Murray Wood: Appropriately incorrect
Kids don't always talk well, but rather than fret about it, Murray says enjoy it for it's undeniable charm.
Author Archives: Abby Zieverink
Ashes in the Alley: Fires a symptom of broader issues in Regina's North Central
Boarded-up homes and those left damaged by fires aren't just an eyesore - they can be a danger to those who live nearby. On Thursday, 980 CJME reported on the concerns felt by a resident of Regina's N...
May 09, 2025 Workers tearing down a property on Retallack street in North Central. (Abby Zieverink/980 CJME)
Ashes In the Alley: Regina woman fears North Central fires might spread to her home
The sound of fire trucks roaring past Gloria Jlassi's Regina home has become more common over the past several years. Jlassi lives in North Central, and house fires in what she described as abandoned ...
May 08, 2025 Gloria Jlassi said a recent spike in fires right across the back alley from her home has left her family deeply concerned. (Abby Zieverink/980 CJME, Gloria Jlassi/Submitted)
Saskatchewan voters flock to polling stations on federal election day
Around a dozen people were lined up at one polling station in Regina before it opened on Monday. A steady flow of people rolled in to cast their votes in the first hour after the opening of the pollin...
Apr 28, 2025 Many voter shared their thoughts on the election as they cast their votes on Monday. (Abby Zieverink/980 CJME)
Golfers flock to fairways as Tor Hill and Murray courses open for the season
The sound of laughter and golf clubs hitting balls filled the air at Regina's Tor Hill Golf Course on Friday morning. The Tor Hill and Murray courses officially opened for the season Friday. Aspen Lin...
Apr 25, 2025 Mickey Kupchyk gears up to take the first swing of the season at Tor Hill Golf Course on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Abby Zieverink/980 CJME)
Direct, round-trip flights to Halifax coming to Regina, Saskatoon
It will soon be more convenient for people in Saskatchewan to get to the East Coast. For the very first time, WestJet is adding direct round-trip flights from Regina and Saskatoon to Halifax this summ...
Apr 22, 2025 For the very first time, WestJet is adding a direct round-trip flight from Regina and Saskatoon to Halifax this summer. (Canadian Press)
Parts of southeast Saskatchewan buried in snow on Tuesday
While April showers are known to bring May flowers, this year it might be April snow doing the job instead. Parts of Saskatchewan were blanketed by snow on Tuesday, and Environment and Climate Change ...
Apr 22, 2025 RCMP are cautioning drivers after a snowfall in late April deteriorated road conditions and multiple accidents followed on Highway 13 west of Manor. (Saskatchewan RCMP)
Farmers optimistic heading into spring seeding, agriculture minister says
It's a busy season for farmers across the province as they gear up for spring seeding. Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison said seeding will start at different times across Saskatchewan. ...
Apr 16, 2025 Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison says the province has seen a fairly slow melt this year, which has kept flooding to a minimum, with most of the moisture soaking into the soil. (Céline Grimard/650 CKOM)
Sask. Government says 99% of its procurement comes from Canadian companies
The provincial government has crunched the numbers on procurement to determine what share of the goods and services it procures come from Saskatchewan and Canadian companies. The announcement comes af...
Apr 10, 2025 Saskatchewan's response to tariffs from the United States included an order that goods and services procured by the provincial government must prioritize Canadian suppliers “with the goal of reducing or eliminating U.S. procurement.” (Abby Zieverink/980 CJME)
Saskatchewan's trade minister calls U.S. tariffs a 'fluid situation'
Things aren't crystal clear for the Government of Saskatchewan after the United States partially pulled back the tariffs it imposed on imports from countries around the world. Speaking to reporters on...
Apr 10, 2025 “It is difficult to have a plan when, ultimately, it is such a fluid situation,” said Warren Kaeding, Saskatchewan’s trade and export development minister. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Sask. NDP slams provincial government for contract with U.S. company
The Saskatchewan NDP is accusing the provincial government of using an American company for park reservations and hunting and fishing licenses. Last month, the government said it would prioritize Cana...
Apr 02, 2025 NDP MLAs Erika Ritchie and Jared Clarke said the provincial government should cancel a contract with a Texas-based company. (Daniel Reech/980 CJME)
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The Evan Bray Show - Friday, July 17
On Friday's show, guest host Tamara Cherry talks about the legacy of the Legion, a four-day week for some schools, the W...