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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Rider gives back to Regina before returning home
Riders' defensive back Jovon Johnson is used to taking the ball away from opposing quarterbacks, but off the field, he's been busy giving things away. "Instead of throwing food away that I would poten...
Nov 22, 2017 Riders defensive back Jovon Johnson put together two bags of food to give to the homeless on Nov. 21, 2017. (Jovon Johnson Twitter)
Mayor touts Mosaic Stadium success, need to improve transit
While there is room for improvement, Regina's mayor is calling Mosaic Stadium's inaugural season a success. The Saskatchewan Roughriders season ended Sunday after an East Division Final loss in Toront...
Nov 21, 2017
47th Agribition opens at new International Trade Centre
Cows and crowds are once again taking over Evraz Place as Canada's largest livestock show gets underway. The Canadian Western Agribition kicked off Monday for the 47th year. Work to get the show setup...
Nov 20, 2017 Traditional burning of the brand kicks off 47th Canadian Western Agribition at the International Trade Centre Nov. 20, 2017. (Jessie Anton/980 CJME)
Regina mayor declares ‘Green Day’, premier raises Rider flag
Regina will get a chance to show off its Rider pride in a sea of green on Friday ahead of the East final in Toronto. Mayor Michael Fougere has proclaimed that Friday will be Green Day and encourages e...
Nov 16, 2017 Premier Brad Wall breaks protocol by raising a Rider flag at the Saskatchewan Legislative building before East final Nov. 15, 2017. (Sarah Mills/980 CJME)
The numbers behind the Riders and Argos Eastern Final
The Riders and Argos will meet with a trip to the Grey Cup on the line Sunday and 980 CJME has looked at a few numbers associated with the game this weekend. 8 per cent chance When the Riders began th...
Nov 15, 2017
Regina's 1st First Nations owned Tim Hortons opens
A new Tim Hortons in north Regina has more meaning than just a place for people to grab a cup of coffee. The coffee shop, located in the Saulteaux Crossing Business park on Pinkie Road, is the only Fi...
Nov 14, 2017 The Tim Hortons owned by Sakimay First Nation opened on Nov. 14, 2017. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Rider fans mirror team's travels during playoffs
The Riders are on an eastern road trip for the duration of the playoffs, and one Saskatchewan couple is following the team's travels. Brin Werrett is the president of the Regina Thunder Football Club ...
Nov 14, 2017 Brin and Rachel Werrett cheer on the Saskatchewan Roughriders during the Eastern Conference Semi-Final in Ottawa on Nov. 12, 2017. (Brin Werrett/Facebook)
'I cheer where my son goes:' Father cheers on Redblacks player
Zack Evans and his family are from Regina but he's now a member of the Ottawa Redblacks. His dad said it was an easy choice for who he will be cheering for during Sunday's clash against the Saskatchew...
Nov 11, 2017 Zack Evans raises the Grey Cup as a member of the Ottawa Redblacks. (Zack Evans Facebook)
Former employee reflects on Moose Jaw Times-Herald
The Moose Jaw Times-Herald has brought news to the Friendly City for almost 130 years, but the presses will be stopping in December. The paper announced that it will be ending both print and digital v...
Nov 09, 2017
Carmichael Outreach launches fundraiser for renovations
Carmichael Outreach has helped many people in the community through various programs, and now the organization is asking for help to renovate their new building. The non-profit organization launched i...
Nov 09, 2017 This building on 12th Avenue will eventually be the new home of Carmichael Outreach in Regina. (file photo CJME News)
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