Murray Wood: Federal gun initiatives take aim at small business
Darryl Schemenauer is closing down his Regina gun store after 35 years, and he puts the blame squarely on the federal Li...
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'It's fun to do:' Regina Dragon Boat Festival gets back into swing of things
After being stymied by the pandemic, the Regina Dragon Boat Festival is picking itself up again. It was a warm, sunny and mostly windless afternoon at Wascana Park on Saturday - in other words, a perf...
Aug 27, 2023 Rowers crossing Wascana during the Regina Dragon Boat Festival (Daniel Reech/980 CJME)
Hundreds gather to protest Saskatchewan's new school gender and naming policy
Hundreds of protesters lined up in front of Don Morgan's office in Saskatoon on Sunday afternoon to voice their displeasure about a new gender and naming policy implemented by the provincial governmen...
Aug 27, 2023
'We like to be underdogs:' Youngsters try their hand at pickleball nationals
In their matching lilac and white outfits, Gracie Farago and Jacob Radwanski took to the courts in Regina at the Canadian pickleball championships this week in Regina. They were among the youngest com...
Aug 26, 2023 Some of the pickleball players participating in the Canadian championships in Regina. (Nicole Garn/980 CJME)
Green is the colour: Regina resident gives compost bin stamp of approval
Regina homeowners can expect to see a green bin rolling onto their driveway soon, if they haven't already. Green thumb Rita Rushton's neighbourhood in Hillsdale was part of the city's pilot project in...
Aug 25, 2023 Rushton's green bin in her driveway. (Nicole Garn/980 CJME)
Regina's composting contractor says it's not ready for September launch
The start of Regina's green bin program draws nearer and nearer, but contractor EverGen might not be ready in time for the September launch. During a town hall held Tuesday evening, the RM of Edenwold...
Aug 24, 2023 (Town of Pilot Butte/Facebook)
Dill-ightful: National pickleball championship runs this week in Regina
It's shaping up to be a "dill-ightful" week on Regina's pickleball courts. The Myoflex 2023 Pickleball Canada national championship kicks off Wednesday in Regina and runs until Sunday. Allen Carpentie...
Aug 23, 2023 Pickleball players at the Viterra International Trade Centre. Nicole Garn/980 CJME)
Regina Sports Hall of Fame reveals Class of 2023
The Regina Sports Hall of Fame unveiled its Class of 2023 on Tuesday. Erwin Klempner (football), the late Warren Poncsak (basketball, team handball), Toshi Shinmura (judo) and Bob Strumm (hockey) are ...
Aug 22, 2023 The Regina Sports Hall of Fame display inside the Co-operators Centre. (Darrell Davis/Submitted)
'The water is always safe to drink:' Buffalo Pound dealing with algae blooms
People living in Moose Jaw and Regina might be noticing a funky taste and smell coming from their taps. A blue-green algae called cyanobacteria is what caused the musty taste and smell of water. Blair...
Aug 17, 2023 The Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Plant. (980 CJME file photo)
Regina Food Bank stretching to meet growing needs
More people are in need of support from Regina's food bank - and needing it more frequently - than ever before. John Bailey, CEO of the Regina Food Bank, said usage continues to be very high. Last yea...
Aug 16, 2023 (Gillian Massie/980 CJME)
Four councillors want 'houselessness emergency' declared in Regina
Four city councillors want the City of Regina to declare a "houselessness emergency" and usher in new special meeting procedures. Two notices of motions signed by Councillors Shanon Zachidniak, Cheryl...
Aug 15, 2023 (980 CJME file photo)
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Sarah Mills: The season of the zipper merge has returned
It sometimes feels like leaders in our cities and towns don't plan for construction very well, but Sarah Mills says the ...
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The Evan Bray Show - Monday, April 20
8:30 - Last week, the FSIN held its first general assembly since being told it needed to repay $29-million in federal fu...