Murray Wood: Paying for junk pretentiously passed off as public art
As people debate Saskatoon spending $300,000 on plastic rocks, Murray Wood notes that the great unwashed aren't really s...
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Regina offering new programs in 2026 fall leisure guide
There's plenty to do in Regina this fall, and the city is helping residents connect with arts and recreation programs through the Fall 2026 Leisure Guide, which was released on Tuesday. "With more tha...
1h ago The city said it is offering a number of new programs this fall, including learn to lift, a two-hour class offered at the Fieldhouse designed to teach participants how to use strength and conditioning equipment, and the rise & grind early morning drop-in class. (Nicole Garn/980 CJME)
Amazon opens disaster relief hub in Edmonton to speed up wildfire response
Amazon has opened its first Canadian disaster relief hub in Edmonton, positioning Alberta as a key centre for emergency response as Canada continues to face increasingly severe wildfire seasons. The c...
21h ago An aerial view of the wildfire damage at Denare Beach in 2025. (Linda Lowe/Facebook)
Three people dead after rollover on George Gordon First Nation
Three people have died after a single-vehicle rollover on on George Gordon First Nation on Sunday. Punnichy RCMP said in a news release on Aug. 2 that officers were told of the crash on Grid 640 on Ge...
22h ago Flags fly above a sign for George Gordon First Nation. Three people died in an early morning single-vehicle crash on the First Nation north of Regina on Aug. 2, 2026. (George Gordon First Nation)
New Saskatchewan Day song honours musician's Prairie roots
Some places leave a mark on you long after you've moved away. For Dr. Bruce Lee Thiessen, Saskatchewan isn't just where he grew up - it's a collection of memories, landscapes, and stories that continu...
Aug 03, 2026 Dr. Bruce Lee Thiessen, who was raised in the province, said his song “Saskatchewan” is about recognizing the beauty of the province and communities that aren’t well known. (Dr. Bruce Lee Thiessen/Submitted)
WestJet strike: Saskatoon workers picket, passengers deal with flight cancellations in Regina
Travellers are starting to feel the effects after WestJet's 4,400 flight attendants went on strike early Sunday morning. The airline halted all flights on a busy summer travel weekend after the carrie...
Aug 02, 2026 Members of CUPE Local 8125 on the picket line at Saskatoon International Airport on Aug. 2, 2026. While the airport is not a base location for WestJet, the CUPE statement said a number of flight attendants live in and around the city prompting the local to set up the picket. (CUPE/Submitted)
What's open and closed in Regina on Saskatchewan Day
Regina residents heading out to enjoy the Saskatchewan Day long weekend will need to navigate a few local service changes on Monday. While you won't have to pay for on-street parking on Aug. 3, severa...
Aug 02, 2026 Swimmers dip their legs in a pool to cool off. Regina's outdoor pools will have regular operating hours on Saskatchewan Day. (Kateryna_Mostova/Depositphotos.com)
Missing 9-year-old boy last seen at Queen City Ex found unharmed, police say
Regina Police Service (RPS) said on Sunday afternoon that a 9-year-old boy, who went missing at Queen City Exhibition on Saturday had been found unharmed. RPS said in a news release sent around 4 a.m....
Aug 02, 2026 A Regina Police Service vehicle. (980 CJME file photo)
Saskatchewan Senator Todd Lewis dies at 65
Saskatchewan Senator Todd Lewis, a longtime local volunteer and respected leader in the province's agriculture sector, has died at the age of 65. Lewis was appointed to the Senate by former prime mini...
Aug 02, 2026 Sen. Todd Lewis inspects canola at his farm near Gray, Sask., on Thursday, July 29, 2021, during his term as president of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Kayle Neis)
Ituna again named Saskatchewan's most active community in ParticipACTION challenge
For the second straight year, residents of Ituna have paced the field when it comes to keeping active in Saskatchewan. According to the provincial government, the town northeast of Regina has won its ...
Aug 02, 2026 The town of Ituna has been recognized by ParticipACTION as the most active in Saskatchewan. (Harry Baytalan/Facebook)
Two locomotives, 13 train cars involved in Regina yard derailment
A freight train travelling through the CPKC rail yard in Regina caused a significant derailment on Saturday. Patrick Waldron with CPKC Communications said in a statement to CJME News that the derailme...
Aug 01, 2026 Train cars lie on their sides at Regina rail yard on Aug. 1, 2026. Patrick Waldron with CPKC Communications said i the derailment happened just before 10 a.m. when a train moving through the yard derailed a number of cars carrying shipping containers and then hit an empty potash train parked on an adjacent track. (Jacob Bamhour/980 CJME)
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The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, August 4
8:30 - Less than 24 hours after the WestJet flight attendants went on strike, the union representing them reached a tent...