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U of R basketball teams sweep series, swim team makes history
The University of Regina men's basketball team continued with their winning ways over the weekend, tying a school record, while the women's team continued to assert their own dominance in the standing...
Nov 27, 2017 The University of Regina Cougars celebrate during a game against the Lethbridge Pronghorns on Nov. 25, 2017. (University of Regina Cougars/Twitter)
1st U of R Ram wins Rookie of the Year
For the first time ever, a member of the University of Regina Rams has been named the U SPORTS Rookie of the Year. Linebacker Nick Cross, who played his high school football at Dr. Martin LeBoldus Hig...
Nov 24, 2017 University of Regina Ram Nick Cross was named the U SPORTS Rookie of the Year on Nov. 23, 2017. (University of Regina Twitter)
Gangs, domestic violence behind high murder rate: Regina police chief
Regina's police chief says gang activity and domestic conflict are major contributing factors to the city's high murder rate. According to numbers released by Statistics Canada on Thursday, Regina had...
Nov 23, 2017 Regina police Chief Evan Bray speaks to media at police headquarters, July 2017. (Sarah Mills/980 CJME)
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)
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Murray Wood: The day Canada Became a nation
April 9, 1917 was Easter Monday. On that date, 109 years ago, Canadian soldiers made history at Vimy Ridge. Murray Wood ...
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