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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Free rapid test kits snapped up quickly at Sask. chambers of commerce
As quickly as they arrived, they were gone. Chamber of commerce offices across Saskatchewan saw long lineups on Tuesday as families, students and business owners snapped up free rapid antigen self-tes...
Oct 27, 2021 (Forbes.com/Twitter)
Blades, Pats keep heading in opposite directions
Two streaks continued Sunday at SaskTel Centre. With a 4-1 WHL victory over the Regina Pats, the Saskatoon Blades extended their run of games with at least one point to seven games (6-0-1). The Pats, ...
Oct 24, 2021 Saskatoon Blades goalie Nolan Maier. (Saskatoon Blades/Twitter)
SaskPower reminding farmers of safety around power lines during harvest
Farmers and their families and staff are being reminded to keep safety top of mind during harvest this year, especially around power lines. Nearly half of all farm safety incidents happen during harve...
Aug 18, 2021
Down and dirty with backroad safety
Saskatchewan living requires the skill of rural road driving. From gravel grid roads to unpaved intersections, the province's rural areas can keep residents connected, but also pose a challenge and a ...
Aug 05, 2021 (Dave Parsons/Global News)
Latest COVID update Aug. 5: Sask. active COVID-19 cases rise above 500 first time since June
For the first time in more than a month, active cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan number more than 500. Today, the province announced 56 new cases of the virus, bringing the number of active cases to ...
Aug 05, 2021 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
Regina police investigating death of a man hit by train
Regina police are assisting with an investigation into the death of a 56-year-old Regina man who was hit by a train Sunday. According to a release, the Regina Police Service (RPS) received a report fr...
Aug 04, 2021
Sask. health minister asks northern leaders to act before COVID-19 outbreaks occur
There are plenty of vaccines to go around in northern Saskatchewan, according to Health Minister Paul Merriman, and northern leaders should communicate that with their communities. Merriman told Gorml...
Jul 29, 2021 Health Minister Paul Merriman. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
Regina woman facing list of charges after driving stolen vehicle
A stolen vehicle spotted by Regina police has led to a long list of charges for one woman. Members of the Regina Police Service (RPS) stolen auto unit located a stolen vehicle travelling in North Regi...
Jul 21, 2021 (980 CJME file photo)
Wildfire smoke pushes Saskatoon air quality health index to highest value
Wildfires burning in northern Saskatchewan are producing poor air quality and reduced visibility in central Saskatchewan. By Friday morning, Environment Canada had Saskatoon's air quality index listed...
Jul 16, 2021
New app developed to improve road safety
A new app has been launched in Regina with the hopes of keeping more people safe on the road. Be Aware by Kotia's Innovative Technologies Inc., can be used when a person's phone screen is on or off to...
Jul 16, 2021 (980 CJME file photo)
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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...