Murray Wood: Western separation talk borders on the absurd
Western separation isn't new, as Murray Wood reminds us. From fringe parties in the 1980s to bizarre border ideas today,...
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Regina Police: 18-year-old man charged with attempted murder
An altercation involving multiple people almost turned deadly in Regina on Saturday. Police were called to the 1400 block of Kramer Boulevard, near the University of Regina, at around 3:10 a.m. for a ...
Jun 17, 2025 Police said the incident happened near the University of Regina at around 3:10 a.m. on Saturday. (980 CJME story)
Prince Albert RCMP investigating staged armed robbery
The Prince Albert RCMP are looking for two men involved in an armed robbery on Sturgeon Lake First Nation. Investigation determined that someone driving an SUV on Sturgeon Lake Road found a man lying ...
Jun 17, 2025 No injuries were reported following an alleged staged incident where two men stole an SUV on Sturgeon Lake First Nation. (980 CJME file photo)
Police investigating death of Regina man Aron Lunan as a homicide
Police are now investigating the death of a 35-year-old Regina man as a homicide. RCMP officers were called to a rural area near Grand Coulee, just west of Regina, on June 10 after getting a report of...
Jun 17, 2025 On Tuesday, the Regina Police Service said its Major Crimes Unit has taken over the investigation, as they believe the case originated within the Queen City. (paulfleet/Depositphotos.com)
Regina police briefs: Unresponsive couple found in vehicle facing weapons charges
A man and a woman are facing multiple charges after Regina Police Service (RPS) officers found them "unresponsive" in a vehicle in the Cathedral neighbourhood on Sunday. RPS said in a news release on ...
Jun 16, 2025 (Andrij-Ter / Depositphotos.com)
There's still time for summer gardening: Rick Van Duyvendyk on Evan Bray
Green thumbs around Saskatchewan are gearing up for another season of gardening this summer. There's still time to get that garden in the ground. This week Rick Van Duyvendyk, owner of Saskatoon's Dut...
Jun 15, 2025 There's still time to get that garden in the ground, says Rick Van Duyvendyk, owner of Saskatoon's Dutch Growers. (udra / Depositphotos.com)
Wildfire smoke could impact freshly seeded Saskatchewan crop
Wildfires aren't just having an impact on communities and homes; the effects can also impact crops. With Saskatchewan seeding at 97 per cent complete, the smoke and lack of rain could have a dire impa...
Jun 14, 2025 Heavy wildfire smoke for an extended period of time will reduce the amount of photosynthesis. (Brent Bosker/650 CKOM)
ATV ban, voluntary evacuation order lifted for Candle Lake: SPSA wildfire update
Things continue to slowly but surely look up for the wildfire situation in Saskatchewan. According to Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA), the vast majority of evacuated people have returned or h...
Jun 13, 2025 While the ATV/UTV ban and voluntary evacuation order at Candle Lake has been lifted, the province has no plans to remove the province's state of emergency earlier than planned. (980 CJME file photo)
Saskatchewan fisherman feeds wildfire evacuees with a taste of home
As wildfire evacuations displace families across Saskatchewan, one Cree fisherman from Southend, a town in northeast Saskatchewan, is offering comfort the way he knows best: fish. Tommy Bird, a commer...
Jun 13, 2025 A volunteer feeds fish fry to evacuees who gathered at the Prince Albert Exhibition Centre. (Tommy Bird/submitted)
Province warns wildfire evacuees of targeted scams
As firefighters continue to work tirelessly to save homes and communities in the north, the province is warning wildfire evacuees of targeted scams. In a statement, the Financial and Consumer Affairs ...
Jun 13, 2025 The Canadian Red Cross has issued fraud alerts in both Saskatchewan and Manitoba regarding the targeted scams. (bernardbodo/Depositphotos.com)
Bear spray allegedly used on Saskatoon Police officer, woman charged
A 19-year-old woman is facing charges after allegedly using bear spray on a Saskatoon police officer Thursday night. At around 9:30 p.m., police were in the 900 block of 22nd Street West when they saw...
Jun 13, 2025
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The Evan Bray Show - Friday, July 18
Evan checks in with Premier Scott Moe. Then it's open phones, Bugs 'n Hugs, Eatin' Time, and Green & White Progs. We...