Murray Wood: Elbows down, taxpayer subsidies for U.S. flights up
Murray Wood wonders why it's OK for Saskatchewan to prop up air travel to the U.S. with taxpayer dollars, but it was wro...
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Tipsters help RCMP with drug bust near Raymore
Some people who live in the area of Highway 15 are getting a big thank you from the RCMP for helping get about a kilogram of crystal meth out of circulation. In a media release Wednesday, the Punnichy...
May 04, 2022 (980 CJME file photo)
Gov't expanding mental health initiative in Sask. schools
Students at more Saskatchewan schools will be getting help with their mental health. The provincial government announced Wednesday it would be expanding the Mental Health Capacity Building initiative ...
May 04, 2022 Two organizations are threatening legal action if the Saskatchewan government doesn't alter its new policies surrounding students' chosen pronouns in schools. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
980 CJME nominated for three RTDNA awards for outstanding journalism
980 CJME has been recognized with three nominations for awards for outstanding journalism. The Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) is made up of radio and TV newsrooms across Canada. 980...
May 04, 2022
Solving a ‘swatting:’ British teen behind April incidents at Saskatoon schools
On April 8, Saskatoon police officers rushed to three elementary schools after getting reports a man with a gun was approaching each school. No threats were found — and now police know why. A 16...
May 04, 2022
May 4 Show Segments
8:30 – Saskatchewan’s minimum wage is set to rise to $13/hour this fall, with the change taking effect Oct. 1. More increases are planned, which will bring our province’s minimum wag...
May 04, 2022
Five facing drug, weapons charges after bust near Balgonie
Five people are facing charges after Regina police officers executed a high-risk vehicle stop east of the city Friday. In a media release Tuesday, police said the incident was the culmination of a two...
May 03, 2022 (980 CJME file photo)
Saskatchewan to raise minimum wage to $13 in October, $15 in 2024
People who work for minimum wage in Saskatchewan are getting a raise. The provincial government announced Tuesday that on Oct. 1, the minimum wage will increase from $11.81 per hour to $13 per hour. T...
May 03, 2022
Roughriders select three in CFL's global draft
The Saskatchewan Roughriders added some international flavour to their roster Tuesday. The Roughriders took three players in the CFL's 2022 global draft: Swedish linebacker Jordan Genmark Heath (first...
May 03, 2022 (980 CJME file photo)
Swift Current company fined $37K after worker hurt near Cadillac
A Swift Current company has been fined in connection with a workplace injury in August of 2020. According to the Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety, Rock Solid Trucking Ltd. pleaded gui...
May 03, 2022 Swift Current Provincial Court. (Google Maps)
Be prepared: SaskAlert system test set for Wednesday
Cellphones across Saskatchewan will be squealing Wednesday afternoon. At about 1:55 p.m., the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) will be conducting a test of its SaskAlert system. "Regular testi...
May 03, 2022
OPINION
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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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 30
Evan finds out what to do if you find space junk on your farm, analyzes the outrage over Ticketmaster prices and the fut...