Murray Wood: Who's hot... and who's not
Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look at the week's news and decides who's hot... and who's not. This week's list inclu...
Tag Archives: Regina
6 heat records broken in Sask., Elbow claims title of national hot spot Thursday
Thursday was a third day of record-breaking heat in Saskatchewan. Environment Canada says Regina was one of six communities to break a record. The high temperature hit 34.7 C, beating out the previous...
Aug 21, 2020 (980 CJME file photo)
Jerry Flegel announces mayoral candidacy
In front of the old railyard on Dewdney Avenue, Regina city councillor Jerry Flegel made it official: He will be a candidate for mayor this fall. "This has been the secret that has not been a secret f...
Aug 20, 2020 Jerry Flegel announces he will be running for mayor of Regina in November at the old railyard on Dewdney Avenue on Aug. 20, 2020. (Libby Giesbrecht/980 CJME)
Ice-making: The coolest job to have during a heat wave
Even when there are heat warnings outside, Russ Gronick has to bundle up at work. While hockey season won't be in full swing until the fall -- barring more COVID-19-related shutdowns, that is -- someo...
Aug 19, 2020 Russ Gronick and the ice-making equipment he uses at the Co-operators Centre in Regina. (Dominick Lucyk/980 CJME)
Appliance manufacturers, retailers deal with backlog during highest demand period
People in the market for a new fridge or freezer have probably noticed it's slim pickings for options out there. And that's expected to continue for some time. Jim Estill, the CEO of Danby Appliances,...
Aug 19, 2020 Coast Appliances in Regina. (Google Maps)
Businesses at Mosaic Stadium suffering huge losses without CFL
COVID-19 has been a quest for survival for many local businesses, including those that usually operate outlets at Mosaic Stadium during Saskatchewan Roughriders games. The 2020 CFL season was initiall...
Aug 19, 2020 Mosaic Stadium. (980 CJME file photo)
Heat warnings blanket Saskatchewan; Regina breaks record
The heat wave in Saskatchewan may have allowed Regina to break a century-old record Tuesday. According to Environment Canada, the temperature in the Queen City unofficially reached 35.9 C, or 96.6 F. ...
Aug 18, 2020
Two Regina residents facing first-degree murder charges
A 30-year-old man from Lebret who was shot in Regina on Aug. 1 died Saturday, making him the city's ninth murder victim of 2020. The Regina Police Service announced the death of Earl Francis Dufour in...
Aug 17, 2020 (980 CJME file photo)
University of Saskatchewan makes face masks mandatory
The University of Saskatchewan is implementing mandatory masks on its Saskatoon, Regina and Prince Albert campuses. Starting Aug. 24 anyone given access to indoor common or shared spaces will have to ...
Aug 14, 2020
Regina organization's plan outlines calls to action for reconciliation
It was a positive scene at the mmawyatitn centre on Wednesday morning as Reconciliation Regina publicly launched its 2020-21 Community Action Plan. Drummers from the Lone Creek Singers laughed and cha...
Aug 12, 2020 Elder Lorna Standingready enjoys the closing drum circle with her granddaughter on Aug. 12, 2020. (Libby Giesbrecht/980 CJME)
Pedestrian killed in collision in Windsor Place neighbourhood
A man is dead after a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian Wednesday afternoon in the alley behind Elizabeth Crescent in Regina's Windsor Place neighbourhood. The Regina Police Service said of...
Aug 12, 2020
NOW TRENDING
OPINION
Sarah Mills: WestJet has a big chance to step up during Air Canada strike
As Air Canada passengers become stranded due to cancelled flights, WestJet has a golden opportunity to step up. But as S...
LATEST WEATHER
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Friday, August 15
Evan is joined by Pierre Poilievre in an exclusive interview, Nathan Greenfield on the Trump-Putin summit and a busy wee...