Murray Wood: April is the most frustrating month on the prairies
As much of Saskatchewan deals with another spring snowstorm, Murray Wood says we're all asking the same question: This i...
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Sask. Premier asking feds to do more in China canola dispute
Saskatchewan's premier is putting a little more pressure on the federal government to deal with the escalating situation in China regarding Canadian canola. According to the Canola Council of Canada (...
Mar 22, 2019
Truck driver sentenced to eight years in prison
The truck driver involved in the Humboldt Broncos tragedy was sentenced to eight years in prison Friday. Jaskirat Singh Sidhu, who pleaded guilty to 16 charges of dangerous driving causing death and 1...
Mar 22, 2019 Truck driver Jaskirat Singh Sidhu pleaded guilty on Jan. 8, 2019 to 29 counts of dangerous driving in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash. (650 CKOM file photo)
Regina students win trip to Disney World
Four students from Rosemont Community School in Regina are going on a trip of a lifetime. On Thursday afternoon, the Grade 5 and 6 students learned they were selected to go on a one-day, whirlwind vac...
Mar 22, 2019 Left to right, Larah Paskemin, Araceli Tontrereras, Sage Crowe and Austin Bananish found out they won a trip to Disney World at a school assembly on March 21, 2019. (Jessie Anton/980 CJME)"
Regina fire crews battle Garnet Street house fire
Flames are leaving the white front door of a home in North Central charred black and its windows shattered Thursday evening. A house fire broke out around 5 p.m. in the 1300 block of Garnet Street, ne...
Mar 21, 2019 Firefighters battle a house fire in the 1300 block of Garnet Street on March 21, 2019. (Andrew Shepherd/980 CJME)
Sask. people heading to Alberta when they leave: Report
When Saskatchewan people moved to another part of Canada in the last quarter of 2018, by and large, they were moving to Alberta. According to numbers from Statistics Canada, Saskatchewan made a net ga...
Mar 21, 2019
Heritage Classic tickets starting at $125: Winnipeg Jets
The Winnipeg Jets have announced ticket prices to the 2019 Heritage Classic in an email to their season-ticket holders. The NHL game between the Jets and Calgary Flames, hosted at Mosaic Stadium, is s...
Mar 21, 2019 The Calgary Flames will face the Winnipeg Jets in the 2019 Heritage Classic at Mosaic Stadium in Regina. (980 CJME file photo)
Brad Wall joins board of uranium company NexGen Energy
Saskatchewan's former premier has landed a new gig. Brad Wall was named to the board of directors for NexGen Energy, the company announced Thursday. "Mr. Wall brings extensive national energy policy, ...
Mar 21, 2019
Grocery store sidlers stealing credit cards: Regina police
Regina police say alleged credit card thieves are targeting seniors as they buy their groceries and pick up their drugs. In an emailed news release, police said that a group of two or three people hav...
Mar 21, 2019
Sheldon students perform to push for peace and inclusion
Students at Sheldon-Williams Collegiate used song, dance and the spoken word Wednesday to make a statement. The school staged a multicultural celebration to mark the International Day for the Eliminat...
Mar 21, 2019
Budget at a glance: The key items you need to know
You won't find any new taxes or tax increases in this year's budget. Likewise, the education portion of property taxes stays put. Volunteer firefighters and first responders can use a new tax credit. ...
Mar 20, 2019 (980 CJME file photo)
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Sarah Mills: A U.S. jury says Live Nation and Ticketmaster's monopoly hurt fans
An appeal is already underway, but Sarah Mills says the court case against Live Nation and Ticketmaster has exposed what...
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 16
8:30 - There are no shortages of stories coming from Parliament Hill this week. Following the Liberal majority, the gas ...