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...
Author Archives: Lisa Schick
Poplar River power station offline for two months
Through the past two months, which featured multiple storms, heat waves and a power usage record, SaskPower has been without 10 per cent of its generating capacity. The Poplar River coal-fired power s...
Aug 14, 2023 The SaskPower building in Regina. (980 CJME file photo)
Moe both happy and disappointed with results of three byelections in Saskatchewan
It was a mixed bag for the Saskatchewan Party on byelection night Thursday -- one seat kept and two lost to the NDP. The next morning, Premier Scott Moe said he's happy about the win, but disappointed...
Aug 11, 2023 Premier Scott Moe is both disappointed at the Saskatchewan Party's losses in two of three byelections, and happy about the one win. (980 CJME)
Three decisions: Final polls to open in Regina-area byelections
Political watchers and hopeful parties will be glued to their screens Thursday night, waiting for the final numbers to come in after three provincial byelections. Three seats are up for grabs: Regina ...
Aug 10, 2023 (Elections Saskatchewan)
Byelections to test modernization of Saskatchewan elections
Things could move smoother, easier and quicker Thursday night as the week of byelection voting comes to an end, thanks to changes meant to bring Saskatchewan elections into the 21st century. Dr. Micha...
Aug 09, 2023 Dr. Michael Boda. (Elections Saskatchewan)
Thousands heading to polls in advance of Regina-area byelections
With the actual election day still later on this week, thousands of voters have already made their way to the polls in the Regina-area byelections. According to numbers from Elections Saskatchewan, 5,...
Aug 08, 2023 (980 CJME file photo)
Tim Reid talks Experience Regina for the first time since report
It was a few weeks ago that the final report came out about the Experience Regina incident, but the CEO of Regina Exhibition Association Limited (REAL) only spoke about it for the first time this week...
Aug 06, 2023 REAL president and CEO Tim Reid. (980 CJME file photo)
Morgan explains Crown losses, defends quiet reports
The last year has been tough for Saskatchewan's Crown corporations - most posted a profit but much lower than normal, while SaskPower lost a hunk of money. According to the reports released this week,...
Aug 03, 2023 Minister Don Morgan has decided not to seek re-election in 2024. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
Advance polls open for Regina-area byelections
With a week to go before election day, advance polls opened Thursday for the three byelections in the Regina area. Polls in Regina Coronation Park, Regina Walsh Acres and Lumsden-Morse were scheduled ...
Aug 03, 2023 (980 CJME file photo)
Supporters of encampment residents pondering legal action
A couple of people moved around inside the fences at the old Taylor Field site Wednesday afternoon, putting up tents and organizing belongings from carts and wagons. One woman said she had been living...
Aug 03, 2023 Tarps on the fences around the old Taylor Field site are blocking the elements from a small new tent camp just starting to be built. Aug. 2, 2023 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Travis Patron allegedly trespassing at University of Saskatchewan
People at the University of Saskatchewan campus in Saskatoon are keeping an eye out for Travis Patron. According to a memo sent out to staff, Patron has been trespassing on campus and has reportedly b...
Aug 02, 2023 (University of Saskatchewan/Submitted)
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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...