency office mistakenly paid for a provincewide Christmas message that was only meant for Regina-area television viewers.

Sask. influenza numbers spike just in time for the holidays

by Alex Johnson

Influenza numbers are multiplying just in time for the holidays and the government of Saskatchewan is reminding people to take precautions into the new year.

Sask. decreases power generation from coal by 6.5%: National Energy Board

by Ashleigh Mattern

Saskatchewan's power generation by coal is decreasing — but it still remains the largest source, according to the National Energy Board's Renewable Power Landscape report.

Regina Catholic School Division looks to set its own tax rate

The Regina Catholic School Board is looking to set its own tax mill rate after an amendment to the education property tax collection system.

Hayley Wickenheiser says female hockey players losing dressing room to boys' team is 'crap'

by Dan Taekema

Hayley Wickenheiser, regarded as one of the best female hockey players in the world, thinks it's "crap" girls at an arena in Ridgetown, Ont., got bumped out of their dressing room to make room for an all-boys team.

Nissan says up to 1.1 million Canadians may have had their information stolen in data breach

Nissan Canada says it has been the victim of a data breach that has exposed the personal financial information of 1.13 million customers of its vehicle-financing arm.

'He loved airplanes,' says sister of Sask. pilot who died in Panama plane crash

by Ashleigh Mattern

Ron Simard, the brother of former Saskatchewan health minister and MLA Louise Simard, was the pilot of a small plane that crashed in Panama City on Wednesday.

'Truly blessed': Family of father, son badly burned in Sask. grass fire grateful for support

by Lauren Krugel

Family members of two Saskatchewan men badly burned in an autumn grass fire have made Calgary their home base as the father and son slowly heal from their injuries.

Remarkable there were no fatalities in Fond-du-Lac crash, says aviation expert

A series of factors played out favourably for the passengers of a plane which crashed near Fond-du-Lac earlier this month, says a former fighter pilot and aviation expert.

Hot food trend of 2017: products 'free from' gluten, sugar, dairy, you name it

by Dianne Buckner

Expect to see a lot more Canadian-made healthy products on your grocery store shelves in 2018. It was the biggest food trend of 2017, as demand grew for products free from ingredients such as gluten, sugar, dairy, additives and more. Canadian entrepreneurs and grocers are eager to satisfy the new craving.

Apple really does slow down some older iPhones

Notice your older iPhone getting slower? After an app company released data showing that, Apple acknowleged it happens. Here's why — and how to fix the problem.

Sask. man who washed clothes and knife after 2013 stabbing death granted new trial

The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal has ordered a new trial for a Sask. man convicted of second-degree murder in the 2013 death of another man on the Kinistin Saulteaux Nation.

Cab coupons for safe rides home roll out in Prince Albert for a 2nd year

Residents of Prince Albert, Sask., have some extra incentive not to drive if they've been drinking this holiday, with $10 cab coupons handed out to people at liquor stores and drinking establishments in the area.

Save yourself a trip to the station: Regina police ponder online criminal record checks

by Alex Johnson

In a move to improve the customer's experience, the Regina Police Service is looking at moving their record check process to an online format.

Housing-first program offers clients a way out of the cold

by Bridget Yard

Homeward Bound grew out of the provincial Housing First strategy, and manager Dave Hobden took the title literally - give clients a home first and figure out the rest later.

Scuba divers rescue submerged ice fishing shacks

by Alex Soloducha

The warm temperatures in Saskatchewan have caused problems for people who have ice fishing shacks on some lakes.

'Felt this tug in my heart': Stranger offers gift card to replace plane crash responder's fuel-soaked coat

by Guy Quenneville

Raymond Sanger's $375 coat still reeks of jet fuel a week after the Dec. 13 plane crash. Thanks to the kindness of a stranger, it will be replaced.

Meadow Lake, Sask. pilot killed in small plane crash in Panama City

Authorities in Panama say a pilot from Saskatchewan has died after his small plane crashed shortly after takeoff.

Loblaw offering $25 card after admitting to bread price-fixing. Here's how to register

by Aleksandra Sagan

Loblaw Companies Ltd. is offering customers a $25 gift card as a goodwill gesture after admitting the company participated in an industry-wide bread price-fixing arrangement.

Regina police board among last to have more elected officials than civilians

by Stephanie Taylor

Regina is among the last of the major Canadian cities to have more city councillors than civilian appointees on its board of police commissioners.

Engine failure ruled out in Fond-du-Lac, Sask., plane crash

by Guy Quenneville

A spokesman for the Transportation Safety Board says it's "remarkable" Fight 282 did not catch on fire upon impact, given that both of the plane's engines were still running.

Brandon Bridge has 'unlimited potential,' says Riders GM and head coach

The Riders have signed quarterback Brandon Bridge to a one-year contract.

Saskatchewan government touts 'decade of growth' as StatsCan numbers show population over 1.1M

The Saskatchewan government is celebrating its growing population, as the number of people in the province hit an estimated 1,168,057 in October, according to data released Wednesday by Statistics Canada.

Regina police seeking 'urban-friendly' armoured truck: chief

by Stephanie Taylor

Regina police chief Evan Bray provided some explanation as to why the police are requesting their own tactical rescue vehicle.

$50K rewards for Tamra Keepness, Htoo family cold cases extended

Regina's board of police commissioners is extending two $50,000 rewards for information in two Regina cold cases.

Wanuskewin Heritage Park in running to become world heritage site

For the first time, as part of Canada 150, Canadians could nominate places across the country to be future candidates for UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Wanuskewin Heritage Park made the list.

Sask. Crown seeks 8-year sentence in high-speed, domestic violence case

A guilty verdict has been returned in a domestic violence case in Saskatchewan involving a police chase that reached speeds as high as 210 kilometres an hour.

Trapping of bears, cougars to be allowed in southern Sask.

The Saskatchewan government is going to allow the trapping of cougars and black bears in the southern part of the province.

No jail time for man who drove through bank's doors

The man who drove through the doors of a Scotiabank building on 13th Avenue in Regina has been sentenced.

Sask. sexual violence survivors to get access to free legal advice

by Kendall Latimer

Federal funding will help combat Saskatchewan's sky-high sexual violence rates through a new pilot project that is expected to get underway in 2018.

Holiday travel plans could get frightful as record number of Canadians expected at airports

Canadian holiday travellers are warned to brace for crowds and delays as a record number of passengers are expected to pass through the country's largest airports and highways are filled with holiday commuters.

Saskatchewan baker in finale of The Great Canadian Baking Show

A Saskatchewan baker will face off against two final competitors tonight in the finale of The Great Canadian Baking Show.

Still no way to tell how many Indigenous women and girls go missing in Canada each year

by Margo McDiarmid

Even after the launch of a $53.8-million national inquiry and an increased focus on the problem, there is still no way to tell how many Indigenous women and girls go missing in Canada each year.

Snowfall warnings lifted in Sask.

Snowfall warnings have been lifted for all parts of Saskatchewan.

Man sentenced after threatening attack on Craven's country music festival

The man who threatened a Vegas-style attack on Saskatchewan’s biggest country music festival has been sentenced.

PotashCorp, Agrium merger closer to completion

by Ashleigh Mattern

The PotashCorp and Agrium merger is moving along with a voting deadline for shareholders on Dec. 29. Shareholders need to take steps to exchange their shares.

Serving up meals with a side of kindness at Regina's Burger Baron

by Nichole Huck

Meet the Morning Edition's newest Employee of the Week: Colleen Hamblin. She's been serving up kindness at Regina's Burger Baron for more than 25 years.

Regina councillor says self-driving cars are 'the future,' wants city to accelerate research

A Regina councillor wants the city to accelerate into the future by preparing for the arrival of driverless cars.

'You have to be a vigilant consumer': Gift cards worthless when stores go out of business

As customers of Spareparts found out last week, gift cards are unusable when a store goes out of business. Here's how to protect yourself from a similar situation.

Complaint justified but no evidence questions provided to Alanna Koch's campaign, says Sask. Party decision

by Adam Hunter

The Saskatchewan Party has found a complaint by leadership hopefuls justified but says there is no evidence the premier’s chief of operations Kathy Young provided questions to Alanna Koch, her campaign manager or anyone else prior to Weyburn debate.

Sask. man won't face jail time after 70 dogs seized

by Alex Soloducha

A Saskatchewan man who was charged with animal cruelty after the seizure of 70 dogs won't go to jail, but there are a number of conditions he must follow.

'Tis the season for Executive Council pardons in Saskatchewan

Almost 50 people in Saskatchewan have received pardons from the province for a variety of summary traffic offences.

Opinion Saskatchewan has a drunk driving problem that ride-hailing won't solve

by Hilary Nelson

When it comes to drunk driving, it’s sometimes hard to tell where the drinking problem ends and the transportation problem begins.

November historically bad month in Sask. for cellphone use behind the wheel: SGI

by Creeden Martell

November was a historic month for Saskatchewan drivers — but not in a good way. SGI statistics indicate there were 554 distracted driving offences involving cellphone use committed in the province.

Driver dies after colliding with gravel truck near Lloydminster

A 30-year-old man from Edmonton has died after a crash between two vehicles on Highway 16, between Lloydminster and Maidstone, Sask.

CBC extends Hockey Night in Canada partnership with Rogers until 2026

CBC has extended its partnership with Rogers Media to keep broadcasting Hockey Night in Canada and the Stanley Cup playoffs until 2026 as part of a new sub-licensing agreement. The new English-language broadcast deal will begin in the 2019-2020 NHL season.

Brad Wall still most popular premier in Canada: Angus Reid survey

Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall has retained his spot as the most popular premier in the country, according to a survey from the Angus Reid Institute.

A Love Hat Relationship: 'I have so many hats I don't have fingers and toes to count them all'

A new picture book about hats, which will launch Tuesday afternoon, aims to raise money for Carmichael Outreach in Regina.