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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Americans now calling Sask. home paying close attention to U.S. election
Even though they aren't in the United States as the American election enters the final stages, Saskatchewan expats are waiting to see what the future holds for the country they once called home. On Tu...
Nov 02, 2020 Rebekah Bennetch is a U.S. citizen living in Saskatoon who will be watching the presidential election closely. (photo supplied)
'I'm a fresh start': Howse looks to bring new way of thinking to mayor's job
Mitchell C. Howse thinks there needs to be a new perspective leading Regina. "I just found that the local mayor and council, they wanted to put further restrictions on businesses in regards to lockdow...
Oct 30, 2020 Mitchell C. Howse and one of his supporters. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Sask. doctor offers advice ahead of Halloween
Halloween has some parents scared for a different reason than other years. COVID-19 continues to remain top of mind for people ahead of the spooky holiday. Guidelines have been put in place by the pro...
Oct 28, 2020 Regina Police Service encourages parents to go with kids while trick-or-treating this year. (The Canadian Press)
Dunstone, other curlers frustrated over postponement of events
Curlers in Saskatchewan are growing frustrated after two events in the province were postponed due to COVID-19. The Martensville Saskatchewan Women's Curling Tour and the Highland Saskatchewan Men's C...
Oct 23, 2020 Saskatchewan skip Matt Dunstone throws a rock during the 2020 Tim Hortons Brier. (Curling Canada/Twitter)
Curlers glad to get back on the ice despite COVID-19 restrictions
Bert Freistadt is one of the many happy curlers across the province. "It's so good to get back out. Even if you've got a few rules to go by, that's all right. We're getting along pretty good. We've be...
Oct 23, 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic has meant curlers have had to adapt to new rules, including having just a single sweeper at a time. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Glockenspiel back in downtown Regina
It has been absent for about a decade, but the glockenspiel is back in downtown Regina. The bells have been put up near Scarth Street in Victoria Park. The bells will ring daily at noon and 6 p.m. dur...
Oct 22, 2020
Ocean Man First Nation receives first pumper truck
An old fire truck is being given a new life on the Ocean Man First Nation. The truck -- a 1973 International/Thibault 625-gallon-per-minute pumper -- had been sitting unused at the Kamsack Fire Depart...
Oct 21, 2020 (Firefighters Without Borders Canada/Facebook)
Moe, Meili address mask criticism ahead of provincial election
The leaders of the two biggest political parties in Saskatchewan are facing criticism for not wearing masks in recent photos. Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe is facing some backlash after he poste...
Oct 21, 2020
First snowfall has winter tires on the minds of Regina drivers
The first snowfall is a sign for a number of people to get done one of their yearly tasks -- getting winter tires on their cars. Regina residents woke up Tuesday to a layer of snow on the ground and s...
Oct 20, 2020 (980 CJME file photo)
Former U of R star Kelly Wiebe reflects on Hall of Fame career
Kelly Wiebe is running into the Canada West Hall of Fame. The former University of Regina Cougars cross-country runner was named an inductee Thursday. "It just brought so many memories back and I can'...
Oct 18, 2020 Kelly Wiebe during his career with the University of Regina Cougars cross-country team. (Rob Weitzel Graphic Productions/Submitted)
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