Murray Wood: Who's hot... and who's not
Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look at the week's news and decides who's hot... and who's not. This week's list inclu...
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'It's time to act': Sask. NDP responds to lack of new provincial measures
The Saskatchewan NDP thinks the provincial government is still reacting too slowly to avoid a crushing COVID-19 wave. NDP Leader Ryan Meili said Wednesday the current situation reminds him of an old s...
Jan 12, 2022 NDP MLA Nicole Sarauer (left) and Leader Ryan Meili during a media conference Jan. 12, 2022. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Pats back to practising after COVID-19 pause
The Regina Pats are back on the ice. The WHL team was able to resume team activities on Saturday after seeing their season paused due to a COVID outbreak a day earlier. That meant players had to find ...
Jan 11, 2022 John Paddock. (File photo courtesy of Keith Hershmiller Photography)
'I was absolutely rocked': Saskatoon comic reacts to Bob Saget's death
Bob Saget's death is being mourned by the stand-up comedy community, even here in Saskatchewan. "I was absolutely rocked. The stand-up community lost Norm MacDonald last year which was a tremendous bl...
Jan 10, 2022 Actor and Comedian Bob Saget on stage before a show in Orlando on Jan. 7, 2022. (Bob Saget/Twitter)
Penny Barker wins 2022 Viterra Scotties
Penny Barker and her Moose Jaw rink have claimed Saskatchewan's top women's curling prize. Skipped by Barker, lead Danielle Sicinski, second Jenna Enge and third Christie Gamble defeated the Chelsey C...
Jan 09, 2022 Penny Barker and her rink following the 2022 Saskatchewan Scotties in Assiniboia on Jan. 9, 2022. (CurlSask/YouTube)
Weyburn linesperson one of two Sask. officials named to Olympic tournament
Alex Clarke is taking her officiating talents to Beijing. The Weyburn product was named one of the linespeople for the Olympic women's hockey tournament, which is to take place during the Winter Games...
Jan 09, 2022 (Alex Clarke/Submitted)
Connor Hobbs returned to Saskatchewan to deal with addiction
When Connor Hobbs needed help, he chose to come home to get his life back on track. Hobbs was a star for the Regina Pats during his three WHL seasons, recording 142 points in 158 games. Then, the Regi...
Jan 08, 2022 U of S Huskies defenceman Connor Hobbs. (Josh Schaefer/GetMyPhoto.ca/Huskie Athletics)
Riders release Brayden Lenius for NFL opportunity, announce three signings
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have released one of their top 2021 receiving targets for an NFL opportunity. The CFL team announced Canadian slotback Brayden Lenius will be relieved of his contractual o...
Jan 07, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver Brayden Lenius. (File photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)
City of Regina not facing staffing challenges yet, plans are in place
The City of Regina hasn't had to deal with staff shortages due to COVID-19, but plans are in place if that situation should arise. City manager Chris Holden said there have been reports across the cou...
Jan 07, 2022 (980 CJME file photo)
More measures needed to keep schools safe: NDP
The Saskatchewan NDP doesn't believe enough is being done to keep schools safe. Schools across the province welcomed students back this week after the Christmas break, but the provincial government di...
Jan 06, 2022 NDP Leader Ryan Meili. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
THE YEAR AHEAD: Focus on youth, community safety for Masters in 2022
Sandra Masters thinks there's a lot of work awaiting the City of Regina in 2022. The future remains unknown in terms of the COVID-19 pandemic. "If I'm worried about anything, it's about the people and...
Jan 06, 2022 (Logan Stein/980 CJME file photo)
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