Murray Wood: The day Canada Became a nation
April 9, 1917 was Easter Monday. On that date, 109 years ago, Canadian soldiers made history at Vimy Ridge. Murray Wood ...
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Province-wide Canada Day storms spark awe, rival fireworks
Saskatchewan residents across the province saw and felt the intensity of wild weather on July 1. Social media posts shared from various cities and towns paint a picture of plethora of weather that vis...
Jul 02, 2023
'The No. 1 goal:' Retiring Regina police chief reflects on 27-year career
Evan Bray was glad to be back behind the wheel of a Regina Police Service squad car - back where he started his career more than 27 years ago - as he finished out his last week with the service before...
Jun 30, 2023 Chief Evan Bray looks back on his career in policing as he prepares for retirement. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
What to look for on Canada Day in Regina
As usual, there will be no shortage of activities for Canada Day in the Queen City. In the morning, people can look forward to a free pancake breakfast at Wascana Park from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. The ma...
Jun 30, 2023 Tens of thousands gathered on the shorelines of Wascana Lake to watch the Canada 150 fireworks July 1, 2017. (Jessie Anton/980 CJME)
Regina police report rise in break-ins, thefts from vehicles
The Regina Police Service is urging people not to make things easy for thieves. Police said there has been a marked increase in the number of break-and-enters and thefts in the city over the past two ...
Jun 29, 2023 (980 CJME file photo)
Construction begins on new francophone school in Regina
Ground has been broken for a new francophone elementary school in Regina's north end. The school, for students in prekindergarten to Grade 6, is slated to open in January of 2025 in the Normanview nei...
Jun 29, 2023 An artist's rendering of the new francophone school being built in Regina. (Government of Saskatchewan/Submitted)
'It was really fun:' Shared e-scooters roll into Regina
There's a new way to travel around Regina, as shared e-scooters are ready to scoot people to their next destination. Bird Canada and Neuron Mobility Canada are providing 250 e-scooters each across the...
Jun 28, 2023 E-scooters in Regina. (Nicole Garn/980 CJME)
Regina reminds residents downtown 'open for business' despite construction
Despite the construction that has caused headaches for many, the City of Regina is reminding residents that the downtown core remains open for business with a lot to offer. The city recently started a...
Jun 27, 2023
Regina condo owners down in the dumps over food and yard waste program
As Regina takes another small step toward its composting program, some who live in condos are raising their voices in frustration. Last Wednesday, city council approved the bylaw amendments that will ...
Jun 26, 2023
Canada's Farm Show records big attendance numbers
Canada's Farm Show says it attracted more patrons in 2023 than it did before the COVID-19 pandemic. In a media release Monday, show organizers said attendance was up 20 per cent over 2022. They said m...
Jun 26, 2023 Megz Reynolds, the executive director of the Do More Ag Foundation, speaks at Canada's Farm Show in 2023. (Eugenie Officer/Submitted)
Regina pharmacy fined after worker injured on staircase
A Regina pharmacy is facing a hefty fine after a worker was injured while going down a flight of steps that wasn't equipped with a handrail. According to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Labour Relations ...
Jun 26, 2023
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Sarah Mills: The prime minister needs to live by his own bilingual rules
Sarah Mills says Mark Carney largely speaking French in his call to astronaut Jeremy Hansen breaks a standard he set whe...
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 9
On Thursday's show, Evan welcomes a trio of teens to discuss banning social media for children and teenagers, discusses ...