Murray Wood: Going to seed, in a good way
Murray Wood says seed sales are taking off this spring. Food prices are likely convincing some to grow their own vegetab...
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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)
City council to discuss future of Tourism Regina, separation from REAL
On Wednesday afternoon, Regina city council will discuss reversing a decision made just over a year before to give Tourism Regina to Regina Exhibition Association Limited (REAL). The board chair at RE...
Nov 08, 2023 REAL board chair Wayne Morsky sent out a statement discussing the events that led to his resignation from REAL. (Daniel Reech/980 CJME)
Saskatchewan communities preparing cold weather strategies
Communities across Saskatchewan are preparing to help people experiencing homelessness deal with winter. In a media release Wednesday, the provincial government said it's working with organizations in...
Nov 01, 2023 Organizations in Saskatchewan are getting ready to implement their cold weather strategies to assist people experiencing homelessness in the winter. (980 CJME file photo)
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Sarah Mills: We are feeling the pinch of rising prices, even beyond the gas pumps
Costs have already gone up with airlines. Parcel and delivery services could also increase, and even ride sharing may ja...
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The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, April 14
8:30 - With the by-elections now decided, Mark Carney's Liberals have secured a majority in the House of Commons, comple...