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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Rob Norris announces run for mayor – says ‘fresh eyes and perspective’ needed at city hall
As the sounds of Eighth Street construction equipment and traffic echoed in the background, former Saskatchewan Party MLA and cabinet minister Rob Norris formally announced his intention to run for ma...
Jun 25, 2020
Youth who lit Walmart aisle on fire sentenced to 18 months probation
A judge has sentenced a youth who set fire to a section of paper towel inside a Regina Walmart to 18 months probation. The boy, who was 12 at the time, set fire to a bunch of paper towel inside the Ro...
Jun 25, 2020 (Photo courtesy of Wayne Folk)
Sask. reports three new COVID-19 cases, five recoveries, nine hospitalizations
The fourth phase of the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan could be over and done with sooner rather than later. Premier Scott Moe said he expects to announce the opening dates for the rest of the businesses i...
Jun 25, 2020 Saskatchewan's Chief Medical Health Officer, Dr. Saqib Shahab (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for areas of southeastern Sask.
A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for areas of southeastern Saskatchewan. Environment Canada issued the alert Thursday for areas around Moosomin, Grenfell, Kipling, Wawota, Yorkton, Melville, E...
Jun 25, 2020 (980 CJME file photo)
City takes down four trees with Dutch elm disease
The City of Regina on Thursday started removing four trees that have Dutch elm disease. A media release from the city said the diseased trees are located on Second Avenue and King Street. Provincial r...
Jun 25, 2020
Three killed, three injured in two-vehicle crash near Waldeck
Three people are dead and three others are in hospital after a two-vehicle collision Wednesday night on a grid road north of Waldeck. According to a media release from the RCMP, the crash happened sho...
Jun 25, 2020 (980 CJME file photo)
Warmer weather has people lining up for a cool summer treat
With the temperatures rising, so is the demand for anything to cool off Saskatoon residents. That includes ice cream shops, where customers have flocked to get a scoop or two of the summertime snack. ...
Jun 25, 2020
Advocate for inmates calls on government to scrap Saskatoon jail expansion
The Elizabeth Fry Society of Saskatchewan is leading the charge to have the provincial government change course on a planned expansion at the Saskatoon Correctional Centre. The organization works with...
Jun 25, 2020
SGI once again accepting applications for road tests
SGI is ready to hit the gas when it comes to road tests. The Crown corporation announced Thursday it was reopening road tests to the general public effective immediately. All drivers who are required ...
Jun 25, 2020
Crop development near normal but some areas still needing rain
Saskatchewan Agriculture says crop development is around normal for this time of year for most crops in the province, although some oilseed crops are considered to be behind normal development. Provin...
Jun 25, 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
8:30 - Another MP just crossed the floor to the Liberal Party, just weeks away from three critical byelections where the...