Sarah Mills: We need more 'regular guys' in the civic process
Standing in front of CEOs, lobbyists, advocates and others at a council meeting is not an exciting prospect, but Sarah M...
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Seeding operations nearing completion in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan farmers are nearing the finish line when it comes to seeding. According to the Ministry of Agriculture's weekly crop report, 96 per cent of the crop is in the ground in the province, up f...
Jun 08, 2023 (980 CJME file photo)
Tuition-free training offered to early childhood educators in Saskatchewan
Early childhood educators in Saskatchewan will have greater access to training and professional development, thanks to a $12-million investment from the provincial government. According to the Saskatc...
Jun 08, 2023
Drilling company faces hefty fines after worker injured while moving rig
A Saskatchewan drilling company is facing hefty fines after breaking safety regulations, leading to a serious injury. According to the Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety, Rebel Drilling...
Jun 08, 2023 Weyburn Provincial Court. (980 CJME file photo)
Gormley Show segments, Thur. June 8th, 2023
8:30 - We got some answers from David Johnston when it took questions from Committee on his report on Foreign Interference from China. A few points stand out: Mr. Johnston never reached out to MP Han ...
Jun 08, 2023
Thunderstorm watches, warnings pop up in Saskatchewan
Environment Canada may be lifting heat warnings in Saskatchewan, but the same can't be said for thunderstorm advisories. As of 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, severe thunderstorm warnings remained in place for a...
Jun 07, 2023 (980 CJME file photo)
Saskatchewan's agri-food exports on record pace
On the heels of a record-setting year for exports, Saskatchewan announced Wednesday a sizable year-over-year increase in agri-food exports. The provincial government said those exports had an estimate...
Jun 07, 2023 Canola seed. (The Canadian Press file photo)
Some Sask. provincial parks getting $14M in upgrades in 2023-24
Some of Saskatchewan's provincial parks are getting a facelift this year. In a media release Wednesday, the provincial government said it's investing $14 million in provincial park facility and infras...
Jun 07, 2023 The new pavilion at Rowan's Ravine. (Government of Saskatchewan/Submitted)
Cast of TV show was 'Alone' in northern Saskatchewan
The conditions in northern Saskatchewan can test the hardiest of people. That was caught on camera last fall, when 10 survivalists were dropped into remote locations near Reindeer Lake for Season 10 o...
Jun 07, 2023 A production still from the TV series Alone. (Government of Saskatchewan/Submitted)
Warnings continue, but blistering heat expected to ease Thursday
The heat wave is set to break in Saskatchewan. Heat warnings persisted in the province on Wednesday, but Environment Canada said the end is in sight. "Hot and humid weather is expected to continue for...
Jun 07, 2023 (Gillian Massie/980 CJME file photo)
Bank of Canada ends pause on interest rate hikes
Interest rates are on the move again in Canada. The Bank of Canada raised its key lending rate 25 basis points to 4.75 per cent Wednesday morning. It marks the first rate increase by the central bank ...
Jun 07, 2023
OPINION
Murray Wood: Why I hate the latest round of changes in the CFL
Eight of the CFL's nine teams will qualify for the playoffs under the league's latest round of changes, but Murray Wood ...
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 30
8:30 - A mega-farm in Saskatchewan is raising major concerns about debt, rapid expansion and financial pressures facing ...