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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Political science prof dissects Lewis' performance in Saskatchewan
Political scientist Jim Farney believes Dr. Leslyn Lewis' performance in Saskatchewan during the Conservative Party leadership race shows that social conservatives have numbers and are well-mobilized ...
Aug 24, 2020 (Dr. Leslyn Lewis/Facebook)
Three new COVID cases, 10 more recoveries in Sask.; active cases at 98
The number of active cases of COVID-19 reported in Saskatchewan has dipped under 100 for the first time since mid-July. The provincial government announced Monday three new cases and 10 more recoverie...
Aug 24, 2020 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
Second suspect charged in robbery, confinement of food delivery driver
A second person has been arrested in connection with the robbery of a Regina delivery driver in May. A 29-year-old woman is facing charges of robbery, forcible confinement and overcoming resistance by...
Aug 24, 2020 A 22 year-old male is facing 11 charges related to possession of weapons and assaulting a police officer. (980 CJME file photo)
Snowbirds cleared to resume flying operations
The Royal Canadian Air Force's Snowbirds have been given the all-clear to resume flying operations, but they won't be doing any more shows in 2020. A statement on the team's website Monday said the co...
Aug 24, 2020 The Snowbirds flew over Regina on May 14, 2020, as part of Operation Inspiration. (Anne Brigham/Submitted)
RCMP identifies Shellbrook victim, deems death a murder
A young man who went to the Shellbrook Hospital on Friday with injuries and later died has been identified. The Saskatchewan RCMP’s Major Crimes Unit North identified the 20-year-old as Wesley C...
Aug 24, 2020
SHA warns of possible COVID exposures in Swift Current
Customers at three businesses in Swift Current are being advised to self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms after recent visits by a person who later tested positive for the virus. According to the Saskatc...
Aug 24, 2020 The coronavirus. (Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota/Twitter)
SaskTel restores some service for Spiritwood, many still without connectivity
There’s good news for those in the town of Spiritwood — some cellular service has been restored. SaskTel told 650 CKOM that some of the services within the town have been restored, thanks ...
Aug 24, 2020
Show Segments
8:30 – Erin O’Toole is the new leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, replacing Andrew Scheer as leader of Canada’s Official Opposition. The Durham M.P. is a military veteran wh...
Aug 24, 2020
Man arrested, charged with second-degree murder for Red Earth Cree Nation stabbing
The Saskatchewan RCMP's Major Crimes Unit South arrested Richard Flett late Sunday after charging the 21-year-old with second-degree murder. A warrant was issued for Flett's arrest after 24-year-old B...
Aug 23, 2020
Brett Lauther opts out of Riders’ contract to pursue NFL opportunities
Canadian placekicker Brett Lauther is leaving the Saskatchewan Roughriders, at least for now. Lauther will be opting out of his current contract to pursue NFL opportunities. The 29-year-old made the a...
Aug 23, 2020
OPINION
Sarah Mills: The prime minister needs to live by his own bilingual rules
Sarah Mills says Mark Carney largely speaking French in his call to astronaut Jeremy Hansen breaks a standard he set whe...
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 9
On Thursday's show, Evan welcomes a trio of teens to discuss banning social media for children and teenagers, discusses ...