Sarah Mills: We came so close to the zipper merge
Three block of two lanes of traffic merging one by one, with everyone inching forward. It was the zipper merge in action...
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STARS shares stories from patients in 32nd annual fundraiser calendar
STARS and Viterra announced the release of the 32nd annual STARS Calendar on Wednesday. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the STARS helicopter air ambulance service, and is the 10th year in a ro...
Aug 22, 2024 The air ambulance service has raised more than $6 million through calendar sales. (Kaleb Sebastian/980 CJME)
Roughriders 'starving' for a win in Thursday's game against Argonauts
The Saskatchewan Roughriders aren't just hungry for a win - they're famished. "More starving than anything," said quarterback Trevor Harris. Harris said he believes the Riders were the better team in ...
Aug 22, 2024 Quarterback Trevor Harris and head coach Corey Mace both said they're "starving" for a win after the Riders' last four outings. (Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Regina synagogue target of Canada-wide bomb threat
Early Wednesday morning, more than 100 Jewish institutions across Canada received a bomb threat via email. The Beth Jacob Synagogue in Regina said it was among those that received the threat. "Basical...
Aug 21, 2024 A bomb threat was sent to synagogues, Jewish community centres, and hospitals across Canada on Wed. Aug. 21, 2024. (Kaleb Sebastian/980 CJME)
Katepwa Point's new accessible dock allows everyone to enjoy the lake
In a province where it feels like it snows almost all year, it's only fair that everyone should be able to enjoy the sun, and the lake. That's the sentiment behind a new fully accessible dock at Katep...
Aug 20, 2024 The new dock features a gently sloping ramp, non-slip surfaces, and a specialized transfer system that allows for seamless access from a wheelchair to a paddle boat, kayak, or canoe. (Roman Hayter/980 CJME)
Riders' Bertrand-Hudon, 1st pro player to wear Guardian Cap in a game
Thomas Bertrand-Hudon woke up before last week's game and made a choice to prioritize safety. The Saskatchewan Roughriders running back became the first pro player in the CFL to wear a Guardian Cap in...
Aug 20, 2024 Saskatchewan Roughriders running back Thomas Bertrand-Hudon wore a Guardian Cap during a CFL game. (CFL/Submitted)
RCMP looking for man charged after weapons found in Buffalo Narrows
Police are searching for a man who is facing charges after Saskatchewan RCMP found a number of weapons in a home in Buffalo Narrows on August 16. Buffalo Narrows RCMP said in a news release on Monday ...
Aug 19, 2024 RCMP found a shot gun, two rifles, two replication firearms, a rifle scope, ammunition, a baton, and two sawed-off firearm butt stocks at a home in Buffalo Lake on Aug. 16, 2024. (Saskatchewan RCMP/Supplied)
Alberta man bikes from Edmonton to Regina to raise money for veterans
After nine days of pedalling, Rob Nederlof completed his over 1100-kilometre bike ride outside the Royal Canadian Legion in Regina on Monday. This is the fourth year Nederlof has taken on the feat, an...
Aug 19, 2024 Bob Nederlof is a military veteran who served in Bosnia and Afghanistan. (Kaleb Sebastian / 980 CJME)
Riders' Lauther looking to kick 'terrible' start to CFL season
Brett Lauther knows he hasn't had the season he expects of himself - and he knows that in pro sports, it could mean changes could come. "It's been a terrible season for me. If they bring another guy i...
Aug 19, 2024 Saskatchewan Roughriders kicker Brett Lauther has struggled through the first half of the 2024 CFL season. (Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Enbridge's Weyburn area wind farm isn't a breeze with residents
The fate of a proposed Saskatchewan wind farm is up in the air right now. The Weyburn wind farm, or as it's known by the company trying to develop it, the "Seven Stars Energy Project," is a proposed p...
Aug 19, 2024 As of 2024, there are nine wind farm facilities in the province. There are two in Gull Lake, one near Moosomin, one near Morse, one near Grenfell, one near Riverhurst, one near Herbert, and one near Assiniboia. The Centennial Wind Power Facility in Swift Current was actually the first wind farm in Canada to have a capacity of at least 100 MW upon its completion in 2006. (980 CJME)
Swift Current Rural RCMP investigating a string of metal thefts
Rural areas north of Swift Current have been the target of ongoing metal thefts from vehicles and farm homes. Five reports were filed during July with the Swift Current Rural RCMP claiming radiators h...
Aug 19, 2024 The RCMP are hoping the public can provide some leads on the cases. (David Zammit)
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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...