Murray Wood: Government nickel and dimes us in advance of Saskatchewan budget
We know the budget is going to include a deficit, and Murray Wood says it's probably not a good sign that the government...
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Former Memorial Cup champs reflect on tournament
A few of hockey's greats have flocked to the Queen City as the best junior hockey talent in the country compete for the ultimate prize and the honour of being called a Memorial Cup Champion. The 100th...
May 19, 2018 Dennis Sobchuk (Left), Guy Lefleur (second from left) and Ed Staniowski (right) pose with a photo of the new Canada Post stamp on May 18, 2018. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
94 residents moved from Pioneer Village due to mould
Over 90 residents at Regina's Pioneer Village will need to be moved due to mould becoming an issue inside the facility. The long-term care facility, which houses 328 people, has had infrastructure pro...
May 17, 2018 The Saskatchewan Heath Authority's Debbie Sinnett speaks to media about moving 94 residents from Pioneer Village on May 17, 2018. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
A look at the eastern contenders for the Memorial Cup
Canada's junior hockey elite will be assembling in Regina to compete for the top prize on the Canadian Hockey League (CHL): the Memorial Cup. While fans in Saskatchewan will know all about the host Re...
May 16, 2018 The ice surface in the Brandt Centre where the 2018 Memorial cup will be played. (Canadian Hockey League/Twitter)
'Deserves a shot:' Argos speak highly of newly-signed Regina QB
All Noah Picton wanted was a chance to showcase his talents in the CFL. Now, he's getting that opportunity in Canada's biggest city. On Monday, the Toronto Argonauts announced they signed the Regina-b...
May 15, 2018 Former University of Regina Rams quarterback Noah Picton. (File photo courtesy of Piper Sports Photography)
Former teammates, coach look back at Darian Durant's career
A leader. A willing student. A friend. A Champion. That's how a few of Darian Durant's former teammates and coach are remembering the quarterback after he announced his retirement on his website Frida...
May 11, 2018 Darian Durant (left) and Kerry Joseph participate in training camp. (Darian Durant/Instagram)
Jones happy with Riders talent ahead of training camp
The CFL season continues to inch nearer and the Saskatchewan Roughriders are getting geared up for training camp with a number of positions still up for grabs. While some of the starting jobs are on t...
May 10, 2018 Riders head coach Chris Jones speaks to media after practice on Sept. 20, 2017.
Pats anxious to begin Memorial Cup tournament
John Paddock has had to deal with a lot of things during his hockey career but this year he's facing a first - a 46-day break between games. "Never been associated with it," Paddock said when asked ho...
May 09, 2018 John Paddock. (File photo courtesy of Keith Hershmiller Photography)
Jim Hopson, John Terry inducted to Rider's Plaza of Honour
Two more names will forever be etched in Saskatchewan Roughrider history as they take their place among the team's all-time greats. The green and white announced former president and CEO Jim Hopson an...
May 08, 2018 Jim Hopson (left), Landon van Everdink, and John Lipp at the 2018 Plaza of Honour announcement on May 8, 2018. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
'Save-anything-you-can mode': homes lost in Kannata Valley fire
Charred frames of three homes, the rubble of a car and burnt brush remain after a grass fire tore through Kannata Valley Monday evening. Crews got a call about the blaze around 4:30 p.m. and say it st...
May 07, 2018 A home is destroyed by a fire in Kannata Valley on May 7, 2018. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Eagles, fireworks and comedy to open 100th Memorial Cup
The Regina Pats are releasing the details of how they're going to kick-off the 100th edition of the Memorial Cup on May 17. The festivities will include live entertainment, a tribute to the cup and th...
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The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, March 18
8:30 - The province made a major announcement on Monday regarding a new AI data centre being developed through a partner...