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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Chamberlain checkstop: 40 drivers lose their licence due to cannabis impairment
Last week, a police checkstop in Chamberlain caught a number of people driving impaired, but not by alcohol. The RCMP suspended the licences of 40 drivers due to cannabis impairment. Brian Ferguson, a...
Jul 19, 2023 Kirk Tousaw, a cannabis lawyer and CEO of Great Gardiner Farms Ltd., said there has been tremendous success since the legalization of pot. (THE CANADIAN PRESS FILE PHOTO/Jonathan Hayward)
NDP vows to keep Saskatchewan workers and products at home
The Saskatchewan NDP believes tax dollars spent in the province should stay in its communities, so that's the goal of the party's new "Hire Saskatchewan" commitment. The party said Tuesday an NDP prov...
Jul 18, 2023 NDP Leader Carla Beck announces details of the party's "Hire Saskatchewan" commitment on July 18, 2023. (Nicole Garn/980 CJME)
Lewvan Drive project complete five weeks early
Construction season can cause major headaches for Regina drivers. Now, there's one less major project to worry about. Construction on Lewvan Drive is done, five weeks ahead of schedule. The project co...
Jul 18, 2023 The Lewvan Drive project is complete, five weeks ahead of schedule. (980 CJME file photo)
'The family reunion of friends:' Country Thunder is more than just music
Country Thunder isn't just a music festival, it's a place for family reunions and bachelorette parties. This is Vickie Miller's 33rd trip to the country music festival in Craven. Her parents went, and...
Jul 14, 2023 Vickie Miller sitting in front of the 'Brappasaurus' At Country Thunder. (Nicole Garn/980 CJME)
Manhole mystery: City of Edmonton sewer lids cover some Regina manholes
Next time you go for a walk or a bike ride, look down -- you might find a manhole cover that doesn't look right. City of Edmonton sewer lids can be found in some Regina streets. The manhole covers hav...
Jul 14, 2023 A City of Edmonton manhole cover in front of 4824 Castle Rd. in Regina. (Nicole Garn/980 CJME)
Calm before the storm: Country Thunder campers begin setup
The gates at Country Thunder are open for campers eager to set up. The grounds at Craven were fairly quiet Wednesday morning, but some couldn't wait to set up. Mike Dacey's campsite greets people with...
Jul 12, 2023 Mike Dacey (left) and Fred Skalicky pose with their 'Las Craven' sign. (Nicole Garn/980 CJME)
Draw back the curtains: Regina Fringe Fest is back
The 17th annual Regina International Fringe Theatre Festival starts Wednesday. The festival runs until Sunday, with shows during the afternoons and evenings around Regina. Performances include opera s...
Jul 12, 2023 Keith Alessi performs at the Regina International Fringe Festival in 2023. (Nicole Garn/980 CJME)
Effects of strike at B.C. ports rippling into Saskatchewan
The strike by workers at B.C. ports is affecting the potash and farming industry in Saskatchewan. About 7,400 port workers at more than 30 ports in B.C. have been asking for increased pay and protecti...
Jul 11, 2023 (650 CKOM file photo)
Clock is ticking for insurance claims from 2021 storm
An unforgettable hailstorm in August of 2021 is still giving people major headaches. Nick Perry lives on a farm near Grand Coulee and his property incurred nearly $80,000 in damages. Like everyone els...
Jul 11, 2023 A hailstorm moved through the Regina area Aug. 31, 2021. (980 CJME file photo)
Van Gogh experience opens in Regina
'The Starry Night' by Vincent Van Gogh is one of the most famous paintings in the world. It's the painting most of us have seen with the navy blue brush strokes swirling into white orbs of yellow circ...
Jul 09, 2023 Beyond Van Gogh exhibit makes its debut in Regina. Photo Credit: Beyond Van Gogh Facebook page
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Sarah Mills: A lifetime smoking ban in the UK may be a step too far
Sarah Mills says there are great health-care costs associated with smoking, but those costs are also associated with obe...
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 23
Evan talks on Thursday's show about the RM of Sherwood's AI data centre now approved to be built, Saskatoon mayor Cynthi...