Murray Wood: Saskatchewan is winning the race to the bottom on minimum wage
An increase is coming for Saskatchewan's minimum-wage earners this fall, but Murray Wood says it will ensure they contin...
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Sporting sequins and silver, Mama Stanley becomes an Edmonton celebrity for playoffs
EDMONTON - Edmonton Oilers fans crowd around Mary Loewen in a plaza outside the team's home arena during every playoffs game, asking to have their pictures taken with the superfan who's dressed as the...
Jun 23, 2024 “I want to be with the people in my kingdom,” said Loewen. “It’s just crazy to me but I love it, and I love them all back.” (The Canadian Press)
Southeast corner of the province under thunderstorm warnings, watches
Summer is here and so is storm season. Environment Canada said severe thunderstorms are possible in southeast parts of the province as an upper low from Manitoba moves into the province. Chris Stammer...
Jun 22, 2024 Environment Canada is concerned with nickle to quarter sized hail for the southeast corner of the province. (Abby Zieverink/980 CJME)
Riders' defence look to keep Bo Levi Mitchell in check in rematch
The Saskatchewan Roughriders' defence will try to stop Bo Levi Mitchell from having a repeat performance. While the Riders beat the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 33-30 in Week 2, the veteran quarterback threw f...
Jun 22, 2024 Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive tackle Micah Johnson will try to disrupt Hamilton Tiger-Cats quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell this week. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
'Being accountable': Riders' Marcus Sayles ready for second game
Marcus Sayles believes he can be better in his second game as a member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders. While the 29-year-old defensive back feels he played well, he knows there were plays where mista...
Jun 22, 2024 Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive back Marcus Sayles is expected to start another game this week. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Regina Fire douse vehicle fire on top of downtown Regina parkade
Regina Fire used its ladder truck to extinguish a vehicle fire on top of a downtown building early on Saturday. In a social media post, the fire department said it was called to a commercial business ...
Jun 22, 2024 Regina Fire said nobody was hurt in the blaze. (Amanda Parsons/ Submitted)
Local fans pumped as Edmonton Oilers continue Stanley Cup battle
Fans pack bars across the province as the Edmonton Oilers battle to bring the Stanley Cup back to Canada. Edmonton beat the Florida Panthers 5-1 on Friday night, tying up the series 3-3. Game 6 is set...
Jun 22, 2024 Jeff Klein (second from right) was gifted a Game 6 win on his birthday. (Nicole Garn/980 CJME)
White Butte RCMP vehicle rammed during traffic stop, 3 arrested
White Butte RCMP recieved an impaired driver report at noon on June 20 at the intersection of Highway 1 and Highway 662 overpass near Balgonie, SK. The suspect vehicle was found in a commercial parkin...
Jun 21, 2024 A tire deflation device was set up and the suspect vehicle ran over it near the intersection of Highway #362 and Highway #46. The White Butte RCMP officer who's vehicle was rammed is reportedly unharmed. (650 CKOM)
'Keeping our circle strong' National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 21 marks National Indigenous Peoples Day (NIDP). While the day is filled with fun entertainment, it also helps youth connect with their culture. Kelsey Starblanket is a member of the Red Dog Drum...
Jun 21, 2024 "We dance because we can, we dance for the old people, we dance to make our families proud that we are carrying on these ways,” said Kelsey Starblanket a member of the Red Dog Drum and Dance Troupe. The Treaty four troupe will be partaking in National Indigenous Peoples Day at Victoria Park on June 21, 2024. (Regina National Indigenous Peoples Day/Facebook)
Severe thunderstorms possible Friday in Regina, southern Sask.
Keep an eye on the sky this afternoon - Environment Canada says severe thunderstorms are possible in Regina and much of southern Saskatchewan. "Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe ...
Jun 21, 2024 Environment Canada says it's tracking a thunderstorm moving across Saskatchewan on Friday. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Hundreds of Sask. drivers ticketed for failing to stop or yield: SGI
Hundreds of drivers in Saskatchewan were struggling with red lights, stop signs and yield signs in May. According to SGI, police around the province handed out 451 tickets to drivers who failed to sto...
Jun 21, 2024
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Sarah Mills: World Cup fun is becoming infectious
There is something special about watching your country play at the World Cup. Sarah Mills says the collective experience...
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The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, June 30
Evan celebrates Canada Day with a test of your citizenship knowledge, hears about the latest happenings in the Canadian ...