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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)
LISTEN: Regina musician Jack Semple recovering in hospital after emergency brain surgery
A Regina musician is recovering in an American hospital after emergency brain surgery. Jack Semple started having back pain six months ago, and when his symptoms got worse he went to the Mayo Clinic i...
Feb 06, 2026 Jack Semple is recovering from emergency brain surgery after having a tumour removed at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. (Jack Semple/Facebook)
Supreme Court ruling sets out exception to confidentiality between lawyer and client
The Supreme Court of Canada says there can be an exception to a lawyer's duty to keep conversations with a client confidential when the lawyer needs the information to defend themselves against a crim...
Feb 06, 2026 The Supreme Court of Canada is pictured in Ottawa on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Regina restoration, roofing companies busy as snow melts during mid-winter thaw
Homeowners are dealing with basement seepage, ice dams on roofs and cracked pipes as parts of Saskatchewan see above-freezing temperatures in the middle of winter. Mike Payne, a project manager with R...
Feb 05, 2026 A worker in Saskatoon removing snow from the valley of a roof to prevent ice dams from forming. (650 CKOM 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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The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, April 7
On Tuesday's show, Evan marks Green Shirt Day , talks youth crime and justice on the Round Table of Justice and anticipa...