Murray Wood: Remember when?
Old photos remind us our downtowns used to be places people went to more often. Murray Wood says a lot has changed, incl...
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Lumsden High School to remain closed until early January
Students at Lumsden High School won't be back in the building until the new year. In a media release Thursday, the Prairie Valley School Division said the school -- which was closed Nov. 24 due to COV...
Dec 03, 2020
Grant Road School closure due to COVID-19 extended
The closure of a Regina school due to COVID-19 is being extended. Regina Public Schools (RPS) informed the public on Thursday that the Saskatchewan Health Authority had reported an additional positive...
Dec 03, 2020
Melfort nurse starts HOPE movement with Christmas lights
In an attempt to boost morale at the hospital where she works, a Melfort nurse has strung Christmas lights to spell out HOPE. Laura Alexander would like to challenge other facilities to do the same. &...
Dec 03, 2020
SHA activates next stage of 'surge plan' to combat COVID, reduces some services
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is decreasing some services in preparation for an increase in COVID-19 cases. On Thursday, the SHA said it was activating "the next phase of its surge plan." Pa...
Dec 03, 2020 Saskatchewan Health Authority CEO Scott Livingstone. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
Saskatoon ag-based company looks to lighten the province’s load of COVID testing
Quantum Genetix is looking to ease the load of asymptomatic COVID testing on Saskatchewan, but it will cost you. The company, which usually works within the agricultural sector, is now licensed and se...
Dec 03, 2020
Latest COVID update Dec. 3: 1 death, 259 new cases
The daily rate of COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan increased Thursday, with one death and 259 new cases reported by the provincial government. To date, 54 residents of the province have died after contr...
Dec 03, 2020 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
COVID case confirmed at Regina Huda School
A case of COVID-19 has been confirmed at Regina Huda School. In a media release Thursday, the school said it had been informed of the case by the Saskatchewan Health Authority. All close contacts of t...
Dec 03, 2020
Legislation introduced to create home renovation tax credit
Delivering on one of the planks of its re-election platform, the Saskatchewan Party will be helping homeowners with their renovations. On Thursday, the governing Sask. Party introduced legislation for...
Dec 03, 2020 (Carolyn Hamilton/Submitted)
Police determine Regina woman's death wasn't a crime
Regina police do not believe a woman's death reported Tuesday morning is a crime. Police were called to the 1300 block of 23rd Avenue on Tuesday morning after a "sick or injured" woman was found lying...
Dec 03, 2020 Photo: CJME file photo
Province revives small business emergency payment program
The provincial government is bringing back support payments for small businesses impacted by its COVID-19 requirements. The Government of Saskatchewan announced Thursday that its Saskatchewan Small Bu...
Dec 03, 2020
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Sarah Mills: Turns out an empty house is a lonely one
Sarah Mills says having two kids away at camp was an opportunity to revel in peace and quiet. Instead, she says it is se...
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The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, August 18
On Tuesday's show, guest host Brent Loucks gets an update on tariffs, fire hazards associated with lithium-ion batteries...