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Environment Canada predicts warmer-than-average summer for Sask.
Environment Canada predicts warm temperatures this summer in Saskatchewan. But Senior Climatologist David Philips said it shouldn't be as hot as last summer. "Last year you had the third warmest summe...
Jun 03, 2024 "It doesn't matter when you take your two weeks off, there is a good chance you will get some really good weather," said Environment Canada's David Phillips (980 CJME File Photo)
Regina moves forward on potential permanent emergency shelter site
The location of a proposed permanent emergency shelter in Regina is set to be revealed next week. The city's executive committee went over the proposal at its meeting Wednesday, and it's now up to cit...
May 30, 2024 People packing up their belongings and leaving an encampment at Regina's City Hall on July 28, 2023. (980 CJME file photo)
Regina police report surge in arson cases
There has been a significant increase in arson fires in the Queen City, and police are working to address the issue. Crime statistics released by the Regina Police Service for April show 73 arson inci...
May 29, 2024 A Regina firefighter extinguishes a fire in a trash bin. (FirevideosFD/YouTube)
Regina to waive cemetery burial fees for veterans starting on D-Day anniversary
The City of Regina will soon abolish cemetery burial fees for veterans. Council unanimously approved the decision at Wednesday's council meeting to waive the cemetery license fee for veterans in the F...
May 24, 2024 Cemetery burial fees for veterans will be waived starting next month on the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. (City of Regina)
Regina councillors push to rename Dewdney Avenue
A call to rename one of Regina's longest and most recognizable roads is headed to City Hall. Ward 3 Councillor Andrew Stevens and Ward 6 Councillor Dan LeBlanc have issued a notice of a motion they in...
May 22, 2024 Two councillors are pushing to change the name of Dewdney Avenue, and plan to bring the issue forward in a motion at Wednesday's meeting. (980 CJME file photo)
Regina Yard Waste Depot moves weekend-only schedule after green cart launch
The Regina Yard Waste Depot is no longer open on weekdays. The depot's schedule changed at the start of the spring season on May 4, reducing its hours from seven days a week to just Saturday and Sunda...
May 21, 2024 The city's yard waste facility is moving to reduced hours after the rollout of Regina's green bins. (980 CJME file photo)
Construction hassles tie up traffic in Regina's downtown
Maneuvering through Regina's downtown area has become difficult for drivers. Several main roads are under construction, including Saskatchewan Drive and 11th Avenue. That's caused traffic congestion d...
May 17, 2024 Mayor Sandra Masters said people waiting an hour or more to leave a parkade at rush hour is 'completely unacceptable.' (Gillian Massie/980 CJME)
Saskatchewan braces for cool, 'unsettled' weather over May Long Weekend
It's looking like it won't be the warmest May Long Weekend on record in Saskatchewan, with rain and thunderstorms expected in many areas. Environment Canada is calling for "unsettled conditions" acros...
May 17, 2024 Much of Saskatchewan can expect cooler temperatures and rain over the May Long Weekend. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Sask. invests $10 million in geoscience initiative to boost mining industry
More money is going to support the mining industry in Saskatchewan. The province is providing $10 million over the next 10 years to the Saskatchewan Geological Survey's Public Geoscience Initiative. I...
May 13, 2024 Rows of stored mineral core, at the Saskatchewan Subsurface Geological Lab in Regina. (Abby Zieverink/980 CJME)
Cenotaph spray painted once again as wave of vandalism hits Regina
The cenotaph in Regina's Victoria Park has once again been vandalized. The memorial was one of a few downtown locations spray-painted with graffiti Wednesday night, with two sides of the cenotaph vand...
May 09, 2024 The graffiti was quickly condemned by Saskatchewan's premier. (Abby Zieverink/980 CJME)
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Canada should face criticism for its forest management but Republicans complaining about wildfire smoke blowing into the...
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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...