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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Friends of the Riders lottery ends after long run
A fixture in Saskatchewan for the past 33 years is shutting down. Tom Shepherd, the founder and president of the Friends of the Riders Touchdown Lottery, announced Thursday that the lottery is being d...
May 16, 2019
Family organizing search for missing Regina woman
Family members and friends of Jenaya Wapemoose are to gather in Regina on Saturday to search for the missing woman. Wapemoose, a 22-year-old mother of one, hasn't been seen or heard from since April 7...
May 16, 2019
Students to get a chance to help set educational policy
A group of teenagers in the province is going to get a chance to help influence the future of education in Saskatchewan. The provincial government announced Thursday that it will soon be seeking appli...
May 16, 2019
Provincial campgrounds opening Thursday
The unofficial start of summer arrives in Saskatchewan on Thursday, when campgrounds open in provincial parks in advance of the Victoria Day long weekend. "That's kind of the fun part about this weeke...
May 16, 2019
Roughriders sign remaining draft picks
The Saskatchewan Roughriders completed Wednesday the signings of their selections in the 2019 CFL draft. One week after announcing the signings of fifth-round selection Charbel Dabire (44th overall) a...
May 15, 2019
STARS launches annual home lottery in Saskatchewan
There are two dream homes up for grabs and the chance to own them could help save lives. STARS launched its annual home lottery Wednesday and the prizes include not just two grand-prize homes near Reg...
May 15, 2019 The STARS Lottery grand-prize home in Pilot Butte on May 15, 2019. (Sarah Mills/980 CJME)
Thunderstorm warning issued for areas in southern Sask.
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for a number of areas in southeastern Saskatchewan. Environment Canada issued the warnings for the rural municipalities of Churchbridge and Saltcoats. Ale...
May 15, 2019
Canadian drug makers hit with $1.1B suit for pushing opioids despite risks
TORONTO - Canadian drug makers enriched themselves at the expense of vulnerable patients by illegally and deceptively promoting highly addictive opioids that have killed thousands in recent years, a p...
May 15, 2019
City of Regina urging fire safety ahead of May long weekend
You're probably thinking about firing up the grill this long weekend. The City of Regina just wants you to remember not to leave it unattended, as careless cooking is the leading cause of fire, with a...
May 15, 2019 Regina Fire Marshal Randy Ryba demonstrates how firepits should have a screen over them ahead of the long weekend. (Joseph Ho/980 CJME)
Uber launching in Regina
After months of anticipation, Uber will be rolling into Regina Wednesday. The company is announcing its launch at an event at 3 p.m. outside of Regina City Hall. The province passed legislation in Dec...
May 15, 2019
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 ...