Matthew Rodrigopulle

Digital Broadcast Journalist

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• Saskatchewan Roughriders looking for Grey Cup Festival volunteers

  This year's Grey Cup Festival takes place from Nov. 15 to Nov. 20. The festival committee says it's looking for a team of 1,200 to 1,800 volunteers.

  Canada

  Aug 29, 2022
• Saskatchewan residents rappel down Regina office building for charity

  The Easter Seals and SaskAbilities Drop Zone event took place on Saturday. Participants got to rappel 21-stories down Regina's Hill Centre Tower II.

  Canada

  Aug 28, 2022
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• Saskatchewan students prepare for last weekend before new school year

  As University of Regina students used Friday's move-in day to set their living situations up and get a feel for their new home, they showed excitement to return to school.

  Canada

  Aug 26, 2022
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• City of Regina parking lot bylaw threatens local medical clinic

  A Regina medical clinic says they are at risk of having to relocate or even potentially close because of a city bylaw that requires their parking lot to be paved.

  Canada

  Aug 25, 2022
• Saskatchewan Roughriders experienced a $4.5-million loss over last two years

  Between 2021 to 2022, the Saskatchewan Roughriders saw a net income of $3.9 million. However, 2020's cancelled season saw a net loss of $8.4 million.

  Canada

  Aug 23, 2022
• Saskatchewan government to fund free training for early childhood educators

  On Monday, the government announced that they are committing nearly $9 million for training and professional development grants for the early learning and child care sector.

  Canada

  Aug 15, 2022
• Demolition of Regina houses for new parking lot has former resident upset

  Earlier this month, Regina city council approved the demolition of the houses to make way for a new parking lot for an office building across the street.

  Canada

  Jul 23, 2022
• Cirque du Soleil’s OVO arrives at Regina’s Brandt Centre

  Cirque du Soleil, the Canadian touring contemporary arts circus opens their production of OVO at the Brandt Centre on Thursday night, with shows running all weekend until Sunday.

  Canada

  Jul 21, 2022
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• Inflation causing increased pet surrender at Saskatchewan shelters

  Statistics Canada says nationally, the consumer price index rose to 8.1 per cent in June, up from 7.7 per cent in May. It's the largest yearly change since January 1983.

  Canada

  Jul 20, 2022
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• Regina citizens’ complaint letter calls for councillor Terina Shaw’s removal

  A group of Regina residents have written a complaint letter in response to racist comments made by ward 7 city councillor Terina Shaw about Indigenous People.

  Canada

  Jul 18, 2022
• Country Thunder attendees looking to beat the heat in Craven, Sask.

  Country fans in Craven, Sask. are looking to have fun and beat the heat at the Country Thunder music festival during one of the hottest weekends of the summer.

  Canada

  Jul 15, 2022
• Regina house catches fire after being struck by lightning

  At around 3 a.m. on Thursday, Aydon Charlton and his wife were woken up by the loud boom of thunder. Charlton immediately smelled smoke coming from the attic.

  Canada

  Jul 14, 2022
• Craven and Regina businesses ready to welcome Country Thunder music festival

  The Country Thunder Saskatchewan music festival kicks off Thursday in Craven, Sask. and local businesses are excited for the money-making opportunities the event brings.

  Canada

  Jul 13, 2022
• Regina swimmers to swim Diefenbaker Lake to raise funds for Saskatchewan women’s shelters

  For the third year in a row, a group of Regina swimmers will be swimming to raise funds for YWCA Regina and Saskatchewan women's shelters.

  Canada

  Jul 12, 2022
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• New Saskatchewan report says grain contracts favour buyers

  A new report says grain purchase contracts are heavily tilted in favour of grain buyers, putting Saskatchewan farmers at a disadvantage.

  Canada

  Jul 12, 2022
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• Interest groups excited for potential new sports facilities in Regina

  On Wednesday, Regina's executive council formed a committee to oversee the development of three potential new sports facilities. Interest groups are excited at the possibilities.

  Canada

  Jul 7, 2022
• Regina Riot players fundraise to represent Team Canada at world championship

  Eight Regina Riot players have made the Canadian national team for the IFAF Women's World Championship in late July. However, fundraising obstacles stand in the way.

  Sports

  Jul 5, 2022
• Regina celebrates Canada Day at Wascana Park

  Public Canada Day celebrations returned to Regina this year by the legislative building in Wascana Park after a three year hiatus due to COVID-19.

  Canada

  Jul 1, 2022
• Proposed SaskTel cell tower facing local pushback

  A new City of Regina proposal to transfer land bordering the McKell Wascana Conservation Park to SaskTel is facing pushback from local residents.

  Canada

  Jun 26, 2022
• Regina executive committee supports fire sprinkler mandate in new residential builds

  Members of Regina's executive committee voted in favour of a motion on Wednesday that would require fire sprinklers in all new residential dwellings.

  Canada

  Jun 22, 2022
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• Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Mason Fine proud of Indigenous roots

  On this National Indigenous People's Day, Roughriders quarterback Mason Fine is especially proud of his background. Fine is a member of the Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma.

  Sports

  Jun 21, 2022
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• Regina’s Amanda Ruller becomes first woman on Seattle Seahawks coaching staff

  Amanda Ruller has been hitting the NFL field this month as an assistant running backs coach for the Seattle Seahawks as part of the league's Bill Walsh Diversity Fellowship Program

  Sports

  Jun 20, 2022
• Moose Jaw, Sask. breaks ground on new outdoor pickleball courts

  The city's new project comes in collaboration with Pickleball Moose Jaw for six new outdoor courts outside the Kinsmen Sportsplex. These will be Moose Jaw's first outdoor courts.

  Canada

  May 24, 2022
• Returning workers must create financial strategies to cope with increased costs

  Financial expert gives tips on how to get out of debt and start setting financial goals

  Economy

  May 22, 2022
• Catalytic converter thefts on the rise in Saskatchewan in 2022

  Saskatchewan RCMP say they have received more than 100 reports of catalytic converter thefts so far in 2022, compared to just 30 last year during the same time period.

  Crime

  May 10, 2022