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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Regina cops seize drugs and weapons after woman allegedly rams police vehicles
A month-long investigation by police ended on Wednesday with three arrests and the seizure of weapons and suspected drugs. The investigation - which included officers from both Regina and Saskatoon - ...
May 10, 2024 Police say the driver rammed police vehicles in an attempt to flee from a traffic stop on Highway 11. (980 CJME file photo)
Regina police use biometric system to monitor detainees in cells
For more than a month, police in Regina have been using a new system to closely monitor the health of detainees in cells. The system, which was introduced in March, lets police view health data of pri...
May 08, 2024 The Regina Police Service says it's one of the first police forces in Canada to begin using biometrics to monitor inmates' health while they are in cells. (Regina Police Service/Screenshot)
Regina police officer injured by friendly fire discharged from hospital
The Regina police officer who was shot by another officer last month has been discharged from hospital, but still has a long road to recovery ahead of him. While police haven't named the officer, an o...
May 07, 2024 Sam Kosolofski, a husband and father of two, was shot and injured by another officer while executing a search warrant as part of the Tactical Support Unit. (Regina Police Service/X)
Environment Canada issues rainfall warning for southwest Sask.
Heavy rainfall is expected to begin early Monday afternoon around Shaunavon, Maple Creek and Cypress Hills. According to Environment Canada, the rainfall warning means between 25 and 75 millimetres, o...
May 06, 2024 The Environment Canada statement reads "A trough of low pressure developing over extreme southwest Saskatchewan into Alberta will bring significant precipitation to the area over the next couple of days." (980 CJME File Photo)
Possible decade old human remains found near Moose Jaw
The Moose Jaw RCMP are investigating human remains found in a rural area northeast of Moose Jaw. A forensic anthropologist and pathologist examined the remains and believe they may have been at the lo...
May 04, 2024 The Moose Jaw RCMP are investigating human remains found in a rural area near Moose Jaw. (980 CJME file photo)
Celebration of life to honour Jim Hopson set for Friday afternoon
A celebration of life will be held in Regina on Friday in honour of Jim Hopson. Hopson, who helped transform the Saskatchewan Roughriders into the flagship franchise of Canadian football as the team's...
May 03, 2024 The celebration of life for Jim Hopson will begin with a procession through the city to the Conexus Arts Centre. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Sask. child advocate highlights high number of youth suicide attempts
Saskatchewan's child advocate is shining a spotlight on the growing number of suicide attempts by young people in government care. In her annual report, Lisa Broda, Saskatchewan's advocate for childre...
May 01, 2024 Lisa Broda has served as Saskatchewan's advocate for children and youth since 2019. (Submitted)
Shared e-scooters return to Regina for 2024
Shared e-scooters are back on the roads in Regina this week. The scooters can be rented through two companies, Bird and Neuron. The scooters were introduced last year in both Regina and Saskatoon, fol...
May 01, 2024 Regina Mayor Sandra Masters takes an e-scooter for a spin on June 28, 2023. (980 CJME file photo)
Eight charged with confinement in same incident where Regina cop shot
Eight people are facing charges of forcible confinement and assault in connection with an incident which saw one Regina cop shoot another officer. According to police, officers were dispatched to the ...
Apr 30, 2024 Eight people, ranging in age from 18 to 47, face charges of forcible confinement and assault with a weapon. (Regina Police Service/X)
Kindersley man charged with impaired driving after fatal crash with cyclist
A Kindersley man is facing criminal charges after a fatal crash in the city over the weekend. According to the Saskatchewan RCMP, officers learned about a crash on Railway Avenue in Kindersley at arou...
Apr 29, 2024 Police say the 20-year-old driver left the scene after the crash. (Google Street View of Kindersley RCMP detachment)
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 16
Evan catches up on the latest happening in Ottawa, checks in on safety in downtown Saskatoon and discusses a three-strik...