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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Proceeds from photo radar pay for Sask. traffic projects
A total of 27 traffic safety projects in Saskatchewan will go ahead thanks to the proceeds from photo speed enforcement (PSE). In a media release Monday, the provincial government announced it has awa...
May 13, 2019
Saskatchewan Airshow takes to the skies in July
As a product of Moose Jaw, Col. Denis O'Reilly is more than a little familiar with the Saskatchewan Airshow. On Monday, his excitement was evident as he discussed the airshow's return to 15 Wing Moose...
May 13, 2019 (Saskatchewan Airshow/Facebook)
Saskatchewan posts ninth consecutive month of job growth
The Government of Saskatchewan is touting the province's ninth straight month of year-over-year job growth. Since April 2018, Saskatchewan saw 14,200 jobs created - most of them in the private sector,...
May 12, 2019
News Talk recognized at RTDNA awards for best radio newscast
News Talk Radio is being recognized on the national stage, after winning two awards at the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) awards ceremony. Our team won the Breaking News award for b...
May 12, 2019
Flowers, plants a consideration for moms this Mother’s Day
Mother's Day is right around the corner. Many moms will enjoy breakfast in bed or maybe have brunch out on Sunday. Others will be spoiled with jewelry or other gifts. But flowers and plants are an eas...
May 11, 2019 (Sarah Mills/980 CJME)
Regina police identify man killed in officer-involved shooting
Regina police confirmed Friday the identity of the man who died in an officer-involved shooting on May 4. Geoff Morris, who was identified by family on social media in the days after the incident, was...
May 10, 2019 Geoff Morris, 41, has been identified online by his family as the man shot and killed by a Regina police officer on May 4, 2019. (Geoff Morris/Facebook)
Cowessess First Nation looks to bring home children in care
The Cowessess First Nation has taken a tangible step to getting children out of care and back to the First Nation. On Thursday, a groundbreaking ceremony was held, officially starting the construction...
May 10, 2019 (Courtesy Rhoda Twumasi, Cowessess First Nation)
Province invests $700K in community airports
Upgrades and more money are on the way for Saskatchewan's community airports, as the province is giving them $700,000 in funding through the Community Airport Partnership (CAP) cost-share grant progra...
May 10, 2019 Saskatchewan MLA Greg Ottenbreit announces that the Yorkton Regional Airport will receive $257,000 in grant funding for improvements. (Yorkton Chamber of Commerce Twitter)
Regina police search leads to gun charges
A 37-year-old man is facing a litany of firearms charges after the Regina Police Service executed a search warrant in the city Thursday night. At about 9:45 p.m., following an investigation by the Str...
May 10, 2019
Regina police investigating string of fires in vacant buildings
The Regina Police Service has launched an arson investigation after three recent fires in vacant structures. Two fires occurred on April 17. The first broke out just after midnight in a vacant home in...
May 09, 2019 (980 CJME file photo)
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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...