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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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Budding green thumbs at the Regina Floral Conservatory
A new generation of plant lovers are blooming at the Regina Floral Conservatory. The plant sanctuary focuses on displaying tropical plants and trees. It also offers educational programming for all age...
May 20, 2024 Laurie Hudyma (left) and Sarah Ludlow have nearly 10 years of experience at the Regina Floral Conservatory under their belt. (Nicole Garn/980 CJME)
Here's what's open in Regina during the May long weekend
The city of Regina has released the schedule for municipal services and offices over the Victoria Day holiday on Monday. Civic Offices: Closed Landfill: Open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Entry Gate closes 15 min...
May 19, 2024 The city of Regina has released the schedule for municipal services and offices over the Victoria Day holiday on Monday. (980 CJME Stock)
Riders use Green and White day scrimmage to prepare for 1st preseason game
The Saskatchewan Roughriders used Green and White Day to log some more practise prior to the team's first preseason game. The Riders spent the first hour of on-field activities running a practice at S...
May 18, 2024 The Saskatchewan Roughriders held their annual Green and White Day scrimmage at SMF Field on May 18, 2024. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
May Long driving dangers doubles, SGI cautions
The highway can be a dangerous place no matter what season or time you're driving on it, but according to SGI, those risks can get even higher during a long weekend. SGI Spokesperson Tyler McMurchy sa...
May 18, 2024 SGI finds that driving over a long weekend actually doubles your chances of being involved in a fatal crash. (650 CKOM)
Moe doubles down on defence of MLA Jeremy Harrison
The recent allegations against Jeremy Harrison are unequivocally false, according to Premier Scott Moe. Moe was responding again to allegations made in the legislature Thursday from Speaker Randy Week...
May 18, 2024 Premier Scott Moe defends his government house leader, saying Jeremy Harrison still has his confidence and and he believes the public does too. May 17, 2024 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Pro-Palestinian sit-in held at U of R
Throughout Friday, scores of people gathered at the University of Regina for a peaceful Pro-Palestinian sit-in. Students, faculty and members of the general public convened at the Dr. Lloyd Barber Aca...
May 17, 2024 The event featured teach-ins, prayer and a meal. (Daniel Reech/980 CJME)
Construction hassles tie up traffic in Regina's downtown
Maneuvering through Regina's downtown area has become difficult for drivers. Several main roads are under construction, including Saskatchewan Drive and 11th Avenue. That's caused traffic congestion d...
May 17, 2024 Mayor Sandra Masters said people waiting an hour or more to leave a parkade at rush hour is 'completely unacceptable.' (Gillian Massie/980 CJME)
Mounties ask for help identifying human remains found in RM of Moose Jaw
Mounties are appealing to the public for help as police try to identify human remains found last month in the RM of Moose Jaw. According to the RCMP, the remains were found at a makeshift campsite "in...
May 17, 2024
Saskatchewan braces for cool, 'unsettled' weather over May Long Weekend
It's looking like it won't be the warmest May Long Weekend on record in Saskatchewan, with rain and thunderstorms expected in many areas. Environment Canada is calling for "unsettled conditions" acros...
May 17, 2024 Much of Saskatchewan can expect cooler temperatures and rain over the May Long Weekend. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Canada-Wide warrant issued for suspect in deadly Regina shooting
A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for a man facing second-degree murder charges after a deadly shooting in Regina. The Regina Police Service said a 22-year-old man was shot in his driveway on Sher...
May 17, 2024 Police say Reshaun Norman Cote is likely armed and dangerous, and should not be approached. (Regina Police Service/Submitted)
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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 ...