Murray Wood: The new phone books are here!
Once a Steve Martin catchphrase, Murray Wood says physical phone books are rapidly becoming relics of another age, but t...
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Water truck saves some Craven campers from the heat
While Country Thunder campers were making their way into the last day at Craven, one person was keeping campers cool. Austin Rock made his way around the campgrounds in his water truck. Every so often...
Jul 17, 2022 Austin Rock and his water truck at Country Thunder. (Gillian Massie/980 CJME)
27-year-old dies after getting shot by police on Highway 1 between Regina and Moose Jaw
An intense series of events resulted in a 27-year-old man being shot and killed by police on Highway 1 between Regina and Moose Jaw on Sunday. RCMP said police were called around 1:10 a.m. The Moose J...
Jul 17, 2022
Early-morning house fire labelled 'suspicious'
Heavy smoke and flames greeted firefighters in Regina as they were called to a house fire Saturday morning. Crews responded to the 1200 block of Rae Street in North Central around 5:30 a.m. Deputy Fir...
Jul 16, 2022 A Regina fire department truck. (Evan Radford/980 CJME)
1 tornado confirmed, 2 others possible after wild day of weather
An active day of weather Friday brought large hail, heavy rain and at least one tornado to parts of Saskatchewan. Environment Canada's Brad Vrolijk confirmed the tornado touched down southeast of Sask...
Jul 16, 2022 A bolt of lightning in the sky east of Regina on July 15, 2022. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
'Painting the province green:' Lauther returns to Nova Scotia for Touchdown Atlantic
There's no place like home for Brett Lauther. While his hometown of Truro is 157 kilometres from Wolfville, Lauther is excited to play in the first CFL regular-season game to be played in his home pro...
Jul 16, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders kicker #12 Brett Lauther stretches during training camp at Griffiths Stadium on May 20, 2022. (Steve Seto/650 CKOM)
Police check out more than 3,500 vehicles at Chamberlain check stop
Chamberlain was a hotbed of activity earlier this week. Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan (CTSS) staged a check stop in the town from Tuesday through Thursday. In a release Friday, the RCMP said ...
Jul 15, 2022 A check stop in Chamberlain on July 13, 2022. (980 CJME)
Local distillery the official liquor sponsor for Country Thunder
It's safe to say more than a few beverages will be consumed at Country Thunder in Craven over the next few days, and for the first time, a local company is supplying those drinks. Last Mountain Distil...
Jul 15, 2022 Braeden Raiwet of Last Mountain Distillery at Country Thunder Saskatchewan on July 15, 2022. (Gillian Massie/980 CJME)
15-year-old charged after food delivery people robbed in Regina
A 15-year-old boy has been charged after three robberies involving food delivery people in Regina. Police said Friday one of the robberies occurred July 4 (in the 20 block of McGillivray Crescent) and...
Jul 15, 2022 (980 CJME file photo)
City of Regina takes steps to help people stay cool during heat wave
As the mercury rises in Regina, the city is looking to help people cool down. In a release Friday, the city said it was extending hours at its spray pads during the extreme heat warning. The spray pad...
Jul 15, 2022 (980 CJME file photo)
Donation centre opens in Regina to give items to displaced Ukrainians
As more and more displaced Ukrainians make their way to the Regina area to make a new life, for the long or short term, they're needing some help in getting set up. "A lot of them have been having to ...
Jul 15, 2022 (REAL District/Twitter)
OPINION
Sarah Mills: It's time to embrace 24 Sussex Drive
The home of Canada's prime minister is steeped in history and shouldn't be left in disrepair. Sarah Mills says the desig...
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TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Monday, June 29
Evan welcomes the leader of the federal Conservatives, Pierre Poilievre, talks about the health of Saskatchewan Crown co...