Murray Wood: Who's hot... and who's not
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Regina council approves wage increase, decision to come on mandatory masks
The decision on a mandatory mask bylaw for Regina is going to have to wait a few more days. Regina city council couldn't get through a lengthy agenda in one sitting Wednesday, and the mask bylaw was o...
Aug 26, 2020 Regina Mayor Michael Fougere. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Hockey Regina optimistic season will happen; mini-leagues to take place for now
Hockey Regina is getting ready to drop the puck but a return to normal in the times of COVID-19 remains up in the air. "We're a passenger on the bus being driven by the (provincial) government and the...
Aug 26, 2020 (Hockey Regina/Facebook)
Roughriders punter Jon Ryan opts out of CFL deal
Jon Ryan is going to see if an NFL team wants to kick the tires on a punter. "I want to keep my window open," Ryan told the Green Zone on Tuesday from Los Angeles. "I know that's a bit of a longshot, ...
Aug 25, 2020 Saskatchewan Roughriders punter Jon Ryan. (File photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Shepley, Lauther discuss opting out of deals with Riders
Dakoda Shepley is going to try and parlay a successful 2019 CFL campaign into an NFL deal. The 25-year-old offensive lineman opted out of his contract with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Monday. "I w...
Aug 24, 2020 Dakoda Shepley at Saskatchewan Roughriders' practice on July 30, 2019. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
SGI reminding people to be safe with farm equipment on roadways
As drivers head out to enjoy the last month of summer, SGI is asking them to be aware of farmers who are beginning their harvest. "If you're out on the roads, you might see farm equipment moving from ...
Aug 23, 2020 (paNOW file photo)
Roughriders players adapt to lost 2020 season
Members of the Saskatchewan Roughriders are adjusting to a year without football. The 2020 CFL season was cancelled on Monday, leading players to ponder not just their long-term futures but their shor...
Aug 21, 2020 Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Cody Fajardo. (File photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Questions remain around CFL player contracts after cancelled season
While there certainly isn't going to be a 2020 CFL season, there still is uncertainty around the futures of players in the league. Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker Solomon Elimimian, the president ...
Aug 19, 2020 Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker Solomon Elimimian. (Britton Gray/980 CJME file photo)
Appliance manufacturers, retailers deal with backlog during highest demand period
People in the market for a new fridge or freezer have probably noticed it's slim pickings for options out there. And that's expected to continue for some time. Jim Estill, the CEO of Danby Appliances,...
Aug 19, 2020 Coast Appliances in Regina. (Google Maps)
Doctor offers advice to avoid heat stroke during sweltering conditions
With the temperature in Regina reaching record territory, one doctor says it's important for people to be safe if they are outside. The temperature reached 35.9 C on Tuesday, breaking a record that ha...
Aug 19, 2020
Riders’ O’Day forges ahead, sets focus on 2021 season filled with uncertainty
Saskatchewan Roughriders general manager Jeremy O'Day can turn his attention away from a tumultuous 2020 to an uncertain 2021. The CFL announced Monday there would not be a 2020 season, leading to dis...
Aug 18, 2020 Saskatchewan Roughriders general manager Jeremy O'Day. (Britton Gray/980 CJME file photo)
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Sarah Mills: Trudeau's behaviour after leaving office isn't endearing him to the public
Sarah Mills says the former PM has skied with a prince, appeared on Instagram with a backwards cap alongside his popstar...
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The Evan Bray Show - Friday, April 17
On Friday's show, Evan entertains the question of whether Pierre Poilievre should step down as Conservative Party leader...