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Wheelchairs, sports equipment stolen from trailer in Regina
It doesn't get much lower than stealing a wheelchair, unless it's stealing five of them. Five specialized wheelchairs and an assortment of sports equipment were stolen from a trailer belonging to the ...
Sep 08, 2023 Police said five sport wheelchairs and an assortment of sports gear were taken from a trailer this week. (Regina Police Service/Submitted)
'Win is now:' Riders' defence doesn't dwell on the big plays
The Saskatchewan Roughriders' defence is proving it can bounce back quickly. After only giving up 13 passes over 20 yards in the team's first nine games, the Green and White's defence has now given up...
Sep 08, 2023 Jason Shivers, defensive co-ordinator for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. (980 CJME file photo)
Literacy foundation calls for donations to help Afghan girls access books
Friday marks International Literacy Day, but not everyone is able to share the same joy of reading. According to the World Literacy Foundation, the new Taliban government in Afghanistan has banned boo...
Sep 08, 2023 On International Literacy Day, a foundation is working to ensure girls in Afghanistan have opportunities to share in the joys of reading. (980 CJME file photo)
'Crazy hostile:' Riders ready for roaring crowd at IG Field
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are preparing to enter hostile territory this week. Saskatchewan will venture to what will be a raucous IG Field to take on the hometown Winnipeg Blue Bombers in Saturday'...
Sep 07, 2023 The Saskatchewan Roughriders and head coach Craig Dickenson have been preparing for a hostile environment in Winnipeg in the Banjo Bowl. (File photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)
CFL, CFLPA reaffirm air quality policy for smoky conditions
If the CFL's air quality policy was followed to the letter, the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers probably shouldn't have kicked off the Labour Day Classic on Sunday. In a joint state...
Sep 07, 2023 The CFL and CFLPA have confirmed games shouldn't be played when the Air Quality Health Index is above a 7. At kickoff, the AQHI due to smoke in the air in Regina for the Labour Day Classic was 7.1 (Kevin Martel/980 CJME file photo)
Regina couple holds fundraisers years after daughter dies of cancer
Years after their daughter passed away from cancer, a Regina couple is still trying to help people with sick family members pay some of the expenses. Brett and Connie McNaught's daughter, Courtney, pa...
Sep 07, 2023 Connie and Brett McNaught sit with the golf tournament trophy dedicated to their daughter, Courtney, in their home in Regina on Sept. 6, 2023. (Gillian Massie/980 CJME)
Poplar River Power Station repair cost pegged at $4.9M and counting
After heavy rain and flooding at the SaskPower Poplar River Power Station, the Crown is having to chip in a pretty penny for repairs. The station, one of the biggest coal-powered plants for SaskPower,...
Sep 07, 2023 After heavy rain and flooding at the SaskPower Poplar River Power Station, the Crown is having to chip in a pretty penny for repairs. So far the bill totals nearly $5 million. (980 CJME file photo)
Regina police using parked cop cars in effort to curb crime
Police in Regina are exploring a novel method to curb crime. The Regina Police Service said it's recently started leaving marked police vehicles parked in "areas of concern" around the city. The vehic...
Sep 07, 2023 Decommissioned Regina police vehicles are to be parked around the city in the coming months in an effort to deter crime and improve safety. (980 CJME file photo)
Donation made to University of Regina to preserve Indigenous languages
Preserving Indigenous languages has been a growing concern for many First Nations, so a donation made to the University of Regina is hoping to help. Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) and Co-ops ac...
Sep 07, 2023 Federated Co-operatives Ltd. has made a donation to the University of Regina Press to create textbook and audio resources for Dakota and Dene language courses.
(Nicole Garn/980 CJME)
Interest rate hikes having less effect on Sask. government debt
While steadily rising interest rates are playing havoc with some people's mortgage and car payments, the Saskatchewan government isn't having as much of a problem. On Wednesday, the Bank of Canada ann...
Sep 07, 2023 The Saskatchewan government says rising interest rates aren't having a huge impact on the overall debt in its budget. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
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Murray Wood: Isn't it time for more 'we' than 'oui' in Rideau Hall?
Louise Arbour brings much more than French skills to her role as the king's representative, but she also has taken contr...
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The Evan Bray Show - Friday, May 8
On Friday, Evan discusses guide dogs, artificial intelligence campaigns trying to amplify division amongst political mov...