Murray Wood: Who's hot... and who's not
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Elementary school employees on Sask. First Nation facing charges
Two elementary school employees on the Beardy's Okemasis First Nation were recently terminated. George Gamble, formally of Chief Beardy Memorial Elementary School, is facing charges of ...
Apr 14, 2016
Staggered launch for reservations at Sask. parks paying off
The staggered launch for campsite reservations at Saskatchewan's provincial parks has been going well. Mary-Anne Wihak, director with visitor experiences with Saskatchewan Parks, told the CJME Morning...
Apr 14, 2016
April sales of Saskatchewan land rights down to $3.1M
Sales of petroleum and natural gas drilling rights are the latest sign of the impact of low oil prices on the Saskatchewan oil patch. The April sales raised $3.1 million for the province, down from $5...
Apr 14, 2016 (980 CJME file photo)
Kevin Smith files for grant to film movie in Saskatchewan
It looks like Kevin Smith is serious about making a movie in Saskatchewan. Smith's company has applied for a grant from Creative Saskatchewan. The government body that oversees arts grants in Saskatch...
Apr 14, 2016
4 charged in Saskatoon cocaine trafficking investigation
Saskatoon police have charged four men following an investigation into cocaine trafficking. Officers observed a drug transaction take place between two men in the area of 3rd Street East and Preston A...
Apr 14, 2016
Human rights complaint dismissed against Saskatoon city councillor
The Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has dismissed a complaint against the City of Saskatoon and Coun. Randy Donauer. The complaint was filed by Ashu Solo, who became well-known in Saskatoo...
Apr 14, 2016
'Just the beginning': Sask. Metis leader on Supreme Court ruling
The highest court in Canada has ruled 600,000 Metis and off-reserve Indians are entitled to the same rights, programs and services as all other Inuit and First Nations people. Robert Doucette, pr...
Apr 14, 2016
Powerful earthquake hits south Japan; no reports of damage
TOKYO (AP) - A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 struck southern Japan on Thursday, but there was no danger of a tsunami or any immediate reports of casualties or damage. Japan's...
Apr 14, 2016
Chimp flees Japan zoo, caught after falling from power pole
TOKYO (AP) - A chimpanzee fled from a zoo in northern Japan and tried desperately to avoid being captured by climbing an electric pole. Not for long. Chacha, the male chimp, was on the loose nearly tw...
Apr 14, 2016
Saskatoon's Cosmo Industries cleaning up after major flood
Recovery efforts are underway after a damaging flood inside Cosmo Industries Monday. Rushing water took over the lower level of Cosmo's 34th Street and Alberta Avenue location, according to a Facebook...
Apr 14, 2016
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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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The Evan Bray Show - Friday, April 10
8:30 - After another conservative MP crossed the floor to the Liberals earlier this week, we wanted to get thoughts from...