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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Death of La Ronge woman found along highway deemed a homicide
The death of a woman found 8 kilometres north of La Ronge on December 23 is being investigated as a murder. RCMP say the body of 28-year-old Sheena Marie Billette of La Ronge was found by a motorist a...
Dec 30, 2019
Man caught in equipment at CN railyard: Regina fire
A man suffered serious injuries at the CN railyard near First Avenue North and McIntosh Street in Regina Monday afternoon according to Regina Fire. Fire received a call around 12:59 p.m. and responded...
Dec 30, 2019 (980 CJME file photo)
Despite positives, challenges still loomed in 2019 says Chamber of Commerce CEO
Regina and District Chamber of Commerce CEO John Hopkins says while 2019 was a positive year in his eyes, it didn't come without challenges. The Queen City hosted some of the world's biggest musical a...
Dec 30, 2019 Regina and District Chamber of Commerce CEO John Hopkins. (Regina Chamber/Facebook)
Driver sent to hospital after crash on Ring Road
A crash on Ring Road near the Winnipeg Street on Sunday night overpass sent a driver to hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries. Police were called to the scene at about 5 p.m. They sa...
Dec 30, 2019
Man arrested in Alberta bank robbery where suspect allegedly fled on snowmobile
ALIX, Alta. - Police in central Alberta say they've made an arrest in a bank robbery where the suspect allegedly fled on a snowmobile. RCMP began investigating on Dec. 20 when they said a lone male we...
Dec 29, 2019
Rush ruin Riptide’s home opener with 11-4 win
A first trip to Long Island, N.Y. proved to be exactly what the Saskatchewan Rush needed to get back in the win column Saturday for an 11-4 win over the New York Riptide. Saskatchewan was powered to t...
Dec 29, 2019
Blades end 2019 with home-and-home sweep of Raiders
The Saskatoon Blades are cruising into the new year on a winning note after beating the Prince Albert Raiders 6-3 Saturday at SaskTel Centre. It was the Blades’ second win over the Raiders in as...
Dec 29, 2019
Attempted murder and other charges laid in alleged domestic incident
A suspect is facing attempted murder and other charges after Saskatoon City Police say they responded to a hostage situation late Saturday afternoon. Police say a female was being held against her wil...
Dec 29, 2019 An apartment building at 241 Willis Crescent in Saskatoon was the site of a hostage situation on Saturday, December 28, 2019. (Harrison Brooks/650 CKOM)
Young people making dangerous choices when it comes to cannabis says survey
Despite increased awareness and tougher laws, the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) says more education is needed on the impaired driving front. Especially when it comes to cannabis. CAA conducted...
Dec 29, 2019
Police investigating after crash sends eight year old to hospital
An eight-year-old boy was sent to hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries after he and a 32-year-old woman were struck by a vehicle in Regina. Police say they were pedestrians trying t...
Dec 29, 2019 (980 CJME file photo)
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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 ...