Murray Wood: Why the 21st Century is Saskatchewan's century
Murray Wood says the Food Fuel and Fertilizer Global Summit happening in Regina this week underlines why the 21st centur...
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City of Regina keeping facilities closed due to COVID concerns
The City of Regina is keeping the doors closed at community and recreation centres for longer than originally planned. In a release Thursday, the city said it was extending the closures until April 12...
Apr 01, 2021
SHA to open drive-through, walk-in vaccination clinics across province for 55+ age group
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is putting its drive-through vaccination plan into gear starting Saturday. With a big shipment of vaccines on its way to Saskatchewan, the government is set to open u...
Apr 01, 2021 The drive-through vaccination clinic at Evraz Place. (980 CJME file photo)
NDP Leader Ryan Meili calls for more green jobs and initiatives
There should be more emphasis on reducing greenhouse gases and creating more “green” jobs in Saskatchewan, according to NDP Leader Ryan Meili. Standing in front of an electrical substation...
Apr 01, 2021
Latest COVID update April 1: 205 recoveries, 199 new cases, 9 new variant cases
Hospitalizations due to COVID-19 in the Regina area went over the 100 mark for the first time Thursday, when the provincial government revealed there had been discrepancies in earlier reports. Accordi...
Apr 01, 2021
SHA set to accept COVID vaccination appointments from people 58 and over
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is once again expanding the eligibility for booking COVID-19 vaccine appointments. Starting Friday, anyone 58 years of age and older can book an appointment. People a...
Apr 01, 2021 (Saskatchewan Health Authority/Submitted)
APAS report gives 43 recommendations to improve rural internet connectivity
The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan is out with its final report to address spotty or absent internet in rural internet and cell connectivity. The province’s largest farm orga...
Apr 01, 2021
Medical health officer calls stabilizing COVID numbers in Regina 'a hopeful sign'
A medical health officer for the Saskatchewan Health Authority has some hope that public health measures are starting to work in Regina. Dr. Maurice Hennink joined the Greg Morgan Morning Show on Thur...
Apr 01, 2021 Dr. Maurice Hennink.(980 CJME file photo)
Premier reacts to latest carbon tax increase
Premier Scott Moe offered a few hints Thursday about what could be in Saskatchewan's carbon pricing system that would replace the federal backstop. The federal carbon tax increased Thursday from $10 p...
Apr 01, 2021
Pats' Bedard to represent Canada at U18 world championship
Regina Pats rookie Connor Bedard is set to wear the maple leaf. The 15-year-old -- the first player ever granted exceptional player status in the WHL -- was named to the Canadian team that is to play ...
Apr 01, 2021 Regina Pats forward Connor Bedard. (File photo courtesy of Keith Hershmiller Photography)
SaskPower gives assist to community rinks
Community rinks in Saskatchewan are about to go on the power play. SaskPower announced Thursday it's going to waive a portion of rinks' power bills through a one-time relief program. The Community Rin...
Apr 01, 2021
OPINION
Sarah Mills: Doggy daycares and other viral stories are a joy that we need right now
Sarah Mills says the tale of the Regina husky Missy escaping her vet to head to her favourite doggy daycare is the heart...
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The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, April 22
On Tuesday's show, Saskatchewan Health Minister, Jeremy Cockrill, takes calls and questions from people in the province,...