Murray Wood: The day Canada Became a nation
April 9, 1917 was Easter Monday. On that date, 109 years ago, Canadian soldiers made history at Vimy Ridge. Murray Wood ...
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Major Crimes Unit, coroner investigating man's death in Regina
The Regina Police Service's Major Crimes Unit and the Saskatchewan Coroners Service are working together to investigate a death. According to police, officers and paramedics were called to a home on E...
Apr 10, 2025 “Officers secured the scene and requested the additional resources of the Regina Police Service Major Crimes Unit and the Forensic Identification Unit,” the police service said in a statement. (Regina Police Service/X)
Regina police used plane, dog in dangerous driving arrest Sunday
Police in the Queen City used an aircraft and a police dog to end a chase on Sunday evening. According to police, officers spotted a vehicle they believed was involved in a previous accident in the ar...
Apr 08, 2025 Police say both the driver and passenger are facing charges after allegedly fleeing from police at high speeds. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Ontario man arrested after Regina cops seize several kilos of meth, fentanyl
Police made a big dent in the Queen City's illegal drug supply on Friday, seizing several kilograms of both methamphetamine and fentanyl. According to police, the value of the drugs seized was roughly...
Apr 03, 2025 Police said the value of the seized drugs adds up to approximately $700,000. (Regina Police Service/Submitted)
Regina police seize nearly a kilogram of fentanyl, along with cocaine, guns
Police in Regina concluded a month-long investigation into drug trafficking by seizing nearly a kilogram of fentanyl, the deadly opioid behind a large number of overdoses in the province. According to...
Apr 02, 2025 Police said officers seized almost a kilogram of fentanyl and nearly 600 grams of cocaine at a home on Ottawa Street last week. (980 CJME file photo)
Regina man facing attempted murder charges after shooting: Police
A 21-year-old Regina man is facing a string of criminal charges - including attempted murder - after allegedly shooting a youth early on Saturday morning. According to police, officers were called to ...
Mar 31, 2025 Police said the victim was taken to hospital for treatment of serious injuries. (Regina Police Service/X)
Second high-risk sex offender moving into Regina's Heritage neighbourhood
Police in Regina are alerting the public about a sex offender moving into the Queen City's Heritage neighbourhood. According to police, 48-year-old Jason Paul Thorn is set to be released from custody ...
Mar 31, 2025 Police said Jason Thorn, who has a criminal history including sex crimes, is "considered to be a high risk to reoffend sexually." (Regina Police Service/Submitted)
Man charged after accidentally shooting his arm: Regina Police
Police were called to a business in downtown Regina after a man accidentally shot himself in the arm. According to the Regina Police Service, this happened on March 25 at around 10:20 a.m. on the 1900...
Mar 26, 2025 The 26-year-old man was taken to hospital with non-life-threatning injuries. (980 CJME file photo)
Regina man charged with kidnapping after victim calls for help: Police
A 35-year-old Regina man is facing a list of charges including kidnapping and assault after a woman called police for help from a taxi. According to the Regina Police Service, officers were called to ...
Mar 21, 2025 Police said the man allegedly held a knife to a woman's back, then was heard threatening both the woman and a cab driver after she called police for help. (980 CJME file photo)
Police monitor violent sex offender in Regina's Heritage area
The public may have concerns about a high-risk sex offender living in Regina, but police say public safety remains the priority in situations like this. Jared (Jarrod) Charles is a violent sex offende...
Mar 20, 2025 Jared (Jarrod) Charles has a criminal history of violent sexual offences and kidnapping involving children. He has caused two Amber Alerts, one in 2016 and the other in 2017. (Saskatchewan RCMP)
Regina police warn public about phone scam circulating in Queen City
The Regina Police Service is warning the public about a phone scam making the rounds in the Queen City. "In reported cases, fraudsters will convince the victim to call a phone number they provide, whi...
Mar 14, 2025 Police say the scammers ask their victims to withdraw funds from their bank accounts and send the money to a third party. (980 CJME file photo)
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 9
On Thursday's show, Evan welcomes a trio of teens to discuss banning social media for children and teenagers, discusses ...