Murray Wood: Signs of spring appearing in Saskatchewan
Murray Wood says signs of spring were all over the place on the weekend, even though the forecast remains wintery for th...
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Regina mechanic throws wrench into gender stereotypes
There are very few doors closed to women these days, but the trades are still a male-dominated world. One woman in Regina is forging ahead and paving the way for others to come after her. Erin Vaughan...
Mar 08, 2019 Erin Vaughan says as far as she knows, her shop is one of only two female-owned auto shops in Saskatchewan. Mar. 7,2019 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Despite premier's pleas, carbon tax won't be pushed back
Saskatchewan's premier may be asking for a pause on the start of the carbon tax, but according to Ralph Goodale, that won't be happening. Premier Scott Moe said earlier this week that he asked the fed...
Mar 07, 2019 (File photo, The Canadian Press)
Murky Water: SARM looks to a possible solution for water woes
Rural Saskatchewan has been struggling for years, with small towns trying to stay afloat as people move away. Many towns are trying to keep the residents they have and lure new ones, but that's especi...
Mar 07, 2019 Many towns are trying to keep the residents they have and lure new ones, but that's especially hard when they can't drink the water out of their taps. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Women hope to inspire and be inspired at Regina leadership forum
For the 10th year, hundreds of people gathered to listen to speakers with stories to tell and messages to deliver at the University of Regina's Inspiring Leadership Forum. This year's speakers were El...
Mar 06, 2019 Cheryl Strayed was one of the keynote speakers at the University of Regina's Inspiring Leadership Forum 2019. March 6, 2019 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Murky Water: Government puts responsibility on locals
As thousands of people in Saskatchewan boil water or travel to get it, the provincial government says that's too bad, but it doesn't seem interested in doing much more. Nearly 20 communities in the pr...
Mar 06, 2019 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
Sask. ag minister offers help to feds on China canola issue
Saskatchewan's agriculture minister is concerned about canola exports and said China's decision to pull Richardson International's permit to ship there could have huge implications for the province. O...
Mar 05, 2019 Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Dave Marit speaks to the media in the rotunda of the legislative building on March 5, 2019. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Province doesn't think inquiry is needed on Wascana Park build
The minister in charge of the Provincial Capital Commission doesn't think there's any need for an inquiry into the CNIB/Brandt building going up in Wascana Park. At February's meeting, members of Regi...
Mar 05, 2019
Premier commits again to balanced budget, NDP skeptical
With the tabling of the provincial budget just over two weeks away, the premier is committing once again to a balanced budget. "It is every intent to ensure the operations of this province are balance...
Mar 05, 2019 Premier Scott Moe talked to the media after the first Question Period of the spring session on March 4, 2019. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Murky Water: Sask. settlement under water advisory for nearly 18 years
There are people who are almost 18 years old who have never lived in a world where Uranium City hasn't been under a precautionary drinking water advisory. In Part One of Murky Water, we talked about t...
Mar 05, 2019 La Ronge residents should boil all water used for drinking purposes for at least one minute at a rolling boil before use and boil any water to be used for other activities where it may be ingested, including brushing teeth, soaking false teeth, washing fruits and vegetables, in food or drink which will not be subsequently heated, and water used for ice cubes. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
Expect carbon tax charges on utility bills starting April 1
Ratepayers in Saskatchewan can expect to see more charges on utility bills after April 1, thanks to the federal carbon tax. The carbon tax will be added to bills as an extra line, making clear how muc...
Mar 04, 2019
OPINION
Sarah Mills: Cancelled ferries on west coast put the short Saskatchewan commutes into perspective
Using the ferry system is a great way to enjoy BC from the water, but Sarah Mills says recent issues have had a big impa...
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The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, April 7
On Tuesday's show, Evan marks Green Shirt Day , talks youth crime and justice on the Round Table of Justice and anticipa...