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High winds cause damage, overturn semis, knock out power for large parts of Regina and beyond
A transmission outage is affecting large portions of Regina Thursday afternoon, leaving tens of thousands of residents in the dark. Power outages are impacting people in the city and several communiti...
May 14, 2026 A tree that was downed by the storm in northwest Regina during a spring storm on May 14, 2026. The woman who lives there says they heard a sound but didn't realize it was the tree until later. She says it was her favourite tree, and now the whole thing will have to come out. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Some campers being moved, refunded as late spring impacts Sask. park openings
It may be considered by some to be the "unofficial start to summer, but this year's May long weekend is encouraging campers to enjoy provincial parks despite some lingering signs of winter. The Victor...
May 14, 2026 Good Spirit Lake on May 9, 2026. Saskatchewan Parks, Culture, and Sport said the provincial park was at risk of flooding as water levels continued to rise on Wednesday. (Malcolm Craig/Submitted)
Warmer weekend could worsen Sask. flooding after emergency surge
A weekend warmup could add more pressure to Saskatchewan's flooding crisis after the number of local states of emergency more than doubled this week. The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) said ...
May 07, 2026 Just off Kalyna Road, there's meant to be a bridge taking drivers over Garden River, though, by Wednesday afternoon that structure was completely submerged. The bridge was only closed hours earlier, with the flooding developing in a short span of time. (Marija Robinson/650 CKOM)
Spring cleaning coming to residential Regina streets
Residential neighbourhoods are next up for spring cleaning in Regina. The City of Regina said in a news release on Friday that street sweeping to clean up winter debris will tackle residential neighbo...
May 01, 2026 Street sweepers in Residential Regina. (Ian Hamilton/980 CJME)
Sask. flood risk continues as warmer weather approaches
Flooding has started to stabilize in several Saskatchewan communities, but provincial officials warn the risk is not over as warmer weather moves in. The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) said ...
Apr 29, 2026 The RM of Meadow Lake issued a local emergency on April 21 after a sudden rise in temperatures melted snow quickly and caused flooding in some areas. (Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency/Submitted)
Public Safety Agency says several communities seeing spring flooding
Even as parts of the province weather a late-season spring snowstorm, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) is responding to flooding impacting communities. "With the cooler weather that is hel...
Apr 23, 2026 The Town of Foam Lake is one community that has reached out to the SPSA for assistance in dealing with flooding so far this spring. (Town of Foam Lake/Facebook)
Spring runoff outlook mixed across Saskatchewan: Water Security Agency
Spring runoff across Saskatchewan is shaping up to be uneven this year, with dry conditions lingering in the southwest, while a stronger mountain snowpack is offering some hope for river levels elsewh...
Mar 23, 2026 “The southwest part of Saskatchewan is going to see much below-normal runoff. Most of the province is going to be near normal, and then there’s a small pocket around Yorkton that’s likely to see above-normal runoff this spring,” said Shawn Jaques, president and CEO of the Water Security Agency. (980 CJME file photo)
Warm spring-like weather expected across southern Saskatchewan
After a long stretch of winter weather, Southern Saskatchewan could be in for a taste of spring this week. Environment Canada meteorologist Dave Carlson said a strong push of warm air from the Pacific...
Mar 15, 2026 Environment Canada meteorologist, Dave Carlson said, the coming week will likely offer Saskatchewanians a brief reminder that spring isn't too far away, even if winter still has a few appearances left. (980 CJME file photo)
Farmers optimistic heading into spring seeding, agriculture minister says
It's a busy season for farmers across the province as they gear up for spring seeding. Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison said seeding will start at different times across Saskatchewan. ...
Apr 16, 2025 Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison says the province has seen a fairly slow melt this year, which has kept flooding to a minimum, with most of the moisture soaking into the soil. (Céline Grimard/650 CKOM)
Sask. greenhouse manager seeing more first-time gardeners ahead of spring
With weather patterns shifting to above-seasonal temperatures, a Saskatchewan greenhouse manager said excitement is only growing from people with green thumbs eager to start the gardening season. "Thi...
Feb 27, 2025 Carson Van Duyvendyk, the greenhouse manager with Dutch Growers in Regina, waters tomato plants. (Gillian Massie/ 980 CJME)
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Sarah Mills: Virtual health care is something patients should consider
The Sask. government has begun tendering for its Virtual Care Pilot Project. Sarah Mills says such care has been provide...
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The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, June 17
Evan welcomes Saskatchewan Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill to take your calls and questions, gets the latest update on c...