Murray Wood: Arrest in 2001 Saskatoon assault case should make perpetrators worried
A 52-year-old man has been charged in connection with a 2001 sexual assault allegation in Saskatoon. Murray Wood says he...
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Regina police still waiting for pot-screening device
With marijuana legalization just three weeks away, Regina police said on Wednesday that they are still getting ready. While some police departments such as Vancouver police, have decided not to use th...
Sep 26, 2018
SGI launches 'Knock on the Door' impaired driving campaign
The day a police officer knocked on their door was, without a doubt, the worst day of their life. It was a Saturday morning in August 2013 when Bonny and Craig Stevenson were told their 17-year-old so...
Sep 24, 2018 Craig and Bonny Stevenson speak at launch of SGI’s “Knock on the Door” impaired driving campaign at the Saskatchewan Legislative Building on Sept. 24, 2018. (Andrew Shepherd/980 CJME)
Scientists show off rare summer fossil discoveries
They've been here for millions of years but have only just been found. Scientists at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum showed off all the fossils and specimens it discovered across the province over the s...
Sep 19, 2018 Ryan McKellar, Curator of Invertebrate Palaeontology at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum, pointing at an insect trapped in amber on Sept. 19, 2018. (Andrew Shepherd/980 CJME)
Saskatchewan marks 20 years of immigrant nominee program
The province marked 20 years of welcoming newcomers through the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) on Tuesday. Thirty-one new Canadians took the Oath of Citizenship at the legislative build...
Sep 18, 2018 New Canadians taking the Oath of Citizenship at the Saskatchewan Legislative Building on Sept. 18, 2018. (Andrew Shepherd/980 CJME)
Trespassing review raises questions for hunters
As the province reviews its trespassing laws, there are concerns being raised by the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation. The provincial government is asking if the public should require permission from ...
Sep 14, 2018
Regina smartphone parking app could arrive in early 2019
Parking in downtown Regina could become more convenient with the proposed introduction of a smartphone app in early 2019. City administration is working on an app that would be an added option for con...
Sep 13, 2018
Regina fire department proposes new permit, licence fees
The Regina Fire Department is looking to cover costs by proposing new fees and regulations. The changes to the Regina Fire Bylaw would bring in brand new fees for permits, false alarms, facility inspe...
Sep 07, 2018
Erin Weir denied reinstatement into NDP caucus
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh has decided not to allow Regina-Lewvan MP Erin Weir back into party caucus. Weir was kicked out in May over allegations of harassment and sexual harassment. At the time, Weir ...
Sep 06, 2018 Regina-Lewvan MP Erin Weir was expelled from the federal NDP caucus On May 2, 2018. (Erin Weir/Facebook)
Minor hiccups as shared school bus pilot project launches
A few minor hiccups are being addressed in the first week of a school bus pilot project in southeast Regina during the first week of classes. Students within the Regina public and Catholic school divi...
Sep 06, 2018 Parents wave to students after their first ride alone on the school bus Aug. 22, 2017. (Jessie Anton/980 CJME)
Privacy commissioner stands by current victim identity law
Saskatchewan's privacy commissioner does not believe the legislation behind the Regina police's policy on naming murder victims needs to be changed. The option was not ruled out by Justice Minister Do...
Sep 05, 2018
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The Evan Bray Show - Monday, April 6
8:30 - Saskatchewan Ministers have been given a warning from the House Speaker about increased heckling, interruptions a...