New cougar control measures targeting Sask. problem animals

by Alicia Bridges

New cougar control measures are making it easier for professional hunters to respond to complaints about problem animals in Saskatchewan.

Car collision causes Highway 1 closure near Grenfell, Sask.

The eastbound lane of Highway 1 near Grenfell, Sask. has been closed while RCMP respond to a car collision at the intersection of Highway 1 and Highway 47.

Sask. goalie Connor Ingram makes dad proud at World Juniors

by Peter Mills

As a proud dad and diehard Canada hockey fan, the new year couldn't have started much better for Brent Ingram.

Access to adoption info made easier in Sask.

by Kendall Latimer

The rules of adoption have changed in Saskatchewan, making it easier for adult adoptees and birth parents to learn about each other.

Stolen laptops, iPads among $14K in school losses

Laptop computers and tablets worth around $14,000 were lost or stolen from Saskatchewan school divisions over three months last summer and fall, a report says.

RCMP find homemade stun gun, drugs during traffic stop of teen

RCMP have charged an 18-year-old Saskatchewan man with numerous offences after a traffic stop on Muskoday First Nation.

Saskatchewan police called upon to euthanize injured deer

It's rare in Saskatchewan when police fire their guns, but it turns out when they do, a deer is often involved.

Missing northern Sask. trapper hadn't ventured into bush in years

by Dan Zakreski

The brother of a missing trapper says Eric Ratt had only recently decided to head back out on the trapline after 15 years working in mining exploration.

2 Regina teens charged after attack on 17-year-old boy

Two Regina teenagers have been charged with assault after another teenager was attacked with a knife and other weapons on Friday.

More people using Operation Red Nose in Sask.

More people across Saskatchewan are using Operation Red Nose as a safe way to get home over the holidays.

Extreme cold warnings end in Saskatchewan

Areas around Saskatoon and Regina were still reporting extreme wind chills on Tuesday morning.

Man appears in court after Swift Current, Sask. standoff with RCMP

The RCMP has new information about a day-long standoff in Swift Current, Sask., this week, but stress that the investigation into the incident is ongoing.

Key Lake, Sask. coldest place in Canada this morning

According to Environment Canada, Key Lake, Sask. held the dubious honour of coldest place in the country Tuesday morning.

Southend, Sask., teen charged with murder in New Year's death

A teenage girl has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of a 44-year-old.

Map City of Regina trying liquid salt to make roads less slippery

Saskatchewan winters tend to bring out the salty language — but in future there could be more of the material used on Regina roads, too.

1 year since Van de Vorst family killed by impaired driver

It’s been a year since Louis Van de Vorst lost his son’s family in a car accident caused by an impaired driver — and he wants to honour the day by speaking out against drinking and driving.

Regina Humane Society introduces iPads for cats program

iPads are not just for humans — the Regina Humane Society is utilizing tech toys to help its sheltered cats tap into their kitty instincts.

Suspicious death in Southend, Sask., RCMP says

At 2:40 a.m. on Jan. 1, Southend RCMP received a complaint of an injured 44-year-old woman at a residence in the area.

Van crashes into tree on busy Regina street

A minivan crashed into a tree on Albert Street around 10:30 a.m. CST. Traffic was backed up on the busy road while police, paramedics and fire crews attended to the accident.

Man shot in leg at Montreal Lake Cree Nation

Police have arrested a suspect after a man was shot in the leg at the Montreal Lake Cree Nation on Monday.

Regina bus fares, landfill rates higher in 2017

The new year has brought increases to bus fares and landfill rates for Regina residents, along with a reminder to renew city licences.

Regina Scotiabank ram-raided by suspect with gun: police

Police say a Regina Scotiabank branch was ram-raided by a man carrying a firearm in the early hours of Monday morning.

Police say swords, sawed-off rifles seized from Regina home

Regina police say a call about a female being threatened with bear spray led to the seizure of a variety of prohibited weapons on Sunday.

Opera community mourns loss of Regina-born vocal coach Stuart Hamilton

by Lauren Pelley

Stuart Hamilton, an award-winning Toronto-based pianist and radio broadcaster who was one of the country's top vocal coaches for more than six decades, has died at age 87.

Carbon capture industry could grow if taxes rise, expert says

by Kyle Bakx

Considering all the recent debate about carbon taxes, climate change and greenhouse gas emissions, there's been little discussion about one of the methods of containing those gases — carbon capture and storage facilities

Man plans to curl at every club in Canada

A New Brunswick man plans to sweep the nation, one curling club at a time. Rob Swan told CBC Radio's the Afternoon Edition he plans to hit the ice at every curling club in Canada.

Veterans who use medical marijuana outed by envelope

by Anjuli Patil

The letter signed by Veterans Affairs Canada arrived in a Medavie Blue Cross envelope that had "RE: Cannabis for Medical Purposes" visible in bold letters.

Sask.'s New Year's babies are 2 boys

Saskatchewan's first two babies are boys.

Machete-wielding man and accomplice apprehended after robbery

Two men are in custody after attempting to steal alcohol from a north-end offsale.

U.S. deals Canada 1st loss at world juniors

by Gregory Strong

The United States scored two quick power-play goals for a lead they wouldn't relinquish in a 3-1 victory over Canada on Saturday afternoon at the world junior hockey championship.

Special tulip bulbs to be given out at New Year's Day levee

Flower fans have another reason to attend the annual New Year's Day Levee at Regina's Government House.

Look back on most-read stories in Saskatchewan last year

The year 2016 has been one of big stories across Saskatchewan. CBC Saskatchewan is taking a look back at the most-read stories of the year that captivated the province and, at times, the world.

New year brings clarification to ban on cellphone use while driving

Changes that come into play on New Year's Day tightens the wording on the ban of cellphone use while driving.

Woman, 51, pronounced dead after crash in Kindersley, Sask., area

According to an RCMP release, there was only one vehicle involved in the crash.

From Fort Mac to Rob Ford, here are CBC's biggest news days of 2016

Here are CBC's 10 biggest news days of 2016, when millions of Canadians turned to our website for the latest.

Sask. Order of Canada recipient says honour recognizes importance of co-operatives movement

by Courtney Markewich

A man who has been a leader in the co-operative movement for years said he was surprised to learn that he was receiving one of Canada’s highest civilian honours.

Pilot arrested after passing out in plane cockpit; flight was to pass through Regina

by Drew Anderson, David Bell

Calgary police have charged a pilot after he allegedly passed out from intoxication in the cockpit of a plane with 99 passengers and six crew members aboard.

Driver charged with impaired driving in connection with hit and run

Regina police arrested a 30-year-old woman early Saturday morning after she was allegedly involved in a hit and run.

How to watch CBC's New Year's Eve specials on TV and online

by TK Matunda

For the first time in 50 years, CBC is ringing in the New Year with a cross-country spectacular. Get excited.

Icy patches, swirling and drifting snow: NYE driving conditions in Sask.

Exercise caution out on the roads today, as several areas through central and southern Saskatchewan are seeing winter driving conditions.

Saskatchewan's Connor Ingram gets start for Canada vs. U.S. at World Juniors

by Creeden Martell

Connor Ingram will start in net for Team Canada at the World Junior Hockey Championships on Saturday. His last start was against Slovakia on Dec. 27.

Columnist gives tips for picking bottle of bubbly for New Year's Eve

While champagne may be costly for some, there are other options for toasting 2017.

Moose Jaw woman assaulted with weapon during break and enter

An unknown man broke into a Moose Jaw home in the early hours of Saturday morning, injuring a woman in the residence.

How federal changes coming Jan. 1 will affect your wallet

The turnover on the calendar doesn't just bring fireworks and a midnight toast. Here's a look at a few of the dollars-and-cents changes coming to pay stubs, tax returns and cash registers in the new year.

Countdown to price hikes: Higher fees, tougher laws among Sask. changes start in new year

When the clock strikes 12 at midnight on Dec. 31, a number of changes to legislation, services fees and utility rates will come into effect.

CBC Indigenous top newsmakers of 2016

Here are the top five stories of 2016, as chosen by editors at CBC Indigenous.

Regina celebrating Canada's 150th with fireworks and hockey

The City of Regina will start celebrating the 150th anniversary of Canada's Confederation a day early.

Pharmacists help with flu shots in Sask. — but at an added cost

by Kendall Latimer

This is the second year pharmacists in Saskatchewan have been able to administer flu vaccines, and it's helping ease the burden on public health officials.

Dog dead after break-in at Melfort, Sask., home

Several charges had been laid against a young man following a break-in in Melfort, Sask., that left a dog dead.

After dump of snow, cold weather on the way

Heavy snow blanketed parts of southern Saskatchewan Friday morning, leading to weather warnings and treacherous driving conditions in some areas.