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RCMP lays assault charge amid growing tensions in Richmound
RCMP announced the first arrest Thursday nearly one month after the arrival of a cult-like group in Richmound that has created angst in the tiny village. Mounties charged 59-year-old Ricky Manz with o...
Oct 13, 2023 A screen grab of Romana Didulo, the self-proclaimed Queen of Canada, speaking in a video posted to Bitchute.
Regina residents asked to help choose Queen City's official bird
Regina is searching for an official bird. Residents can log on to the city's website to nominate their pick for Regina's official bird until Oct. 22. After that, the Bird Friendly City Committee will ...
Oct 12, 2023 A variety of local birds gathered along the shore of Wascana Lake in Regina. (980 CJME file photo)
Emotion, energy, execution: Riders prepare for Stamps showdown
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have a plan ahead of this week's pivotal showdown. "Emotion, energy and execution - those are the three Es that (head coach Craig Dickenson) wants us to put emphasis on th...
Oct 12, 2023 Quarterback Jake Dolegala will face the Stamps this week for the first time in his career as a starter. (Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Where to watch 'Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour' in Regina
Swifties in Regina have their weekend plans settled as pop star Taylor Swift debuts her record-breaking Eras Tour performance on movie screens Friday. While Regina's Aly Askin, 8, snagged concert tick...
Oct 12, 2023 Taylor Swift. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/George Walker IV
Saskatchewan government introduces 'Parents' Bill of Rights'
After some procedural wrangling at the start of the week, the Sask. Party's new "Parents' Bill of Rights" has been introduced in the Saskatchewan Legislature. The bill, the government said, outlines t...
Oct 12, 2023 Hundreds of people gather in front of the Saskatchewan legislature to show their opposition to the school pronoun policy being forced into law. Oct. 10, 2023 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Regina airport inching closer to direct U.S. flights, including Vegas
It's been years since there were year-round flights out of Regina to a hub in the U.S., but the possibility of at least one coming back is inching closer. On Wednesday, WestJet's CEO was in Regina and...
Oct 12, 2023 The Regina International Airport is optimistic about the return of a direct flight to the U.S. (980 CJME file photo)
WestJet CEO talks prairie flights, cancellations on visit to Regina
Without air travel, people in Saskatchewan would be incredibly isolated - even more so than they already are. But, as many who have dealt with cancellations or frequent rebookings in the past year can...
Oct 11, 2023 WestJet CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech says his company is always looking for more opportunities but also has to be cautious, as direct flights are expensive to operate. He was in Regina Wednesday, speaking with local politicians and business leaders. Oct. 11, 2023 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Intruder injured after breaking into Regina police headquarters
An intruder allegedly broke a window and entered Regina police headquarters early Wednesday morning. According to police, the 51-year-old man was seen in the lobby of the building on Saskatchewan Driv...
Oct 11, 2023 An intruder allegedly broke into Regina police headquarters early Wednesday morning. (980 CJME file photo)
Riders' defence aims to regain form ahead of clash in Calgary
Linebacker Larry Dean believes the Saskatchewan Roughriders have the talent in the locker room to get the team out of its recent slump. The Riders, who have lost their past five CFL games, head out on...
Oct 11, 2023 Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker Larry Dean has 98 tackles in 2023 -- second most in the CFL. (Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Israel attacks hit close to home for Sask. Jewish community
While Israel may be thousands of miles away from Saskatchewan, the attacks on that country by Hamas are hitting very close to home for many. Saskatchewan is home to more than 1,000 people who identify...
Oct 11, 2023
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Sarah Mills: Doug Ford may be cutting his nose off to spite his face
A Republican congresswoman is fighting back against Ontario's US booze ban, and Sarah Mills says Premier Doug Ford may f...
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The Evan Bray Show - Friday, July 10
8:30 - It's been a challenging summer for many across the province dealing with significant flooding and wildfires. At t...