Murray Wood: Signs of spring appearing in Saskatchewan
Murray Wood says signs of spring were all over the place on the weekend, even though the forecast remains wintery for th...
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Health authority alerts 3 communities about COVID-19 variants
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is alerting the public of an increased risk of COVID-19 variants of concern in Rosthern, Osler and Hague. The SHA said increased spread of COVID-19 and its variants r...
Apr 29, 2021
Regina police seeking arson suspect
A series of small fires has prompted an arson investigation by the Regina Police Service. On Tuesday at about 3:50 p.m., officers responded to the area of College Avenue and Arcola Avenue for a report...
Apr 28, 2021 (Regina Police Service/Submitted)
Winners announced in 2021 RCMP Name the Puppy contest
A Saskatchewan boy is among the winners in this year’s RCMP Name the Puppy contest. The RCMP says the winning names will be given to the first 13 puppies born at the Police Dog Service Training ...
Apr 28, 2021
Sask. Trucking Association all for drivers getting jabs at North Dakota border
The executive director of the Saskatchewan Trucking Association says the opportunity for truckers in the province to get COVID-19 vaccinations in the United States will be good for business. “I ...
Apr 28, 2021
Saskatchewan children’s advocate report shows concerns of violence, death and COVID
The 2020 Saskatchewan Advocate for Children and Youth report highlights many issues that affect vulnerable youth including abuse and deaths, as well as the impact COVID-19 has had on children. Lisa Br...
Apr 28, 2021
Hit the highway: Stretch of road near Dorintosh voted worst in Sask.
A stretch of Highway 4 near the village of Dorintosh has been given a dubious distinction. It's the worst road in Saskatchewan, according to people who use the province's highways and byways. The Cana...
Apr 28, 2021 (Kevin Martel/980 CJME file photo)
Blades’ Wouters relishing final day of junior hockey
Saskatoon Blades forward Chase Wouters is savouring his final day as a junior hockey player. With the Blades set to wrap up the shortened 2021 season in the Regina hub on Wednesday, Wouters, 21, is re...
Apr 28, 2021
Regina care homes still facing limitations on visitation
Some long-term and personal care homes in the Regina area won't be relaxing visitation restrictions Thursday when others around the province will be welcoming visitors. In a media release Wednesday, t...
Apr 28, 2021
Latest COVID update April 28: 284 recoveries, 213 new cases, 4 deaths
Saskatchewan's vaccination rollout hit a milestone Wednesday. According to the Ministry of Health, 80 per cent of Saskatchewan residents aged 60 and over have received their first doses of COVID-19 va...
Apr 28, 2021 (Sheena Roszell/650 CKOM file photo)
Pedal power: Regina to begin construction of crosstown bike route
The City of Regina is aiming to begin the first phase of a crosstown bike route this year. On Wednesday, the city revealed the projects that are to be part of a $2.2-million investment in cycling infr...
Apr 28, 2021 (Dominick Lucyk/980 CJME)
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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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The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, April 7
On Tuesday's show, Evan marks Green Shirt Day , talks youth crime and justice on the Round Table of Justice and anticipa...