Murray Wood: Signs of spring appearing in Saskatchewan
Murray Wood says signs of spring were all over the place on the weekend, even though the forecast remains wintery for th...
Author Archives: Lisa Schick
Man arrested in Regina wanted on 43 warrants in Calgary
A man arrested in connection to a robbery this weekend in Regina is also wanted on 43 warrants in Calgary after disappearing last summer. Those warrants include allegations like sexual assault, overco...
Jan 02, 2019 (Submitted by Calgary Police Service)
Less grain shipped last year, APAS head hopes for better
CN and CP Rail made too much money last year shipping grain, according to the federal government - but the president of the Agricultural Producers' Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is more concerned...
Dec 31, 2018
'Crying shame:' Balcarres mayor remembers family killed in crash
"Anytime that something like this happens you'll always try and wonder why -- and when it happens on Christmas Day of all days," the mayor of Balcarres paused. "Yeah, it was a complete absolute shock....
Dec 28, 2018
Mayor Fougere reviews 2018 in the Queen City
Just before the end of 2018, 980 CJME's Lisa Schick sat down with Regina's mayor, Michael Fougere, to talk about the year that was, and how it went for him and the city. Lisa Schick: Looking back on 2...
Dec 28, 2018 Regina Mayor Michael Fougere called 2018 "the year of events," citing the CP Women's open as his favourite one. Fougere poses for a photo in front of City Hall on Dec. 18, 2018. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
SaskPower working on coal as new regulations become official
In just over a decade, two Saskatchewan power plants could be shuttered, thanks to federal regulations that became official this month. The rules will effectively end conventional coal power generatio...
Dec 28, 2018
Regina's top cop reflects on 2018
With 2018 quickly waning, Regina Police chief Evan Bray sat down with 980 CJME's Lisa Schick to talk about his views on the year. The following are edited selections from that interview. Lisa Schick: ...
Dec 27, 2018 (980 CJME file photo)
Moose Jaw green lights land sale for SaskPower plant
City councillors in Moose Jaw have given a big thumbs up to a new SaskPower plant, authorizing the sale of the land. In a special council meeting on Friday, council voted unanimously to give the city ...
Dec 21, 2018 (Kevin Martel/980 CJME file photo)
City council strikes a blow in the war on weeds
Some people may be hoping for a green thumb for Christmas after Regina's city council approved the framework of a new bylaw and regulations which give the city more teeth when it comes to overgrown la...
Dec 21, 2018
Millions set to go toward new Winnipeg St. overpass
Some big changes are coming to Winnipeg Street north at Ring Road but at this point, the plan doesn't include the nearby train tracks. On Thursday morning, a group of politicians huddled in the chilly...
Dec 20, 2018 Mayor Michael Fougere speaks at funding announcement for new Winnipeg Street overpass Dec. 20, 2018. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Retail market changing in Regina as Cornwall stores close
While there will soon be more empty spaces at the Cornwall Centre, it doesn't mark the beginning of the end of retail in Regina. According to John Hopkins, CEO of the Regina Chamber of Commerce, there...
Dec 19, 2018 Closing sale sign at Gap store in the Cornwall Centre, Dec. 2018. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
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Sarah Mills: Cancelled ferries on west coast put the short Saskatchewan commutes into perspective
Using the ferry system is a great way to enjoy BC from the water, but Sarah Mills says recent issues have had a big impa...
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The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, April 7
On Tuesday's show, Evan marks Green Shirt Day , talks youth crime and justice on the Round Table of Justice and anticipa...