Murray Wood: Saskatchewan is winning the race to the bottom on minimum wage
An increase is coming for Saskatchewan's minimum-wage earners this fall, but Murray Wood says it will ensure they contin...
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Potential COVID-19 exposures at Rosetown, Prince Albert businesses
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) says there is a possibility of COVID-19 exposures at two businesses in Rosetown where a person or persons went while likely infectious. In a release, the SHA sa...
Sep 25, 2020
Trick or treat: Sask. gov't issues guidelines for Halloween
Trick-or-treaters have been given the green light by Saskatchewan's health officials, but they may have to wait a few days after Halloween to eat their goodies. In its COVID-19 update Friday, the prov...
Sep 25, 2020 Regina Police Service encourages parents to go with kids while trick-or-treating this year. (The Canadian Press)
Big jump in online enrolment at Saskatoon schools, according to preliminary numbers
Thousands of kids in both Saskatoon Public Schools (SPS) and in Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools (GSCS) are now taking advantage of online learning options. According to a report presented to SPS at...
Sep 25, 2020
Ride to Remember takes off from Saskatoon police headquarters
The fifth edition of the Saskatchewan Police and Peace Officer Memorial kicked off Friday morning. The Ride to Remember is a provincial bike ride to honour fallen peace and police officers. This year&...
Sep 25, 2020
Letter of Commitment signed to work towards provincial suicide strategy for Indigenous youth
The next step to the strategy on suicides involving Indigenous youth has been taken. On Thursday, in a windy Wanuskewin Heritage Park setting, dignitaries from the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous N...
Sep 25, 2020
Feds' Prairie adviser says oil and gas sector to remain part of the future
The federal government's special adviser to the Prairies is responding to criticism that this week's throne speech offered little to Western Canada. Speaking to Gormley guest host Mike Couros on Frida...
Sep 25, 2020 (Jim Carr/Facebook)
'A lot of soul-searching going on:' U of S professor says NDP facing uphill battle
A Saskatoon political expert thinks the Saskatchewan NDP is facing an uphill battle in the upcoming provincial election. Dr. Joe Garcea, a political studies professor at the University of Saskatchewan...
Sep 25, 2020 (Saskatchewan New Democratic Party/Facebook)
RHSAA commissioner touts school division decision on fall sports
The commissioner of the Regina High Schools Athletic Association commended the "middle approach" school divisions took to sports this fall, balancing safety with providing an opportunity for students ...
Sep 25, 2020 (Regina High Schools Athletic Association/Facebook)
Work set to begin on new off-leash dog park in Regina
Dogs in Regina -- and their owners -- should have a new playground this fall. In a media release Friday, the City of Regina announced crews are to start construction Tuesday -- weather permitting -- o...
Sep 25, 2020
NDP candidate named for Regina Walsh Acres
Kelly Hardy has been named the Saskatchewan NDP's candidate in Regina Walsh Acres for the upcoming provincial election. The NDP broke the news in an email sent Thursday night. In a news release, the p...
Sep 25, 2020 NDP leader Ryan Meili (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
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Sarah Mills: World Cup fun is becoming infectious
There is something special about watching your country play at the World Cup. Sarah Mills says the collective experience...
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8:30 - Canada's electricity system is on the verge of some major changes, with new federal investments aimed at strength...