Murray Wood: Why I hate the latest round of changes in the CFL
Eight of the CFL's nine teams will qualify for the playoffs under the league's latest round of changes, but Murray Wood ...
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32nd annual Z99 Radiothon raises $643,144 for Regina NICU
The Z99 Radiothon has yet again raised hundreds of thousands of dollars towards saving babies' lives in Regina. Thanks to unwavering support from so many generous people in southern Saskatchewan, the ...
Mar 15, 2019 The Rawlco Radio team poses for a picture with members of the Hospitals of Regina Foundation in front of the 32nd annual Z99 Radiothon grand total on March 15, 2019. (Z99 Facebook)
RCMP issues warrant for Melville kidnapping suspect
The RCMP has identified a suspect in relation to a kidnapping that occurred near Melville in July. Now, police are asking for the public's help in locating the man. A warrant has been issued for the a...
Mar 15, 2019 Alvin Lawrence Sunshine, 27, is captured in this photo sent by Melville RCMP on March 15, 2019. (Melville RCMP/Submitted)
Weyburn city council apologizes for group home comments
Weyburn's city council has issued a public apology for comments made during Monday's council meeting about a proposed group home in the city. A letter from council posted on the City of Weyburn's webs...
Mar 15, 2019 (Courtesy of Discover Weyburn)
Pats’ Schioler expects a 'tough' weekend
For the past four WHL seasons, Liam Schioler has been a stay-at-home defenceman for the Regina Pats. Now, his stay in the only WHL home he has ever known is about to end. The 21-year-old product of Wi...
Mar 15, 2019 Liam Schioler (right) strategizes with teammate Austin Pratt during the Sept. 30 game against the Moose Jaw Warriors. (Keith Hershmiller/Regina Pats)
Sask. environment ministry limiting services at 19 offices
Saskatchewan's Ministry of Environment is eliminating walk-in services at 19 of its field offices in the province. In a media release Thursday, the ministry announced it was discontinuing front-counte...
Mar 14, 2019
WCB reports increases in workplace injuries, fatalities
The number of workplace injuries and fatalities in Saskatchewan increased in 2018 over the previous year. According to figures released Thursday by the Saskatchewan Worker's Compensation Board, there ...
Mar 14, 2019 A 61-year-old worker was killed at Saskatoon's Basic Truck and Trailer on July 31, 2018. (Chris Vandenbreekel/650 CKOM)
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)
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Murray Wood: The Art of the CUSMA Deal
Insults, complaints that Canada is so mean, warnings the U.S. doesn't need us. It's all standard operating procedure. Th...
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The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, April 29
8:30 - The spring fiscal update released yesterday includes new measures such as a major skilled trades training program...