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Murray Wood says he's constantly surprised by how many people are openly expressing racist views on social media. If you...
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City of Regina plans partial sale of REAL District to Brandt, promises cost savings
A proposal that would reshape how Regina's REAL District is operated - while potentially saving taxpayers millions of dollars - will be going before city council. The city and Brandt Properties Ltd. h...
Apr 24, 2026 An aerial view of REAL District. (980 CJME file photo)
City of Regina reserves could be further depleted by 2025 deficit
The City of Regina may have to drain a key reserve fund to less than half of its recommended minimum to make up a nearly $5 million deficit in 2025. The preliminary financial results were presented to...
Apr 24, 2026 The City of Regina ended the fiscal year with an operating deficit of just short of $5 million. (Geoff Smith/980 CJME file photo)
Construction begins on long-awaited second Costco in Regina
It's been a long and winding road to get to a second Costco location in Regina, but it appears more free samples are ahead for the Queen City. Construction equipment and trailers are now at the site o...
Apr 23, 2026 Construction trailers and large equipment can be seen at the site of the new Costco at Dewdney Avene and Horizons Way. (Geoff Smith/980 CJME)
Province hoping to protect child-care system by slowing growth, redirecting funding
Saying it needs to take steps to protect the expanded child-care system, the Saskatchewan government is making some changes beginning in July to support the program's long-term viability. One of the m...
Apr 23, 2026 The Government of Saskatchewan says it will focus on adding child-care spaces to areas of the province with the most need. (Geoff Smith/980 CJME)
Asbestos cement water pipe replacement back at city hall, as council requests report
The cost of fixing water main breaks is leading Regina city council to request an analysis on whether the city could speed up the replacement of a type of pipe that is prone to breaking in Regina's so...
Apr 23, 2026 Regina resident Julian Branch says he remains concerned about the potential health effects of asbestos cement water pipes, pointing to research that conflicts with Health Canada’s guidance. (Geoff Smith/980 CJME)
Sask. farmers weathering input price hikes that could 'wipe out the bottom line'
A spike in fertilizer costs may be hurting some farmers worse than others. "Well, obviously, any huge surge in energy prices drives fertilizer prices up," Kristjan Hebert, a farmer from the Moosomin a...
Apr 21, 2026 Saskatchewan farmers who have waited to purchase fertilizer are finding themselves under pressure. (Angela Jones/Submitted)
VIDEO: Tensions flare as RM of Sherwood moves ahead with data centre agreement
A data centre project in the Rural Municipality of Sherwood is moving forward, following a raucous council meeting which saw people ejected from the gallery, protesters banging on windows and most of ...
Apr 21, 2026 Protestors concerned about artificial intelligence and against a proposed AI data centre in the RM of Sherwood demonstrated outside a council meeting on April 20 as councillors inside voted for the agreement to move ahead. (Geoff Smith/980 CJME)
Council agenda sheds light on RM of Sherwood resignations
Letters of resignation from the former reeve of the RM of Sherwood and three members of council provide several reasons for each of the four former members' resignations last month. The letters are in...
Apr 20, 2026 Resignation letters for the now-former reeve and three councillors are included in the agenda package for the RM of Sherwood's upcoming meeting on April 20. (980 CJME file photo)
VIDEO: Amazon to arrive on doorstep of Regina's industrial sector
The phrase, "next-day delivery" might be taking on a new meaning for those living in and around Regina. Glen Hill, executive vice-president and partner at Colliers Regina, said Amazon is "just about r...
Apr 20, 2026 Amazon owns a parcel at the Global Transportation Hub, and a Colliers executive expects work to begin soon on a warehouse there. (980 CJME file photo)
Sask. cabinet gets earful on health, revenue sharing from mayors and councillors
Health care, revenue sharing and co-operation between municipalities were some of the themes of Wednesday's "bear pit" session at the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association's convention in Regi...
Apr 16, 2026 Delegates at the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association’s convention in Regina line up to fire their questions at Premier Scott Moe and members of his cabinet. (Geoff Smith/980 CJME)
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Sarah Mills: Summer fun begins in school already
With field trips and pool visits, Sarah Mills says June may seem like a different education system, but the month also c...
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The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, June 10
8:30 - After a weekend of tornado warnings, large hail, and damaging winds, southeastern Saskatchewan is once again unde...