Murray Wood: Is this one of those times when money might be better in the government's pockets?
Windfall profits on oil are prompting a break in the federal fuel excise, but Saskatchewan isn't following suit. Murray ...
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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
CFL, CFLPA reach tentative agreement
It looks like the CFL season will go ahead as planned. The league and Canadian Football Players Association announced Wednesday they have reached a tentative agreement on a new collective bargaining a...
May 15, 2019
CAA, SGI put focus on safety of tow truck operators
Greg McCracken's close call perfectly epitomized Slow Down Move Over Day. "There was a lot of traffic," McCracken, a tow truck operator, said in a video shared Tuesday by the Canadian Automobile Assoc...
May 14, 2019
Jon Ryan fulfils a lifelong dream
Jon Ryan's childhood dream has come true. The CFL's Saskatchewan Roughriders officially announced Tuesday that they had signed Ryan, a 37-year-old Regina product who grew up cheering for the team and ...
May 14, 2019 Britton Gray/980 CJME
Saskatchewan getting new 474 area code
Some Saskatchewan residents will soon be getting new phone numbers. After 10 months of deliberations, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has approved a plan to add ...
May 14, 2019
Sask. victims of domestic violence eligible for paid leave
The provincial government passed legislation Monday permitting five days of paid job leave for victims of domestic and sexual violence. According to the changes made under Bill 172 of The Saskatchewan...
May 13, 2019
Police chief expects coroner's inquest for fatal shooting
Regina Police Chief Evan Bray says he's expecting a provincial coroner's inquest into the deadly shooting that left a 41-year-old man dead earlier this month. Speaking on 980 CJME's Gormley on Monday ...
May 13, 2019 Two police vehicles were still outside an apartment building on the 1900 block of Halifax Street, nearly 12 hours after a man died in a police-involved shooting. May 4, 2019 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
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Sarah Mills: The president has tested the faithful
There may be some who worship U.S. President Donald Trump, but like the Beatles before him, Sarah Mills says the preside...
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The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, April 15
On Wednesday's show, Evan finds out who Saskatchewan's Smartest Radio Listener is, talks with some NHL legends and conti...