CBC SK News: National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations kick off

[00:00:00]Tonight, >> our cars.

[00:00:06]>> SGI says damage from Regina's hail stom is topping tens of millions of dollars.

[00:00:12]How the end of hockey on CBC is causing a bump in sales for one Regina store.

[00:00:21]And people gather across Saskatchewan ahead of National Indigenous People's Day.

[00:00:27]This is CBC Saskatchewan News.

[00:00:37]It is Friday, June 19th, and the CBC Saskatchewan News starts right now.

[00:00:44]I'm Ethan Williams. Thank you for joining us. 10 days out from a bad hail storm in Regina, SGI says it has received thousands of auto claims worth millions of dollars. And there's so many claims to get through, the provincial insurer is now holding a blitz to get vehicles in and out in a timely fashion.

[00:01:03]Katie Sireers has our top story.

[00:01:05]>> One of many cars that will come through SGI in Regina, all dinged and dented by the weather.

[00:01:13]>> Our cars.

[00:01:14]>> Earlier this month, parts of Regina were pelted by golf ball- sized hail. SGI says the assessment of it all is still happening. And the final dollar amount from all that storm damage is rising.

[00:01:27]>> This is certainly shaping up to be significant. We are over 10,000 um auto claims. We have more than 800 property claims and total dollar value right now, although preliminary is looking to be about $80 million.

[00:01:38]>> And that means a lot of people that need their vehicles looked at. SGI has opened up a space at its Regina Salvage Center to get things moving quickly.

[00:01:47]>> This is what we call a hail response or a hail blitz event that SGI hosts. What we do in these scenarios is we plan out weekend events so we can get as many customers through as quickly as possible.

[00:01:57]>> Staff use specialized lights and reflection boards to count up all those dents on those vehicles. From that, they'll create a damage estimate.

[00:02:05]Darlene Stinson is hoping her 2016 Buick can be fixed. I had her paid off and everything. So, she she was my my girl, my free freebie. And now this kind of puts a damper on things because that means that I probably would have to go into payments.

[00:02:23]>> Like, holy Christ, I wonder how many new holes I got in the back of my truck again.

[00:02:28]>> Stinson was visiting her friend Linda Lel's home in Regina's Mount Royal neighborhood when this came down. The two best friends of 42 years decided to come together to the assessment >> cuz she h has an awful lot of damage to her truck as well. So, we're kind of driving around looking at cars and stuff. I personally prefer not to look for a car, but I mean, if I need to do it, that's what I got to do.

[00:02:55]>> The final verdict for her girl, $11,000 in damages. SGI says they expect to see over 900 cars this weekend alone. The assessments are by appointment only.

[00:03:08]Vehicle owners are asked to speak with their adjuster when filing a claim.

[00:03:12]Katie Sireers, CBC News, Regina.

[00:03:15]The city of Regina says a break in a city water service connection was what caused extensive damage to Bushwhacker Brew Pub. The basement of the restaurant on Duty Avenue was flooded on Wednesday with nearly knee high water in spots.

[00:03:29]Bushwhacker's brewery and offices sustained extensive damage. The water service connection is the line that runs from the water man into the building.

[00:03:37]The city says this particular connection is a bit different to fix. In this particular case, the water service connection going into the brew pub is actually quite large. Um, so it's a 6-in water man that goes in there. And um, you know, this is very historic plumbing and and older buildings. And so it's currently acting as both the fire suppression and the water supply service which is unique and different from what we would experience in a new type of construction.

[00:04:02]>> Colleen doesn't believe the issue is related to recent work done on Dudney.

[00:04:06]She says Bushwhacker has to get some plumbing work done before a new pipe can be installed. That could take a few days and Bushwhacker is staying closed until the work is done and the water is restored.

[00:04:18]A fire at Regina's Ukrainian National Federation building has now been deemed an arson and police are looking for the public's help in the case. Firefighters were called to the building last Saturday morning. Much of the interior of the building was destroyed in the blaze. Fire investigators have now determined it was set intentionally and police are asking for help identifying two people they want to speak with.

[00:04:41]Surveillance video shows both people wearing black hoodies and one has a large white necklace. Anyone with more information is asked to contact Regina Police or Crimestoppers.

[00:04:54]While most MPs have cleared out of Ottawa as Parliament begins its summer recess, the spring session ended with the Liberals flexing their narrow majority to speed up the passing of some key legislation. One of the final bills passed in parliament will have a big impact in Saskatchewan. It's going to change how pesticides are regulated. It gives cabinet the power to authorize the use of pesticides for economic or food food security reasons, even ones that experts have deemed unsafe. Marina von Stackleberg has the details. This new law gives Mark Carney's cabinet the power to greenlight the use of any pesticide, even a pesticide that Health Canada has decided is unsafe or has already banned. The blockqua and the NDP say the changes put Canadians health and the environment at risk. Science, environment, and health groups say the measures mark the largest overhaul of Canada's pesticide rules in a generation. Essentially what it does is it gives cabinet broader authority to override the health minister and to permit the use of any pesticide even if it's been found to have unacceptable environmental risks on the grounds that there are economic security or food security concerns. But those aren't defined. They're left very vague. So what you've got is cabinet overruling science.

[00:06:14]>> But the government says it will be transparent if it decides to authorize a pesticide. ministers will only do it in exceptional circumstances and under specific conditions.

[00:06:25]>> We would not use these measures and cannot use these measures uh if uh there are health hazards attached to them. And u uh beyond that, I would refer you to the minister of health.

[00:06:37]>> But health minister Marjorie Michelle would not provide CBC News an interview.

[00:06:41]Lobby records show the minister and her staff have met regularly with Crop Life.

[00:06:46]That's the lobby group that represents the pesticide industry. She also recently spoke at one of Crop Life's events, touting that she was the first health minister to do so. Her office defends that, saying it's her responsibility to consult with agricultural organizations. For its part, Crop Life applauds the new law. It says it allows farmers to be more productive, adapt to climate and pest pressures, and stay globally competitive. Marina von Stackleberg, CBC News, Ottawa.

[00:07:17]>> People in this province are grappling with the fact they won't be able to turn to CBC to watch the NHL anymore. But a Regina store says it is now seeing a surge in orders for its Hockey Night in Canada themed merchandise. And as Kelly Provo tells us, Father's Day is fueling some of the nostalgia.

[00:07:37]For years, this Regina store has been turning out handcrafted signs and ornaments that celebrate Hockey Night in Canada. Owner Kyle Moffett noticed more orders coming in after the news that CBC and Rogers did not renew their broadcasting agreements >> for a $200 sign this time of year right before Father's Day. We're typically selling, you know, a couple a week and we sold three yesterday. So, you know, in one day to get a to get a push like that and to get more traffic to the website specifically for those products.

[00:08:07]Um, you know that again that says something.

[00:08:09]>> The store has a licensing deal with CBC and the network still owns the Hockey Night trademark. Moffett says customers have a sentimental attachment to watching hockey on CBC just as he does.

[00:08:22]>> Certainly, we were concerned. Um, you know, a that's an emotional thing. Uh, I have a very strong emotional tie to the to the brand. I used to watch it with my dad who's passed on every Saturday.

[00:08:33]That nostalgia was echoed by many at this Father's Day barbecue.

[00:08:38]>> I am sad. It's it's it's like all my life it's been there, right? Um not that I watched it a lot, but when I did, I enjoyed it. I used to watch it with my dad.

[00:08:48]>> Out in the country, the bathtub came out on Saturdays, so we went youngest to oldest, and when you got out of the tub, you got to go watch hockey. While CBC offered the games for free or on basic cable, Sportsnet will air all Saturday night games moving forward on expanded cable and streaming platforms. Some worry that will end the Saturday night tradition for those who can't afford paid subscriptions.

[00:09:12]>> It's disappointing. You know, I think most Canadians grew up watching it and it's part of a family tradition. I grew up every Saturday night you sat down with your parents and your siblings and that was part of tradition.

[00:09:25]>> Back at Sticks and Doodles, Moffett expects demand to continue for his custom signs.

[00:09:30]>> It really becomes a vintage a heritage piece um for for people and and you know for for everyone that has a memory of those Saturday nights, we're here to create pieces.

[00:09:41]>> He plans to increase production of Hockey Night in Canada merchandise now as a keepsake of a lost tradition. But Moffett would rather have NHL hockey back on CBC, even if it means fewer sales. Kelly Provo, CBC News, Saskatoon.

[00:09:57]Meanwhile, it was a historic moment for Canada at the World Cup on Thursday.

[00:10:04]>> Canada. SO EXCITING. IT'S SO EXCITING.

[00:10:07]WE'RE GOING TO TAKE IT. WE'RE GOING TO DO IT.

[00:10:10]>> Canada shutting out CAD 6 nothing. It is Canada's first ever victory at a World Cup and it puts the team on top of its group and on track to advance to the knockout round. But it came with a major blow with midfielder Ismael Kone breaking his leg. He has undergone surgery, but obviously that injury means that is the end of his World Cup appearance.

[00:10:36]Some footage you can almost smell some gorgeous flowers on the bloom in Saskatoon. And you might want to stop and smell them while you can. Weather specialist Helina Mahalik says we are about to get a soaking this weekend. She has her forecast for us when we come back.

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[00:11:16]Weather specialist Helina Maholik joining us now. Not a bad end to the work week weatherwise, but the weekend looks like things are about to change.

[00:11:25]>> Yeah, Ethan. Well, heading into this weekend, it is also going to be the start of summer. The days are getting longer, but our temperatures still feeling pretty stagnant. Let's take a look at our daytime highs across the province. We're really hanging out around 20 degrees for much of south and central Saskatchewan today as we were throughout much of this week just north of Saskatoon. Really in those high teens. We have also seen a chance of showers today with a risk of thunderstorms in the Parkland region around York as well as for much of central Saskatchewan and up into the Churchill region. And that does continue especially for the Churchill region heading into the overnight hours. Things are definitely clearing up. And as we get into Saturday afternoon, it is going to be a gorgeous day. Things are looking clear. But as we head into Saturday evening, keeping an eye on this bigger system in Alberta, creeping its way slowly into the province before taking full force in south uh western Saskatchewan as we head into those overnight hours Sunday. That system is going to bring some very heavy rainfall as we head into Sunday. We're going to see some periods of extremely heavy rain most of the day Sunday, especially in southern Saskatchewan for areas around Regina as well as in west central Saskatchewan. As the day progresses on Sunday, we're going to see that system move into central areas like Saskatoon and Prince Albert as well as in the southeastern corner of the province. So much of the region is going to experience some of those showers. It does continue as we get into Monday.

[00:12:52]Those showers are going to lessen, but central areas are still going to see a lot of rainfall as we head into next week. So, we are looking at a lot of accumulation specifically for southern Saskatchewan. Areas around Regina and Moo could see over 50 millimeters of rainfall in just that one day alone, but much of the south could see up to 30 millimeters of accumulation. For central areas like Saskatoon, looking at over 35 millimeters in this part of the province. For the northern grain belt, we're also looking at just over 10 millimeters of accumulation. And again, most of that is just from Sunday afternoon. Northern Saskatchewan has a few showers in the forecast, but we're mainly just looking at a drizzle. Areas along the Alberta border might see some more accumulation there. And it will also be a bit breezy as we head into Saturday. Some southeasternly winds gusting up to 50 kilometers an hour. And then as we get into Sunday afternoon with some of those stronger showers, it will also see some stronger winds associated with that system. And our temperatures will be quite warm as we head into Saturday. But as we see that rainfall on Sunday, our temperatures are dropping back down. So Ethan, Saturday is the day to get outside. But Sunday not looking too promising.

[00:14:04]>> Yeah, first day of summer feeling more like maybe the first day of fall instead.

[00:14:08]>> First day of fall, first day of spring, but not exactly summer.

[00:14:11]>> No kidding. Okay, thank you Helina.

[00:14:14]>> Thanks Ethan.

[00:14:15]>> Well, people from all over the province gathered in Saskatoon and Reginaina Friday ahead of IND National Indigenous People's Day on Sunday and by many accounts there was a widespread sense of joy. Laura Sharpleti has that story.

[00:14:32]>> When Elder Lorna Standing Ready was a girl in residential school, she wasn't allowed to speak her language or wear traditional Creek clothing. But Friday in Regina's Victoria Park, she felt free and joyful.

[00:14:46]>> And today is a wonderful day. It's beautiful. I can dress now in my regalia and and I can dance. Oh, what a wonderful world this is. From what I come through, the dark ages. Now the sun shines today. Standing Revy's dance moves got the attention of these traditional Matei square dance performers. I was actually just telling them that I got emotional watching the old little cookum dancing. Oh wow, it just touched my heart. And they went for a few changes which is tough. It's wicked cardio.

[00:15:24]>> The park was packed with children from Regina schools crafting, eating bananic, beading, learning, and taking in swarms of vibrant ribbon skirts. When we first came in there, everyone was dancing and like all like the colors and stuff.

[00:15:38]Well, it's been amazing. I really like colors and like creativity. So, it's been really cool.

[00:15:44]>> In Saskatoon, thousands of people walked along the river celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Rock Your Roots Walk for Reconciliation.

[00:15:52]I think it's good for awareness like for allies, for people who want to support and learn more about reconciliation.

[00:16:03]>> Elders and organizers say the annual walk is about truth, healing, rebuilding, and unity.

[00:16:11]We call it in.

[00:16:15]That's how you would say how to live together in a more harmonious way.

[00:16:22]>> After a day filled with dancing, matey fiddling, storytelling, delicious food and fellowship. Elders standing ready sums it up best.

[00:16:31]>> We are taking little steps to reconciliation and today is a good day.

[00:16:37]>> It is.

[00:16:40]Laura Sharpleti, CBC News, Regina.

[00:16:45]>> Well, as Indigenous History Month and Pride Month coincide, Regina's YWCA is hosting two spirit teachings. The hope is to inspire self-acceptance and love.

[00:16:55]Darla Ponese has that story.

[00:16:58]>> Growing up, Jeffrey Mechance listened to stories about Tesinak, the in between people. As a two-spirit knowledge keeper, M chance found a sense of love and acceptance through these stories. He now passes on these teachings to encourage two spirit individuals to embrace their true selves. What I hope people get from it is to have a understanding of of these roles of being twospirited that that it's okay to be who you want to be to dress how you want to be and to come to ceremony how you are as as a human being.

[00:17:35]>> Jessica Gordon works at the YWCA Regina.

[00:17:39]She invited me chance to share his knowledge at the old woman's spider place an indigenous ceremonial space inside the YW.CA. it being um pride month, you know, we wanted to make space and have some inclusion here in our ceremony space knowing that our um indiger two spirit people have amazing gifts and we wanted to share that with the community and also bring in more of our two spirit relatives to to know that they're accepted here and they have space here and they're welcome. Paige Mans is part of the two spirit and indigiquer group at the University of Regina. As someone who identifies as both indigenous and queer, she was unaware of the creation stories of two spirit people.

[00:18:24]>> I think it's so important that we've got these teachings so readily available to people in the city. Uh growing up rural, this was something that wouldn't have even been a dream to me. So, it's so amazing that it's so readily available and accessible to anyone who wants them really. For me Chance, his hope is that these stories and teachings empower others to confidently become who they are meant to be.

[00:18:49]>> Knowing the creation stories about it, knowing the teachings, um, for me, it would be to help other younger people and even older people, even some elders maybe that aren't coming out to to feel comfortable in their own skin and not feel embarrassed to be too spirited and to be able to to to be happy who they are. Many more teachings are offered at the old woman spider place. Participation is open to all who wish to join. Darl Pony, CBC News, Regina.

[00:19:21]>> One, two, THREE.

[00:19:28]>> WELL, you are looking at the very first graduating class of Regina's Cornwall Alternative School. It is a small but mighty class of two students. The school helps students who aren't attending school because of poverty, family crisis, or addiction issues. One of the graduates, Asia Mills Daniels, says she wants to become a social worker so she can help other kids like her. Stay with us. We're back after the break.

[00:20:03]The 1 and0 Saskatchewan Rough Riders are off to Calgary to take on the 0 and1 Stampeders. The game kicks off at 5:00 on Saturday. Joel Gasson of Three Down Nation gives us the keys to success he thinks the Riders need if they want to beat the only team they couldn't win against last season. Well, >> I think number one with Calgary, it starts with what Cory Mason, Josh Bner defense like to do is stop the rug. We know Dietri Mills is one of the best running backs in the league, probably Calgary's best offensive player. You can make the argument maybe for Reggie Baggelton as well if he's in the lineup.

[00:20:35]Um, so that's kind of goal number one.

[00:20:37]If you can tain him, force and I mean it's forcing VA to beat you is not the same as forcing some other quarterbacks to beat you because he can do it. But, you know, sort of take that away from him a little bit. Then hopefully you can get sort of a new look defensive line able to pin back their ears a little bit. I think that's good. if they can start fast again. If they can come out of the game, they don't necessarily need to score on the first three drives.

[00:20:57]Again, though, I'm sure they would love to do that. Um, to start fast, get try to get the Calgary Stampeders on their heels and get them chasing for the rest of the game. I think that will put them in a pretty good spot. I'm taking the Riders again this week. I think it'll I I'm just not convinced. I think the Calgary Stampeders are still a decent team. They're pretty good. I'm not I'm thinking more and more the start to last season was a little bit of a mirage than what we saw. They're closer to what we saw at the end of the year than the start of the year last year. I think >> Joel Gasson predicting the riders and I'm predicting Helina will probably see a little bit of rain this weekend.

[00:21:36]>> Yeah, Ethan. Just a little bit of rain and probably some cooler temperatures to go along with that as well. Let's take a look at the forecast for the city of Regina where things are still looking pretty good headed into tomorrow. The sun is out and some warmer temperatures, but our daytime highs are really dropping down as that big system of rain hits Sunday into those mid teens. Our overnight lows still kind of warm, but dropping down to single digits Monday.

[00:22:00]And that chance of rain really lasts into next week, even when the sun is back out. We see that chance of showers until about Thursday. Now in Saskatoon, another beautiful day on Saturday, although a bit breezy, but our daytime highs dropping to those mid teens on Sunday. And we see that chance of rain in the forecast until about Wednesday.

[00:22:18]But our overnight lows staying in those double digits all week long. But as we get into Wednesday, we see the sun is back out. And our daytime highs finally return to seasonal or even just above into the rest of the week. So Ethan, it looks like there is a warmup on the way.

[00:22:34]Might feel like summer, but going to have to wait a few days to feel it.

[00:22:37]>> Yeah, thankfully a literal light at the end of the tunnel. Okay, thanks Helina.

[00:22:41]>> Thanks Ethan. That's our news for this Friday. You can head to our website or YouTube channel for the latest or download the CBC News app. Thanks so much for watching. Have a great weekend.