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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Fiacco family remembers 'awe-struck moment' with Rolling Stones after drummer's death
It was a moment the Fiacco family still cherishes to this day. Former Regina mayor Pat Fiacco was able to meet the Rolling Stones prior to their 2006 show at Taylor Field. That meeting resurfaced in t...
Aug 24, 2021 The Fiacco family meet the Rolling Stones ahead of their concerts in Regina in October 2006. (Melissa Fiacco/Submitted)
Cases tied to long-term care facilities in Regina determined invalid due to lab error; outbreaks over at six facilities
Effective immediately, many of the long-term care homes in Regina believed to have outbreaks will return to regular visitation. A testing issue at a Regina laboratory has resulted in a large number of...
Aug 24, 2021 Parkside Extendicare in Regina. (Kevin Martel/980 CJME file photo)
Mandatory staff vaccinations 'not off the table' says public school division
The vice-chair of the Regina Public School Division (RPSD) says there is an "ongoing conversation" on making vaccines mandatory for staff. "It's certainly not off the table," said Tara Molson. "We're ...
Aug 24, 2021 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
'Only the house is left:' devastating tornado destroys farm
It only took a few minutes for a tornado to wreak havoc to the tune of $1 million on the Zakaluzny's farm. "From the time I went from one window to the other in the house, the whole yard was gone," sa...
Aug 24, 2021 The Zakaluzny farm near Hodgeville was destroyed after a tornado ripped through the area on Aug. 23, 2021. (Scot Muri/Facebook)
'Moderate' police demand reported at QCX this weekend
A "moderate" demand for police was required at the Queen City Exhibition over the weekend, aside from an incident involving bear spray that occurred Saturday. The Regina Police Service (RPS) reports a...
Aug 24, 2021 (980 CJME file photo)
More than 7,000 aggressive driving or speeding offences reported in July: SGI
A video captured last month of a driver speeding through a highway construction zone showed the dangers of reckless driving and speeding. SGI's July safety statistics, however, show that this example,...
Aug 24, 2021 The first ramp opens at the Boychuk Drive and Highway 16 interchange on August 6, 2018. (Jay Thomas/650 CKOM)
Catholic schools in Saskatoon will require masks in elementary schools, on buses; self-screening
Students will be back in the classroom Sept. 1 and at Catholic schools in Saskatoon, mandates - like masks for all elementary students and on buses - continue to ring true. Much like the plans release...
Aug 24, 2021
Powerful storm spawns tornado, large hail in south west Sask.
Saskatchewan lived up to its name as the Land of the Living Skies on Tuesday evening after a series of powerful storms blew through the province damaging at least one farmyard. Environment Canada conf...
Aug 24, 2021
2 teens charged in bear spray incident at QCX, more security measures to be introduced
Charges have been laid against two teenagers in a bear spray incident that took place over the weekend at the Queen City Exhibition. Two boys, aged 15 and 13, have been charged in the weapons incident...
Aug 23, 2021
Pups in the pool: Regina dog swim to close out summer at outdoor pools
Past the dog days of summer, Regina's Regent Pool will go to the dogs next month. The annual Dog Swim will take place on Sun., Sept. 19. Dog owners are encouraged to bring their furry friends to celeb...
Aug 23, 2021 Owners stand at the edge of Mayfair Outdoor Pool in Saskatoon as dogs enjoy a free hour of swimming on Aug. 29, 2016. (Daniella Ponticelli/650 CKOM)
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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...