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'We've been looking for almost a year': Why Sask.'s housing market is red hot
Both Regina and Saskatoon have few houses for sale, and real estate agents say 2021’s record-low interest rates are partly to blame.
Play on! Or not? How air quality indexes work — and how they might impact sports
With various air quality indexes available, and as wildfire smoke becomes an increasing health risk, here’s what often goes into the decision to play sports or not — and how to make sense of air quality indexes when making your own decision.
'As a farmer, it's depressing': Southwest Sask. sees less than 25% of normal rainfall in June
Latest national drought report data shows southwestern Sask. had the biggest jump in drought intensity, with some parts experiencing “a 1 in 20 year event.”
Sask. watchdog says no charges warranted in death of man hit by RCMP officer driving to unrelated incident
SIRT says an officer was “unquestionably justified” in driving 80 to 150 km/h in poor conditions at night while responding to an urgent call.
'Medical leadership crisis' identified by review into Regina hospital physician culture
The report revealed high levels of distrust between the Saskatchewan Health Authority and doctors, and an inability for positive changes to be made to address "numerous examples" of unprofessional conduct among physicians.
Club set to host Sask. Winter Games skiing loses chalet in fire
The 'complete loss' of the chalet jeopardizes the non-profit St. Cyr Trails Club’s ability to host the Saskatchewan Winter Games' cross country and Para Nordic skiing event in February.
Last week's wild Sask. weather produced 8 confirmed tornadoes in 1 day
Environment and Climate Change Canada says the weather pattern that produced eight tornadoes in one day last week was a “substantial event.”
Regina's supervised consumption site reopens after fire
The Nēwo-Yōtina Friendship Centre's site manager says a two-and-a-half month closure had a “major impact” on the city, which is facing an influx of toxic drugs.
Regina Red Sox bought by Regina Pats owners
The Regina Red Sox baseball team is set to become a private, for-profit business this coming fall, with the upcoming sale to the Queen City Sports and Entertainment Group. It joins a growing number of privately owned teams in the league.
Regina Urgent Care Centre to close early Saturday
The centre was originally intended to be open 24 hours, seven days a week, but has never achieved those hours.