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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Mixer mixup: Cement mixer spills load on Albert Street
A contractor did a little roadwork on Albert Street on Tuesday that wasn't part of the City of Regina's construction plan. A cement mixer spilled part of its load on Albert near Avonhurst Drive and th...
May 16, 2023 A truck driver appeared to accidentally dump cement onto Albert Street on May 16, 2023. (Joseph Dunn/Facebook)
Environment Canada extends special air quality statement into southern Sask.
As expected, Environment Canada has extended its special air quality statement into areas of southern Saskatchewan. The advisory was in place for much of northern Saskatchewan over the past few days d...
May 16, 2023 Byron Chartrand, the executive director of land management with the SPSA, said on Friday there had been minimal lightning in the province so far this year, and all the fires so far in Saskatchewan have been caused by human activity. (Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency/Facebook)
'A beacon of hope:' Kate's Place gets financial boost from province
Kate's Place is getting an increase in funding from the provincial government. On Tuesday, the government announced it was investing $912,849 over three years to support the facility in Regina -- an i...
May 16, 2023 (980 CJME file photo)
Collision with communication tower killed two pilots near Shaunavon: TSB
Two pilots were killed in September when their small plane collided with a communication tower near Shaunavon. That's the finding from the final report into the crash by the Transportation Safety Boar...
May 16, 2023 (Transportation Safety Board)
SPSA issues fire ban for areas north of Yellowhead Highway
As wildfires continue to threaten communities in northern Saskatchewan and with hot and dry conditions in the forecast, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) has issued a provincial fire ban fo...
May 16, 2023
Maidstone RCMP searching for truck, suspects from armed robbery
Mounties in Maidstone are on the lookout for a truck they lost in a cloud of dust. In a media release Tuesday, the RCMP said officers responded Sunday just before midnight to a call about an armed rob...
May 16, 2023
Prince Albert National Park campgrounds set to open
Business is about to pick up at Prince Albert National Park. According to Parks Canada, all campgrounds are to open Friday. Reservations can be made for tent or trailer camping in Beaver Glen or RV ca...
May 16, 2023
Moe lays out Sask. plan for electricity generation that misses feds' net-zero target
Saskatchewan is going to be making its own way when it comes to emissions from power generation. On Tuesday, the provincial government announced its plan to get to net zero while contrasting it with t...
May 16, 2023 (980 CJME file photo)
RCMP reports recent rash of drug overdoses in Punnichy, Southey areas
Two fatal drug overdoses on the weekend have prompted another warning about illicit drugs from the RCMP in Punnichy and Southey. The Mounties say there have been a number of suspected overdoses in the...
May 16, 2023 Fentanyl. (Regina Police Service/Submitted)
Gormley Show segments, Tues. May 16th, 2023
8:30 - WestJet pilots have issued a 72-hour strike notice that means pilots can begin walk off the job on May 19. With the potential of grounding all planes and shutting down operations, we go to Prof...
May 16, 2023
OPINION
Sarah Mills: The president has tested the faithful
There may be some who worship U.S. President Donald Trump, but like the Beatles before him, Sarah Mills says the preside...
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The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, April 15
On Wednesday's show, Evan finds out who Saskatchewan's Smartest Radio Listener is, talks with some NHL legends and conti...