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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Remote doctor visits: are they here to stay?
Instead of crowding in a packed room to wait and see your doctor with coughs, sneezes and the unknown surrounding you, many people turned to remote doctor visits since the beginning of the pandemic. P...
Jul 26, 2021
Saskatchewan to discontinue drive-thru and booked vaccine appointments
The province is discontinuing its drive-thru and booked appointments for COVID-19 vaccines. Monday, the province announced vaccines will be available at planned summer events, post-secondary campuses,...
Jul 26, 2021 Health Minister Paul Merriman. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
Saskatchewan to discontinue drive-thru and booked vaccine appointments
The province is discontinuing its drive-thru and booked appointments for COVID-19 vaccines. Monday, the province announced vaccines will be available at planned summer events, post-secondary campuses,...
Jul 26, 2021
Heat warnings in place for southern Saskatchewan
Some extreme heat is in store for parts of southern Saskatchewan this week. Environment Canada put out heat warnings for the Assiniboia, Carlyle, Estevan and Maple Creek regions early Monday morning. ...
Jul 26, 2021 (980 CJME file photo)
Regina police investigate death in North Central
The Regina Police Service and Saskatchewan Coroners Service is investigating the death of a man Saturday morning in North Central. Officer responded to a call about an injured man around 1:30 a.m. in ...
Jul 24, 2021 (980 CJME file photo)
Latest COVID update July 23: 51 new cases, 2 deaths reported Friday
A total of 51 new cases of COVID-19 and two deaths were reported in the province Friday. There were 8,204 new doses of the vaccine administered. The Saskatchewan Government is encouraging residents to...
Jul 23, 2021 (Sheena Roszell/650 CKOM file photo)
Fire closes Highway 1 lanes between Ernfold and Chaplin
A fire is causing traffic delays on Highway 1. In a news release at about 4:45 p.m. Friday, Mounties said that the eastbound lanes were closed between Ernfold and Chaplin. "Detours are being set up, h...
Jul 23, 2021 (980 CJME file photo)
Weyburn woman charged with allegedly hauling illegal cigarettes
A Weyburn woman has been arrested for a big haul of allegedly illegal tobacco. Police in that city said in a news release Friday that they found over 55,000 cigarettes, 3,000 cigarillos and 47 tins of...
Jul 23, 2021 (submitted/Weyburn Police)
Kids narrowly escape after inflatable playground toppled in storm
Staff at Saskatchewan Aquatic Adventures are being praised for their quick actions after a storm toppled a waterpark at Jackfish Lake in Battlefords Provincial Park. About 35 kids were on board the in...
Jul 23, 2021
Regina police arrest three; seize fentanyl, meth and cocaine
Regina police made three arrests and got a bunch of drugs off the streets Wednesday. In a news release, officers said they searched two homes and two vehicles, close to each other in the Glenelm Park ...
Jul 23, 2021
OPINION
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...