Murray Wood: Why I hate the latest round of changes in the CFL
Eight of the CFL's nine teams will qualify for the playoffs under the league's latest round of changes, but Murray Wood ...
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Sask. reports three new COVID-19 cases, five recoveries, nine hospitalizations
The fourth phase of the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan could be over and done with sooner rather than later. Premier Scott Moe said he expects to announce the opening dates for the rest of the businesses i...
Jun 25, 2020 Saskatchewan's Chief Medical Health Officer, Dr. Saqib Shahab (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for areas of southeastern Sask.
A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for areas of southeastern Saskatchewan. Environment Canada issued the alert Thursday for areas around Moosomin, Grenfell, Kipling, Wawota, Yorkton, Melville, E...
Jun 25, 2020 (980 CJME file photo)
City takes down four trees with Dutch elm disease
The City of Regina on Thursday started removing four trees that have Dutch elm disease. A media release from the city said the diseased trees are located on Second Avenue and King Street. Provincial r...
Jun 25, 2020
Three killed, three injured in two-vehicle crash near Waldeck
Three people are dead and three others are in hospital after a two-vehicle collision Wednesday night on a grid road north of Waldeck. According to a media release from the RCMP, the crash happened sho...
Jun 25, 2020 (980 CJME file photo)
Warmer weather has people lining up for a cool summer treat
With the temperatures rising, so is the demand for anything to cool off Saskatoon residents. That includes ice cream shops, where customers have flocked to get a scoop or two of the summertime snack. ...
Jun 25, 2020
Advocate for inmates calls on government to scrap Saskatoon jail expansion
The Elizabeth Fry Society of Saskatchewan is leading the charge to have the provincial government change course on a planned expansion at the Saskatoon Correctional Centre. The organization works with...
Jun 25, 2020
SGI once again accepting applications for road tests
SGI is ready to hit the gas when it comes to road tests. The Crown corporation announced Thursday it was reopening road tests to the general public effective immediately. All drivers who are required ...
Jun 25, 2020
Crop development near normal but some areas still needing rain
Saskatchewan Agriculture says crop development is around normal for this time of year for most crops in the province, although some oilseed crops are considered to be behind normal development. Provin...
Jun 25, 2020
CEBL announces return to play July 15
The Saskatchewan Rattlers will get a chance to defend their league title in 2020. The Canadian Elite Basketball League announced Thursday it will return to play July 15 with the opening of training ca...
Jun 25, 2020
Tisdale-area man charged with making threats against his family
A 37-year-old man is facing charges after he allegedly threatened to shoot his family at a home near Tisdale on Wednesday. In a media release, the RCMP said a call was received at about 1 p.m., about ...
Jun 25, 2020
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Murray Wood: The Art of the CUSMA Deal
Insults, complaints that Canada is so mean, warnings the U.S. doesn't need us. It's all standard operating procedure. Th...
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 30
8:30 - A mega-farm in Saskatchewan is raising major concerns about debt, rapid expansion and financial pressures facing ...