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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Fire Ball ride pulled from Saskatoon, Regina fairs
This year's exhibitions in Saskatoon and Regina won't feature the swinging thrill ride Fire Ball. The move comes after one person died and seven were injured when a Fire Ball broke apart mid-ride at t...
Jul 27, 2017 The Fire Ball ride has at least six rows of seats that spin around while the structure swings like a pendulum. (amusementsofamerica.com)
Heat warning to last until Saturday for Regina, south Sask.
People in Regina and southern Saskatchewan should get comfortable with being uncomfortable. Heat warnings were issued throughout the region Thursday morning. The criteria for a heat warning in souther...
Jul 27, 2017
Man charged with attempted murder after bulldozer hits home
Two people escaped without injuries after a man allegedly crashed into their home with a bulldozer. Esterhazy RCMP said it happened around 9:15 p.m. Tuesday at a home in the R.M. of Calder, west of Hi...
Jul 27, 2017
Regina Farmers' Market vendors dealing with dry summer
The heat has been sticking around in Saskatchewan, meaning producers are finding other ways to keep their plants hydrated. July has been extremely dry in and around Regina, with virtually no rain thro...
Jul 27, 2017 Spring Creek Garden is one of the vendors at Regina Farmer's Market who are dealing with the dry conditions on July 26, 2017. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Motorcycle driver sent to hospital after crash in Moose Jaw
A motorcycle driver was sent to hospital after a crash at the intersection of Highway 1 and 9th Ave NW in Moose Jaw on Wednesday. According to a release, Moose Jaw Police, Fire, and EMS were called to...
Jul 26, 2017
3 people facing charges following search warrant in Regina
Two men and a teenager are facing multiple charges following a search warrant in Regina. On Tuesday, police executed a search warrant for firearms at a residence in the 1500 block of Argyle Street. As...
Jul 26, 2017
'This is what I love:' Riders play football despite CTE risks
Brendon LaBatte is not giving up on his passion. The Roughriders offensive lineman said his love of football will keep him in the game for as long as he can play it, despite new research that showed 9...
Jul 26, 2017 Brendon LaBatte at Riders training camp in Saskatoon in May 2017. (Arielle Zerr/980 CJME)
RQHR sues local electrical contractor
The Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region (RQHR) has launched a lawsuit against a local electrical contractor. In a statement of claim filed at Court of Queen's Bench, RQHR alleged AB Electric and owner Adr...
Jul 26, 2017
Regina residential school cemetery receives heritage status
The Regina Indian Industrial School (RIIS) stopped operating in 1910, but its impact will forever leave a mark on Saskatchewan's history. A graveyard where at least 38 of the students were buried will...
Jul 26, 2017 The Regina Indian Industrial School graveyard received provincial heritage status on July 26, 2017. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Family of Belle Plaine crash victim grieving their loss
The family of seven-year-old Meadow McElravey has set up a GoFundMe page to help pay for funeral costs. The little girl was killed in a car crash near Belle Plaine on July 24, 2017. Meadow's mother, T...
Jul 26, 2017 Seven-year-old Meadow McElravey was killed and her mother Trisha Healey was badly injured in the crash on Highway 1 on July 24, 2017. (Jasmine Leont/GoFundMe)
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Sarah Mills: The prime minister needs to live by his own bilingual rules
Sarah Mills says Mark Carney largely speaking French in his call to astronaut Jeremy Hansen breaks a standard he set whe...
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 9
8:30 - Another MP just crossed the floor to the Liberal Party, just weeks away from three critical byelections where the...