Murray Wood: Reconciling sorrow and anger in the death of a Roughrider
Murray Wood says the death of Roughrider Jaden Dalke on the weekend, and another man who was in a vehicle struck by Dalk...
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Regina man who admitted to killing his wife gets new trial
The conviction of Jason McKay for a killing described as "brutal and bizarre" in court documents was overturned by the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal on Wednesday and sent back for a new trial. McKay wa...
Jul 17, 2024 The Sask. Court of Appeal has ordered a new trial for Jason McKay in the death of his wife in 2017. (CJME file photo)
SHA reprimanded for not following information access request rules
The Saskatchewan Health Authority has had its wrist slapped after blowing past legislated deadlines for three Access to Information Requests. The first report was from April. The health authority had ...
Jul 14, 2024 The SHA says it’s working on being responsive to Access to Information Requests after it blew past the legislated timeline in three cases this year.
From Fairyland to prairieland: war brides recognized in Sask.
When she left her home in 1946 to follow her Canadian soldier back to the Saskatchewan prairies, it was all just one big adventure for Jean Fells. She was one of tens of thousands of war brides who ca...
Jul 12, 2024 Bernice Fells and Elaine Heney remember their mother Jean Fells who was a war bride and came to Canada from England in 1946. Jul. 11, 2024 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Sask. carbon tax injunction hearing cancelled
The hearing over the Government of Saskatchewan's injunction against the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) that was expected to begin on Friday morning has been cancelled. Shortly before the start time of 1...
Jul 12, 2024 Premier Scott Moe made the announcement to stop paying the carbon tax on home heating last fall, saying he was making things fair for people in Saskatchewan (CJME file photo)
Co-op cyber attack could be any number of things: Cyber security expert
Some stores are still dealing with problems on their shelves after a cyber attack against Federated Co-operatives Ltd. two weeks ago, but the company hasn't said much about what's going on. Co-op has ...
Jul 12, 2024 A cyber security expert says the Co-op cyber attack could be any number of things, from a ransomware attack to corporate espionage. (980 CJME file photo)
Tire recycling program confirms some tires shipped out of Sask. for processing
After months of controversy over who gets to recycle Saskatchewan tires, the program operator confirmed it has been shipping some tires out of the province for processing over the past year. More than...
Jul 11, 2024 Tire Stewardship of Saskatchewan says it’s been shipping small quantities of tires out of the province for the past year because the new recycler hasn’t had the capacity. (650 CKOM file photo)
SaskPower's system in 'good shape' as heat wave descends on Saskatchewan
As Saskatchewan runs headlong into the first real heatwave of the summer, SaskPower is ready to handle the increased strain on the power grid. On Monday night, Albertans got an electricity grid alert ...
Jul 10, 2024 SaskPower said there are many measure it could employ in a heat wave to make sure there’s enough power. (CJME file photo)
SaskPower returns to profit as it releases 2023-24 annual report
After a previous year with a big loss for SaskPower, the Crown Corporation is back in the black for 2023-24. On Tuesday, the company's annual report explained a $184 million net income - a $172 millio...
Jul 09, 2024 SaskPower is paying an $18 million dividend back to the province after making $184 million in net income, according to its 2023-24 annual report. Pictured L to R: SaskPower CEO Rupen Pandya, Crowns Minister Dustin Duncan, SaskPower Executive Vice-President Troy King. Jul. 9, 2024 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
SGI shows 'stable' year in 2023-24 annual report
With a combination of good investment returns and lower costs from storms, SGI reported a successful year in its 2023-24 annual report. The report, out Monday, showed $1.096 billion in claims flowing ...
Jul 08, 2024 A successful year is being described for SGI in its 2023-24 annual report, out Monday, though no dividends or rebates are being paid out. (CJME file photo)
Jessica Campbell's parents excited to watch her in the NHL
One more Saskatchewan family can talk about their child's NHL career this week, but this time it's a daughter. Jessica Campbell grew up in Rocanville, which is almost two and a half hours east of Regi...
Jul 05, 2024 Jessica Campbell started her hockey career in Saskatchewan, playing shinny in Rocanville. (AP Photo/Jason Redmond)
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Sarah Mills: The 2026 World Cup was not one built for the fans
Sarah Mills says FIFA president Gianni Infantino turned the beautiful game into an excessive cash cow where the sport wa...
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The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, July 22
8:30 - On Monday, President Donald Trump imposed even more tariffs on Canada, claiming we are treating American goods an...