Murray Wood: Western separation talk borders on the absurd
Western separation isn't new, as Murray Wood reminds us. From fringe parties in the 1980s to bizarre border ideas today,...
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Fog advisory issued for southwest Saskatchewan
Environment Canada issued a fog advisory Wednesday morning for the southwest corner of the province. The advisory includes Shaunavon, Maple Creek and Cypress Hills and runs north along the Alberta bor...
Jan 18, 2023 (Brett Lubkiwski/980 CJME)
Emergency crews respond after 747 makes emergency landing at Saskatoon Airport
Emergency crews were called to the Saskatoon Airport on Thursday after a large cargo plane made an emergency landing. A spokesperson for the airport said a Boeing 747 carrying cargo rather than passen...
Dec 15, 2022
Pediatrician explains how the RSV virus affects children
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) has been making the rounds this year. The respiratory virus can affect anyone, but symptoms in older children and adults can look much like the common cold. Saskatoon...
Dec 08, 2022
Health minister defends province's work on health-care recruitment after auditor's report
Saskatchewan's health minister is accepting all the recommendations from this week's provincial auditor's report, but is also touting the work his government has already done to recruit health-care wo...
Dec 07, 2022 Health Minister Paul Merriman. (980 CJME)
Cleanup continuing after train derailment near Macoun
The cleanup of a train derailment near the village of Macoun continued Friday as investigators try to find out what caused a fiery scene. CP Rail says two train cars carrying liquefied petroleum gas c...
Dec 02, 2022 (Discover Estevan)
Tim McGraw, Keith Urban headline Country Thunder lineup
Some of the biggest names in country music will be rocking the Qu'Appelle Valley this summer. Tim McGraw, Keith Urban and Jon Pardi were announced Thursday morning as the headliners for the Country Th...
Nov 17, 2022
Thunder and Huskies tackle playoff games in the cold
The cold weather isn't going to stop playoff football in Saskatchewan. The Regina Thunder looks to claim its second national title in franchise history when they take on the Okanagan Sun in the CJFL C...
Nov 11, 2022 Regina Thunder tailback Ryland Leichert had 390 yards rushing against the Winnipeg Rifles on Oct. 23, 2022. (Wanda Harron Photography)
Brother of fallen Saskatchewan-born soldier proud of his service
Mark Hildebrand said learning that his brother had died was the last news he ever wanted to hear. Mark's 33-year-old brother, Joseph, had served two tours in Afghanistan with the Canadian Armed Forces...
Nov 10, 2022 Joseph Hildebrand (left to right), Mark Hildebrand, Shelley Hildebrand, Jacob Hildebrand and Luke Hildebrand at Mark’s wedding. Joseph was the best man. (Mark Hildebrand/Submitted)
Saskatoon police investigate city's latest murder
Saskatoon police are investigating a murder in the city's downtown early Saturday morning. Police say just before 3 a.m., officers were called to a business in the 200 block of Third Avenue South for ...
Nov 05, 2022
United Kingdom in 'uncharted waters' with new King Charles III
A British PR agent and author believes the United Kingdom is now heading into "uncharted waters" with King Charles III as the head of the British monarchy. Mark Borkowski said it has been an extraordi...
Sep 19, 2022 King Charles III and members of the Royal Family follow behind the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II as it is carried out of Westminster Abbey after her State Funeral on Sept. 19, 2022. (Danny Lawson/Pool Photo via AP)
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The Evan Bray Show - Friday, July 18
Evan checks in with Premier Scott Moe. Then it's open phones, Bugs 'n Hugs, Eatin' Time, and Green & White Progs. We...