John Cairns

John Cairns, who originally hails from Saskatoon, is SASKTODAY.ca's reporter out of Regina, 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

Tornado hunter Greg Johnson talks photography in NB as he prepares for storm season

You may not realize it with all the snow on the ground, but storm chasing season is fast approaching for the “Tornado Hunter” Greg Johnson.

Mar 11, 2019 9:00 AM Read more >

Critical day for first-place Team Silvernagle at the Scotties

Friday is shaping up as a crucial day for Robyn Silvernagle and Team Saskatchewan at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts.

Feb 23, 2019 3:00 PM Read more >

It’s no joke: the Academy Awards show is going host-free

In this edition of my Cairns on Cinema column, my focus turns to the upcoming Oscar show. Yes, the Academy Awards telecast is happening on Feb. 24, and once again it promises to be another long, pretentious effort.

Feb 21, 2019 12:00 PM Read more >

Bottcher takes men's trophy at Meridian Canadian Open in North Battleford

In the end there was no stopping Team Bottcher at the Meridian Canadian Open. The Alberta team of skip Brendan Bottcher, third Darren Moulding, second Bradley Thiessen and lead Karrick Martin scored a 6-3 win over John Epping’s team from Ontario.

Jan 14, 2019 11:00 AM Read more >

Homan wins women’s title in North Battleford

The Meridian Canadian Open wrapped up in North Battleford with a win by the Rachel Homan team to capture the women’s title. Homan won over the Silvana Tirinzoni team by a final of 4-3.

Jan 14, 2019 11:00 AM Read more >

Pressure packed Thursday at Pinty’s Grand Slam

Thursday was the day the pressure ramped up at the Meridian Canadian Open in North Battleford.

Jan 11, 2019 9:10 AM Read more >

Ranking 2018’s big box office winners

Cairns on Cinema

Jan 5, 2019 9:00 AM Read more >

Husky pre-trial conference adjourns in NB

The pre-trial conference into the Husky environmental charges took place Tuesday afternoon at North Battleford Provincial Court.

Dec 19, 2018 8:20 AM Read more >

Search for Ashley Morin continues

Family members are not giving up on efforts to find Ashley Nicole Morin, who has been missing since July 10. Wednesday, they gathered to raise awareness with a missing persons’ awareness walk to “bring Ashley Morin home.

Oct 29, 2018 12:00 PM Read more >

Unveiling the new Saskatchewan Hospital

After years of planning, waiting and a few minor delays, the new Saskatchewan Hospital is finally being unveiled for the public to see.

Oct 22, 2018 4:00 PM Read more >

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