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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)
Regina's gopher control program starts Monday
A pest control program is set to begin this week in the Queen City. Regina's gopher control program begins on Monday, and residents are encouraged to avoid the areas where city workers are spraying, p...
Apr 22, 2024 Residents are encouraged to avoid the areas where city workers are spraying, particularly when it comes to children and pets. (980 CJME file photo)
Gov. Gen. Simon to meet with Moe, visit Wanuskewin during first official Sask. visit
Mary Simon, Canada's 30th Governor General, will meet with Premier Scott Moe and visit the First Nations University of Canada on Monday as she makes her first official visit to Saskatchewan. The three...
Apr 22, 2024 Gov. Gen. Mary Simon arrives at the Saskatchewan Legislature on the first day of her visit to the province. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Police investigating after people hit with bear spray at Brandt Centre
Regina police are searching for a suspect after a bear spray attack at the Brandt Centre on Saturday. According to police, officers were called to the facility just after 9:30 p.m. for a report of a w...
Apr 21, 2024 The Brandt Centre is the site of the First Nation University of Canada's Spring Celebration Powwow this weekend. (980 CJME file photo)
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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 ...