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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CN union members' strike will reduce farmers' market access
From trade disputes with China to bad harvest weather to shrinking market access, this year's farming season keeps getting worse for agricultural producers. That was the case again Tuesday, as about 3...
Nov 19, 2019 (980 CJME file photo)
White-tailed deer hunting season starts in Saskatchewan
Hunters can get their rifles out today: White-tailed deer hunting season is officially underway across the province and is set to last until Dec. 2. The 2 1/2-week time frame is a bit longer than in t...
Nov 15, 2019 A photo of a male White-tailed deer. (Wikipedia)
Golden Suns win 6A Regina football championship
The third time was the charm for the LeBoldus Golden Suns football team. After losing Regina Intercollegiate Football League championship games in 2017 and 2018, the Suns topped the Riffel Royals 22-8...
Nov 01, 2019 Team captains with the Leboldus Golden Suns are presented with 6A Schwann conference trophy after beating the Riffel Royals 22-8 on Nov. 1, 2019 at Leibel Field in Regina. (Evan Radford/980 CJME)
Weather has caused problems in the pumpkin patch
Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang sought out the Great Pumpkin. But this year's Halloween in Regina likely has parents searching for any normal, orange gourd. That's because some stores in the Queen ...
Oct 30, 2019 Lincoln Gardens owner Wayne Gienow says he has about 300 pumpkins left to sell for Halloween. (Corn Maiden Market Facebook page)
Moe calls out Trudeau to 'prove' support, downplays separation
A day after Saskatchewan voters didn't send any Liberal candidates to Ottawa in the 43rd general election, Premier Scott Moe came out with fiery rhetoric calling on Justin Trudeau to "prove it" that h...
Oct 22, 2019 Premier Scott Moe. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
City of Regina launches pay-by-phone parking
Drivers peeved by pesky pocket change for parking meters now have an app for that in Regina. On Tuesday, the City of Regina rolled out a new pay-by-smartphone method that ditches coins and uses an app...
Oct 15, 2019 Regina's parking meters now have location numbers on each one, so drivers can use the PayByPhone app to pay for their parking time. (Evan Radford/980 CJME)
Solar company makes pitch for new net metering program
A local solar energy company says SaskPower is in the dark on embracing and regulating the technology in Saskatchewan. "If you look at the solar resource map for Canada, Saskatchewan is the sweet spot...
Oct 14, 2019 Mo' Solar Company owner Bradyn Parisian says SaskPower should not have cancelled its net metering program. (Evan Radford/980 CJME)
Union members at Directwest, Water Security Agency in bargaining talks
Unifor members at Directwest and the Water Security Agency spent Wednesday morning at the bargaining table, hearing new proposals from the Crown corporation and the Crown agency five days after they a...
Oct 09, 2019 (Evan Radford/980 CJME)
City says Ring Road bridge replacement will be done by Oct. 31
The City of Regina is making like the British rock band Yes, asking drivers to hold on when it comes to construction on the Ring Road. Crews are almost finished replacing the road's two bridges over W...
Oct 07, 2019
New east-end theatre boasts clear sound, less 3D screenings and cuddle option
Movie-goers looking for more options beyond Regina's current theatre offerings can soon head out to the east end, off of Victoria Avenue: Landmark Cinemas opens on Friday evening with screenings Joker...
Oct 03, 2019 Landmark Cinemas in Regina are to reopen Friday. (980 CJME file photo)
OPINION
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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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...