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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Discounted Bus Pass program set to continue in Sask.
People who receive income assistance in Saskatchewan will again be getting help to buy bus passes. The provincial government is investing up to $1.84 million to continue the Discounted Bus Pass (DBP) ...
Apr 08, 2021 (980 CJME file photo)
Moose Jaw restaurant praised for closing dining room by choice
The owner of a restaurant in Moose Jaw has decided to close his dining room, even though he isn't required to do so under public health measures. Brandon Richardson, who owns Deja Vu, told the Greg Mo...
Apr 08, 2021 (Deja Vu Cafe/Facebook)
UPDATE: Police investigating city's fifth murder of 2021
An 18-year-old man has been identified as Regina's fifth murder victim of 2021. The Regina Police Service said Damione Dustyhorn died after an altercation in the 1500 block of Cameron Street on Wednes...
Apr 08, 2021 (980 CJME file photo)
Economist not alarmed by deficit in 'boring' budget
An economics professor at the University of Regina says the provincial budget is a "boring" one that does not signal a change in government direction nor introduce anything new. Not even a $2.6-billio...
Apr 08, 2021
Fire bans pop up in Sask. due to dry, windy conditions
It’s fire ban season in Saskatchewan. On Wednesday, the municipalities of Corman Park and Vanscoy implemented a ban on open flames due to dry conditions. The ban includes fire pits, burning barr...
Apr 08, 2021
Show Segments
8:30 – Saskatchewan’s public health measures have been extended to April 26, but Dr. Saqib Shahab says all adults who want a vaccine may be able to get their first dose within 4-6 weeks. B...
Apr 08, 2021
Medical association calls for Sask. essential workers to be immediately vaccinated
Change the provincial COVID-19 plan and get essential workers vaccinated against COVID-19 now: That’s the plea from the president of the Saskatchewan Medical Association. Dr. Barb Konstantynowic...
Apr 07, 2021
Legacy of Sir John A. Macdonald to be shaped by Regina stories
A more complete story about Canada's first prime minister and his legacy in Regina will be developed through contributions from residents. That's the intent of a new public consultation process being ...
Apr 07, 2021 The statue of Sir John A. MacDonald in Regina’s Victoria Park. (980 CJME file photo)
Saskatchewan's public health measures extended until April 26
Saskatchewan's current COVID-19 public health measures will be in place for two additional weeks. The provincial government announced Wednesday that chief medical health officer Dr. Saqib Shahab had o...
Apr 07, 2021 Saskatchewan's Chief Medical Health Officer, Dr. Saqib Shahab (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Latest COVID update April 7: 246 recoveries, 189 new cases, 2 deaths
The Regina region has recorded its lowest single-day total of new COVID-19 cases in nearly two weeks. The area had 74 of Saskatchewan's 189 new cases announced Wednesday. That's the lowest daily total...
Apr 07, 2021 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
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
8:30 - A mega-farm in Saskatchewan is raising major concerns about debt, rapid expansion and financial pressures facing ...