Murray Wood: Who's hot and who's not
Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look at the big news stories and decides who's hot... and who's not. This week's list ...
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Charges laid after alleged arson, theft, police vehicle ramming: Prince Albert RCMP
Three people are facing charges after an eventful morning for Prince Albert RCMP and the Little Red River Fire Department. On Friday at around 7:20 a.m., the Prince Albert RCMP responded to a fire in ...
Jul 22, 2025 According to RCMP, before the police chase began, the suspects allegedly entered a home in the Little Red River community where they discharged bear spray, stole items and set a fire. (980 CJME file photo)
Sask. government signs trade agreements with Manitoba, PEI
Premier Scott Moe signed trade deals with both Manitoba and Prince Edward Island (PEI) on Monday. Moe signed memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew and Prince Edward Islan...
Jul 21, 2025 Ontario Premier Doug Ford, centre, welcomes the premiers during the 2025 summer meeting of Canada’s premiers at Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville, Ont., on Monday, July 21, 2025. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette)
Former corrections official charged with smuggling drugs into jail
A former Regina corrections official is accused of smuggling drugs into the city's correctional centre. Justin Amyotte, 44, has been charged with committing a breach of trust as a public official by t...
Jul 21, 2025 According to Regina Provincial Court, the alleged offences happened between July 2023 and September 2023. (980 CJME file photo)
Saskatchewan farmers receive boost in 2025 AgriStability support
Saskatchewan producers facing trade uncertainty and dry conditions will receive a one-time increase in compensation through AgriStability, along with a doubling of the maximum payment cap for the 2025...
Jul 21, 2025 Changes to the AgriStability program could include recognizing feed expenses from rented grazing land as eligible costs starting in 2026. (Canadian Cattlemen's Association/Facebook)
Murray Wood: Riders bounce back, but Stamps look strongest
The Riders bounced back against BC with a sharp performance, but as Murray Wood points out, Calgary's dominance over both Saskatchewan and Winnipeg suggests they may be the team to beat in the CFL. Mu...
Jul 21, 2025 Listen to daily commentary from 650 CKOM (980 CJME) Program Director Murray Wood.
Sarah Mills: Why do parents still shoulder school supply costs?
The back-to-school supply list is finally done, but as Sarah Mills ponders, why don't schools and the ministry work together to buy supplies in bulk and spare parents the yearly scramble? The Mills Mi...
Jul 21, 2025 Listen to daily commentary from 650 CKOM (980 CJME) Provincial News Director Sarah Mills.
Regina locations listed in new measles exposure risk
A confirmed measles case in Regina prompted an notification of exposure risk from Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) on Saturday. In a July 19 new release, the SHA said that people who were at the id...
Jul 19, 2025 Immunization is the best tool against measles, and two complete doses is what you need to have full vaccination, Saskatchewan Health Authority says. (casanowe1/Depositphotos.com)
Severe thunderstorms headed for southwestern Saskatchewan
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has issued a thunderstorm watch as a system moves into the southwestern parts of the province from Alberta. The weather agency said the storms could bring ...
Jul 19, 2025 Environment and Climate Change Canada issued a thunderstorm watch on July 19, 2025, as a system moves into the southwestern parts of the province from Alberta. (980 CJME file photo)
'Good feeling': Steelworkers union president happy about Ottawa's steps to support industry
Ottawa's newly announced supports to the Canadian steel industry are being welcomed by a local union leader. Mike Day, president of United Steelworkers Local 5890, said he was pleased that workers wer...
Jul 19, 2025 Mike Day, president of United Steelworkers Local 5890, said it remains to be seen just how impactful the Government of Canada's new measures will be. (Daniel Reech/980 CJME)
Police fatally shoot person on Garnet Street in Regina on Friday
A Regina police officer fatally shot a person Friday morning during an investigation the city's North Central neighbourhood. The shooting happened around 10:10 a.m. on July 18 in the 1300 block of Gar...
Jul 18, 2025 A police vehicle sits on Garnet Street in Regina’s North Central neighbourhood after an officer fatally shot a person on Friday, July 18, 2025. (Gillian Massie/980 CJME)
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