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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Saskatoon student trailblazer to become first female Indigenous president in USSU history
In 111 years, the University of Saskatchewan Students Union (USSU) has never had an Indigenous female as president. That's all about to change in just over two weeks, thanks to Saskatoon-born Autumn L...
Apr 16, 2020
Charges pending after driver damages school playground in North Battleford
One person has been arrested after a vehicle rammed into the playground at St. Mary's School on Thursday. In a release, Battleford RCMP said officers were called to the elementary school at approximat...
Apr 16, 2020
Sask. RCMP issues warrants for four suspects in online romance schemes
One man has been arrested and Canada-wide warrants have been issued for four other men in connection with online romance scams. According to a media release Thursday from the RCMP, the five men were l...
Apr 16, 2020 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
Co-op refinery reduces production due to low demand, market conditions
The self-isolation measures being taken by Canadians due to COVID-19 are having an impact on the Co-op Refinery Complex in Regina. On Thursday, the refinery issued a media release saying it was reduci...
Apr 16, 2020 (980 CJME file photo)
Northern leaders angry, say a nurse brought COVID-19 to Stony Rapids
For the second time during this pandemic in Saskatchewan, COVID-19 was unknowingly spread to a remote and vulnerable community by one of the province’s health care workers. On Friday, the northe...
Apr 16, 2020
La Loche has first confirmed case of COVID-19
The community of La Loche has seen it’s first positive test for COVID-19. On Wednesday the local government’s Facebook page announced the case and provided some information. “Contact...
Apr 16, 2020
Number of active COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan falls to 82
The number of active cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan continues to fall. In a media release Thursday, the provincial government reported there was one new confirmed case and 14 more recoveries. There...
Apr 16, 2020 Premier Scott Moe and Dr. Saqib Shahab. (980 CJME file photo)
Meili concerned premier sending ‘mixed message’ with talk of re-opening economy
The leader of the opposition is warning Premier Scott Moe against talking about plans to re-open Saskatchewan’s economy, citing concerns it could lead to people taking the COVID-19 pandemic less...
Apr 15, 2020
Police investigating toddler’s death as murder
Investigators with the Prince Albert Police Service have determined a three-year-old girl's death on April 9 was a homicide. The determination was made after an autopsy conducted yesterday. Police say...
Apr 15, 2020
Saskatchewan reports 18 more recoveries, three new COVID-19 cases
Even though the number of active COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan has dropped below 100 for the first time in three weeks, Premier Scott Moe on Wednesday extended the state of emergency in the province....
Apr 15, 2020 Saskatchewan's chief medical health officer, Dr. Saqib Shahab. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
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Sarah Mills: The president has tested the faithful
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...