Murray Wood: Why the 21st Century is Saskatchewan's century
Murray Wood says the Food Fuel and Fertilizer Global Summit happening in Regina this week underlines why the 21st centur...
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Show Segments July 18
8:30 The Canadian Government is reinstating mandatory COVID- 19 testing for travellers entering the country again starting July 19. Some may be wondering if we should keep these COVID- era travel-rela...
Jul 18, 2022
Multiple successful rescue missions performed at Poplar Bluffs
The Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) dealt with multiple rescue situations at Poplar Bluffs, roughly 20 kilometres south of Saskatoon, all within 24 hours. The first call came in at 10:00 p.m. on Satur...
Jul 17, 2022
Thousands still without power after intense storm in southeast
Over 3,000 people are still without power after a storm hit a large part of southeast Saskatchewan late Friday night. Crews with SaskPower have already restored power to roughly 6,000 customers on Sat...
Jul 17, 2022
Going swimmingly: Women to swim 163 km of Diefenbaker
Six swimmers are going to take turns until they’ve covered 163 kilometres of Lake Diefenbaker. The Diefenbaker Dip: 163 Swim is a fundraiser for the La Ronge Native Women’s Council and YWC...
Jul 17, 2022
Early-morning house fire labelled 'suspicious'
Heavy smoke and flames greeted firefighters in Regina as they were called to a house fire Saturday morning. Crews responded to the 1200 block of Rae Street in North Central around 5:30 a.m. Deputy Fir...
Jul 16, 2022 A Regina fire department truck. (Evan Radford/980 CJME)
1 tornado confirmed, 2 others possible after wild day of weather
An active day of weather Friday brought large hail, heavy rain and at least one tornado to parts of Saskatchewan. Environment Canada's Brad Vrolijk confirmed the tornado touched down southeast of Sask...
Jul 16, 2022 A bolt of lightning in the sky east of Regina on July 15, 2022. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Suspected vehicle thief rams police cruiser making getaway in Wynyard
Officers from multiple RCMP detachments are investigating a string of vehicle thefts involving a suspect who also rammed a police cruiser. Last Friday, the Wynyard RCMP got a call about a theft of fue...
Jul 15, 2022
Police check out more than 3,500 vehicles at Chamberlain check stop
Chamberlain was a hotbed of activity earlier this week. Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan (CTSS) staged a check stop in the town from Tuesday through Thursday. In a release Friday, the RCMP said ...
Jul 15, 2022 A check stop in Chamberlain on July 13, 2022. (980 CJME)
Local distillery the official liquor sponsor for Country Thunder
It's safe to say more than a few beverages will be consumed at Country Thunder in Craven over the next few days, and for the first time, a local company is supplying those drinks. Last Mountain Distil...
Jul 15, 2022 Braeden Raiwet of Last Mountain Distillery at Country Thunder Saskatchewan on July 15, 2022. (Gillian Massie/980 CJME)
Sask. pediatrician thrilled kids’ COVID vaccine gets approved
A Saskatoon pediatrician is filled with "so much happiness" now that a COVID-19 vaccine for children under the age of five has got the green light. “This is a group that hasn’t been able t...
Jul 15, 2022
OPINION
Sarah Mills: Doggy daycares and other viral stories are a joy that we need right now
Sarah Mills says the tale of the Regina husky Missy escaping her vet to head to her favourite doggy daycare is the heart...
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The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, April 22
On Tuesday's show, Saskatchewan Health Minister, Jeremy Cockrill, takes calls and questions from people in the province,...