Murray Wood: The new phone books are here!
Once a Steve Martin catchphrase, Murray Wood says physical phone books are rapidly becoming relics of another age, but t...
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Severe thunderstorm warnings issued for west-central areas, watches remain in southeast
Severe thunderstorm watches, and warnings, are in effect in many areas of the province. Around 4 p.m., Environment Canada issued severe thunderstorm warnings for south-central areas of the province. E...
Jul 12, 2020
Edmonton man becomes 9th person charged in Laverdiere murder
Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crime Unit North has charged a ninth person in connection to the death of 25-year-old Tiki Laverdiere, whose body was found outside of North Battleford in July 2019. In a relea...
Jul 12, 2020
Severe thunderstorm watches for southeast Sask.
It appears stormy weather will return to southern Saskatchewan on Sunday afternoon. At about 10 a.m., Environment Canada issued severe thunderstorm watches for the southeast corner of the province, co...
Jul 12, 2020 Storm clouds observed by Cynthia Blakley-Allan in Swift Current on July 4, 2020. Environment Canada had issued a severe thunderstorm warning and later that day, a tornado warning. (Submitted by Cynthia Blakley-Allan)
Country singer LaBrash plays drive-in show to benefit Joe’s Place in Moose Jaw
A drive-in concert by country singer Justin LaBrash drew a crowd to the Town 'n' Country Mall parking lot in Moose Jaw on Friday night. The show went ahead despite rainfall, which fell on the LaBrash'...
Jul 11, 2020 Country music singer Justin LaBrash on stage for a drive-in concert at the Town 'n' Country Mall in Moose Jaw on July 10, 2020. (Libby Giesbrecht/980 CJME)
Serious two-vehicle crash on Highway 2 north of Buffalo Pound Lake
Two women were seriously hurt in a crash Saturday on Highway 2 north of Buffalo Pound Lake. According to Moose Jaw RCMP, they were travelling in a car heading northbound when they struck a southbound ...
Jul 11, 2020 (980 CJME file photo)
Unconfirmed tornado with possible touch down near Bengough highlights Friday storms
It was another night of severe weather in Saskatchewan Friday. Environment Canada says a line of thunderstorms developed through the afternoon in southern Saskatchewan, moving east as the evening cont...
Jul 11, 2020
SkyPark reopening after closing just 21 days after launch
The COVID-19 pandemic has created restless times for SkyPark Regina general manager Kenny Tran. "I didn't sleep for about three months, but now since we are allowed to open, I just had my first sleep ...
Jul 11, 2020 SkyPark Regina has a variety of activities. (SkyPark Regina/Facebook)
Anglers may be hard-pressed to find gear for free fishing weekend
Saskatchewan anglers can fish for free this weekend. On Saturday and Sunday, residents and visitors can fish in any of Saskatchewan’s public waters open to sport fishing without a licence. Howev...
Jul 11, 2020
Meili says wait times for elective surgeries unacceptable
For the thousands of people needing elective surgeries in Saskatchewan, the wait for a hip or knee replacement in our province’s healthcare system can be frustrating. That was the message from N...
Jul 11, 2020
Family, friends of Ashley Morin walking from Saskatoon to North Battleford 2 years after disappearance
Family and friends of Ashley Morin gathered in front of Saskatoon police headquarters Friday morning to share stories, empowering speeches and songs before walking to North Battleford to raise awarene...
Jul 10, 2020
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Sarah Mills: It's time to embrace 24 Sussex Drive
The home of Canada's prime minister is steeped in history and shouldn't be left in disrepair. Sarah Mills says the desig...
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