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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Saving babies' lives at the annual Z99 radiothon
For 32 years, they have been saving babies' lives -- and CC and Lorie are rallying once again. The annual Z99 radiothon is underway at the Cornwall Centre in Regina. Each year, CC and Lorie stay awake...
Mar 14, 2019 (L-R) Lorie, Amanda Crisman and CC at the Z99 Radiothon on March 14, 2019.
New training standards for semi drivers set to take effect
Changes to standardized training requirements for Saskatchewan semi drivers come into effect Friday. "These changes will improve safety on our province's roads by ensuring Class 1 drivers receive more...
Mar 14, 2019
Englot returns to curling as skip for Schmirler's daughter
After years of curling against Sandra Schmirler, Michelle Englot is set to begin curling with Schmirler's daughter. Englot shared the news with 980 CJME Green Zone guest host Warren Woods on Wednesday...
Mar 14, 2019 Seven-time provincial curling champion Michelle Englot is coming out of retirement to skip Sandra Schmirler's daughter Sara England. (Curling Canada/Twitter)
Regina Folk Festival reveals lineup for 50th celebration
As the Regina Folk Festival gets ready to celebrate 50 years of filling the air with music, it revealed on Wednesday who will be taking the stage this year. Blue Rodeo, A Tribe Called Red and Jason Is...
Mar 14, 2019 Jim Cuddy (third from right) says he loves touring with Blue Rodeo. (Blue Rodeo/Facebook)
Regina police locate missing boy
Twelve-year-old Dayton Lafferty, who was the subject of a previous missing person news release, has been found, according to Regina police. The police said he was found unharmed.
Mar 13, 2019 (980 CJME file photo)
Infrastructure program set to accept proposals
The window opens Friday to submit proposals to receive funding for infrastructure projects in the province. Premier Scott Moe announced Wednesday at the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalitie...
Mar 13, 2019
No worries with safety of Boeing 737 Max 8, says McGill prof
An aviation expert from McGill University said he was not afraid to fly on a Boeing 737 Max 8 recently. Speaking with John Gormley on Wednesday morning, business professor Karl Moore said he took a tr...
Mar 13, 2019
Gov't hopes technology can help address trespassing
The provincial government is looking to technology to connect rural property owners with those seeking to use the owners' land. At the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) conventio...
Mar 13, 2019
Camp-Easy program set to get started again in Sask.
While some people might be seasoned veterans when it comes to camping and already have their supplies ready for the season, the province is once again offering a program to help make things easier for...
Mar 13, 2019 (980 CJME file photo)
Woman reacts to Lemberg hotel fire: 'That was our home'
For one woman, the Lemberg Hotel was more than just a place to stay the night. It also housed her family memories. Joyce Robertson's father Ted Brockmeyer built the hotel in 1963 where a rink once sto...
Mar 12, 2019 Fire engulfs the Lemberg, Sask. hotel late on Monday, March 11, 2019. (Christina Chick Photography/Facebook)
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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 ...