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Funding allocated for Sask's upcoming forced addictions treatment program
The legislation that would underpin the Sask. government's forced addictions treatment plan has yet to pass, but money has been allocated in this week's budget for the first phase. According to Mental...
Mar 22, 2026 Mental Health and Addictions Minister Lori Carr says the first facility for the forced addictions treatment program, under the Compassionate Intervention Act, will be opened in North Battleford. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
'It's not a character flaw': Tips to manage and maintain good mental health
January can be a hard time for people's mental health. Whether it's the gloomy skies, the freezing cold temperatures or that leftover financial strain from the holidays, it can all add up to be a heav...
Jan 19, 2026 Dr. Kimberly Bitz, knowledge mobilization lead at the Canadian Institute for Public Safety Research and Treatment, joined The Evan Bray Show to discuss the impacts of mental health and how to manage it. (Stock photo)
Stanley Cup coming to La Ronge in February
The Stanley Cup will be coming to several Lac La Ronge Indian Band communities next month. The visit has been arranged in partnership with the Jonas Roberts Memorial Community Centre (JRMCC) and Inspi...
Jan 17, 2026 The Stanley Cup will tour several communities in Northern Saskatchewan next month. (ID 21486117 © Gerald T. Coli | Dreamstime.com)
Government of Sask. awards 53 grants to support suicide-prevention initiatives
The Government of Saskatchewan is awarding 53 grants to support initiatives aiming to reduce suicide rates. The Suicide Prevention Grant Program, which was first announced in September, provides grant...
Jan 17, 2026
'Everybody still struggles': Estevan police chief opens up about deadly shooting at HQ
Nearly two years on, Estevan's police chief said members of the service are still affected by an incident where an officer was shot and a 19-year-old suspect was killed within police headquarters. The...
Oct 10, 2025 A SIRT investigation found the use of force was necessary in the shooting death of a 19-year-old at the Estevan Police Service headquarters in 2023, after that teen had shot an officer with his own gun. (Estevan Police Service/ Twitter)
Sask. offering new online therapy course to help parents with mental health
A new online therapy course for expecting and postpartum parents is aimed at addressing their mental health concerns. The Wellbeing Course for New and Expecting Parents is a program offered through th...
May 07, 2025 Dr. Heather Hadjistavropoulos, the director of the University of Regina's Online Therapy Unit, said she believes the new course will help bridge the gap in care for some parents. (Gillian Massie/980 CJME)
How can I deal with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) in Saskatchewan?
As the seasons change and the days get shorter, some of us may find our mood changing as well. We spoke with Rebecca Rackow, Assistant Executive Director of the Saskatchewan Division of the Canadian M...
Nov 11, 2024
Suicide prevention program expands to Prince Albert, North Battleford
A Saskatchewan suicide prevention program is being expanded to two new cities. The Roots of Hope program is expanding to Prince Albert and North Battleford thanks to $400,000 in new annual funding fro...
Sep 10, 2024
Regina police chief says new complex-needs shelter seeing success
Regina's Police Chief Farooq Sheikh said more people are getting the help they need by being redirected from cells to the city's new complex-needs shelter. "I'm really happy with it," he said. Accordi...
Sep 09, 2024 Chief Farooq Sheikh said the new complex-needs shelter is helping get people the care they need. (Gillian Massie/980 CJME)
Alberta man bikes from Edmonton to Regina to raise money for veterans
After nine days of pedalling, Rob Nederlof completed his over 1100-kilometre bike ride outside the Royal Canadian Legion in Regina on Monday. This is the fourth year Nederlof has taken on the feat, an...
Aug 19, 2024 Bob Nederlof is a military veteran who served in Bosnia and Afghanistan. (Kaleb Sebastian / 980 CJME)
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Sarah Mills: Cancelled ferries on west coast put the short Saskatchewan commutes into perspective
Using the ferry system is a great way to enjoy BC from the water, but Sarah Mills says recent issues have had a big impa...
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The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, April 7
On Tuesday's show, Evan marks Green Shirt Day , talks youth crime and justice on the Round Table of Justice and anticipa...