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A Western Painted Turtle may have chosen this picturesque spot in Wascana Park as a potential site for a nest. It has been digging in the dirt near the edge of the lake. https://t.co/3UoP6f0dSW

The sun was a vibrant red tonight because of forest fire smoke and haze in the atmosphere. This photo was taken among Highway 20 near Bulyea. Red sunsets have been reported as far away as New Jersey. https://t.co/232gyc3sUv

1959 was the final year for the Dodge Mayfair and for Saskatchewan “Wheat Province” license plates. The Mayfair was built in Windsor and only sold in Canada. https://t.co/7Lf6mbJ8Pb

Road markings on some busy Regina streets will no longer wear out every year as the city expands use of thermoplastic by Lafrentz. This application was inlaid into the roadway on Wascana Parkway near Saskatchewan Polytechnic. The lines typically last at least six years. https://t.co/icggmjJRoq

X-Ray Records is back in business. Noah Biegler is sharing a spot with Norwood on 13th Avenue. https://t.co/vCsAOrBM0p

Pumpjacks from Weyburn has taken over the vacated Cathedral Social Hall. The popular outdoor deck will be retained and there plans for frequent live entertainment. https://t.co/IebBXUiYFi

Flowering crabapples are now in full bloom. One of the largest displays is at Grasslands in Harbour Landing. https://t.co/ehKTDSU6Xh

The photo was taken from the newly completed Regina airport terminal in about 1960. The previous terminal was still standing across the freshly paved parking lot. The aircraft hangar to the left still exists today. The photo is from the John Kirkland collection. https://t.co/OEpdOjINyu

Canadian Tire has purchased the Hudson’s Bay name and the rights to sells various Bay brands at its 1700 stores in Canada. Canadian Tire calls the $30 million purchase strategic and patriotic. It is subject to court approval. https://t.co/CVJHHVtreH

The first United Airlines flight from Denver landed at the Regina Airport this evening. The daily non-stop service will be operated using a Canadian built 50 passenger CRJ200. https://t.co/cW5d9udluf

Conservatives have chosen Andrew Scheer as interim Opposition leader in Parliament while Pierre Poilievre seeks a seat. Scheer last served as Opposition leader from 2017 to 2020. https://t.co/dLWFPj0Bpo

There are plans for the former Gale’s Florist building on 13th Ave. to become home to several small businesses including Mortise & Tenon, a bagel shop, a wine bar, a clothing store and X-Ray Records. A small green space on the end may become an outdoor patio. https://t.co/WUZQQpb2qv

Railway ties from Regina’s street car system have been found during roadway construction on 11th Ave. The Regina Municipal Railway operated from 1911 to 1950. https://t.co/hyCTL7Kcmp

Both parties in the Saskatchewan Legislature are opposed to separation from Canada but are discussing how a referendum request would be handled. It can be triggered by 15% of voters. The premier says he would have to abide by the law and hold a vote. The NDP want the law changed. https://t.co/21yDHqvZoO

Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign is on this week. Proceeds from cookie sales are expected to raise $200,000 for the Regina Food Bank. https://t.co/Fo6rL7nn8C

The Saskatchewan Legislature is debating an NDP proposal that would recognize September as Ukrainian Heritage Month. It earlier declared April as Sikh Heritage Month. https://t.co/b7KItp7x1m

John Diefenbaker was in the CKCK Television studios on the evening that he was elected prime minister, June 10, 1957. The Progressive Conservatives edged out the Liberals by seven seats. https://t.co/el2fjASnHS