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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New charges laid in 2014 Regina murder
Regina police have laid new charges in connection to the city's first murder of 2014. Officers were called to a home on Garnet Street on March 1, 2014 for a man who was hurt - or possibly dead. That's...
Jun 30, 2016
Roughriders anxious to play season opener
While the rest of the teams in the CFL were squaring off in their first games of the season, the Roughriders were anxiously waiting at home. The first week bye meant the green and white wouldn't...
Jun 30, 2016
Everything you need to know for Canada Day in Regina
Regina is once again putting on a big party to celebrate Canada Day that includes music, games, children's entertainment and something for just about everyone. The celebrations at Wascana Centre begin...
Jun 30, 2016
How will you vote? Mail-in ballot option for Saskatoon civic election opens July 4
The 2016 civic election is fast-approaching, with voting options becoming publicly available starting early July. Eligible voters who anticipate not being able to cast a ballot at an advance poll betw...
Jun 30, 2016
Provincial auditor finds processes caused costly delays in GTH land deal
A report from the provincial auditor indicates the Saskatchewan government ended up purchasing land west of Regina by the Global Transportation Hub (GTH) at a "significantly higher price" than what th...
Jun 30, 2016
Sask. minimum wage to increase Oct. 1
Low-income earners in the province are set to receive a boost this fall. On Oct. 1, Saskatchewan's minimum wage will increase from $10.50 to $10.72 per hour - the eighth increase to the wage since 200...
Jun 30, 2016
Sask. government prepares for possible mail strike
The Saskatchewan government is preparing for the possibility of a Canada Post strike beginning on Saturday. The Ministry of Social Services has a plan in place to make sure clients and service provide...
Jun 30, 2016
2 charged after police recover $75K of drugs from Prince Albert home
Two people have been charged after police seized a substantial amount of drugs from a home in Prince Albert. Members of the integrated street enforcement team searched a home Tuesday, recovering 566 g...
Jun 30, 2016
Boiled and bottled: city waiting on final tests for decision on water advisory
After four days of boiled and bottled water, Saskatoon residents might soon be able use their taps again. Around 30,000 people in six neighbourhoods have been under a precautionary drinking water advi...
Jun 30, 2016
Tours of WWII bomber over Regina give glimpse into past
People in Regina have a chance to take a flight into the past this weekend as tours are being offered on a Second World War bomber. The B-17 Bomber "Aluminum Overcast" arrived in the Queen City Monday...
Jun 30, 2016
OPINION
Murray Wood: Going to seed, in a good way
Murray Wood says seed sales are taking off this spring. Food prices are likely convincing some to grow their own vegetab...
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The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, April 15
8:30 - With a clear majority now secured, Mark Carney no longer has to bargain to survive confidence votes and can focus...