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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Regina police issue a reminder after recent break-and-enters
The Regina Police Service (RPS) is reminding you to not give thieves any invitations when it comes to your property. This means making sure your doors are locked. According to a release from the RPS, ...
May 21, 2021 (Kevin Martel/980 CJME)
Saskatoon airport flagged as site of possible exposure to COVID variant
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is warning of an increased risk of exposure to a COVID-19 variant of concern at the Saskatoon airport last weekend. In a media release Thursday evening, the SHA said ...
May 20, 2021
Snowfall, freezing rain warnings in effect in central, southern Sask.
After days of hot and dry conditions, Environment Canada meteorologist Terri Lang said Thursday that Saskatchewan is about to experience "weather whiplash." The weather service has issued snowfall war...
May 20, 2021 (980 CJME file photo)
Some Cloverdale fire evacuees in Prince Albert area allowed to return home
Evacuees in the City of Prince Albert and the RM of Buckland have been allowed to return home, but should be prepared to leave on short notice if conditions change, the City of P.A. said in a media re...
May 20, 2021
Care home residents in Saskatchewan soon can have more visitors
Every resident of every one of Saskatchewan's long-term and personal care homes soon will be allowed to have more visitors. On Thursday, the provincial government announced that, starting May 30, all ...
May 20, 2021
Latest COVID update May 20: 63,180 Pfizer vaccine doses arrive as age eligibility drops to 12+
More Pfizer vaccine has arrived in Saskatchewan, with doses being delivered to Regina, Saskatoon, North Battleford and Prince Albert as well as Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) South, ISC North, ISC N...
May 20, 2021
Regina's drive-thru vaccination clinic closes up shop early again
The drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Regina's Evraz Place was a popular place Thursday. The clinic opened at noon -- and stopped accepting cars at 12:15 p.m. https://twitter.com/SaskHealth/st...
May 20, 2021 The drive-through vaccination clinic at Evraz Place. (980 CJME file photo)
Twelve drivers lose licences for drug impairment near Craven, Regina Beach
More than half of the drivers issued licence suspensions near Craven and Regina Beach last weekend were allegedly impaired by drugs. Last Friday, officers with the Southey and Lumsden RCMP detachments...
May 20, 2021 (980 CJME file photo)
Wildfire burning outside P.A. contained, power restoration expected at 8 p.m.
The Cloverdale fire burning northeast of Prince Albert has been declared "contained," with no growth occurring in the past day and no further expansion expected. Steve Roberts, vice-president of opera...
May 20, 2021 (Dwight Bergstrom/Submitted)
Gov't forcing school divisions to make tough budget decisions: Sask. NDP
The Saskatchewan NDP gave the provincial government a failing grade Thursday for its education funding. In a media release, the Opposition said school divisions around the province likely are going to...
May 20, 2021 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)
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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
8:30 - A mega-farm in Saskatchewan is raising major concerns about debt, rapid expansion and financial pressures facing ...