Murray Wood: Drop in reading rates a sad trend to see
New data suggests people are spending less time reading for pleasure. Murray Wood says it's sad that people are drawn to...
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'A little motivation' is all it takes for winter bikers
You don't need a heavy-duty truck or snow shoes to get around Regina when it's covered in snow, but you do need a unique mindset. "(Crazy) might be a strong word but it takes a little bit to get motiv...
Feb 08, 2019
Public skating allowed once again at Waskimo Winter Festival
Visitors to this year's Waskimo Winter Festival on Feb. 18 will get to do something that hasn't been allowed for a long time. Festival president Jim Aho told Greg Morgan they've received permission to...
Feb 05, 2019 People who attended Waskimo Festival on Feb. 19, 2018, could try out snow cricket on Wascana Lake. (Jessika Guse/980 CJME)
Seasonal temperatures, sparse snow, forecasted for this week
After a harsh cold snap across the province last week, Environment Canada is forecasting a more normal January for the upcoming week. "We do have warmer weather than what was experienced over the week...
Jan 21, 2019 (Regina Bypass/Twitter)
What not to wear in winter
Dressing warmly in winter is a good idea; over-dressing in cotton isn't, says the owner of a local winter apparel shop. Sunshine and Ski's Brian Sampson says the most common misconception he and his s...
Jan 17, 2019
A cold weather driving check-list
If you're planning to hit the road, CAA wants you to keep a few things in mind with this cold weather. Christine Niemczyck advises drivers to make sure their vehicle battery is charged and to plug in ...
Jan 16, 2019
Temperatures drop as Saskatchewan braces for days of cold
Environment Canada is advising people in the province to get ready for more cold weather. The weather agency was forecasting the end of the week would see cold temperatures in the -20 C range, with wi...
Jan 16, 2019
Regina Farmers Market starts indoor winter markets
The Regina Farmers Market is offering up a taste of summer in the depths of Saskatchewan winter. For the first time in its 44-year history, the local farmers market is testing out a year-round schedul...
Jan 12, 2019 Preserves and pickles from Rocky Acres Orchards at the Regina Farmers Market. (Regina Farmers Market/Facebook)
Sun, snow and no school: skiers enjoy ideal conditions
With school out, warm weather and a fresh layer of snow topping off their three-foot base, Mission Ridge Winter Park has hit the trifecta of perfect skiing conditions. Anders Svenson is the director o...
Jan 03, 2019 Snowboarders and skiers take lessons at Mission Ridge Winter Park Snow School on the last week of holidays Jan. 3, 2018. (Courtesy Mission Ridge Winter Park)
Snowmobilers parked due to unseasonably-warm weather
Count snowmobilers among those who've had their winter fun disrupted by unseasonably-warm temperatures. A glance at the province's trail map shows hardly any snowmobile trails open in the north, while...
Dec 17, 2018
Sunshine, above normal temperatures in Sask.
The December heat wave across most of Saskatchewan could stick around almost until Christmas. Mike Russo with Environment Canada said the prairies are currently receiving a burst of Pacific air, with ...
Dec 14, 2018
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The Evan Bray Show - Friday, Sept. 19
Evan talks with Premier Moe about his trip to China and the current state of canola tariffs, Ray Wilgenbusch about the M...