Murray Wood: Elbows down, taxpayer subsidies for U.S. flights up
Murray Wood wonders why it's OK for Saskatchewan to prop up air travel to the U.S. with taxpayer dollars, but it was wro...
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Sask. government upset over federal oil and gas consultation
On Monday, the Canadian government released a discussion paper about, and started consultations on, its proposed new oil and gas emissions cap. "The oil and gas sector is a major contributor to Canada...
Jul 20, 2022 Sask. Finance Minister Jim Reiter had said he wanted at least some income tax changes to be in place in the new year. (CJME file photo)
'Everything he did was outstanding': Antonini reflects on loss of Kelly Hamilton
The loss of Kelly Hamilton has had a huge impact on those close to him, especially one of his closest friends. The tributes have been pouring in for the 62-year-old former president of Regina Minor Fo...
Jul 20, 2022 Kelly Hamilton (left) and Len Antonini were inducted into the Regina Sports Hall of Fame together in 2013 for their work with Regina Minor Football. (Courtesy of Regina Sports Hall of Fame)
Man tasered after incident at Regina hospital
A 40-year-old Regina man is facing a handful of charges after an incident at the Pasqua Hospital. Around 6:40 p.m. on Tuesday, police officers were with a man receiving medical treatment, according to...
Jul 20, 2022 (980 CJME file photo)
Two complaints made publicly against Shaw following alleged racist comments
Two complaints are set to be made to the Integrity Commissioner for the City of Regina about Ward 7 Coun. Terina Shaw. One of the complaints was filed by community activist Florence Stratton, who coll...
Jul 20, 2022
'Important for my job': Finance minister defends $8K flight
Saskatchewan's finance minister won't be apologizing and doesn't feel regretful about the nearly $8,000 round-trip flight she took between Regina and North Battleford. "What I will do for the people o...
Jul 19, 2022 Saskatchewan Finance Minister Donna Harpauer on July 19, 2022. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Regina residents get surprised with flash flooding after heavy downpour
People in Regina found themselves dealing with a downpour early Tuesday morning. The heavy rain lasted for hours, resulting in flooded streets and underpasses. Usually busy underpasses on Winnipeg Str...
Jul 19, 2022 A vehicle submerged in water on Winnipeg Street on July 19, 2022. (Logan Stein/980 CJME)
Ag in Motion returns with 100-acre show near Langham
After a two-year hiatus in 2019 and 2020 thanks to COVID-19 restrictions, Ag in Motion is back in Saskatchewan. Show director Rob O'Connor says it feels great to be back in the 100-acre area just outs...
Jul 19, 2022
Cleanup underway after Country Thunder wraps up in Craven
The cleanup was underway in Craven on Monday after the Country Thunder music festival wrapped up Sunday night. The four-day music festival was attended by thousands, many of whom ended up camping on t...
Jul 18, 2022 (980 CJME file photo)
Sask. man offering free practical skills for Ukrainian newcomers
A Saskatchewan man is offering practical help to Ukrainians who are new to the province. Russell Scott has worked as a public health inspector since 1986. With so many people coming from Ukraine to fl...
Jul 18, 2022
Tornado warnings lifted for western Saskatchewan
Tornado warnings issued for areas of western Saskatchewan on Monday afternoon have been lifted. Just before 4 p.m., Environment Canada issued the warnings for the rural municipalities of Snipe Lake, N...
Jul 18, 2022 (980 CJME file photo)
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Sarah Mills: We need more 'regular guys' in the civic process
Standing in front of CEOs, lobbyists, advocates and others at a council meeting is not an exciting prospect, but Sarah M...
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 30
8:30 - A mega-farm in Saskatchewan is raising major concerns about debt, rapid expansion and financial pressures facing ...