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Murray Wood says signs of spring were all over the place on the weekend, even though the forecast remains wintery for th...
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Skating aids banned at most public skate times
A tool that helps kids learn to balance during their first few times on skates is banned at indoor public skate times in Regina. Skating aids are designed to give young first-time skaters something to...
Feb 11, 2020 Skating aids like this one are banned at all indoor skating rinks operated by the City of Regina. (Adriana Christianson/980 CJME)
Regina police, paramedics respond to numerous drug overdoses
The Regina Police Service believes fentanyl was at the root of a number of drug overdoses in the city over the weekend. In a media release Monday, police said officers responded to 14 overdoses in a s...
Feb 10, 2020
Residents in Rosemont-Mount Royal community get first look at Orr Centre redevelopment
Residents in the Rosemont-Mount Royal community are voicing concerns over the proposed redevelopment of the Orr Centre site, specifically its impact on traffic in an already busy area. The local commu...
Feb 10, 2020 The Orr Centre in Regina. (Joseph Ho/980 CJME)
EnviroCollective group cheers city decision to drop climate crisis skeptic
A small group of Regina environmental activists is cheering the city's decision to drop a controversial climate crisis skeptic as a keynote speaker for a conference on sustainability. Laura Stewart is...
Feb 10, 2020 Laura Stewart speaks to a small group of supporters outside Regina City Hall representing the EnviroCollective group about their efforts to develop an alternative strategy for sustainability on Feb. 10, 2020. (Adriana Christianson/980 CJME)
Saskatchewan set for mild start, chilly end to upcoming week
Environment Canada says Saskatchewan is coming up on a "rollercoaster" week of weather. Two separate low-pressure systems are about to hit the province before a big change Tuesday night. The systems w...
Feb 09, 2020
Regina police clear up area around Co-op refinery
Co-op fuel trucks were moving along Ninth Avenue North toward the refinery on Friday, but Unifor picketers weren't. Regina Police Service (RPS) officers closed the road between McDonald and Winnipeg s...
Feb 07, 2020 Regina police officers check the identification of a fuel truck semi driver at Regina's Co-op refinery complex on Feb. 7, 2020. (Adriana Christianson/980 CJME)
Indigenous housing corporation launches biggest solar project in Regina
The Elders' Sun Lodge, also known as psimokamik, is now the main site of Regina's biggest solar panel project. The project was launched on Wednesday. The roof of the affordable housing complex for Ind...
Feb 05, 2020 Silver Sage Holdings installed 230 solar panels on the roof of its Elders' Sun Lodge, launching the project in February. With two other portions set to be built on other buildings, it'll be the biggest solar project in Regina and one of the biggest in the province. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Grey Cup 2020 a 'kingpin' event for economic association
When Regina played host to the 101st Grey Cup in 2013, the event generated about $90 million in economic activity for local businesses. This year, the impact could be even bigger. "We're predicting --...
Feb 05, 2020 The crowd cheers and shouts in the AGT Lounge at Mosaic Stadium on Feb. 21, 2019, after the announcement the Saskatchewan Roughriders were awarded the 2020 Grey Cup game. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
'My heart is broken:' Majok's family reacts as accused teen killer appears in court
The family of Regina's second murder victim of 2020 is still trying to come to grips with his loss. Majok Majok died Jan. 24. The 17-year-old boy charged with second-degree murder in connection with M...
Feb 05, 2020 Majok Majok's uncle Acuil Piok (left) and father Agwait Majok outside provincial court in Regina on Feb. 5, 2020. (Joseph Ho/980 CJME)
'Climate crisis skeptic' responds to calls for cancellation from Regina conference
A scientist whom some critics have labelled a climate-change denier is speaking out after some Calgarians and Reginans called for the cancellation of his appearance at Regina's sustainability conferen...
Feb 05, 2020 (980 CJME file photo)
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Sarah Mills: Cancelled ferries on west coast put the short Saskatchewan commutes into perspective
Using the ferry system is a great way to enjoy BC from the water, but Sarah Mills says recent issues have had a big impa...
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