Murray Wood: The Art of the CUSMA Deal
Insults, complaints that Canada is so mean, warnings the U.S. doesn't need us. It's all standard operating procedure. Th...
Author Archives: Lisa Schick
Smoke in Saskatchewan expected to be thick for Riders game
While Saturday morning dawned bright and sunny in some parts of Saskatchewan, for others it was hazy with smoke pressing down - and that smoke was expected to spread. Through the week, smoke from wild...
Jul 15, 2023 Special air quality statements due to wildfire smoke remained in place in Saskatchewan. (980 CJME file photo)
A perfect storm: Investigator explains Experience Regina report
At the end of the day, George Cuff isn't laying the blame for the Experience Regina controversy at any one person's feet or recommending anyone be fired. "I think it would be foolish, quite frankly, a...
Jul 13, 2023 George Cuff reveals the investigation and report into what happened around the Tourism Regina rebrand and controversy over Experience Regina slogans on July 13, 2023. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Moe wants B.C. port strike to end 'for the betterment of all Canadians'
Saskatchewan's premier is hoping the port strike two provinces away in B.C. will end soon. Speaking at the Council of the Federation premiers meeting Wednesday, Scott Moe said the impact of the strike...
Jul 13, 2023 Premier Scott Moe. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
Provincial government settles Brandt, CNIB lawsuit
After years of questions and back and forth, it appears the controversy over the new Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) headquarters in Regina has been settled. Several years ago, Brandt...
Jul 12, 2023 The old CNIB building space in Wascana Park will be kept as green space, as per the settlement in the lawsuit against the provincial government. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
ICU bed temporarily closed at Regina hospital due to short staffing
A hospital intensive care unit is rarely not a busy place, but in Regina there's one less bed -- and therefore resources -- to help take the load off. According to an internal Saskatchewan Health Auth...
Jul 12, 2023 Saskatchewan NDP Health Critic Vicki Mowat (right) and leader Carla Beck (left) believe the provincial government's health-care recruitment plan isn't working, after revealing a memo showing the Regina General Hospital has closed one of its ICU beds for the rest of summer due to staffing issues.(Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
City of Regina providing $18.6M in incentives, work to Viterra
It turns out the City of Regina is putting up a lot of cash and value for Viterra's planned canola crush facility north of the city. In 2021, Viterra bought more than 600 acres of land north of Regina...
Jul 12, 2023 Viterra Building in downtown Regina. (980 CJME)
Many Saskatchewan Drive businesses welcome revitalization plan
On Wednesday, Regina city council will consider a plan to renovate and revitalize the Saskatchewan Drive corridor from McTavish Street all the way to Winnipeg Street. The multi-year plan includes addi...
Jul 11, 2023 Saskatchewan police are on the lookout for drivers who don't stop fully at stop signs or red lights. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
Sask. leaders looking for an end to B.C. port strike
Saskatchewan's premier wants the federal government to step in and start "exploring all options" to end a strike of more than 7,000 workers at ports in B.C. The strike hit the one-week milestone Frida...
Jul 07, 2023 Trade and Export Development Minister Jeremy Harrison. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Gov't standing its ground after allegedly breaching MLA's privacy
The Government of Saskatchewan is sticking to its guns after a report from the Saskatchewan Information and Privacy Commissioner said it had breached the privacy of an Opposition MLA. Last fall, SLGA ...
Jul 05, 2023 (980 CJME file photo)
'The No. 1 goal:' Retiring Regina police chief reflects on 27-year career
Evan Bray was glad to be back behind the wheel of a Regina Police Service squad car - back where he started his career more than 27 years ago - as he finished out his last week with the service before...
Jun 30, 2023 Chief Evan Bray looks back on his career in policing as he prepares for retirement. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
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Sarah Mills: Accountability is a word some elected officials seem to be forgetting
From four people walking away from the RM of Sherwood council with little to no explanation to the reaction of some coun...
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The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, April 28
8:30 - The war involving Iran has increased uncertainty in global energy markets, largely because the Strait of Hormuz h...