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Seven athletes from Saskatchewan are set to compete at the 2026 Olympic Games in Milano-Cortina, Italy.

#olympics #teamcanada #saskatchewan #sksports

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Here are the Saskatchewan athletes headed to the 2026 Winter Olympics

Seven athletes from Saskatchewan are set to compete at the 2026 Olympic Games in Milano-Cortina, Italy.

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January 26, 2026 at 7:23 PM

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According to an agreed statement of facts, there were 33 victims total.

Semenchuck had also used an alias at times, lying about his name and occupation to some of the victims.

#yqr #reginanews #regina #saskatchewan #sknews

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Former RPS officer charged with breach of trust lied about name, occupation while pursuing intimate relationships with victims

Former Regina police officer charged with breach of trust lied about name, occupation while pursuing intimate relationships with victims

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January 24, 2026 at 1:10 AM

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“With the pressures and the responsibilities now, [municipal revenue sharing] is no longer adequate." - SUMA President Randy Goulden.

#skpoli #yqrcc #yqr #reginanews #sknews #saskatchewan

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‘No longer adequate’: SUMA advocating for modernization of municipal tax collection

SUMA is looking to explore alternative revenue tools for municipalities, including new or improved taxation options.

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January 22, 2026 at 5:57 PM

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“We know what to expect and we’ll just enjoy it I think the same way they did." - Jolene Campbell comparing 2011 SK Scotties winning team with 2026 Team Sask

#skcurl #curling #STOH2026 #sksports #saskatchewan

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Meet the team: Here is who is representing Sask. at this year’s Scotties

Regina Highland Club's Team Campbell, led by skip Jolene Campbell, is ready for this year's national women's curling championships in Mississauga, Ont.

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January 21, 2026 at 9:57 PM

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The Saskatchewan Roughriders scored a 'C' or better in each surveyed category.

Visiting Team Accommodations in Edmonton were the most commented issue among CFLPA members

READ MORE:

#cfl #cflnews #Riders #saskatchewan #sksports

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Survey says: Riders score above average in CFLPA survey results

The Saskatchewan Roughriders scored above average in a series of categories surveyed among members of the CFLPA.

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January 7, 2026 at 9:28 PM

Donovan Maess

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Championships & heartbreaks: A look back at Sask.’s top stories in sports for 2025

#saskatchewan #sksports #2025recap

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Championships & heartbreaks: A look back at Sask.’s top stories in sports for 2025

From the thrill of championship victories to the heartbreak of second place finishes, record seasons and the surfacing of budding stars, sports captivated the province in 2025.

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December 31, 2025 at 6:30 PM

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Darcy Kuemper, Brayden Point and Josh Morrissey headline Sask. connections to Canada’s 2026 Olympic roster

#hockeycanada #olympics #saskatchewan

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Here are Saskatchewan’s connections to Canada’s 2026 Olympic hockey roster

Darcy Kuemper, Brayden Point and Josh Morrissey headline Sask. connections to Canada’s 2026 Olympic roster

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December 31, 2025 at 6:04 PM

Donovan Maess

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Here’s who made an impact on the 2026 budget:

#yqrcc #yqr #regina #reginanews

FINAL AMENDMENT SUCCESS RATE, BY COUN. & support they received for each amendment.

Shobna Randons, Ward 5: 3/5, 1 WD (.600)

Total votes for: 24
Total votes against 31

December 20, 2025 at 5:54 PM

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According to acting city manager Jim Nicol, it is the highest single-year property tax increase in Regina’s history.

#yqrcc #regina #yqr #reginanews

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City council approves record 10.9% property tax increase, 7.82% utility rate hike

According to the city, the approved 10.9 per cent mill rate increase is highest single-year property tax increase in Regina's history.

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December 20, 2025 at 5:16 PM

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#BREAKING

Regina city council has approved a mill rate increase of 10.9 per cent.

#yqrcc #Regina #yqr #reginanews

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Council approves 10.9% property tax increase

After nearly five full days of hearing from delegates, discussion and debate Regina city council has approved a mill rate increase of 10.9 per cent.

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December 19, 2025 at 10:07 PM

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Amendment success rate, by councillor (thru 2 days):

#yqrcc #yqr #regina #reginanews

Randons 1/2, 1 WD

Zachidniak 2/2

Froh 3/3

Flores (No attempts)

Rashovich 0/5, 2 WD

Bezo 0/1, 1 WD, 1 found OO

Tsiklis 2/13, 1 found OO

Turnbull 2/3

Burton 0/2, 3 WD

Mancinelli (no opportunity)

December 19, 2025 at 2:08 PM

Donovan Maess

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Despite indicating his intention to halt the city’s purchase of electric buses, Ward 10 Coun. Clark Bezo’s motion did not even make it to floor as it was deemed out of order.

#yqrcc #regina #yqr #reginanews

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Councillor’s motion to halt EV bus purchases found out of order, tossed out

Earlier this week, Coun. Clark Bezo took to social media saying he planned to introduce the amendment during the course of debate but it was found out of order to the meeting.

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December 18, 2025 at 10:52 PM

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A series of budget cuts and deferrals to a variety of city services were listed in his motion which will save the city $12.7 million in expenses.

#yqrcc #regina #yqr #reginanews

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Mayor begins third day of budget deliberations with amendment to bring mill rate increase to 10.73%

Regina city council has a new forecasted mill rate increase for 2026 after an amendment put forward by Mayor Chad Bachynski to begin budget deliberations Wednesday morning.

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December 17, 2025 at 4:38 PM

Donovan Maess

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Regina’s Civic Middle Management Association strongly opposed any reductions to this year’s operating budget.

#yqrcc #regina #yqr #reginanews

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‘Original sin of Pat Fiacco’: City workers’ union supports possible mill rate hike, business advocates opposed

Regina’s Civic Middle Management Association says the city is now paying for the transgressions of past mayors and councils.

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December 16, 2025 at 11:31 PM

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Of that, $116.1 million will be city tax funding which is $7.2 million more than what council approved last year.

#yqrcc #regina #reginacitybudget #yqr

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Council approves $131.89M police budget on Day 1 of deliberations

A total of $116.1 million will be provided by the city, which represents $7.2 million more than what council approved last year.

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December 15, 2025 at 9:38 PM

Donovan Maess

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Rookie season. Got it made.

#riders #ridernation #ridersnews #sksports #cfl #cflnews #broadcaster #sportsjournalist #journo #2025season

November 22, 2025 at 6:08 PM

Donovan Maess

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If approved by council next month, 15.69 per cent would be the largest mill rate increase in more than a decade and more than double the 7.3 per cent increase it approved for 2025.

#yqrcc #regina #skpoli #reginanews #yqr #budget

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City administration forecasting 15.69% mill rate increase in first release of 2026-27 budget documents

Regina city administration has released its budget documents for next month’s budget deliberations and with it, is forecasting a mill rate increase of 15.69 per cent.

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November 21, 2025 at 1:15 AM

Donovan Maess

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The win sends the Red Sox to their first WCBL championship since 2019.

It is also their 7th appearance in the league final since 2010 – the most of any team.

Game 1 is Thursday night.

#redsox #wcbl #wcblnews #regina #sksports #saskatchewan #yqr

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Red Sox squash record-breaking Berries team to advance to WCBL championship

The Regina Red Sox are going to the WCBL Final after defeating the Saskatoon Berries 6-2 in Game 3 of the East Division Final Tuesday night.

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August 13, 2025 at 4:19 AM

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“We’re playing with a vengeance." Regina Thunder
QB Adam Mosher.

#regina #yqr #reginanews #reginasports #saskatchewan #sksports #CFJL

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‘Target on our backs’: Regina Thunder ready for PFC title defense in 2025

The Regina Thunder hope to return to their first Canadian Bowl championship since 2022 and lift the national title for the first time in more than a decade.

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August 7, 2025 at 7:02 PM

Donovan Maess

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BREAKING: Regina city council fires city manager Niki Anderson

#YQRcc #yqr #Reginanews #regina #skpoli

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Regina city council fires city manager Niki Anderson

Regina City Manager Niki Anderson has been terminated by council, effective immediately.

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July 30, 2025 at 7:38 PM

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#YQRCC Anderson has been on leave since April 29.

#regina #reginanews #saskatchewan #skpoli #yqr

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Regina city council to receive update on city manager Niki Anderson Wednesday

Regina city councillors will receive an update on the situation regarding City Manager Niki Anderson at Wednesday’s meeting.

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July 29, 2025 at 8:20 PM

Donovan Maess

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FULL:

#Riders react to their defeat of Edmonton. Happy to get the win, not happy with the performance.

#ridernation #roughriders #ridernews #saskatchewan #sksports

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‘Have to put the nail in the coffin’: Riders continue to search for killer instinct after 21-18 win over Elks

The Saskatchewan Roughriders move into sole possession of first place in the CFL’s West Division after 21-18 win over Elks

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July 26, 2025 at 7:48 AM

Donovan Maess

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Here are some storylines to watch as the Riders host the Elks on Friday Night Football:

#SSKvsEDM #Riders #roughriders #ridernews #ridernation #saskatchewan #cfl #cflnews #yqr #reginanews

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Roughriders have shot to regain first place Friday against Elks

A win would give the Roughriders sole possession of the top spot in the division.

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July 25, 2025 at 6:56 PM

Donovan Maess

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According to an administration report posted to the city’s website, the replacement for the Lawson Pool will now cost $285.1 million – up from $241 million just nine months ago.

#yqrcc #regina #reginanews

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