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Queen City Ex gets underway with parade
Music, sirens, bagpipes and laughter filled the air as the Queen City Ex parade took place on Monday. Many people sat on the sidewalk to get a glimpse of the floats - some the size of monster trucks -...
Aug 02, 2017 The Queen City Ex parade took place on Aug. 1, 2017. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
New rides, bizarre foods on offer at Queen City Ex
The sounds of thrill rides and the smells of deep fried food are about to the fill the air at Evraz Place. Setup is underway for this year's Queen City Ex. There's a wide variety of rides at this year...
Aug 02, 2017 Setup underway at Regina's Queen City Ex on Aug. 1, 2017. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Regina man leads QCX parade for more than half a century
For more than 50 years, one Regina man has been helping to lead the Queen City Exhibition parade. Rollie Bourassa will be front and center Tuesday night, helping to lead the parade in the Evraz City o...
Aug 01, 2017 The route for the Queen City Ex parade on Aug. 1, 2017. (Queen City Ex)
Fire Ball ride pulled from Saskatoon, Regina fairs
This year's exhibitions in Saskatoon and Regina won't feature the swinging thrill ride Fire Ball. The move comes after one person died and seven were injured when a Fire Ball broke apart mid-ride at t...
Jul 27, 2017 The Fire Ball ride has at least six rows of seats that spin around while the structure swings like a pendulum. (amusementsofamerica.com)
Brett Kissell, Gord Bamford to perform at Queen City Ex
If you're a fan of country, pop or classic rock music, there'll be something for you at this year's Queen City Ex in Regina. On Monday, Evraz Place unveiled the entertainment lineup. Three-time Canadi...
Jun 12, 2017
Queen City Ex attendance on par with last year
Attendance numbers for this year's Queen City Ex are on pace with last year. Paula Kohl, director of marketing and communications for Evarz Place, said the numbers look good. "We are on track with our...
Aug 08, 2016
Exhibits show off music and crafts at Queen City Ex
For those dizzy from the rides, full from the food and not having any luck winning a giant stuffed animal, there's plenty more to take in at the Queen City Ex. Between the Co-operators Centre and the ...
Aug 05, 2016
Martel on the Move: What's your favourite part of the Queen City Ex?
The spins, screams, stick-food and stuffed animals are all part of the atmosphere on the midway at the Queen City Ex. While most people are in search of a good time, how they find that good time may d...
Aug 05, 2016
Doo Doo the Clown makes debut at Queen City Ex
The big pickle dog is not the only item making its debut at the Queen City Ex this year. Doo Doo the Clown is also in town. Famous for a cameo in the Adam Sandler movie Billy Madison, Doo Doo is perfo...
Aug 03, 2016
New items on the menu at Queen City Ex
The Queen City Ex (QCX) kicks off Wednesday with new rides and fan favourite foods like mini donuts. But there are also new items to try like the Big Pickle Dog. "We core out the middle of a pick...
Aug 02, 2016
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Sarah Mills: Dolly Parton was an icon and a legend
From the music to her songwriting abilities, from the iconic look to the never-ending philanthropy, Sarah Mills says Dol...
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The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, August 26
On Wednesday's show, Evan is talking tariffs and counter-tariffs with the experts, plus remembering Dolly Parton and mee...