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John Cairns

John Cairns

John Cairns, who originally hails from Saskatoon, is SaskToday.ca's reporter covering the Legislature and politics and other provincial issues. Prior to moving to Regina, he has been based in the Battlefords since 2008, reporting for the Battlefords Regional News-Optimist.
He is experienced in covering local, provincial and federal politics and elections, business and education. He has also covered major trials, including the Curt Dagenais trial in 2009 and the Gerald Stanley trial in 2018. Beyond hard news, he is just as comfortable interviewing big-name country music artists and sports figures, and covering hot dog eating contests. He has a keen interest in the entertainment industry and writes a regular column on movies called Cairns on Cinema.

Recent Work by John

Mayor Bachynski positive about the State of the City

Mayor Bachynski positive about the State of the City

New Regina Mayor Chad Bachynski announces two new major initiatives during his first State of the City address.
Share the Warmth Days wraps up in Regina

Share the Warmth Days wraps up in Regina

SaskEnergy wraps up its campaign to distribute over 1,000 bags of essential items to those who need it.
Neil McMillan named to board of MAX Power Mining Corp.

Neil McMillan named to board of MAX Power Mining Corp.

Former Chairman of Cameco Corporation has a new role on the board of MAX Power Mining Corporation.
Hospitals of Regina Foundation Spring Home Lottery is on

Hospitals of Regina Foundation Spring Home Lottery is on

2025 Spring Home Lottery is launched with a grand prize showhome worth $1.6 million
Mark Carney leadership bid swings through Regina

Mark Carney leadership bid swings through Regina

Carney makes pitch to Liberal supporters who braved minus -26 conditions to be there.
New radiation therapy to treat cervical cancer in Saskatchewan

New radiation therapy to treat cervical cancer in Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan Cancer Agency announces launch of treatment option that can eliminate the need for patients to go out of province.
Regina German Club taking heat over 51st State meeting

Regina German Club taking heat over 51st State meeting

Buffalo Party meeting at German Club hall on March 1 is drawing complaints.
Regina residential plow is now on

Regina residential plow is now on

City of Regina got 17 cm of snow in last week’s dump.
Final figures in for FROST Regina

Final figures in for FROST Regina

Over 29,400 visitors showed up at FROST Regina in 2025.
Beck reacts to Trump targeting steel and aluminum tariffs

Beck reacts to Trump targeting steel and aluminum tariffs

Opposition Leader Carla Beck is fed up with Trump’s latest tariffs, demands recall of Legislature.
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