Sarah Mills: It's a dream come true - I get to see England in the World Cup
After months of waiting and wading through FIFA's Kafkaesque ticket-buying process, Sarah Mills finally has tickets to s...
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Youth athletes brace for heat at Sask. Summer Games in Lloydminster
Hundreds of youth athletes have arrived in Lloydminster for the Saskatchewan Summer Games, which held its opening ceremony on Sunday night. Greg Perreaux, Executive Direction of the Saskatchewan Games...
Jul 22, 2024 The opening ceremony was lit up and filled with young excited athletes. (Submitted)
ECCC: 'Warmer than normal heat levels could last until early Sept.'
Hot temperatures in Saskatchewan have been causing the province to sweat. Weeks have been jam-packed with 30-plus temperatures and people are starting to wonder when they can expect some relief. David...
Jul 22, 2024
Bangladeshi community in Regina gathers in solidarity with protests
Family and friends are normally just a phone call away, but this isn't the case for the Bangladeshi community in Saskatchewan. The Bangladeshi government has suspended Internet access amidst universit...
Jul 21, 2024 A large group of the Bangladesh community gathered on July 18 at the Legislative Building in Regina to show solidarity with the university students protesting back home. (Daniel Reech/980 CJME)
Sask. Summer Games coach reflects on time as an athlete
It's about to be a big week for Lloydminster. The Saskatchewan Summer Games kick off in the Border City, with it's opening ceremonies today. The summer games haven't been held since 2016, with the pre...
Jul 21, 2024 Coach Greg Hetterley and two of his Team Regina athletes ahead of the Saskatchewan Summer Games in Lloydminster. He is coaching about 25 track and field athletes. (Greg Hetterley/submitted)
Carmichael Outreach ready to help vulnerable people ahead of heat wave
As the mercury rises in thermometers around the province, community organizations are doing what they can to keep Regina's most vulnerable safe. Chrysta Garner is the development coordinator for Carmi...
Jul 18, 2024 “We're a sanctuary or respite for anybody that needs to come in,” Chrysta Garner with Carmichael Outreach says. It sees up to 400 people walk through its doors every day. (Nicole Garn/980 CJME)
COVID-19 vaccines phasing into seasonal vaccine
If you were planning to get a COVID-19 booster this summer, you might have to wait until the fall. As of July 1, only moderately to severely immunocompromised people and children, as well as transplan...
Jul 18, 2024 Chief Medical Health Officer, Dr. Saqib Shahab, said he expects an updated COVID-19 vaccine will be available in the fall. (980 CJME file photo)
Experts remind people to be cautious about drink spiking
Cold ones, spicy ones, bubbly ones and sweet ones are being poured all summer long in patios and backyards. Experts are reminding those people to be extra cautious when it comes to things like drink s...
Jul 18, 2024 While drinks are flowing all summer long, experts are advising people to stay cautious around the activity. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Sask. woman wins one-millionth fan at Country Thunder
Country Thunder did the math and welcomed its one-millionth fan to the festival this year. Darby Klassen was the lucky winner, a four-time Country Thunder attendee from Central Butte. "I was speechles...
Jul 17, 2024 Darby Klassen walked away with a massive prize as Country Thunder's one-millionth fan: premium tickets for life, a guitar signed by the artists and a prize pack worth $20,000. (Country Thunder/submitted)
Regina Food Bank does its part for truth and reconciliation
Regina's new food hub is set to open in just under a month. Unlike the large warehouse on Winnipeg Street, the food hub at 1881 Broad Street will operate like a grocery store, but it is also the locat...
Jul 17, 2024 The Wâhkôwîcihiwêwin Room at the new Regina Food Bank hub will be a safe space for all community members. (Nicole Garn/980 CJME)
Feel-good businesses thriving at Country Thunder
There are two new businesses at Country Thunder Music Festival doing their best to make you feel better. Lisa and Ken MacMurchy are co-owners of Brewed Awakening, and it's their first time at the fest...
Jul 13, 2024 Ken and Lisa MacMurchy debut their brand-new apé cart called Tiffany at Country Thunder. (Nicole Garn/980 CJME)
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Murray Wood: A star-crossed leader is beset by floor-crossing MPs
Murray Wood says Pierre Poilievre has suffered some bad timing in his career as Conservative leader, but the question is...
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The Evan Bray Show - Friday, April 24
On Friday's show, Evan looks at the stormy forecast for Saskatchewan heading into the weekend, the potential delays to s...