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Family of Parkside resident grateful mother is still alive
Brian Albert's 98-year-old mother caught COVID-19 during the outbreak at Parkside Extendicare last year, but she managed to fight off the infection - something for which he feels lucky. "All I know is...
Aug 06, 2021
Latest COVID update Aug. 6: cases continue to rise with 85 new, 1 death reported
Saskatchewan has posted 85 new cases of COVID-19 in the province and one new death. Friday marks the highest number of new cases of the virus in a single day since 115 cases were reported on July 8, 2...
Aug 06, 2021 (Sheena Roszell/650 CKOM)
Assiniboia police ask for help to catch parties responsible for homophobic sidewalk messages
A Saskatchewan town saw two incidents involving homophobic messages written on local sidewalks last month. Assiniboia RCMP is hoping help from the public will help them track down those responsible fo...
Aug 06, 2021
SaskPower extends smart meter pilot due to electronics production shortage
Saskpower will be extending its residential smart meter pilot until the end of the year due to a worldwide shortage in electronics production. About 8,800 smart meters have already been installed in S...
Aug 06, 2021
Charges laid in Regina's 8th homicide against Fort Qu'Appelle man
A 27-year-old man from Fort-Qu'Appelle has been charged with Regina's latest homicide. Jason Bird, 33, was found injured just after 5 a.m. on July 15, 2021, in the 800 block of Princess Street. Patrol...
Aug 06, 2021 (980 CJME file photo)
'It's going to be unreal': Riders return to action for first time since 2019
It's been 628 days but now the Saskatchewan Roughriders are back. The CFL made it's triumphant return on Thursday after a cancelled 2020 season due to a COVID-19 pandemic. The rematch of the 2019 Grey...
Aug 06, 2021 Quarterback Cody Fajardo. (File photo courtesy of Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Gov't to accept recommendations, take over management of Extendicare homes temporarily
There was little beating around the bush on Thursday for Saskatchewan's Minister for Seniors when it came to the Ombudsman's report into the COVID outbreak at Parkside Extendicare. "Today's report is ...
Aug 05, 2021 Everett Hindley is Saskatchewan's Minister for Mental Health and Addictions as well as Rural and Remote Health, and Seniors (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
How to get to and from the Riders game Friday
The first Riders game in almost two years kicks off tomorrow, and as always, fans can make the trek to Mosaic Stadium any number of ways. Walking and biking, as well as using Rider Transit, are encour...
Aug 05, 2021 (980 CJME file photo)
Down and dirty with backroad safety
Saskatchewan living requires the skill of rural road driving. From gravel grid roads to unpaved intersections, the province's rural areas can keep residents connected, but also pose a challenge and a ...
Aug 05, 2021 (Dave Parsons/Global News)
Latest COVID update Aug. 5: Sask. active COVID-19 cases rise above 500 first time since June
For the first time in more than a month, active cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan number more than 500. Today, the province announced 56 new cases of the virus, bringing the number of active cases to ...
Aug 05, 2021 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
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Murray Wood: Signs of spring appearing in Saskatchewan
Murray Wood says signs of spring were all over the place on the weekend, even though the forecast remains wintery for th...
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The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, April 8
On today's show, Evan gets the latest on global tensions with Iran and the U.S., discusses Riversdale safety concerns an...