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Road repairs slowing traffic on Broad Street in Regina

Lindsey Baiton, co-owner of Drip in Regina, has learned to make the most out of a bad situation.

While construction on Broad Street has made parking in front of her new business nearly impossible, she’s used the persistent traffic jam across the street as a marketing tool. On Thursday morning, she could be seen standing on the sidewalk, passing out free coffees to frustrated motorists.

UPDATED: Man dies in Regina police custody while in hospital

A 37-year-old man died in hospital early Thursday morning after being arrested by police in Regina.

Around 5 a.m. Thursday morning, people on Nollet Avenue in northwest Regina saw the man running around, half naked and yelling.  Police say they received two calls to 911 about the man.  Two officers soon arrived on the scene.

Roughriders trade for Jermaine McElveen; Release two

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have dealt with their lack of depth at defensive end with a trade. They also released two veterans.

The Riders picked up veteran Jermaine McElveen from the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in exchange for prospect receiver Lyle Leong Junior.

"He can play end and he can play the three technique," said head coach Corey Chamblin when asked what he liked avout McElveen. "The big thing is the value of being able to play both."

Former gas station lots staying vacant in Regina

They dot different areas of the city: vacant lots that seem to stay vacant despite the hot real estate market.

Brownfield lots, former gas stations that haven't had any environmental remediation done, were part of a debate about parking at Regina City Council's meeting Tuesday night. During a discussion about a lack of parking in the area of the 1400 block of Albert Street near downtown, councillor Mike O'Donnell asked about a vacant lot on the south-east corner of the block.

CAA Saskatchewan reveals techniques to help conserve gasoline

Saskatchewan drivers aren’t likely too thrilled with gas prices creeping ever higher in the province. If you’re avoiding going to the pumps as much as possible, know that there are techniques you can apply to get the most out of your tank of gas—often referred to as hypermiling.

Of course you can avoid driving all together by biking or walking, but for many of us that isn’t a practical option.

It really all comes down to two simple things.

Regina police looking for help in case of missing man

A 61-year-old man is missing for two weeks and Regina police are now looking for your help.

Rehmetullah Khan Acuzai, who goes by Rehmet for short, hasn't contacted his friends since the beginning of May. He has no known family members in Canada.

Police say he is 5 foot 10 inches tall, 120 pounds. He has a medium complexion with short brown hair and brown eyes. He also has a reddish-grey beard and moustache. His vehicle is also missing. Acuzai drives a 2004 four-door Chevy Malibu. The license plate is 758 IUJ

Portion of Highway 1 project to be finished this fall

Soon you'll have a brand new overpass to drive on at highway 1.

Bridge work, as well as the ramps and connecting roadways should be done by the fall.

The new lanes from highway 1 to Dewdney Avenue and the overpass over the CP rail lines will take a little longer though. They're expected to be finished by the fall of 2014.

The province is spending $113-million on the project in total. $27-million is coming from the federal government.

Regina man facing child luring charges after Sask ICE Unit investigation

A 67-year-old man has been released on conditions after being charged in relating to child luring.

Ronald Robert Schoenthal was arrested in central Regina on Tuesday after an investigation by the Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation Unit.

He's now been charged with making sexually explicit material available to a child, child luring and agreeing to commit a sexual offence against a child.

Rider Nation community challenge on health and fitness

Saskatchewan communities are being challenged to display their Roughrider and Grey Cup pride, as well as their passion for health and wellness.

The 101st Grey Cup Festival announced a new contest offering thousands of dollars in prize money for health and wellness-related initiatives.

"This contest is a great initiative to engage communities from every corner of Saskatchewan to demonstrate their passion for the Riders and their community," said Roughriders president and CEO Jim Hopson

Regina's Capital Pointe project re-launches with new owner

It's another promise of a bright future for Capital Pointe as the third owner in four years has come on-board.

The proposed condo and hotel project at the corner of Victoria and Albert Street has been talked about for almost four years without a shovel hitting the ground.

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