Murray Wood: Carney not rising to Trump's threats around CUSMA
Murray Wood says U.S. President Donald Trump seems to be at the bluster-and-threaten stage of trade negotiations. He say...
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Regina Ward 4 councillor says Prince of Wales extension needed to address SE traffic woes
The city councillor for Ward 4 says a proposed road extension that's drawn criticism from some nearby residents is needed to address some of the worst traffic in the city. And Mark Burton believes the...
Feb 17, 2026 Ward 4 councillor Mark Burton says the proposed extension of Prince of Wales Drive is an essential step to addressing traffic congestion on the Arcola Avenue corridor. (Geoff Smith/980 CJME)
Regina citizen coalition hopes it's not to late to halt transit fare hikes
With Valentine's Day nearly here, advocates for public transit hope Regina City Council has a change of heart. A group opposed to the 10 per cent fare hike approved during budget deliberations made a ...
Feb 13, 2026 Advocates for public transit make a presentation in the foyer of Regina City Hall on Friday. (Geoff Smith/980 CJME)
Regina executive committee advances growth plan changes despite concerns
Regina's future growth plan is one step closer to passing. The city's Official Community Plan proposes how new neigbourhoods will be phased in over the coming decades, where they will be located and, ...
Feb 12, 2026 Regina Mayor Chad Bachynski says the proposed changes to the Official Community Plan will take the politics out of the phasing of new neighbourhoods. (Geoff Smith/980 CJME)
Jobs, research benefits touted as plans for data centre near Regina take shape
Construction on a data centre campus on the southeastern outskirts of Regina could begin as early as this year. Documents filed with the R.M. of Sherwood request rezoning of the site from agricultural...
Feb 11, 2026 A rezoning was being requested for this site just south of the Wascana Golf of Country Club in the R.M. of Sherwood. (Geoff Smith/980 CJME)
Regina councillors looking at updated community plan as growth outpaces projections
Regina's mayor says proposed changes to the city's Official Community Plan will give it a "more tactical, data-driven approach." Recommended changes are on the agenda for the city's first Executive Co...
Feb 11, 2026 Wednesday’s Executive Committee meeting agenda includes a report on updating the Official Community Plan, first created in 2013 with a population target of 300,000. (CJME files)
Warm weather just one variable in ice conditions
Organizers of an ice fishing derby in southwestern Saskatchewan aren't taking any chances. For the second time in its 15 year history, the Cabri Lions Ice Fishing Derby planned for Saturday has been c...
Feb 10, 2026 Experts say there are a number of things to consider before venturing onto the ice for fishing (650 CKOM file photo)
VIDEO: Prince of Wales extension possible part of plans for Regina's Arcola corridor
The City of Regina says projects are in the pipeline to address traffic congestion on Arcola Avenue as the southeast part of the city continues to grow. Several proposals came out of a 2021 study, pub...
Feb 09, 2026 Rush hour traffic at Arcola Avenue and Ring Road in Regina. (Geoff Smith/980 CJME)
Mother of Broncos crash victim laments lack of progress in driver training, road safety
Carol Brons' daughter Dayna, athletic therapist for the Humboldt Broncos, was one of 16 people killed in a collision between the hockey team's bus and a semi in 2018. Brons, who is now a director with...
Feb 06, 2026
Dealers, advocates feeling positive about Ottawa's new direction for electric vehicles
The Carney government's new electric vehicle strategy is being welcomed by both vehicle dealers in Saskatchewan and advocates for EVs. Ottawa is scrapping the future mandated requirement for electric ...
Feb 06, 2026 The federal government announced a return of EV rebates as part of a new strategy. (The Canadian Press)
Expert expects environmental, economic benefits from potential alumina mine in Sask.
An expert from the University of Regina's Department of Earth Sciences agrees a potential alumina mine could have environmental advantages. Canadian Energy Metals says its Thor Project, located near T...
Feb 04, 2026 A preliminary economic assessment by Canadian Energy Metals Corp. says its Thor Project has the potential to support long-term development. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov)
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Sarah Mills: The World Cup has not opened with the beautiful game
Sarah Mills says the World Cup should be a showcase of the best of soccer and win over the skeptical north Americans, bu...
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The Evan Bray Show - Friday, June 12
8:30 - The Riders are getting ready for their home opener this weekend, complete with tailgating, new this year. Add in ...