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Donovan Maess @donovanjmaess.bsky.social · Nov 16
The last few weeks have been a whirlwind from covering the Provincial #Election to bringing pre- and Civic #ElectionNight coverage.

So thankful to be able to do what I love everyday.

Here's the HIGHS [and a couple lows] from my part of our election coverage.

#yqr #yqrcc #skpoli #Regina
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Lawson Pool replacement to cost additional $40 million, city report says
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.
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July 22, 2025 at 1:06 AM
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“Belt to ass: we got whopped. That’s a good football team we played today.” - #Roughriders Head Coach Corey Mace after Saturday's loss to Calgary

#riders #ridernation #ridernews #saskatchewan #sksports #regina #reginanews #yqr

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‘We got whopped’: Vernon Adams Jr., stingy Stampeders defense hand Roughriders first loss of 2025 after 19-hour delay to kickoff
The Saskatchewan Roughriders suffered their first loss of 2025, losing 24-10 at the hands of the Calgary Stampeders Saturday afternoon.
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July 13, 2025 at 1:26 AM
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Kickoff is tomorrow at 2 p.m.

#Riders #roughriders #ridernation #ridernews #cfl #cflnews #Saskatchewan #sksports

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CFL cancels Roughriders’ Friday night home game versus Stampeders, postponed to Saturday afternoon
The CFL postponed Friday night’s Saskatchewan Roughriders, Calgary Stampeders matchup at Mosaic Stadium to Saturday afternoon due to poor air quality.
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July 12, 2025 at 4:48 AM
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#BREAKING

No set time for kickoff.

“When air quality is safe” the game will commence.

#CGYvsSSK #riders #ridersnation #roughriders #Saskatchewan #skspotts #cfl #cflnews
July 12, 2025 at 1:35 AM
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Warm ups were supposed to start 3 minutes ago.

No players are on the field.

Here are the current AQI levels.

#CGYvsSSK #Saskatchewan #riders #roughriders #ridernation #ridernews #sksports #cfl #cflnews
July 12, 2025 at 1:14 AM
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Players warming up currently has me believe kickoff remains it's scheduled 7 p.m. (for now)

#CGYvsSSK #riders #ridernews #ridernation #roughriders #Saskatchewan #sksports #cfl #cflnews
July 11, 2025 at 11:13 PM
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“Friday night versus a good team: this is this is exactly what you envision when you’re a part of this organization. This will be a good one to watch." - #Roughriders head coach Corey Mace

#SSKvsCGY #riders #Ridernation #Saskatchewan #sksports #ridernews

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Six Roughrider storylines heading into Week 6 against Calgary
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are headed into Week 6 of the CFL season atop the West Division, but they may be facing their toughest challenge yet in the Calgary Stampeders Friday night.
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July 11, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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How close was Trevor Harris to playing Week 4 vs. BC? The QB says, 'I was fine,' but just missed a couple steps to be cleared in time.

He is slated to start Friday against Calgary.

#Riders #Ridernation #roughriders #saskatchewan #sksports #cfl #cflnews #ridernews
July 7, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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A new 'Maier' in town.

#Riders def. Lions 37-18.

#Roughriders #Ridernation #BCvsSSK #cfl #cflnews

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Harris-less Riders defeat Lions, remain undefeated
Despite being without number one quarterback Trevor Harris, the Saskatchewan Roughriders remained undefeated to start 2025 after a 34-10 win over the B.C. Lions.
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June 29, 2025 at 2:17 AM
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“Truthfully, it might be a game time decision." - #Roughriders HC Corey Mace on Trevor Harris.

The QB did return to the team's closed practice Thursday.

#Riders #Ridernation #Saskatchewan #sksports #cfl #cflnews

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‘Game time decision’: Harris’ availability for Riders still questionable despite return to practice
Saskatchewan Roughriders’ quarterback Trevor Harris was a full participant at the team’s closed practice Thursday, according to head coach Corey Mace.
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June 26, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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More from #Riderville on Trevor Harris' availability after he missed both of the team's practices to start Week 4.

#Ridernation #riders #roughriders #saskatchewan #sksports #cfl #cflnews

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‘Playing it smart’: Trevor Harris’ availability uncertain after QB misses 2 straight practices
Saskatchewan Roughriders’ quarterback Trevor Harris’s availability is uncertain after he missed both practices to begin Week 4.
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June 26, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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According to a report released from the organization, the #Riders’ total revenues for 2024-25 were $40.8 million

#Ridernation #roughriders #cfl #cflnews #yqr #Regina #Saskatchewan #sksports

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Roughriders report $2.1M profit in 2024, highest merchandise revenues since 2018
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are reporting strong financial results from its past fiscal year, with the team boasting an increase in gross revenue along with a net operating profit of $2.1 million.
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June 25, 2025 at 1:38 AM
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“[Saskatchewan] is just a small part of Canada that we get to represent. It is really important and I’m super grateful.” - Team Canada P & IF Kenzie Newman

#regina #reginanews #saskathchewan #sksports #softball

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‘A super cool opportunity’: Two Sask. products to don the Maple Leaf at U15 Softball World Cup
Two Saskatchewan softball players will represent Canada at the 2025 WBSC U15 Women’s Softball World Cup in Italy.
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June 20, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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“Everybody’s hungry. But it’s one thing to say – it’s another thing to do it every day." - Roughriders Head Coach Corey Mace

#Riders #RiderNation #roughriders #cfl #cflnews #saskatchewan #sksports

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Roughriders believe they’re ‘on the clock’ ahead of 2025 season
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have set the team's 2025 season motto as, 'on the clock.'
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June 5, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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The team’s final roster features 26 Canadians, 24 Americans and one global player.

#Riders #Ridernation #saskatchewan #sksports #Roughriders

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Riders make final cuts as 2025 roster takes shape
The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced their final cuts and roster moves late Saturday night as the team’s 2025 roster takes form.
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June 1, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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Update:

The city says council will discuss the lease agreement with YQR Distillery at the REAL District.

#yqrcc #Regina #reginanews
donovanjmaess.bsky.social Donovan Maess @donovanjmaess.bsky.social · May 28
#BREAKING

#YQRCC has scheduled a special council meeting for Tuesday June 3.

No agenda has been posted online, yet. City has confirmed to @ctvnewsregina.bsky.social the meeting is legit and more information is expected tomorrow.

#Regina #reginanews #skpoli
May 29, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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#BREAKING

#YQRCC has scheduled a special council meeting for Tuesday June 3.

No agenda has been posted online, yet. City has confirmed to @ctvnewsregina.bsky.social the meeting is legit and more information is expected tomorrow.

#Regina #reginanews #skpoli
May 28, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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“We had a team good enough to take it all [last year], and we’ve got a lot of those main parts back." - Regina Red Sox Infielder Matthew Fox

#Regina #reginanews #sksports #saskatchewan #WCBL #collegebaseball #baseball #summerball

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‘A bad taste in your mouth’: Experienced Regina Red Sox hope to flip the script in 2025
This year’s iteration of the Regina Red Sox is hoping to change the narrative surrounding it heading into the 2025 Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) season.
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May 28, 2025 at 8:43 PM