Murray Wood: The day Canada Became a nation
April 9, 1917 was Easter Monday. On that date, 109 years ago, Canadian soldiers made history at Vimy Ridge. Murray Wood ...
Author Archives: Lisa Schick
‘Help Wanted’: Health minister says Sask. has taken 'great strides' on staffing in long-term care
Saskatchewan's health minister thinks there's still work to do in long-term care, but he says the province has come a long way. Jim Reiter didn't specifically say whether he thinks there's a staffing ...
Jun 26, 2020 Health Minister Jim Reiter. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
‘Help Wanted’: NDP says staffing has been a problem for years with no fix coming from government
The Saskatchewan NDP's critic for seniors said it's frustrating and heartbreaking to hear horror stories from people about their family members in long-term care year after year and not see the proble...
Jun 25, 2020 Saskatchewan NDP Critic for Seniors Danielle Chartier is shown during a debate on June 16, 2020. (Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan)
Sask. Highway Patrol bought weapons, equipment it can’t use, misused purchasing cards to do it
The provincial auditor thinks the Ministry of Highways needs to keep a better on eye on how the Highway Patrol is buying things -- and what employees are buying -- after an investigation found misuse ...
Jun 24, 2020
‘Help Wanted’: Advocate points to pandemic putting care problems in spotlight
Problems with conditions and staffing in Saskatchewan's long-term care homes are not new, as even before the last provincial election, debates can be found in the legislative archive discussing the is...
Jun 24, 2020 (All Seniors Care Living Centres/Facebook)
‘Not doing enough’: Provincial auditor takes eHealth to task over network security issues
The provincial auditor has a number of recommendations for eHealth after finding its network security lacking in an audit finished just four months before the agency was hit with a ransomware attack. ...
Jun 23, 2020 Provincial auditor Judy Ferguson (centre) delivers her 2019 report on Dec. 5, 2019. (Jessie Anton/980 CJME)
‘Help Wanted’: Care worker says rising levels of care putting strain on workers
Thirteen years ago, when Sidney Hall started working as a continuing care aid, he enjoyed going to work and could joke with the residents. Now they often don't get the care they deserve. "Unfortunatel...
Jun 23, 2020 (Friends of the Elderly/Facebook)
‘Help Wanted’: Family says short-staffing in long-term care leaves residents waiting
Watching her mother in long-term care was one of the hardest things Dianne Morgan has ever had to deal with. Among other incidents, toward the end of her life, Morgan's mother developed extensive bed ...
Jun 22, 2020
Regina Public School Division saves $3.7M due to pandemic
Students in Saskatchewan haven't been in class in about three months, and in that time it appears the Regina Public School Division has realized some big savings. According to forecasts for the rest o...
Jun 18, 2020
Grenfell woman says town really needs new long-term care centre
A Grenfell woman is hoping a new care home in the community will help keep people in the town. Leslie McGhie said the town really needs a new home. "We have lost so many residents moving to the city d...
Jun 17, 2020
Provincial government goes against federal intention, implements ban on firearms bans
The provincial government is trying to cut any federal legislation on the issue off at the knees; making amendments to a bill to limit the ability of municipalities to create bylaws to ban the ownersh...
Jun 17, 2020 Premier Scott Moe (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
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Sarah Mills: The prime minister needs to live by his own bilingual rules
Sarah Mills says Mark Carney largely speaking French in his call to astronaut Jeremy Hansen breaks a standard he set whe...
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 9
8:30 - Another MP just crossed the floor to the Liberal Party, just weeks away from three critical byelections where the...