Murray Wood: Who's hot... and who's not
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RCMP investigating woman's murder near Oxbow
Confusion reigned in Oxbow on Thursday as RCMP officers descended on the southeastern Saskatchewan town without an immediate explanation as to why. A number of RCMP vehicles were seen in the community...
Apr 25, 2024 There was a heavy police presence in Oxbow on Thursday. The RCMP didn't provide any details on the reason. (Gillian Massie/980 CJME)
Construction set to begin on Dewdney Avenue project in Regina
Ceremonial shovels went into the ground Thursday as the City of Regina kicked off the revitalization of Dewdney Avenue. The two-year, $32-million construction project is to begin Monday and will turn ...
Apr 25, 2024 Saskatchewan Minister of Government Relations Don McMorris (left), Warehouse District executive director Leasa Gibbons (centre) and Regina Mayor Sandra Masters (right) participate in a groundbreaking ceremony for the Dewdney Avenue Revitalization Project. (Daniel Reech/980 CJME)
Sask. health ministry reminds people about risk of hantavirus
Saskatchewan's Ministry of Health is reminding spring cleaners to be aware of the risk of hantavirus while working in enclosed spaces. According to a release from the ministry, hantavirus is caused by...
Apr 24, 2024 A deer mouse. (Ministry of Health/Submitted)
Three people hurt in two-vehicle collision near Rosthern
Three people were sent to hospital after a collision near Rosthern on the weekend. The crash happened Saturday at around 6:30 p.m., but the RCMP only released details about it on Tuesday. According to...
Apr 23, 2024 The crash happened Saturday at around 7 p.m. (980 CJME file photo)
Calling all artists: Regina searching for resident artist at Neil Balkwill Centre
Regina is looking for an artist to complete a three-month residency at the Neil Balkwill Civic Arts Centre. According to the city, the resident artist's work will "explore and reflect on Regina's dive...
Apr 23, 2024 Art on display at the Neil Balkwill Civic Arts Centre in Regina. (City of Regina)
Saskatchewan exports for 2023 exceed $49 billion
Saskatchewan smashed a number of records for exports in 2023. According to the annual State of Trade report - released Tuesday by the Government of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Trade and Export P...
Apr 23, 2024 Wheat was among the leading exports for Saskatchewan in 2023. (980 CJME file photo)
The 'vise' squad: RCMP pulls over man using vise grips for steering wheel
A Saskatchewan police officer threw a wrench into the plans of one driver last Wednesday. According to the RCMP, an officer with Prince Albert Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan conducted a traffi...
Apr 22, 2024 The driver was ticketed and told to have the vehicle inspected for safety. (RCMP/Submitted)
Man charged with murder after death on Ochapowace First Nation
A 32-year-old man from the Ochapowace First Nation has been charged with second-degree murder after a death on that First Nation just east of Regina on Saturday. In a media release Monday, the RCMP sa...
Apr 22, 2024 The Mounties were called Saturday at around 6:45 a.m. to assist paramedics at the scene. (980 CJME file photo)
Man charged with attempted murder after alleged shooting in North Central
A 41-year-old Regina man is facing a charge of attempted murder after allegedly shooting a man with a shotgun at close range. According to police, officers were called to a home on Rae Street in the c...
Apr 22, 2024 Police say the suspect was identified and arrested the day after the alleged shooting. (Gillian Massie/980 CJME file photo)
Regina General Hospital parkade starting to take shape
Construction on the parkade at Regina's General Hospital has reached the midway point. On Monday, the provincial government said trucks carrying more than 500 large concrete panels have been arriving ...
Apr 22, 2024 The parkade is being built in the northwest corner of the General Hospital grounds. (Abby Zieverink/980 CJME)
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The Evan Bray Show - Friday, April 10
8:30 - After another conservative MP crossed the floor to the Liberals earlier this week, we wanted to get thoughts from...