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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Extreme cold challenges Whitewood firefighters during huge landfill blaze
A blaze at a landfill in Whitewood on Friday night was made more challenging for firefighters by the extreme cold blanketing the province. Whitewood Fire Department said in a Facebook post on Saturday...
Jan 24, 2026 Whitewood Fire Department crews spent nearly eight hours in frigid conditions to get the landfill fire under control on Jan. 23, 2026 .(Whitewood Fire Department/Facebook)
Satellite-based system replacing Forage Rainfall Insurance Program in 2026
Saskatchewan is using satellites to measure soil moisture as part of its insurance coverage for the province's livestock sector. In 2026, Satellite Forage Insurance will replace the Forage Rainfall In...
Jan 24, 2026
Man charged with aggravated assault after Cumberland House shooting
A 29-year-old Cumberland House man has been charged with aggravated assault and discharging a firearm with intent after RCMP received a report of an injured person outside a business in Cumberland Hou...
Jan 23, 2026
Man shot by Saskatoon police during search of Sutherland home charged with attempted murder
A man who was shot by a Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) officer during a search of a Sutherland home in December 2025 has been charged with attempted murder and uttering death threats. On Dec. 20 membe...
Jan 23, 2026
Saskatchewan health minister talks hospital security on The Evan Bray Show
Safety at health-care facilities is a growing concern across Saskatchewan. In response, the provincial government has added metal detectors at the entrances to some emergency departments and announced...
Jan 23, 2026
American kicker Michael Hughes signs with Sask. Roughriders
An American kicker is returning to the Riders' roster. On Friday, the team announced that Michael Hughes, who still holds the record for field goal percentage at Appalachian State (83.3), has signed o...
Jan 23, 2026 Michael Hughes initially signed with the CFL club back in October, suiting up for just one game and kicking two field goals without a miss, including a 43-yard field goal. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Fort McMurray men arrested after allegedly kidnapping man at gunpoint in Yorkton: RCMP
Two men from Fort McMurray, Alta. are facing charges after allegedly kidnapping a man in Yorkton earlier this week. According to the Saskatchewan RCMP, officers got a report about a suspected kidnappi...
Jan 23, 2026
Sarah Mills: Its time Mark Carney answered questions about his Davos speech
The prime minister's speech at the WEF touted a new world order and how things need to be different, but Sarah Mills says he failed to answer questions about how he intends to change things. The Mills...
Jan 23, 2026
Murray Wood: Who's hot... and who's not
Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look at the week's news and decides who's hot... and who's not. This week's list includes command start in vehicles and the frigid weather Saskatchewan is seeing. Mur...
Jan 23, 2026
Mounties handed out hundreds of tickets across Saskatchewan during enforcement blitz
RCMP officers in Saskatchewan spent several days focusing on safe driving earlier this month, handing out 372 tickets, 41 roadside suspensions and five criminal charges for impaired driving. According...
Jan 23, 2026
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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 ...