Connor Bedard had two goals in a losing cause Friday as the Regina Pats opened their season with a 6-3 loss to the Prince Albert Raiders.

Connor Bedard is slated to make his much-anticipated debut with the Regina Pats on Friday night against the Prince Albert Raiders.

A week of coverage by the Regina Leader-Post and Saskatoon StarPhoenix traces the story of the pandemic in Saskatchewan.

"Budget 2021 needs to take concrete steps to support western communities ... and to begin shaping a bright economic future for its people."

Shaun and Gavin Semple from the Brandt Group of Companies officially took over sole ownership of the WHL's Regina Pats on Friday.

The WHL has as returned to Regina with the East Division hub opening play on Friday at the Brandt Centre.

The Regina Pats believe it's time to focus on winning as they prepare to open a 24-game season on Friday versus the Prince Albert Raiders.

"There has to be some means of transmitting to people that their own conduct has a barring on the well being of other people."

Four residents and two staff members have tested positive, but more than 95 per cent of residents have already been fully vaccinated.

All proceeds will go toward renovating a new building, a space that will prioritize self-development and counselling for Indigenous people.