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Black-capped chickadee revealed as official bird of Regina
Regina's official bird has proved that greatness can come from small beginnings. The small-but-ferocious black-capped chickadee fought its way to the top to become the official bird of the City of Reg...
Jan 05, 2024 The black-capped chickadee has been named Regina's official bird. (Roman Hayter/980 CJME)
Lead investigator reflects on 20-year search for Tamra Keepness
One of the lead investigators in the Tamra Keepness disappearance is reflecting on a search that began nearly 20 years ago. Jim Pratt is now retired, but he was an officer with the Regina Police Servi...
Jan 05, 2024 Tamra Keepness was five years old when she disappeared on July 5, 2004. (Regina Police Service)
Sask. posts third-best unemployment rate in Canada in December
Statistics Canada's Labour Force Survey shows Saskatchewan set more employment records in December. The data shows Saskatchewan's full-time employment was 494,200 and total employment reached 600,200....
Jan 05, 2024 Saskatchewan added more than 22,000 jobs between December of 2022 and this past December. (980 CJME file photo)
Roughriders announce release of veteran Moncrief
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have released veteran linebacker/defensive back Derrick Moncrief. The CFL team announced the transaction Friday. Moncrief, 30, was eligible to become a free agent Feb. 13....
Jan 05, 2024 Derrick Moncrief has been released by the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He played five seasons in Saskatchewan and was a two-time West Division all-star. (File photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
Winter at last: First snow of 2024 arrives following mild December
Winter was slow arriving this year, but it's finally here. A system moving through the Prairies began spreading snow across the province Friday morning. It didn't take long for the snow to begin impac...
Jan 05, 2024
ATM stolen from business in Paradise Hill
There has been another ATM theft in Saskatchewan. The RCMP was called early Wednesday to a break-and-enter and theft of an ATM from a business in Paradise Hill, located 65 kilometres northeast of Lloy...
Jan 05, 2024 An ATM was stolen from a business in Paradise Hill on Jan 4. (RCMP)
From Experience Regina to revitalization: Regina's mayor looks back and ahead
The first days of the year are often a time for looking back at what 2023 brought, and looking ahead to the coming 12 months. For Regina Mayor Sandra Masters, 2023 held a long list of highlights. She ...
Jan 05, 2024 Regina Mayor Sandra Masters says 2023 had its share of highs and lows. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Crown seeking 3-year sentence for ex-coach convicted of sexual assault
Five weeks after Bernie Lynch was found guilty of sexual assault and assault, the Crown revealed it's seeking a three-year prison sentence for the former hockey coach. During sentencing submissions Th...
Jan 04, 2024 Bernie Lynch was convicted of sexual assault and assault on Dec. 1. His sentence is to be handed down Jan. 19. (980 CJME file photo)
Carmichael Outreach needs funding for warming centre
With Regina in the throes of winter and the mercury firmly planted in the negatives, a group is calling on Carmichael Outreach to immediately open up a 24-hour warming centre. But the charity organiza...
Jan 04, 2024 Carmichael Outreach executive director Tyler Gelsinger says the facility would require $350,000 to open a warming centre. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Roughriders ink returner Alford to contract extension
One of the CFL's top returners is returning to Saskatchewan. The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced Thursday they had signed returner Mario Alford to a one-year contract extension. The 32-year-old pro...
Jan 04, 2024 Mario Alford has returned seven kicks for touchdowns in his two seasons with the Roughriders. (File photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)
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Sarah Mills: FIFA seems to be incapable of integrity
After FIFA lifted a red-card suspension for an American player at the World Cup, Sarah Mills says fans are left with que...
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The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, July 7
Evan discusses the pipeline project being proposed by Alberta and Ontario, paperwork concerns taking up the time of Sask...