Murray Wood: Who's hot... and who's not
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Water mains and records both breaking in Regina
Dry conditions and shifting ground continue to break water mains in Regina, and it appears the city is also on track to break records in this regard. Pat Wilson, director of water works, said in 2003 ...
Aug 23, 2017 A water main break on Norwood Crescent in Regina on Aug. 8, 2017. (Daniel Pronych/Twitter)
Sask. government calls Alta. beer policy ruling a 'big win'
The Saskatchewan government is calling a recent ruling against an Alberta beer policy a big win for free trade within Canada. In August 2016, the Alberta government moved place a $1.25 per litre marku...
Aug 23, 2017
Inmate found dead at Regina jail
A 48-year-old man was found dead at the Regina Correctional Centre Wednesday morning, according to the Ministry of Justice. Spokesman, Drew Wilby said the man was found unresponsive in his cell and wa...
Aug 23, 2017 Drew Wilby with the Ministry of Justice addresses media about the death of an inmate on Aug. 23, 2017. (Jessika Guse/980 CJME)
Cancer agency CEO to lead Sask. Health Authority
The head of the new Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has been named. Scott Livingstone will serve as the CEO for the newly amalgamated authority. He's been leading the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency as...
Aug 23, 2017 Scott Livingstone is announced as the Saskatchewan Health Region CEO on Aug. 23, 2017.
Moose Jaw man flees from police, gun found
A Moose Jaw man fled from police twice and is now facing multiple charges after a gun was found in a vehicle. Around 3 p.m. on Sunday, police tried to stop a vehicle in the 900 block of Athabasca Stre...
Aug 23, 2017
RCMP, SARM respond to new rural crime team
The Saskatchewan government's new Protection and Response Team (PRT) will give increased authority to conservation officers and highway traffic officers. Both will have the power to respond to emergen...
Aug 23, 2017 Deputy Minister of Justice Dale McFee (left), Justice Minister Gordon Wyant (centre) and MLA Herb Cox announce the creation of the Protection and Response Team on Aug. 22, 2017. (Kevin Martel/980 CJME)
Mosquito numbers down, aphid numbers up in Regina
If there's one good thing the lack of rain has brought us this summer, it's the downturn in mosquitoes. Russell Eirich, the City of Regina's manager of forestry, pest control and horticulture, said mo...
Aug 22, 2017
Regina kindergarteners take 'First Ride' on the school bus
Starting school comes with plenty of 'firsts' and one that's always top of mind for many students - and parents - is riding the school bus. To make this first lesson a fearless one, Regina Catholic an...
Aug 22, 2017 Parents and students watch and learn about how to safely evacuate a school bus Aug. 22, 2017. (Jessie Anton/980 CJME)
Riders respond to rumours of contract with former NFL star
The rumour was quashed almost as quick as it was spread. Early Tuesday, 3 Down Nation reported that former NFL running back Trent Richardson was on his way to Saskatchewan to finalize a contract. Howe...
Aug 22, 2017
Cancer strikes family of Regina city councillor
Sad news from Ward 3 city councillor Andrew Stevens Tuesday afternoon. He posted to his Facebook page that his six-year-old son has stage three cancer. For the time being, Stevens said that he'll be f...
Aug 22, 2017 Ward 3 Regina city councillor, Andrew Stevens took to Facebook on Aug. 22, 2017 to say his oldest son, Logan, has stage three cancer. (Andrew Stevens/Facebook)
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Murray Wood: The day Canada Became a nation
April 9, 1917 was Easter Monday. On that date, 109 years ago, Canadian soldiers made history at Vimy Ridge. Murray Wood ...
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