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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Sask. adding flashing blue lights to snowplows
The Ministry of Highways is making a change that should help drivers spot snow-removal equipment on Saskatchewan's roads. Starting Monday, all provincial snowplows, graders and snow blowers will have ...
Dec 17, 2015
Organized crime charges officially laid against men charged in Project Forseti
Organized crime charges have officially been laid against seven men already facing a combination of drug, weapon and assault charges in connection to the Project Forseti drug busts across Saskatchewan...
Dec 17, 2015
Manitoba, P.E.I., Saskatchewan top Canada's most-charitable provinces
On a scale from generous to selfish, Manitoba is Canada's most-charitable province, with Saskatchewan not too far behind. The Fraser Institute published a report ranking Canada's most charitable provi...
Dec 17, 2015
TransCanada files new plan for Energy East pipeline, puts cost at $15.7 billion
CALGARY - TransCanada Corp. (TSX:TRP) has filed an amended application and cost estimate for the Energy East pipeline project. The Calgary-based company says the filing with the National Energy Board ...
Dec 17, 2015
Fallen rock temporarily closes Cameco mine at Rabbit Lake
Underground mining activities are on hold at Cameco's Rabbit Lake operation in northern Saskatchewan. It's a precautionary measure after fallen rock was discovered in a tunnel that was reopened in an ...
Dec 17, 2015
4 men charged in Regina drug investigation
Four men are facing charges after police searched eight homes and three vehicles Wednesday as part of an investigation into drug trafficking in Regina. The Regina integrated drug enforcement team work...
Dec 17, 2015
Canadian dollar plunges below 72 cents US for first time since May 2004
TORONTO - The Canadian dollar plunged below 72 cents US this morning for the first time since May 2004, extending a series of 11-year lows set in recent weeks. At mid-morning, the loonie was trading a...
Dec 17, 2015
Footprints in the snow lead Regina police to arson suspect
A fresh layer of snow led Regina police officers to a suspect in a theft and arson case Wednesday night. Officers were called to Regina Avenue by Princess Street at 9 p.m. The windows of a vehicle had...
Dec 17, 2015
Black parents plan protest to ask prosecutor to drop charge against teen tossed from desk
COLUMBIA, S.C. - A group of black parents plans to present a petition calling for officials to drop charges against a 16-year-old South Carolina high school student who was videotaped being yanked fro...
Dec 17, 2015
Saskatoon police nab peeping tom, lay voyeurism charges
A year-long investigation has led to the arrest of an alleged 29-year-old peeping tom. On Nov. 25, 2014 Saskatoon police were called to a business in the 3500 block of 8th Street following reports tha...
Dec 17, 2015
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...