Murray Wood: A star-crossed leader is beset by floor-crossing MPs
Murray Wood says Pierre Poilievre has suffered some bad timing in his career as Conservative leader, but the question is...
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Prince Albert Police officer tests positive for COVID-19
Prince Albert Police Service has been notified that one of its members tested positive for COVID-19. A release stated that Prince Albert Police found out on Friday, Oct. 16. The officer had been self-...
Oct 17, 2020
Possible COVID exposure in Regina, Saskatoon, Warman & Lloydminster
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is notifying the public of potential exposure to COVID-19 at the following businesses where a person or persons attended while likely infectious: Regina Oct. 7-Darbar...
Oct 17, 2020
Fire destroys lobster pound in Nova Scotia, police say man in hospital with injuries
By Brett Bundale, The Canadian Press Nova Scotia RCMP say a man is in hospital with life threatening injuries believed to be related to a large fire that destroyed a lobster pound in southwestern Nova...
Oct 17, 2020
COVID-19 case at Meadow Lake long term care home prompts visitor changes
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is restricting visits at Northlands Pioneers Lodge long term care following a positive COVID-19 case in the facility. It means relatives and support people are ...
Oct 17, 2020
Liberals propose special committee to examine pandemic-related spending
By Joan Bryden, The Canadian Press OTTAWA - The minority Liberal government is attempting to pre-empt opposition efforts to create a special committee to investigate alleged corruption by proposing it...
Oct 17, 2020
SJHL gets green light to start play, but with limited attendance
Some hockey fans in Saskatchewan are about to get more games to watch in person. The SJHL announced Friday night it has been given the go-ahead to start play immediately. The league's season was on ho...
Oct 16, 2020 (SJHL/Facebook)
Copper wire stolen from SaskPower facility in Regina
The Regina Police Service is investigating the theft of copper wire from a SaskPower compound on Albert Street North. However, in a media release Friday, police said the case was about more than just ...
Oct 16, 2020 (980 CJME file photo)
Sask. reports 40 new COVID cases and 2 fines, business told to close temporarily
With the mercury dropping but the number of positive COVID-19 cases on the rise, Saskatchewan's top doctor is reminding people they can't move the party indoors. "Meet more virtually. Only close frien...
Oct 16, 2020 Saskatchewan's Chief Medical Health Officer, Dr. Saqib Shahab (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Weather forecast prompts early closure of City of Regina golf courses
Golf season in Regina is set to end earlier than anticipated. The City of Regina previously said some of its courses would remain open until Oct. 26. On Friday, the city changed that plan due to the w...
Oct 16, 2020
Potential COVID-19 exposures reported in Regina, other centres
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is flagging nine communities in the province for potential exposure to COVID-19, with most of the advisories for the Regina area. The other centres include Saskatoon,...
Oct 16, 2020
OPINION
Sarah Mills: A lifetime smoking ban in the UK may be a step too far
Sarah Mills says there are great health-care costs associated with smoking, but those costs are also associated with obe...
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 23
Evan talks on Thursday's show about the RM of Sherwood's AI data centre now approved to be built, Saskatoon mayor Cynthi...