Murray Wood: April is the most frustrating month on the prairies
As much of Saskatchewan deals with another spring snowstorm, Murray Wood says we're all asking the same question: This i...
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Saskatchewan continues long-running partnership with FSIN police oversight unit
The provincial government is continuing its support of a special unit that investigates police complaints from Indigenous citizens. The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations' (FSIN) Special Inves...
Mar 08, 2023
Wilson-Raybould among speakers at U of R's Inspiring Leadership Forum
The University of Regina is celebrating International Women's Day with its Inspiring Leadership Forum. On Wednesday, the 14th edition of the forum - with the theme this year of "Born to Transform" - i...
Mar 08, 2023 Jody Wilson-Raybould signs copies of her book during the University of Regina's Inspiring Leadership Forum on March 8, 2023. (Pam Leyland/980 CJME)
Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 4.5 per cent
The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate steady at 4.5 per cent Wednesday. The decision to maintain the rate followed eight consecutive rate hikes. At the start of the year, the bank announced it...
Mar 08, 2023
SARM working to attract younger voices to rural governments
With more and more young families calling Saskatchewan home, the group representing rural municipalities is aiming to get younger voices more involved in rural governance. The Saskatchewan Association...
Mar 08, 2023
Grocery store CEOs set to testify over food prices amid big profits
The CEOs of Canada's big grocery chains will be grilled by politicians on Wednesday about why they're making so much money while low-income Canadians are being crushed by rising food prices. Loblaw Co...
Mar 08, 2023
USask ready to welcome Canada to track and field championships
The temperature outside might be cold, but the track is ready to heat up Saskatoon as the FFUN U Sports track and field championships get underway Thursday. The Saskatoon Field House will host hundred...
Mar 07, 2023
Saskatchewan's Knapp falls to Nova Scotia at Tim Hortons Brier
Having the hammer in the 10th end didn't help Saskatchewan's Kelly Knapp on Tuesday at the Tim Hortons Brier. Trailing Nova Scotia's Matt Manuel by one and facing three Nova Scotia counters, Knapp was...
Mar 07, 2023 Kelly Knapp. (TSN Curling/Twitter)
Rapid change in child-care costs raises concerns for some
Many families will be able to take advantage of $10-a-day child care in Saskatchewan, but some are raising issues. The subsidized price, which takes effect at the beginning of April, will apply to par...
Mar 07, 2023
Some stations in Regina and Saskatoon increase gas prices
The price of gas rose Tuesday at some stations in Regina and Saskatoon. A litre of regular gas went up to $1.56.9 at some outlets. Other stations were still selling gas for $1.47.9 per litre, while so...
Mar 07, 2023 (File photo/650 CKOM)
Moe talks access after India trade trip
It has already been a busy week for Premier Scott Moe, with the opening of the spring sitting of the Legislature just a day after returning from a trade trip to India. Speaking on Gormley on Tuesday, ...
Mar 07, 2023 Premier Scott Moe (980 CJME file photo)
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Sarah Mills: A U.S. jury says Live Nation and Ticketmaster's monopoly hurt fans
An appeal is already underway, but Sarah Mills says the court case against Live Nation and Ticketmaster has exposed what...
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 16
8:30 - There are no shortages of stories coming from Parliament Hill this week. Following the Liberal majority, the gas ...