Murray Wood: Is this one of those times when money might be better in the government's pockets?
Windfall profits on oil are prompting a break in the federal fuel excise, but Saskatchewan isn't following suit. Murray ...
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More than 670 tickets handed out at intersections in January: SGI
A number of drivers got tickets in Saskatchewan after failing to stop when the colour red was in their windshield. SGI had a traffic spotlight on intersection safety throughout the month of January. I...
Feb 18, 2022 Saskatchewan police are on the lookout for drivers who don't stop fully at red lights or stop signs. (980 CJME file photo)
High inflation rates affecting many places: Food policy professor
People's grocery bills are on the rise with inflation rates experiencing increases not seen in a while. The overall inflation rate in Canada in January rose to 5.1 per cent, the highest it has been si...
Feb 17, 2022
Moe opposes use of Emergencies Act, joins call for end to trucker vaccine mandate
As a protest continues in the nation's capital, Premier Scott Moe doesn't believe Ottawa should have invoked the Emergencies Act. "It's certainly not necessary and certainly is an overstep," Moe said ...
Feb 16, 2022 Premier Scott Moe. (Britton Gray/980 CJME file photo)
'A move in the right direction': Travel agencies react to new travel guidelines
Travel agencies are viewing recent changes out of Ottawa as a positive first step to getting the travel industry back on track. On Tuesday, federal Minister of Health Jean-Yves Duclos announced that t...
Feb 15, 2022 (980 CJME file photo)
Sask. Trucking Association doesn't support blockades, says provincial borders remain open
The Saskatchewan Trucking Association is keeping a close eye on how ongoing blockades and protests are affecting its industry. Trucks from a convoy have been parked in Ottawa for weeks and border cros...
Feb 14, 2022
Regina council to hold special meeting about COVID mandates
Regina city council is set to debate how to move forward with the city's COVID-19 restrictions. The province announced Tuesday that the proof of vaccination requirement will be dropped on Monday and m...
Feb 11, 2022 (980 CJME file photo)
With federal mandates in place, proof of vax and masks still needed to fly at YQR
While provincial restrictions around COVID-19 are set to be removed in Saskatchewan, air travel will still have some requirements. Justin Reves, manager of customer experience for the Regina Airport, ...
Feb 10, 2022
Regina's executive committee tables COVID tax relief decision
Hotels and businesses seeking some financial relief from the City of Regina will need to wait a bit longer. On Wednesday, the city's executive committee voted to table its decision when it comes to re...
Feb 09, 2022
Roughriders sign free-agent receiver Wesley Lewis
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are adding a towering presence to their receiving group. Wesley Lewis, 27, has signed a contract with the CFL team. Lewis, who is 6-foot-5 and 218 pounds, was drafted by t...
Feb 09, 2022 (980 CJME file photo)
O'Day says more signings could be on the way for Riders
Jeremy O'Day is going to take full advantage of his spending money in free agency. "I spend to the (salary cap) every year. If I didn't spend to the cap, I would be doing our team a disservice and I w...
Feb 08, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders general manager Jeremy O'Day. (Britton Gray/980 CJME file photo)
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There may be some who worship U.S. President Donald Trump, but like the Beatles before him, Sarah Mills says the preside...
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The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, April 15
On Wednesday's show, Evan finds out who Saskatchewan's Smartest Radio Listener is, talks with some NHL legends and conti...