Murray Wood: The fascinating phenomenon of people's laps
Who knew one's lap was so interesting? Murray Wood wonders: Do those folks really think we don't know they're texting be...
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Latest COVID update Sept. 4: 355 new cases, no new deaths
Saskatchewan reported 355 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, with the province's seven-day average at 300. The cases reported Saturday were in the Saskatoon (110), northwest (26), north-central (73), Regina...
Sep 4, 2021 (Saskatchewan Health Authority)
NDP calls for legislature return to debate COVID-19 surge
Saskatchewan NDP leader Ryan Meili is calling on the provincial government to reconvene the legislature and debate the government’s handling of a COVID-19 surge. The Leader of the Opposition mad...
Sep 4, 2021
Regina teacher charged with sexual offences
A Regina high school teacher has been charged with sexual offences against a teenage girl. In a media release late Friday afternoon, the Regina Police Service said 49-year-old Jeffrey G. Dumba had bee...
Sep 3, 2021 A 22 year-old male is facing 11 charges related to possession of weapons and assaulting a police officer. (980 CJME file photo)
Canada West to require proof of vaccination from athletes, coaches
Canada West's board of directors has unanimously voted to require proof of COVID-19 vaccination for the conference's 2021-22 season. All student-athletes, coaches, managers, medical staff, strength an...
Sep 3, 2021 (File photo courtesy of University of Regina Athletics)
Regina man changing tire seriously injured when grain truck hits car
A Regina man changing a tire on his car suffered serious injuries Thursday when a grain truck hit the car while the man was working on it. The RCMP said the incident happened around 6 p.m., on Highway...
Sep 3, 2021 The RCMP is investigating a fatal crash south of Swift Current. (980 CJME file photo)
Latest COVID update Sept. 3 -- Third-highest daily caseload reported
Saskatchewan reported its third-highest daily total of new COVID-19 cases Friday. The total of 418 new cases is behind only the 441 new cases reported on Nov. 21 and the 419 announced on Dec. 6. As we...
Sep 3, 2021 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
Alberta brings back COVID public health measures
Alberta is reinstating a number of measures in hopes of stemming the tide of COVID-19 in the province. During a media conference Friday, the provincial government announced it was putting a provincewi...
Sep 3, 2021 Alberta Premier Jason Kenney provides a COVID-19 update via television on Sept. 3, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
Sask. makes smoke, CO alarms mandatory in all residential buildings
Every residential building in Saskatchewan must have working carbon monoxide and smoke alarms by July 1 of next year. The provincial government has amended The Uniform Building and Accessibility Stand...
Sep 3, 2021
Regina police investigating after cyclist hit by truck
Regina police are asking for the public's help as they investigate a hit-and-run involving a cyclist and a truck. Police said the collision happened Wednesday just after 9:15 p.m., in the area of Firs...
Sep 3, 2021 (980 CJME file photo)
Woman charged after car hits 200 km/h during chase on Trans-Canada
An RCMP cruiser had to force a car off the Trans-Canada Highway near Swift Current on Wednesday, ending a wild ride that saw the car reach speeds of more than 200 kilometres per hour. In a media relea...
Sep 3, 2021 (980 CJME file photo)
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Sarah Mills: A pseudo-royal tour does not clarify the King's position
Prince Harry and his wife held an event at a charity they support in the U.K. With crowds, police and walkabouts involve...
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The Evan Bray Show - Friday, Oct. 16
On Friday's show, Evan talks to political columnist Brian Lilley about the issues Canada is facing. Plus, keeping farmer...