Murray Wood: Saskatchewan is winning the race to the bottom on minimum wage
An increase is coming for Saskatchewan's minimum-wage earners this fall, but Murray Wood says it will ensure they contin...
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'It does your heart good:' Ayres' story inspires Regina goalie
Jason Childs would love to be in David Ayres' skates. Childs, a Regina beer-league goalie who doubles as an economics professor at the University of Regina, was thrilled to see Ayres get a last-minute...
Feb 25, 2020 University of Regina economics professor Jason Childs poses for a photo with his textbooks and a hockey stick signed by former NHLers Guy Lafleur and Steve Shutt in his campus office on Feb. 24, 2020. (Evan Radford/980 CJME)
Teenager gets probation after pointing gun at other teens
A Regina teenager who pointed a CO2-powered BB gun at two other boys has been granted a conditional discharge by a Regina youth court judge, provided that the 14-year-old boy meets several probationar...
Feb 25, 2020 A Regina-area building contractor pleaded guilty to fraud on July 15, 2024, and police say his victims lost more than $250,000. (CJME files)
Potential new hotel could help REAL hit revenue goals: CEO
The group that runs Regina's Evraz Place is looking to bump up its yearly earnings by seeking approval from the City of Regina for commercial development on its site. Regina Exhibition Association Lim...
Feb 20, 2020
Regina Public Library open survey coming due
The Regina Public Library is reminding everyone in the city of an upcoming due date, even if they don't have books out on loan. The library's public feedback survey for its building renewal plans ends...
Feb 19, 2020
Disabled hunter pushing for more accessible hunting rules
Though he was born with spina bifida and uses a wheelchair to get around, Lumsden's Bobbie Cherepuschak considered himself an outdoorsman from a young age, always eager to go deep into the bush. It le...
Feb 19, 2020 Lumsden-based hunter Bobbie Cherepuschak is hopeful the Saskatchewan government supports legislation amendments that allow him to use a mobilized wheelcheer while hunting. (Evan Radford/980 CJME)
SUMA calls on province to stop taxing municipal construction
The Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) is calling on the provincial government to stop taxing its members when it comes to municipal construction projects, like civic centres, ice ri...
Feb 04, 2020
Moe uses SUMA keynote speech to preview provincial budget
Taking to the podium as the keynote speaker for the annual Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) convention on Monday, Premier Scott Moe announced that municipal revenue-sharing is set ...
Feb 04, 2020 (Twitter file photo)
Unifor-Co-op dispute not likely to affect gas prices: Analyst
As the labour fight between Regina's Co-op oil refinery and Unifor stretched into Day 54 Tuesday, a petroleum analyst said no matter how long it lasts or what the outcome of the dispute is, it's not l...
Jan 28, 2020
SGI says number of traffic fatalities dropped in 2019
Fatal crashes in Saskatchewan are continuing a downward trend, with 2019 being the first year in several decades the number has been below 100. On Monday, SGI said its preliminary numbers indicated 71...
Jan 27, 2020 (Evan Radford/980 CJME)
Regina to host reconciliation economic conference in March
As part of its efforts to honour and implement the Canadian Truth and Reconciliation Commission's 94 calls to action, the City of Regina will co-host a Truth and Reconciliation economic conference in ...
Jan 23, 2020 (Evan Radford/980 CJME)
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Sarah Mills: World Cup fun is becoming infectious
There is something special about watching your country play at the World Cup. Sarah Mills says the collective experience...
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TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, June 30
8:30 - Canada's electricity system is on the verge of some major changes, with new federal investments aimed at strength...