Murray Wood: Western separation talk borders on the absurd
Western separation isn't new, as Murray Wood reminds us. From fringe parties in the 1980s to bizarre border ideas today,...
Author Archives: CJME News
Fire bans pop up in Sask. due to dry, windy conditions
It’s fire ban season in Saskatchewan. On Wednesday, the municipalities of Corman Park and Vanscoy implemented a ban on open flames due to dry conditions. The ban includes fire pits, burning barr...
Apr 08, 2021
Show Segments
8:30 – Saskatchewan’s public health measures have been extended to April 26, but Dr. Saqib Shahab says all adults who want a vaccine may be able to get their first dose within 4-6 weeks. B...
Apr 08, 2021
Medical association calls for Sask. essential workers to be immediately vaccinated
Change the provincial COVID-19 plan and get essential workers vaccinated against COVID-19 now: That’s the plea from the president of the Saskatchewan Medical Association. Dr. Barb Konstantynowic...
Apr 07, 2021
Legacy of Sir John A. Macdonald to be shaped by Regina stories
A more complete story about Canada's first prime minister and his legacy in Regina will be developed through contributions from residents. That's the intent of a new public consultation process being ...
Apr 07, 2021 The statue of Sir John A. MacDonald in Regina’s Victoria Park. (980 CJME file photo)
Saskatchewan's public health measures extended until April 26
Saskatchewan's current COVID-19 public health measures will be in place for two additional weeks. The provincial government announced Wednesday that chief medical health officer Dr. Saqib Shahab had o...
Apr 07, 2021 Saskatchewan's Chief Medical Health Officer, Dr. Saqib Shahab (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Latest COVID update April 7: 246 recoveries, 189 new cases, 2 deaths
The Regina region has recorded its lowest single-day total of new COVID-19 cases in nearly two weeks. The area had 74 of Saskatchewan's 189 new cases announced Wednesday. That's the lowest daily total...
Apr 07, 2021 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
Bedard's grandfather killed in two-vehicle crash in B.C.
The grandfather of Regina Pats rookie Connor Bedard was one of two people killed in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday near Sicamous, B.C. The RCMP said the head-on collision on the Trans-Canada Highway occu...
Apr 07, 2021 Regina Pats forward Connor Bedard. (File photo courtesy of Keith Hershmiller Photography)
Why COVID hospitalizations are trending younger
One doctor in Saskatchewan believes COVID-19 variants of concern aren't exclusively attaching themselves to young people. "It's not that they particularly attack younger people over older people, it's...
Apr 07, 2021 (Saskatchewan Health Authority/Submitted)
City-owned golf courses teed up for early opening
The City of Regina's golf courses are about to get into the swing of things. The city announced Wednesday it plans to open the Tor Hill Golf Course on Friday, the Murray and Joanne Goulet courses on A...
Apr 07, 2021 (980 CJME file photo)
Plans unveiled for possible new stadium in Regina
The Dewdney Avenue rail yards could be home to a new baseball stadium in the future. Former mayoral candidate and city councillor Jerry Flegel had previously said he thought the Dewdney Avenue area wo...
Apr 07, 2021 (Regina Red Sox/Submitted)
NOW TRENDING
OPINION
Sarah Mills: Alberta's book bans hinge on what's 'explicit'
Alberta is banning certain books in school libraries sticking to those deemed age-appropriate. But as Sarah Mills explor...
LATEST WEATHER
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Friday, July 18
Evan checks in with Premier Scott Moe. Then it's open phones, Bugs 'n Hugs, Eatin' Time, and Green & White Progs. We...