Murray Wood: Saskatchewan is winning the race to the bottom on minimum wage
An increase is coming for Saskatchewan's minimum-wage earners this fall, but Murray Wood says it will ensure they contin...
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SaskPower prepares grid for Canada's 2035 electric vehicle plan
As Canada continues on its path towards a zero-emission future, SaskPower is preparing for more Saskatchewan people to plug into the power grid with electric vehicles. Scott McGregor, spokesperson for...
Dec 21, 2023
Travel experts offer tips for passengers over Christmas holidays
The holiday season is here, and that means many will be taking flights to visit family or just soak up the sun. James Bogusz, the CEO of the Regina Airport Authority, had some advice for travellers on...
Dec 21, 2023 Regina International Airport. (980 CJME file photo)
Air Canada adding more flights from Regina in summer
Air Canada will be adding more flights out of the Regina airport next summer. According to the Regina Airport Authority, the added capacity will include four flights a day to Toronto, three flights ea...
Dec 14, 2023 Regina travellers will have more options in the summer of 2024. (980 CJME file photo)
WestJet to offer Regina-Minneapolis flight starting in April
Saskatchewan-based travellers soon will have another option out of Regina. WestJet announced Monday a daily, direct flight connecting the Queen City and Minneapolis. The flights are to be available se...
Nov 20, 2023 WestJet announced Monday a new daily round-trip flight connecting Regina and Minneapolis. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Environment Canada warns of freezing rain, snow in Sask. this weekend
This might not be the best weekend for a road trip. According to Environment Canada, a developing weather system has the potential to hammer much of the province with freezing rain and snow. According...
Nov 03, 2023
Woman launches petition pleading for upgrades to Highway 41
A woman living just outside Aberdeen has launched a petition calling on the province to build passing lanes on Highway 41. Highway 41 was the site of a deadly crash on Sunday which killed a family of ...
Oct 20, 2023
Regina airport inching closer to direct U.S. flights, including Vegas
It's been years since there were year-round flights out of Regina to a hub in the U.S., but the possibility of at least one coming back is inching closer. On Wednesday, WestJet's CEO was in Regina and...
Oct 12, 2023 The Regina International Airport is optimistic about the return of a direct flight to the U.S. (980 CJME file photo)
WestJet CEO talks prairie flights, cancellations on visit to Regina
Without air travel, people in Saskatchewan would be incredibly isolated - even more so than they already are. But, as many who have dealt with cancellations or frequent rebookings in the past year can...
Oct 11, 2023 WestJet CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech says his company is always looking for more opportunities but also has to be cautious, as direct flights are expensive to operate. He was in Regina Wednesday, speaking with local politicians and business leaders. Oct. 11, 2023 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Semi fire affects traffic on Trans-Canada Highway near Webb
Eastbound lanes of the Trans-Canada Highway near Webb were restricted Tuesday afternoon. According to the Highway Hotline, a vehicle caught fire seven kilometres east of Webb and one of the lanes was ...
Sep 12, 2023 A semi fire closed eastbound lanes of the Trans-Canada Highway near Webb on Sept. 12, 2023. (Tim Criddle/Submitted)
Main runway at Regina Airport reopens as construction nears end
The main runway project at Regina International Airport is almost complete. As of 8:30 a.m. Friday, the main runway has been reopened. The $26 million runway overlay project for YQR's main runway bega...
Sep 08, 2023 Construction is largely complete at the Regina Airport's main runway, meaning flight patterns will return to normal immediately. (980 CJME file photo)
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Sarah Mills: World Cup fun is becoming infectious
There is something special about watching your country play at the World Cup. Sarah Mills says the collective experience...
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The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, June 30
Evan celebrates Canada Day with a test of your citizenship knowledge, hears about the latest happenings in the Canadian ...