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Regina police officer says Semenchuck abuse case 'sheds a bad light on all of us'
Recently there has been no shortage of stories about police officers doing bad things. In Toronto, several police officers have been charged with corruption. Controversy has roiled over fatal shooting...
Feb 10, 2026 In the wake of the sentencing of Robert Semenchuck (pictured), Casey Ward, an officer with the Regina Police Service and president of the Saskatchewan Federation of Police Officers, says the actions of bad police officers reflect poorly on all of them. Feb. 6, 2026 (Abby Zieverink/980 CJME)
New addiction treatment spaces open in Regina as Sask. makes progress on 500-space plan
Sixteen new addictions treatment spaces are opening up in Regina. According to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health, the new spaces at two homes operated by Pine Lodge Addictions Recovery will support ...
Feb 10, 2026 The 16 new spaces are being funded to the tune of $863,000 as part of the government’s Action Plan for Mental Health and Addictions, which committed the province to opening 500 treatment spaces by 2028. (Government of Saskatchewan/Submittted)
'Challenging': Regina road crews working to address ruts caused by mid-winter thaw
The freeze-thaw cycle has threatened to play havoc with roofs and foundations in Regina, and it's causing problems on residential streets with rutting as well. Residents across the city have been seei...
Feb 10, 2026 City of Regina road crews have already been working on the ruts in the city, shaving them down with an underbelly plow. Feb. 9, 2026. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Regina sees four suspected overdose deaths in eight days, prompting health ministry alert
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Health has issued an overdose alert in Regina following a series of deaths believed to be caused by drug use. According to the ministry, police in Regina reported 46 overd...
Feb 10, 2026 A take-home naloxone kit, which is used to temporarily counter the effects of an opioid overdose. The Ministry of Health noted that multiple doses may be required to revive some patients, and the drug will not be effective for non-opiate overdoses. (980 CJME file photo)
Regina musician Jack Semple 'on the mend' after brain tumour removed
A Regina musician is on the road to recovery after emergency brain surgery in the United States. "I'm on the mend," said Jack Semple in a video posted to Facebook. He was taken to hospital in Rocheste...
Feb 09, 2026 Well-known Regina blues musician Jack Semple posted a video update on Facebook after his surgery. (Jack Semple/ Facebook)
Regina Police Service hiring 27 new officers with provincial money
Regina police chief Lorilee Davies and Mayor Chad Bachynski praised the $1.7 million provided by the provincial government to put more officers onto the streets of the Queen City. The $6 million being...
Feb 09, 2026 Regina Mayor Chad Bachynski says the conversation is, and should be ongoing with the provincial government about what keeps a community safe, with policing being just one element. Feb. 9, 2026 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Frost Festival opens to warm weather in Regina
Frost Festival's first weekend was long on crowds, but short on cold. Instead of the bitter temperatures typical for February, warm sunshine and melting snow set the tone, sending Regina families onto...
Feb 09, 2026 Sunshine and above-seasonal temperatures greeted visitors at Frost Festival’s opening weekend, a sharp contrast from the extreme cold the winter event is known for. (Jacob Bamhour/980 CJME)
VIDEO: Prince of Wales extension possible part of plans for Regina's Arcola corridor
The City of Regina says projects are in the pipeline to address traffic congestion on Arcola Avenue as the southeast part of the city continues to grow. Several proposals came out of a 2021 study, pub...
Feb 09, 2026 Rush hour traffic at Arcola Avenue and Ring Road in Regina. (Geoff Smith/980 CJME)
Filling in the gaps: New facility opens in Regina for youths aging out of care
When Amy-Louise Roberts aged out of social services' care at the age of 18, she said she didn't feel like she knew what she was doing. "I didn't really understand my responsibilities, I didn't underst...
Feb 07, 2026 Program, community and government members, as well as members of the John Howard Society’s Youth Advisory Team, cut the ribbon for the new semi-independent youth program in Regina on Feb. 5, 2026. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Kots continue to make big impact with LeBoldus Golden Suns
A trio of Kots are looking to lead the LeBoldus Golden Suns to success on the court. Garrett Kot is the long-time coach for the girls' basketball team at the Regina high school. His daughter Hayden Ko...
Feb 06, 2026 Garrett Kot (left) and his children Hayden (centre) and Anderson (right) are helping represent Leboldus in the 2026 Luther Invitational Tournament. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
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Sarah Mills: Floor crossing should be a choice between sitting as an independent or running in a byelection
Sarah Mills says floor crossing from any party in the House of Commons just one year into a mandate shouldn't be allowed...
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8:30 - After another conservative MP crossed the floor to the Liberals earlier this week, we wanted to get thoughts from...