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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Construction industry says speeding drivers common at work sites
The Saskatchewan Heavy Construction Association (SHCA) says aggressive drivers are common within orange zones in the province. The industry association’s president Shantel Lipp reacted to an inc...
Jul 28, 2021
Man charged after morning robbery in north Regina
A 36-year-old man is facing charges after allegedly robbing a bank Tuesday. Around 10:49 a.m., police were called to a bank in the Lakewood neighbourhood on the 5800 block of Rochdale Blvd. When offic...
Jul 28, 2021 (Kevin Martel/980 CJME)
Latest COVID update July 28: 50 new cases, no new deaths
The province is reporting its lowest amount of hospitalized patients suffering from COVID-19 in more than eight months. In it's daily COVID-19 update, the province said there were 43 people in hospita...
Jul 28, 2021 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill dead at 72
Dusty Hill, the bassist for legendary rock and roll band ZZ Top, has died. The group announced Hill's passing via social media Wednesday. "We are saddened by the news today that our Compadre, Dusty Hi...
Jul 28, 2021
Fire crews tackle scrapyard blaze
It was a long night for Regina firefighters. Crews responded to what they thought would be some grass fires north of the Evraz steel plant shortly before 11 p.m. Tuesday. Fire chief Neil Sundeen said ...
Jul 28, 2021 Firefighters tackling a blaze north of the Evraz steel plant on July 28, 2021. (Regina Fire/Twitter)
Woman unaware she had $39M lottery ticket in purse for weeks
BERLIN (AP) - Lottery officials say a woman in Germany carried a winning ticket in her purse for weeks without realizing it was worth about 33 million euros ($39 million). Lotto Bayern said Wednesday ...
Jul 28, 2021
Farm Stress Line sees increased demand amid struggles in 2021 growing season
It’s been a tough year for many in the agriculture sector. From lack of snow, to a worsening moisture deficit and the smoke and heat, it’s made things extremely difficult for farmers tryin...
Jul 28, 2021
U.K. excludes Canadian travellers from new exception to quarantine measures
Fully vaccinated Canadian travellers have been left out of plans to ease quarantine restrictions for entry in the United Kingdom. The U.K. announced today that fully vaccinated travellers in the U.S. ...
Jul 28, 2021
Province planning for hundreds more long-term care beds in Regina
The province is is planning to add hundreds of long-term care beds in Regina. "The province is moving forward with a plan to develop approximately 600 long-term care beds in Regina, to meet the needs ...
Jul 28, 2021 (980 CJME file photo)
U.K. excludes Canadian travellers from new exception to quarantine measures
Fully vaccinated Canadian travellers have been left out of plans to ease quarantine restrictions for entry in the United Kingdom. The U.K. announced today that fully vaccinated travellers in the U.S. ...
Jul 28, 2021
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Murray Wood: Arrest in 2001 Saskatoon assault case should make perpetrators worried
A 52-year-old man has been charged in connection with a 2001 sexual assault allegation in Saskatoon. Murray Wood says he...
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8:30 - Today is Green Shirt Day, which falls one day after the eighth anniversary of the Humboldt Bus Crash. The anniver...