Murray Wood: Western separation talk borders on the absurd
Western separation isn't new, as Murray Wood reminds us. From fringe parties in the 1980s to bizarre border ideas today,...
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George Reed service marked by Motown, milkshakes and community
Rider Nation went the extra mile to close a chapter on a life well lived with a celebration of life for George Reed on Friday afternoon. Hundreds of seats filled with fans and friends wearing green, m...
Oct 06, 2023
Sask. launches five-year plan for mental health and addictions
Saskatchewan’s $49.4 million plan announced Friday will create 500 new treatment spaces and a central intake system, which allows patients to refer themselves for mental health and addictions se...
Oct 06, 2023
Sask. targets homelessness with $40M for public safety, more beds
The province aims to address “complex needs” and community safety, among other initiatives, with a $40.2 million homelessness plan announced Friday. Nearly half of the investment, $19M, wi...
Oct 06, 2023 Police officers examining a tent at the homeless encampment at Regina City Hall on July 28, 2023. (Daniel Reech/980 CJME)
Families, NDP concerned about closure of Lutheran Care Home in Regina
It is a move they claim no one wants nor will benefit from. Families are speaking out for residents in a Lutheran care home in Regina that is about to close. At a news conference held Thursday, the fa...
Oct 06, 2023
Rider greats remember George Reed as celebration of life nears
People dressed in their best green and white will be streaming into REAL District in Regina Friday for George Reed's celebration of life. The two-hour service is being held at the International Trade ...
Oct 06, 2023
Members of 2013 Grey Cup team being honoured by Riders
As the 2023 Saskatchewan Roughriders prepare for a clash with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, the organization is honouring one of its shining moments from a decade ago. Members of the 2013 Grey Cup-winning ...
Oct 05, 2023
Saturday declared George Reed Day in Saskatchewan
In recognition of his years playing for Saskatchewan’s team and his work in the community, the province has proclaimed Saturday as George Reed Day in Saskatchewan. Premier Scott Moe made the ann...
Oct 05, 2023
Saskatoon Food Bank nears $12M goal for new Ave. P location
The Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre has achieved 70 per cent of its $12 million fundraising efforts for a new central hub. The Plant Possibility campaign launch on Thursday aims to guide the o...
Oct 05, 2023 SFBLC executive director Laurie O'Connor and campaign chair Chris Reynolds announce the Plant Possibility campaign has reached $8 million of the $12 million goal. (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
Former teacher at Legacy Christian Academy enters guilty plea
Aaron Travis Benneweis appeared by telephone in a Saskatoon courtroom Thursday from Edmonton and pleaded guilty to charges of sexual assault and sexual exploitation of a minor. He served as Legacy Chr...
Oct 05, 2023 Mile Two Church is located in the same building as Legacy Christian Academy, and is affiliated with the school. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Regina man's Snapchat accounts may lead to more child porn charges
The RCMP urges Snapchat users to inform police if they've connected with the following handles: Maximum_max11, MaxxyMaxlove, Stretch_Enjoyer. A 29-year-old Regina man is accused of communicating with ...
Oct 05, 2023
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The Evan Bray Show - Friday, July 18
Evan checks in with Premier Scott Moe. Then it's open phones, Bugs 'n Hugs, Eatin' Time, and Green & White Progs. We...
