Murray Wood: Is this one of those times when money might be better in the government's pockets?
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Social services minister says Sask. delivering on requests for more shelter spaces
Councillors, police and other organizations have long been asking for more places to treat people with complex needs in Saskatoon and Regina - and the provincial government is delivering on those requ...
Nov 24, 2023
New community centre opens in Heritage neighbourhood
A new community centre -- which one official said can simply be "a space to be" for people in Regina's Heritage neighbourhood -- opened Thursday. The Mitkuy Ows' Centre is located in the Municipal Jus...
Nov 23, 2023 The opening of the Mitâkuyé Owâs’ā Centre was marked with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Nov. 23, 2023 (Daniel Reech/980 CJME)
Sask. Party votes down NDP motion calling for auditor's investigation into motel
The Saskatchewan Party government has blocked an investigation by the provincial auditor into the Sunrise Motel, which is owned by Sask. Party MLA Gary Grewal. The motel was spotlighted when the Saska...
Nov 23, 2023 Scott Moe's Saskatchewan Party government is blocking a provincial auditor's investigation into the Sunrise Motel. Moe said the MLA who owns the motel will meet with the conflict of interest commissioner soon. (Nicole Garn/980 CJME)
'So thrilled:' First-ever Miss Rodeo Agribition crowned
Arianna Dyck has been coming to Agribition since she was eight years old. Now, she's wearing a crown on top of her cowboy hat as the first-ever Miss Rodeo Agribition. "I was just overjoyed. There was ...
Nov 23, 2023 Arianna Dyck is the first-ever Miss Rodeo Agribition. (Gillian Massie/980 CJME)
Trimming the tree: Pothole in Normanview decorated for holiday season
Two orange traffic sawhorses in the Normanview neighbourhood could be visible from Santa's sleigh this Christmas. After six months of waiting, homeowners have decked out the traffic blockades covering...
Nov 21, 2023 Amanda Langman worries that the pavement around the pothole in the Normanview neighbourhood may crumble if it's not fixed soon. (Daniel Reech/980 CJME)
WestJet to offer Regina-Minneapolis flight starting in April
Saskatchewan-based travellers soon will have another option out of Regina. WestJet announced Monday a daily, direct flight connecting the Queen City and Minneapolis. The flights are to be available se...
Nov 20, 2023 WestJet announced Monday a new daily round-trip flight connecting Regina and Minneapolis. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Regina mayor sees both sides of proposed property tax increase
Regina Mayor Sandra Masters appears to be looking at both sides of the potential property tax and utility increases unveiled on Friday. "We know that between interest rates, inflation, grocery costs, ...
Nov 20, 2023 Regina Mayor Sandra Masters says that nobody likes tax hikes, but the city needs to increase its revenue in order to provide services. (Daniel Reech 980/CJME)
Regina taxes, utility rates going up in proposed 2024 budget
Property tax bills in Regina could be going up next year, but by less than initially expected thanks to a change in garbage collection. The City of Regina released its proposed 2024 budget on Friday, ...
Nov 17, 2023
REAL requesting almost $6 million for 2024 budget
The Regina Exhibition Association Limited (REAL) is asking for a major increase in its operating budget. The organization wants more than $5.876 million for its 2024 budget. That is more than five tim...
Nov 15, 2023 REAL CEO Tim Reid is asking for a major increase in funding from the City of Regina this year. (980 CJME file photo)
Critics upset as SHA begins charging for emergency parking at Regina hospitals
While in emergency care at both major hospitals in Regina, people may be running out the door to plug parking meters. New rules handed down from the Saskatchewan Health Authority now require paid park...
Nov 13, 2023 Health Minister Everett Hindley says he does not want to see families burdened with parking worries while getting emergency care. (Lisa Schick/ 980 CJME)
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Sarah Mills: The president has tested the faithful
There may be some who worship U.S. President Donald Trump, but like the Beatles before him, Sarah Mills says the preside...
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The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, April 15
8:30 - With a clear majority now secured, Mark Carney no longer has to bargain to survive confidence votes and can focus...