Murray Wood: Signs of spring appearing in Saskatchewan
Murray Wood says signs of spring were all over the place on the weekend, even though the forecast remains wintery for th...
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MacKenzie Art Gallery become inaugural host to Governor General's Awards exhibit
The MacKenzie Art Gallery was recently put on the national stage, hosting the 2025 Governor General's Awards in Visual and Media Arts exhibition for the first time in December. The exhibition celebrat...
Jan 03, 2026 We Are Made of Stardust references Miss Chief's creation story, which was influenced by Cree cosmology. (Nicole Garn/980 CJME)
The Green Zone Replay - Friday, Jan. 2
2:05 - Starting Lineup Big Talkers are World Juniors, Canada's Olympic roster, the Jets continue to collapse and the final weekend of the NFL regular season. 2:35 - Britton Gray - Green Zone Rider rep...
Jan 02, 2026
Regina Urgent Care Centre closing early Friday and Tuesday: SHA
In a statement from the Saskatchewan Health Authority, the Regina Urgent Care Centre (UCC) will be closing at 4 p.m. on Friday, due to an "unanticipated physician absence." Tuesday's hours will also b...
Jan 02, 2026 The Regina Urgent Care Centre was opened in an effort to improve wait times and help relieve the pressure on larger hospitals. (Nicole Garn/980 CJME)
SWF for fine increases following bear paw, gall bladder trafficking investigation
A woman from Maidstone, Sask., is facing a $12,000 fine and a five-year hunting suspension after an interprovincial investigation found that the woman had illegally trafficked bear gall bladders and b...
Jan 02, 2026 A Maidstone woman was fined and charged after the illegal trafficking of black bear paws and gall bladders. (Ministry of Environment)
Alert issued after Regina sees three overdose deaths between Tuesday and Wednesday
Three overdose deaths in two days in Regina have prompted an alert from the Saskatchewan health ministry. According to the ministry, the deaths occurred between Tuesday and Wednesday, the final days o...
Jan 02, 2026 A take-home naloxone kit, which is used to temporarily counter the effects of an opioid overdose. The ministry of health noted that multiple doses may be required to revive some patients, and the drug will not be effective for non-opiate overdoses. (980 CJME file photo)
Listen to all Team Canada's games at the World Juniors on 980 CJME and 650 CKOM
Canada is looking for its record 21st gold medal at the IIHF World Juniors, and hopefully rebound from a pair of disastrous showings the last two years, where the United States claimed the gold medal....
Jan 01, 2026
Sask. residents to see improved work conditions, tax savings due to law changes
As the calendar flips over to 2026, the Government of Saskatchewan says a number of legislative and tax changes are expected to keep more money in the pockets of residents, especially the lowest earne...
Jan 01, 2026 Some Saskatchewan residents could seen some increases in their tax credit amounts, due to The Saskatchewan Affordability Act and annual inflation indexing, according to the provincial government. (980 CJME file photo)
Team Canada moves on to playoff round after 7-4 win over Finland at World Juniors
The annual World Junior Hockey Championship moves to the playoff round, with Team Canada remaining unbeaten and topping Group B after an exciting 7-4 win over Finland on Wednesday night in Minneapolis...
Jan 01, 2026 Canada's Cole Beaudoin (26) receives a pass ahead of Finland's Emil Hemming (22) and Daniel Nieminen (7) during third period IIHF World Junior Championship hockey action, in Minneapolis on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov )
Sask. Lt. Gov. Bernadette McIntyre hosts her first New Year's Day Levee
Ring in the new year with some regal flair. Bernadette and Rich McIntyre, as Saskatchewan's Vice-Regal Couple, will host their first New Year's Day Levee at Government House on Thursday. Read more: LI...
Jan 01, 2026 Sask. Lt. Gov. Bernadette will host her first New Year's Day Levee at Govt House Thursday with her husband Rich. (Lieutenant Governor's Office/Facebook)
Police chiefs in Regina, Saskatoon reflect on 2025
As the year comes to an end, reporters from 980 CJME and 650 CKOM sat down with the police chiefs in Regina and Saskatoon to discuss some significant moments and highlights of 2025. Lorilee Davies was...
Dec 31, 2025 Lorilee Davies was officially appointed chief of the Regina Police Service earlier this month after holding the role on an interim basis since April. She officially took over after a selection process following the firing of former chief Farooq Sheikh. (Geoff Smith/980 CJME)
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Sarah Mills: Cancelled ferries on west coast put the short Saskatchewan commutes into perspective
Using the ferry system is a great way to enjoy BC from the water, but Sarah Mills says recent issues have had a big impa...
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The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, April 7
8:30 - Today is Green Shirt Day, which falls one day after the eighth anniversary of the Humboldt Bus Crash. The anniver...