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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‘It doesn’t feel real to me:’ Hilltops’ Dale first woman in CJFL
Emmarae Dale is still pinching herself. After growing up cheering on the Saskatoon Hilltops, the linebacker made her highly anticipated debut for the Toppers last Sunday as the first woman to ever pla...
Aug 25, 2021
Latest Regina wastewater sampling shows jump in COVID-19 viral load
A University of Regina (U of R) study on the city's wastewater has revealed a sudden jump in the COVID-19 viral load. For almost a year, researchers Dr. Nicole Hansmeier and Dr. Tzu-Chiao Chao have be...
Aug 25, 2021 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Bag checks, metal detection and prohibited items introduced as enhanced security at QCX
More security is coming to the Queen City Ex for its second weekend and it might take visitors a little longer to get through the gates. Organizers are asking attendees to plan ahead during the last f...
Aug 25, 2021 A family plays games at the Queen City Ex Aug. 5, 2017. (Jessie Anton/980 CJME)
Sask. Hockey Association announces name change, rebrand in time for 2021-22 season
The Saskatchewan Hockey Association is changing its name. In a rebranding announced Wednesday, which included a new name and logo for the upcoming 2021-22 hockey season, the SHA will now be called Hoc...
Aug 25, 2021
Old-fashioned summer fun at Government House this weekend
Some good old-fashioned end-of-summer fun is on the schedule Saturday at Regina's Government House. Free old-fashioned games and activities will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Aug. 28 at the former hom...
Aug 25, 2021 (980 CJME file photo)
New regulations to limit sale of flavoured vape products, increase sales tax
New regulations around vaping are coming into effect next week in Saskatchewan. The changes come as a result of the Tobacco and Vapour Products Control Amendment Regulations 2021. As of Sept. 1, the s...
Aug 25, 2021 (980 CJME file photo)
COVID-19 outbreaks declared over at several Regina care homes after false positives identified
Effective immediately, many of the long-term care homes in Regina believed to have experienced COVID-19 outbreaks will return to regular visitation. The care homes include Regina Lutheran Home, Santa ...
Aug 24, 2021 Parkside Extendicare in Regina. (Logan Stein/980 CJME)
Pats add Czech-born player to roster
The Regina Pats have broken the ice by announcing they have signed 2020 CHL import selection Stanislav Svozil to a contract. The 18-year old defenceman was chosed 15th overall by the Pats in the 2020 ...
Aug 24, 2021 (File photo courtesy of Keith Hershmiller Photography)
Riders to continue to follow province's lead for entry requirements
The Saskatchewan Roughriders won't be calling an audible from the province's guidelines when it comes to fans at Mosaic Stadium. After the CFL had to reschedule the game between the Edmonton Elks and ...
Aug 24, 2021 (File photo courtesy of Saskatchewan Roughriders)
NDP calls on urgent action for long-term care homes and for leaders to come out of hiding
Less than a year ago a COVID-19 outbreak was declared at long-term care home Extendicare Parkside. As a result, 39 seniors lost their lives. On Monday, the SHA confirmed several outbreaks in long-term...
Aug 24, 2021 Sask. NDP Leader, Ryan Meili reacts to outbreak in long-term care homes.
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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
8:30 - Another MP just crossed the floor to the Liberal Party, just weeks away from three critical byelections where the...