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Saskatchewan opening up retail cannabis market to help meet consumer demand
REGINA -- Saskatchewan plans to lift the lid on legal cannabis sales to help meet consumer demand. The government says it will open the market to more retailers in the hope of discouraging competition...
Oct 29, 2019
Harvest possible with snow, but not ideal: crop specialist
Snow means another obstacle for farmers trying to complete harvest. "Mother Nature has thrown everything at producers this year including the kitchen sink," said Cory Jacob, crop extension specialist ...
Oct 29, 2019
Activist Greta Thunberg talks glaciers with U of S water scientist
Since the early 1980s, University of Saskatchewan water scientist John Pomeroy has studied the Athabasca Glacier in Jasper, Alta. But last week he experienced a first -- a 16-year-old wanted a tour. S...
Oct 29, 2019
Fougere talks western representation, oil and gas with PM
Regina's mayor spent a phone call Tuesday morning trying to put a Western Canadian bug in the prime minister's ear. Justin Trudeau has been calling mayors in Saskatchewan and Alberta, trying to gather...
Oct 29, 2019 Regina Mayor Michael Fougere. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Affinity Credit Union, United Way give update on loan program
Affinity Credit Union and United Way Regina are doing their part to help people stay out of debt. On Tuesday, the organizations revealed that 1,604 people have taken advantage of Affinity's "Restart L...
Oct 29, 2019
Regina YMCA buys more time ahead of big decision on avoiding insolvency
The YMCA in Regina is continuing to search for solutions to its ongoing financial challenges. In June, it announced serious financial troubles, adding that if significant changes aren't made, the YMCA...
Oct 29, 2019 (YMCA of Regina/Facebook)
Free days at MacKenzie Art Gallery thanks to Rawlinsons' donation
Very soon, you'll be able to visit the MacKenzie Art Gallery one day a month, free of charge. It's the result of a $1-million donation from Gordon and Jill Rawlinson and Rawlco Radio. It will allow fo...
Oct 29, 2019 Pam Leyland, president of Rawlco Radio, announces a $1-million donation from Gordon and Jill Rawlinson to the MacKenzie Art Gallery on Oct. 29, 2019. (980 CJME)
Property taxes going up for new Recreation Infrastructure Program
The City of Regina's budget won't be finalized for a couple more months, but taxpayers know they'll likely be paying at least a little more next year, thanks to a new Recreation Infrastructure Program...
Oct 29, 2019
Can't get winter tires? Opt for all-weather ones, says tire expert
People have many reasons for not owning winter tires, like cost or not having the storage space. If one set of tires is all somebody can own, Bill Gardiner from Kal Tire recommends all-weather tires. ...
Oct 29, 2019 (Regina Bypass/Twitter)
Masked gunmen attack protesters in Iraq holy city; 18 killed
BAGHDAD - Masked gunmen opened fire at Iraqi protesters in the Shiite holy city of Karbala on Tuesday, killing 18 people and wounding hundreds, security officials said, in one of the deadliest single ...
Oct 29, 2019 Mourners carry the coffin of Saleh Ahmed, 27, a protester killed during anti-government demonstrations in Najaf, Iraq, on Oct. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Anmar Khalil)
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Sarah Mills: Who won the deal for the Gordie Howe Bridge?
A leader came out on top when it comes to the details of the agreement to finally open the bridge between Ontario and Mi...
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The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, July 15
On Wednesday's show, guest host Tamara Cherry talks about the conflict in the Middle East, a possible pipeline in wester...