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Kram defeats Goodale in Regina-Wascana
For a brief period Monday, Michael Kram was thinking he wouldn't be giving up his day job. "I went to Elections.ca and the first two polls that came in didn't go my way and I was thinking, 'OK, I gues...
Oct 21, 2019 Conservative candidate Michael Kram speaks to the crowd after winning the Regina-Wascana seat in the 2019 federal election on Oct. 21, 2019. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
Saskatoon has two new Members of Parliament
There will be two new faces representing Saskatoon in the House of Commons. Conservative Brad Redekopp beat the incumbent, Sheri Benson of the New Democrats, in Saskatoon West in a race that was close...
Oct 21, 2019 Brad Redekopp speaks after winning the Saskatoon West riding on Oct. 21, 2019. (Keenan Sorokan/650 CKOM)
Conservatives sweep 14 Saskatchewan ridings
As a Liberal minority government was projected across Canada, a blue wave swept across Saskatchewan. The Conservative Party won in all 14 of the province's ridings, including that of longtime Liberal ...
Oct 21, 2019
UN report highlights ‘abhorrent’ housing conditions for Indigenous people
A United Nations report is highlighting the role "abhorrent" housing conditions play in the poverty and exploitation that Indigenous people face in Canada and around the world. The report, presented t...
Oct 21, 2019
Flu shots begin today across the province
Flu season is right around the corner, and starting today residents can do their part to protect themselves from illness. As of Monday the influenza vaccine is available at public health clinics acros...
Oct 21, 2019
Riders sign Fajardo to two-year contract extension
The Saskatchewan Roughriders signed quarterback Cody Fajardo to a two-year contract extension Monday. "I'm fortunate enough that the Riders took a chance on me and I knew if I got an opportunity, I di...
Oct 21, 2019 Quarterback Cody Fajardo. (File photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)
‘Not taking shots:’ Defacer of Thunberg mural in Edmonton wanted voice heard
EDMONTON - A man says he defaced a mural of teenage Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg because he wanted to take a stand peacefully and the artist who created it says he doesn't mind. James Bagna...
Oct 21, 2019 A defaced Greta Thunberg mural in Edmonton, Friday, Oct. 21, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
City of Regina invites residents to celebrate hockey
It's Hockey Week in Regina. Mayor Michael Fougere issued a proclamation Monday calling for residents to celebrate hockey over the next seven days. Regina is to play host to the Tim Hortons NHL Heritag...
Oct 21, 2019
Regina school board chair explains denial of Pride motion
Katherine Gagne has had a rough week, she said, since the Regina Public Schools board of trustees meeting on Tuesday last week; she's been called all kinds of names and there's even a petition going a...
Oct 21, 2019 Regina Public Schools board trustee and chairperson Katherine Gagne. (Katherine Gagne Facebook page)
Duchess of Sussex calls 1st year of marriage difficult
LONDON (AP) - The Duchess of Sussex says her first year of marriage to Britain's Prince Harry has been difficult because of the pressure from Britain's tabloid press. The former Meghan Markle told ITV...
Oct 21, 2019 The Duke and Duchess of Sussex attend the annual WellChild Awards in London, Tuesday Oct. 15, 2019. The WellChild Awards celebrate the inspiring qualities of some of the country's seriously ill young people. (Toby Melville/Pool via AP)
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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...