Murray Wood: Federal gun initiatives take aim at small business
Darryl Schemenauer is closing down his Regina gun store after 35 years, and he puts the blame squarely on the federal Li...
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Two Saskatchewan RCMP vehicles struck by impaired drivers in three days, say police
The Saskatchewan RCMP is urging drivers not to get behind the wheel if impaired after the force says two police vehicles were hit by impaired drivers in two different incidents this week. No one was h...
May 25, 2025 No one was hurt in either accident, but the Swift Current RCMP vehicle is no longer drivable. (980 CJME file photo)
Risk of measles exposure at several locations in Regina, Swift Current
Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) advised on Saturday afternoon of a measles exposure risk in Regina and Swift Current. The SHA said in a news release that people who were at the following locations...
May 25, 2025 Immunization is the best tool against measles, and two complete doses is what you need to have full vaccination, Saskatchewan Health Authority says. (casanowe1/Depositphotos.com)
For Saskatchewan to be prosperous we have to be a part of the team, former NHLer says
Nevin Markwart, Chief Information Security Officer at FutureVault and former Saskatchewan Party candidate, as well as former professional hockey player who recently wrote an opinion piece in The Globe...
May 25, 2025 Nevin Markwart says Saskatchewan needs the means to get export resources out of the province, like basic transportation infrastructure. Pictured are train cars at Canadian National Rail's Thornton Yard in Surrey, B.C. (Canadian Press files)
'They're saving lives:' Paramedic Services Week celebrated in Saskatchewan
Now is the perfect time to thank a paramedic. Paramedic Services Week runs from May 19-25. This year's national theme is "We care for everyone." Jennifer Larre, President of the Paramedic Services Chi...
May 24, 2025 Jennifer Larre, President of Paramedic Services Chiefs of Saskatchewan, says this week is important to highlight the challenges paramedics face, but also their triumphs. (980 CJME file photo)
Saskatchewan RCMP issues over 100 roadside suspensions for alcohol, drug use
Following Canada Road Safety Week, held from May 13 to 19, more than 6,600 vehicles were stopped in Saskatchewan. The safety initiative is a partnership between the Saskatchewan RCMP and Combined Traf...
May 24, 2025 The Canada Road Safety Week initiative saw over 6,000 vehicles stopped in Saskatchewan. Several drivers were charged with drug or alcohol related impairment. (Saskatchewan RCMP/YouTube)
Shoe Fire forces evacuation as 14 blazes bring widespread smoke to northern Sask.
There were 14 active fires burning in Saskatchewan on Saturday, with seven of the blazes not contained. Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) said in its daily report on May 24 that two of the fire...
May 24, 2025 On Saturday, Environment and Climate Change Canada was forecasting widespread smoke affecting air quality all weekend in many areas of northern Saskatchewan. (650 CKOM files)
Auto group executives facing fraud, money laundering charges in Regina
A police investigation in the Queen City has led to fraud and money laundering charges against a pair of executives at an auto group. According to police, the charges were uncovered in the process of ...
May 23, 2025 According to police, Aggrey Fynn and Stephanie Fynn appeared in Regina Provincial Court on Friday morning. They are jointly charged with fraud over $5,000 and laundering the proceeds of crime. (980 CJME file photo)
980 CJME's newscasts, reporting shortlisted for RTDNA prairie region awards
Whether it's news from your neighborhood or what's happening across the globe, 980 CJME and 650 CKOM work hard to keep you informed. Now, that day-to-day work has earned recognition with six nominatio...
May 23, 2025 980 CJME’s entry was a newscast from October of 2024, the morning after the provincial election. It featured stories on the Saskatchewan Party’s historic fifth term along with coverage of a school bus crash. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Liam Richards)
The Green Zone Replay - Thursday, May 22
2:05 - Starting Lineup The Oilers played great for 40 minutes against Dallas, and then the 3rd period began. The Carolina Hurricanes are looking to tie their series with Florida tonight. Coach Mace wa...
May 22, 2025
Sticker shock in Regina: Many homeowners face steep property tax increases
Frustration is running high in Regina, as many people are opening their mailboxes to find letters from the city showing big hikes to their property taxes. Many residents sent messages to 980 CJME's te...
May 22, 2025 Regina Mayor Chad Bachynski says he understands the frustration many property owners are feeling after seeing their taxes go up. (980 CJME file photo)
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Sarah Mills: The season of the zipper merge has returned
It sometimes feels like leaders in our cities and towns don't plan for construction very well, but Sarah Mills says the ...
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The Evan Bray Show - Monday, April 20
On Monday's show, Evan hears concerns about the FSIN's transparency after its general assembly last week, discusses how ...