Murray Wood: The day Canada Became a nation
April 9, 1917 was Easter Monday. On that date, 109 years ago, Canadian soldiers made history at Vimy Ridge. Murray Wood ...
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Severe Thunderstorm warning, watches issued for southeast Saskatchewan
Parts of southeastern Saskatchewan could see some severe storms Tuesday. Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Fort Qu'Appelle, Pilot Butte and Lumsden. Nickle to ping pong s...
Jun 16, 2020
CERB recipient grateful for two month extension announced by the Federal Government
When 24-year-old Tyson Poulin was laid off from his job at Prairie Mobile Communications in late March, he wasn't sure what was going to happen next. His layoff came as a direct result of the closure ...
Jun 16, 2020
One new COVID-19 case, Re-Open Saskatchewan Phase 4 set for June 22
There is one new case of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan. The case is in the Saskatoon region. Of the 684 reported COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan, 40 are considered active. A total of 631 people have recover...
Jun 16, 2020
One new COVID-19 case, Re-Open Saskatchewan Phase 4 set for June 22
There is one new case of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan. The case is in the Saskatoon region. Of the 684 reported COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan, 40 are considered active. A total of 631 people have recover...
Jun 16, 2020 Saskatchewan's Chief Medical Health Officer, Dr. Saqib Shahab (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Grenfell mayor excited for new long-term care facility
A new long-term care facility has been needed in the town of Grenfell for decades, according to the mayor, and on Tuesday the province finally made the commitment. Rural and Remote Health Minister War...
Jun 16, 2020
44% of closed businesses in Saskatchewan might never open
Saskatchewan is above the national average of 32 per cent when it comes to business owners being uncertain about whether they will be able to reopen or not. According to the Saskatoon Chamber of Comme...
Jun 16, 2020
Regina man facing four arson charges after fires set around the city
A 50-year-old Regina man is facing arson charges in connection with four recent fires that caused damage to property and required Regina Fire Department resources. Regina police say, on May 30, someon...
Jun 16, 2020 (980 CJME file photo)
Canada, U.S. confirm plan to extend border restrictions by another 30 days
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada and the United States will continue to limit non-essential travel between the two countries until at least July 21. Despite mounting pressure from bu...
Jun 16, 2020
$500-a-week COVID-19 benefit to be extended eight weeks: PM
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government’s signature benefit for people whose jobs have vanished amid the COVID-19 pandemic will be extended by eight weeks. The Canada Emergenc...
Jun 16, 2020
Show Segments
8:30 – The Saskatchewan Government tabled its budget Monday, but COVID means things look very different this year. Finance Minister Donna Harpauer joins Gormley to go over all the details. LIVE:...
Jun 16, 2020
OPINION
Sarah Mills: The prime minister needs to live by his own bilingual rules
Sarah Mills says Mark Carney largely speaking French in his call to astronaut Jeremy Hansen breaks a standard he set whe...
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 9
On Thursday's show, Evan welcomes a trio of teens to discuss banning social media for children and teenagers, discusses ...