Murray Wood: Local radio is strong. Corporate ownership, not so much
Murray Wood says Rogers closed some stations that should be very viable. As a result, more communities are losing import...
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Start of Humpty's Champions Cup pushed back a day in Calgary
CALGARY - Curling's Humpty's Champions Cup in Calgary has been pushed back a day. The first of two Grand Slams was scheduled to open Wednesday morning, but Rogers Sportsnet announced Monday the first ...
Apr 12, 2021
Ten Canucks players back on ice after COVID-19 outbreak sweeps through team
VANCOUVER - For forward Tanner Pearson, the severity of the COVID-19 outbreak sweeping through the Vancouver Canucks hit home as his teammates' loved ones began to fall ill. Players knew there was a r...
Apr 12, 2021
RCMP seizes nearly 4,000 pounds of marijuana after traffic stop on Trans-Canada
Three people from Ontario are facing charges after the RCMP seized nearly two tons of illegal marijuana during a traffic stop last week. The Mounties said a Saskatchewan Highway Patrol officer pulled ...
Apr 12, 2021
Twins, Wolves, Wild postpone games following police shooting
MINNEAPOLIS - In the raw aftermath of another killing of a Black man by police in Minnesota, there was no place for pro sports in the Twin Cities on Monday. The Minnesota Twins, Wild and Timberwolves ...
Apr 12, 2021
Online system to reduce court appearances for traffic tickets in Saskatchewan
Those ticketed will soon be able to avoid going to court to resolve their tickets in Saskatchewan. An online system is being developed and traffic tickets will be the first type of ticket the system w...
Apr 12, 2021
Gov’t introduces legislation to ensure police oversight
Police in Saskatchewan soon won’t be investigating police any longer. The provincial government on Monday introduced The Police (Serious Incident Response Team) Amendment Act, 2021, which if pas...
Apr 12, 2021
Latest COVID update April 12: 300 new cases, 253 recoveries, 1 death
The number of active COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan has more than doubled in less than a month. On Monday - when 300 new cases were reported by the provincial government - the active caseload stood at...
Apr 12, 2021
Calgary Flames deal Sam Bennett to Florida Panthers
CALGARY - The Calgary Flames jettisoned the highest draft pick in team history when Sam Bennett was dealt to the Florida Panthers on Monday. The 24-year-old forward and a sixth-round draft pick in 202...
Apr 12, 2021
First responders, more health-care workers set to get COVID vaccinations
Saskatchewan's first responders are about to get a shot in the arm. The provincial government announced Monday first responders such as police officers, firefighters and public health inspectors will ...
Apr 12, 2021 (Saskatchewan Health Authority/Submitted)
Boy rescued from South Saskatchewan River by Saskatoon runner
Two boys on the shoreline of the South Saskatchewan River in Saskatoon were fortunate Brad Pilon was nearby when one of them slipped into the water. Pilon was running on the Meewasin Trail with his wi...
Apr 12, 2021 Two boys on the shoreline of the South Saskatchewan River in Saskatoon were fortunate Brad Pilon was nearby when one of them slipped into the water. Pilon went into the water to retrieve the child, swimming them both back to safety. The video was recorded by Pilon's wife, Ashley and released by Medavie Health Services West.
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, July 9
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