Murray Wood: Western separation talk borders on the absurd
Western separation isn't new, as Murray Wood reminds us. From fringe parties in the 1980s to bizarre border ideas today,...
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Can you hear me now?: Vehicle noise limits set in Saskatchewan
Under a new provincial policy, all light vehicles in Saskatchewan must be quieter than 101.3 decibels. In March, SGI said it would craft a new provincial policy to identify what constitutes "excessive...
Jun 05, 2023 SGI is testing vehicles to make sure they meet new noise limits. (Nicole Garn/980 CJME)
Officers arrest teen after Friday morning break-ins
The Regina Police Service used one of their canines to catch a 17-year-old they've charged with two break-ins. Both break and enters happened at homes in the northwest part of Regina, near Coldwell Ro...
May 13, 2023 (980 CJME file photo)
Blades, Pats begin building rosters for future through WHL draft
Even though the Saskatoon Blades and Regina Pats didn't make a first-round selection in 2023 WHL draft Thursday, there were plenty of additions in the later rounds. Each team made 12 selections in the...
May 11, 2023 (File photo courtesy of Keith Hershmiller Photography)
Snowfall warnings removed as system moves out of Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan has been walloped by snowy weather once again, but there is an end in sight. Environment Canada meteorologist Terri Lang told CKOM News on Thursday the snowy weather is on its way out, bu...
Apr 20, 2023 The Highway Hotline camera on Highway 9 near Round Lake at 12:15 p.m. (Highway Hotline)
Mining company pauses construction on processing facility in Saskatoon
Canada's only rare earths mining company is pausing all construction at its Saskatoon processing facility. Vital Metals announced the pause Wednesday, saying it will allow the company to conserve cash...
Apr 20, 2023
New Crown created to oversee gaming policy in Saskatchewan
A new Crown corporation will be overseeing gaming policy and management in Saskatchewan. Legislation introduced Thursday will create Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan, an organization that will overse...
Mar 30, 2023 (Western Canada Lottery Corporation/Submitted)
Teens facing charges in assault of taxi driver
Two 16-year-olds are facing charges after allegedly not paying for a taxi ride and assaulting the driver. Regina police were called to the 300 block of Wascana Street after getting a complaint around ...
Feb 27, 2023
Roughriders to hit the ice for Winter Classic in Saskatoon
Tickets are to go on sale Feb. 20 for the inaugural Roughrider Foundation Winter Classic. Hockey teams captained by Saskatchewan Roughriders kicker Brett Lauther and former Riders receiver Rob Bagg ar...
Feb 13, 2023 (Saskatchewan Roughriders)
SaskTel Centre turns 35 as city secures firm for downtown arena design
Thirty-five years ago, Saskatoon celebrated the opening of a new arena on city's northern outskirts. The anniversary of the opening of Saskatchewan Place is coinciding with the city choosing Stantec t...
Feb 09, 2023
Cumberland College offering English language courses to Ukrainian newcomers
A regional college in Saskatchewan is doing its part to welcome Ukrainian newcomers to the province. Cumberland College -- which has campuses in Nipawin, Melfort and Tisdale -- extended its "Conversat...
Jan 30, 2023 (Cumberland College/Facebook)
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The Evan Bray Show - Friday, July 18
Evan checks in with Premier Scott Moe. Then it's open phones, Bugs 'n Hugs, Eatin' Time, and Green & White Progs. We...