Murray Wood: Signs of spring appearing in Saskatchewan
Murray Wood says signs of spring were all over the place on the weekend, even though the forecast remains wintery for th...
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Saskatchewan posts increases in agri-food exports to three more countries
Saskatchewan increased its agri-food experts to three key trading partners in 2023. In a media release Thursday, the provincial government said exports were up to Algeria, Indonesia and Morocco compar...
Mar 28, 2024 A durum wheat crop in Saskatchewan. (Brent Bosker/650 CKOM)
Pats win lottery, get pick first in WHL's U.S. priority draft
The Regina Pats have won the right to pick first in the WHL's 2024 U.S. priority draft. On Wednesday, the WHL announced the results of the lotteries for that draft as well as the 2024 prospects draft....
Mar 27, 2024 The WHL will hold its U.S. priority draft on May 8, with the prospects draft to follow on May 9.
Saskatchewan names new chief firearms officer
Saskatchewan has a new chief firearms officer. Murray Cowan is to start in that role, and that of deputy commissioner of the Saskatchewan Firearms Office, on Monday. Cowan will report to Robert Freber...
Mar 27, 2024 Murray Cowan has been named Saskatchewan's chief firearms officer. (Submitted)
SHA hopes new system will help patients waiting for hip, knee surgeries
The Saskatchewan Health Authority has launched a new system it hopes will reduce wait times for hip and knee replacements in the province. In a media release, the SHA said its new centralized intake s...
Mar 27, 2024 THE CANADIAN PRESS FILE PHOTO/Chris Young
Group homes for children with special needs open in Regina, Saskatoon
Two new group homes have opened in Saskatchewan to offer services to children and youth with special needs. The provincial government announced Wednesday that it has partnered with Clare Parker Homes ...
Mar 27, 2024 Social Services Minister Gene Makowsky says the homes will offer "safe environments, high-quality care and services based on individual needs." (Daniel Reech/980 CJME)
Woman charged with 2022 murder of man on The Key First Nation
A 32-year-old woman from The Key First Nation has been charged with murder in connection with a man's death in October of 2022. Natashia Marie Keshane was arrested Friday and charged with one count of...
Mar 26, 2024 The 32-year-old suspect appeared in Yorkton Provincial Court on Monday. (980 CJME file photo)
Sask. post-secondary institutions get $12M top-up in budget
Saskatchewan's post-secondary institutions are getting a boost in funding from the provincial government. In the 2024-25 budget released Wednesday, the province announced a one-time top-up of $12 mill...
Mar 26, 2024 (980 CJME file photo)
Glass Tiger, George Thorogood headline 2024 Shake the Lake lineup
Wascana Lake will be shakin' again in August. The Shake the Lake music festival is returning to Regina, with shows Aug. 23 and Aug. 24 in front of the Conexus Arts Centre. Conexus Arts Centre CEO Neil...
Mar 26, 2024 (Shake the Lake file photo/Facebook)
Fire department releases cause of fatal blaze in Al Ritchie neighbourhood
Regina Fire and Protective Services has determined the cause of a fire that claimed a woman's life Sunday. In a media release late Monday afternoon, the fire department said the fire was caused by "ca...
Mar 25, 2024 Regina Fire and Protective Services and the coroner are investigating the cause of death. (Gillian Massie/980 CJME)
CurlSask to hold 2025 women's, men's provincials simultaneously
CurlSask is trying something new in 2025. In a media release Monday, the organization said the 2025 Viterra women's and SaskTel men's provincial championships are to be held at the same time in Kinder...
Mar 25, 2024
OPINION
Sarah Mills: Cancelled ferries on west coast put the short Saskatchewan commutes into perspective
Using the ferry system is a great way to enjoy BC from the water, but Sarah Mills says recent issues have had a big impa...
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The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, April 7
8:30 - Today is Green Shirt Day, which falls one day after the eighth anniversary of the Humboldt Bus Crash. The anniver...