Murray Wood: Why the 21st Century is Saskatchewan's century
Murray Wood says the Food Fuel and Fertilizer Global Summit happening in Regina this week underlines why the 21st centur...
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Environment Canada confirms 2nd driest July on record in Regina
July is officially the second driest month on record for Regina. Environment Canada confirmed that just 1.8 millimetres of rain fell during that month - nearly the smallest amount of precipitation sin...
Jul 31, 2017
Regina mayor says it's business as normal during heat
It's been a hot month in Saskatchewan with heat warnings and a power consumption record. The city of Regina is on track to break a 130 year old dry weather record for the month of July. But, the ongoi...
Jul 29, 2017
No new SaskPower meter fires, inspections still underway
There have been no meter fires since Sunday, but SaskPower is expanding its inspections across Regina and Moose Jaw. Around 1,400 homes in Regina have been inspected after five recent incidents where ...
Jul 28, 2017
Regina police ask RCMP to review Nadine Machiskinic case
At the request of Regina police chief, the RCMP are reviewing the investigation into the death of Nadine Machiskinic. Chief Evan Bray asked for the independent review following ongoing discussion with...
Jul 28, 2017 Nadine Machiskinic, 29, died after falling 10 storeys down a laundry chute at the Delta Hotel in Regina in January 2015. (Submitted)
Regina residents try to beat the heat this summer
People in Regina, and most of Saskatchewan, are trying to stay out of the sun as heat takes over the province. It's been one of the driest Julys on record and Environment Canada has issued heat warnin...
Jul 28, 2017
Hot, dry conditions not yet impacting Regina's water levels
So far the extended heat and lack of rain is not impacting water levels for Regina. On an average day, 75 megalitres of water will be used, but on Wednesday, that amount spiked to 130 megalitres. It t...
Jul 27, 2017
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)
Heat warning to last until Saturday for Regina, south Sask.
People in Regina and southern Saskatchewan should get comfortable with being uncomfortable. Heat warnings were issued throughout the region Thursday morning. The criteria for a heat warning in souther...
Jul 27, 2017
Regina residential school cemetery receives heritage status
The Regina Indian Industrial School (RIIS) stopped operating in 1910, but its impact will forever leave a mark on Saskatchewan's history. A graveyard where at least 38 of the students were buried will...
Jul 26, 2017 The Regina Indian Industrial School graveyard received provincial heritage status on July 26, 2017. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
SaskPower inspects meters for ground-shifting damage
SaskPower continues to look for Regina homes that may be affected by the ground-shifting which has caused five meters to catch fire. SaskPower has inspected about 600 meters as of Tuesday morning. The...
Jul 25, 2017 SaskPower said residents should be on the look out for their meters being pulled or tilted away from their homes from ground shifting on July 25, 2017. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
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Sarah Mills: Doggy daycares and other viral stories are a joy that we need right now
Sarah Mills says the tale of the Regina husky Missy escaping her vet to head to her favourite doggy daycare is the heart...
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The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, April 22
On Tuesday's show, Saskatchewan Health Minister, Jeremy Cockrill, takes calls and questions from people in the province,...