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Mother's, dog's ashes stolen during Regina car break-in
Mondays already are a drag for most people, but for one Regina man, this past work week started off on a more solemn foot. When Ryan Shevolup left his Broders Annex home Monday morning, he noticed som...
Jun 21, 2019 A hanging urn filled with the ashes of Ryan Shevolup's mother, Brenda, was stolen sometime early in the morning of June 17, 2019. (Ryan Shevolup/Submitted)
CFLPA president defends decision to appeal Lawrence suspension
Simoni Lawrence's hit on Zach Collaros in Week 1 of the CFL regular season continues to reverberate across the CFL. Lawrence, a linebacker with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, hit Collaros in the head as the...
Jun 21, 2019 (CFLPA.ca)
'Proud to be who I am:' Regina marks Indigenous Peoples Day
The sound of traditional drumming and the smell of bannock filled Regina City Hall on Friday in honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day. Due to the on-and-off rain, Robert Allin, organizer and chair...
Jun 21, 2019 White Bear First Nation elder Lorna Standingready poses for a picture in her regalia during National Indigenous Peoples Day at Regina City Hall on June 21, 2019. (Jessie Anton/980 CJME)
Rural crime watch app featured at Farm Progress Show
Rural crime watch was the focus of one of the exhibitors at the Farm Progress Show. Tucked away at a booth in a small corner, Nick Cornea was promoting Farmers Against Rural Crime, an organization tha...
Jun 21, 2019 The founder of Farmers Against Rural Crime, Nick Cornea, poses in front of his booth at the Farm Progress Show on June 21, 2109. (Nathan Meyer/980 CJME)
Regina YMCA facing tough financial decisions to stay afloat
The YMCA in Regina is facing serious financial troubles and could go under unless it makes some tough decisions. It's operating an annual deficit which is expected to be at $4.4 million over the next ...
Jun 21, 2019 (YMCA of Regina/Facebook)
Canada and U.S. agree to expand preclearance options for travellers, goods
OTTAWA - A new agreement between Canada and the United States will soon allow travellers and cargo to preclear customs before they leave, allowing an easier movement of people and goods crossing the b...
Jun 21, 2019 THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
PBO sets budget baseline for campaign vows with tools, deficit projections
OTTAWA - Parliament's spending watchdog is predicting years of deficits deeper than the government has laid out. The numbers are in a report the parliamentary budget office says should set the baselin...
Jun 21, 2019
Teen charged after attempted armed robbery in Regina
A 15-year-old boy who pointed a gun at a driver in Regina during an attempted robbery early Wednesday is facing 11 charges. According to the Regina Police Service, officers responded at approximately ...
Jun 21, 2019 (980 CJME file photo)
Work set to start on Capital Pointe site
After years of wrangling and delays, the Capital Pointe hole is about to be filled. The City of Regina issued a media release Friday saying that work is to start Tuesday at the corner of Albert Street...
Jun 21, 2019
Trans-Canada Highway rollover stops morning commuter traffic
A single-vehicle rollover crash near Balgonie stopped Friday morning commuter traffic on the Trans-Canada Highway and sent two people to hospital. The Balgonie Fire Department and the RCMP reported th...
Jun 21, 2019 (980 CJME file photo)
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Sarah Mills: Doug Ford may be cutting his nose off to spite his face
A Republican congresswoman is fighting back against Ontario's US booze ban, and Sarah Mills says Premier Doug Ford may f...
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, July 9
On Thursday's show, Evan discussed the new downtown arena developments, gets the latest on the Iran/U.S. conflict and Sh...