Murray Wood: Who's hot... and who's not
Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look back at the week's news and decides who's hot... and who's not. This week's list ...
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Estevan mayor optimistic for oil sector in 2020
There's optimism in Saskatchewan's oil sector to start the new year. More than half of the province's oil rigs -- 57 of 105 -- are now working, with 19 of them starting up over the last week. Estevan ...
Jan 10, 2020
Unifor to increase pressure on Co-op one month into lockout
Unifor announced plans Tuesday to increase its pressure on the Co-op Refinery in Regina 34 days into the lockout of its members. The union said it is awaiting a response from the Co-op after reaching ...
Jan 07, 2020 Scott Doherty, executive assistant to the national president of Unifor, speaks at a rally outside the Co-op Refinery in Regina on Jan. 7, 2020. (Andrew Shepherd/980 CJME)
Guns, gangs, growth and Grey Cup among challenges for Regina police in 2020
Keeping residents safe while continuing to crack down on meth, dealing with the challenges of a growing city, hosting a major sporting event and planning for the future will be the focus for the Regin...
Jan 03, 2020
Drug-fuelled crime a big challenge as Regina's police chief reflects on 2019
It's been a year of drug control for Regina police, of both the legal and crime-fuelling kind. As Regina Police Chief Evan Bray reflects on 2019, he said meth has been the biggest challenge for office...
Dec 27, 2019 Regina Police Chief Evan Bray (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Sobeys Liquor store proposed for Cathedral neighbourhood
Regina residents who live in the Cathedral neighbourhood may soon be able to walk to another liquor store. The city is reviewing the proposed development of a Sobeys Liquor store at the corner of 13th...
Dec 20, 2019 Artist rendering of a Sobeys Liquor store proposed for the Cathedral neighbourhood. (Photo courtesy City of Regina planning notice)
George Reed campaign shines light on financial aid for mobility equipment
As the public contributes to a GoFundMe campaign to help Saskatchewan Roughriders legend George Reed pay for mobility equipment, he's not the only senior looking for financial aid. Jason Kelln, sales ...
Dec 20, 2019
Flu season expected to pick up over the holidays
Rudolph may not be the only one with a red nose during the holidays. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is out with its first influenza surveillance report of the season. "The flu season is proba...
Dec 19, 2019 Saskatchewan’s chief medical health officer, Dr. Saqib Shahab. (Joseph Ho/980 CJME)
Salvation Army kettle campaign could lose up to $5,000 due to Walmart fire
The fire that forced the north Regina Walmart to close down during the Christmas season is hurting a local charitable program. Capt. Kristen Gray with the Salvation Army said the kettle campaign raise...
Dec 18, 2019
Man, 36, dies in crash in northeast Regina
Regina police responded to a deadly crash late Friday night at the intersection of McDonald Street and Ross Avenue. Police said a 36 year old man died after his vehicle struck the back of a large indu...
Dec 14, 2019 (980 CJME file photo)
Pedestrian struck by vehicle on Ring Road
The westbound lanes of Ring Road were closed for about four hours Friday night after a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle. Regina police said the vehicle-pedestrian collision happened between Arcola Aven...
Dec 14, 2019 (980 CJME file photo)
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Murray Wood: The day Canada Became a nation
April 9, 1917 was Easter Monday. On that date, 109 years ago, Canadian soldiers made history at Vimy Ridge. Murray Wood ...
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The Evan Bray Show - Friday, April 10
On today's show, Evan dives into the Conservative Party perspective on recent floor crossings, talks top tips for landin...