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Filling in the gaps: New facility opens in Regina for youths aging out of care
When Amy-Louise Roberts aged out of social services' care at the age of 18, she said she didn't feel like she knew what she was doing. "I didn't really understand my responsibilities, I didn't underst...
Feb 07, 2026 Program, community and government members, as well as members of the John Howard Society’s Youth Advisory Team, cut the ribbon for the new semi-independent youth program in Regina on Feb. 5, 2026. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Regina police chief commits to more serious penalties for future privacy breaches
The people of Regina have been letting the force know how unhappy they are about a recent discipline decision around privacy, according to Regina Police Chief Lorilee Davies. In December, a report fro...
Feb 07, 2026 Regina Police Chief Lorilee Davies said on Feb. 6, 2026 that the public has let her and police service know it expected more a punishment for the constable who was snooping on his ex and a number of others over three years. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Pain, grief and anger in the air at McKay sentencing hearing
Just a day ahead of his 54th birthday, Jason McKay sat in the prisoner box in a Regina courtroom and listened to arguments over how much longer he'll have to stay in prison. Sentencing arguments were ...
Feb 04, 2026 Jason McKay was set to on trial again for the murder of his wife, Jenny McKay, but pleaded guilty to second-degree murder two days before. (CJME file photo)
Health-care worker fired for snooping at Moose Jaw hospital
A woman in Moose Jaw was fired by the Saskatchewan Health Authority last year, after snooping on nearly 100 people's medical files over less than a year. According to a new report from the Information...
Feb 04, 2026 The Information and Privacy Commissioner’s report said the woman has snooped on 98 different people, including family and co-workers. (CJME file photo)
Sask. NDP calls for SAID program changes to be reversed
Saskatchewan's Opposition NDP Leader Carla Beck called the provincial government's forthcoming changes to the Saskatchewan Assure Income for Disabilities (SAID) program "cruel, callous and short-sight...
Feb 03, 2026 Sask. NDP Leader Carla Beck believes no one’s quality of life is going to rise because of the changes being made to the Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disability (SAID) program, and instead many will likely see it decrease. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Anti-poverty advocate worried SAID changes will result in cuts
While the provincial government on Monday said its new changes to the Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disabilities (SAID) program would make it easier to navigate and understand, at least one anti-pov...
Feb 03, 2026 Peter Gilmer, with the Regina Anti-Poverty Ministry, said the changes the provincial government announced to the Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disabilities (SAID) program on Feb. 2 are the latest in a series of changes that have made things harder for clients under the program. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Recent federal agriculture research cuts 'unfortunate,' Scott Moe says
Premier Scott Moe has added his voice to those in Saskatchewan and across Canada upset about cuts to agricultural research. More than a week ago, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada announced it would be...
Feb 02, 2026 Premier Scott Moe told reporters on Friday that agricultural research isn’t a good place for the federal government to make its budget cuts. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Company with Sask. mine on major projects list to be acquired
A Canadian company with a mine in Saskatchewan that's getting a leg-up from the federal government is set to be acquired by a gold and base metals producer. On Monday, Foran Mining Corporation announc...
Feb 02, 2026 In September 2025, Foran’s McIlvenna Bay copper and zinc mine was announced as one of the major projects on the federal government’s fast-track list. (Foran Mining Corporation/submitted)
'Just so deserving': Community member praises latest Sask. lottery winner
It turns out, at least some of Cora Cuthbert's community are cheering her on as she celebrates her $18 million Lotto 6/49 win. She was publicly revealed Thursday as Saskatchewan's first big lottery wi...
Jan 30, 2026 Cora Cuthbert says she’s going to use her lottery winnings to help her community, splurge on her family, and to produce films to tell more First Nations stories. Jan. 29, 2026 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
'Didn't even stop to count the zeros': Sask. woman named as $18M Lotto 6-49 winner
The day Cora Cuthbert found out she was going to be Saskatchewan's newest millionaire, she said she had forgotten about the ticket. She walked into work, put her purse down and then remembered there w...
Jan 29, 2026 Cora Cuthbert says she’s taking the lottery win as a blessing and a gift from her parents, who each passed away in the last couple of years. Jan. 29, 2026 (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...