Murray Wood: Is this one of those times when money might be better in the government's pockets?
Windfall profits on oil are prompting a break in the federal fuel excise, but Saskatchewan isn't following suit. Murray ...
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Thunder hold on to defeat the Huskies, advance to PFC finals
The Regina Thunder rallied in the second half to defeat the Edmonton Huskies and punch their ticket to the Prairie Football Conference (PFC) finals. The Thunder traveled to Clarke Park in Edmonton on ...
Oct 15, 2017 The Regina Thunder defeated the Edmonton Huskies on Oct. 15, 2017, to advance to the Prarie Football Conference finals. (Regina Thunder Football Club Facebook)
Cooking safety key to curbing Regina house fires: chief
Regina's fire chief is backing up findings from a recent study on the leading cause of house fires in the city. The study, released Tuesday, found 39 per cent of house fires were caused by cooking acc...
Oct 14, 2017 Regina City Manager Chris Holden (right) introduces media to the city's new fire Chief Layne Jackson on Sept. 12, 2017. (Kevin Martel/980 CJME)
Regina firefighters teach fire safety to local students
Regina's firefighters are hoping to teach people about fire safety, and they're starting with some of the city's youngest residents. Grade 2 students from St. Marguerite Bourgeoys School were at the l...
Oct 12, 2017 Officials speak to Grade 2 students from St. Marguerite Bourgeoys School about fire safety on Oct. 12, 2017. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Brandt Centre security tightened in wake of world events
You may notice a slight increase in security at Regina's Brandt Centre. "Safety is a top priority," said Shalyn Kivela, corporate communications manager with Evraz Place. "In light of the recent world...
Oct 11, 2017
RCMP working on increasing number of recruits: Minister
According to a federal minister, the RCMP is working to address their under-staffing issue. Earlier this year, the RCMP in Saskatchewan said they were dealing with staffing issues. While the official ...
Oct 11, 2017
Old Mosaic Stadium continues to fall as demolition rolls on
As the Saskatchewan Roughriders wear-in a new home field, demolition continues at old Mosaic Stadium. The stadium, which was home to the riders and hosted four Grey Cup championships, was recently rep...
Oct 10, 2017 Demolition continues at old Mosaic Stadium on Oct. 10, 2017. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Regina Thunder fall 35-22 to the Winnipeg Rifles
Despite being able to pull the game within a touchdown in the fourth quarter, the Regina Thunder would ultimately fall to the Winnipeg Rifles Saturday. Backed by over 230 yards on the ground, the Rifl...
Oct 08, 2017 The Regina Thunder gather together in Mosaic Stadium. (Wanda Harron Photography)
Lawyer glad about '60s Scoop compensation, more steps needed
Ottawa announced it will be paying hundreds of millions of dollars to those affected by the '60s scoop, but a Regina lawyer said there is more work to be done. The federal government announced Friday ...
Oct 06, 2017
New letter sent to Catholic schools regarding HPV vaccine
Saskatchewan bishops have sent out a new letter regarding the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine after parents mistakenly received one that hadn't been updated in about a decade. On Sept. 25, a letter...
Oct 06, 2017
Mock safe injection site created in Regina to help educate
A group is hoping to teach people across Canada, including residents in Regina, about the positives of having safe injection sites within the city. The group, called Collective Resistance to Injustice...
Oct 04, 2017 Lorne Gill (left) and Nessa Tousi set up a mock safe injection site in Regina on Oct. 4, 2017.
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Sarah Mills: The president has tested the faithful
There may be some who worship U.S. President Donald Trump, but like the Beatles before him, Sarah Mills says the preside...
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The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, April 15
8:30 - With a clear majority now secured, Mark Carney no longer has to bargain to survive confidence votes and can focus...