Murray Wood: Going to seed, in a good way
Murray Wood says seed sales are taking off this spring. Food prices are likely convincing some to grow their own vegetab...
Author Archives: Lisa Schick
Regina police chief clarifies comments on homeless camp
Some feathers were ruffled earlier this week when Regina Police Chief Evan Bray made some comments about the homeless camp in front of City Hall, calling it a publicity stunt and exploitation. Bray is...
Jun 22, 2023 Regina Police Service Chief Evan Bray. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
Ministry employee accused of being involved in immigration scheme
At Saskatchewan's Ministry of Immigration and Career Training, a former employee is being accused of accessing client information as part of what was described as an immigration "scheme." According to...
Jun 21, 2023
'I'm still a little in disbelief': New film 'Die Alone' begins shooting in Regina
A group of extras waved signs in front of the Regina Sask. Poly campus on Monday, shouting on cue as actors weaved through them followed by a camera. Regina and nearby areas are the set for the new fi...
Jun 20, 2023 The movie 'Die Alone' films a scene at Saskatchewan Polytechnic. June 19, 2023 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Liquor store permits re-sold for less
The provincial government's haul from the liquor store permit auction is turning out to be a bit smaller than originally thought. In February, the province auctioned off 35 permits to run liquor store...
Jun 19, 2023 (980 CJME file photo)
Sask. Poly should have identity verification for Indigenous staff: Provincial auditor
As headlines keep coming out about prominent people whose Indigenous identities have come into question, Saskatchewan's provincial auditor believes Saskatchewan Polytechnic needs to protect itself fro...
Jun 10, 2023 (Saskatchewan Polytechnic/Facebook)
New trial to go ahead in Métis hunting rights case
After the Crown appeal was dismissed by Canada's highest court this week, a Saskatoon lawyer is looking ahead toward a new trial that will be coming over Mtis hunting rights. On Thursday, the Supreme ...
Jun 09, 2023 (Supreme Court of Canada/Facebook)
Regina golfer headed to Special Olympics World Games
With his coach, caddie and brother watching from behind, Taylor Carter hits ball after ball at the Joanne Goulet Golf Course driving range, preparing for his games in Berlin at the Special Olympics Wo...
Jun 09, 2023 Taylor Carter practises his shots at a driving range in Regina before heading to the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin as a golfer for Team Canada. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
'We need a new program': Poverty advocate sees SIS problems in auditor's report
The problems with the Saskatchewan Income Support (SIS) program outlined this week in the provincial auditor's report aren't exactly brand new to advocates like Peter Gilmer. Gilmer is with the Regina...
Jun 07, 2023 (Peter Gilmer/Facebook)
Minister accepts auditor's recommendations, but defends program
With a list before him, Saskatchewan's social services minister thanked the provincial auditor's office for its work and accepted the recommendations, but also defended the work the ministry has done ...
Jun 07, 2023 Saskatchewan Social Service Minister Gene Makowsky. (980 CJME)
Auditor suggests series of fixes for Saskatchewan Income Support program
The Saskatchewan Income Support (SIS) program has been a point of contention between advocates and the provincial government since before it was even fully implemented. Now the provincial auditor is w...
Jun 06, 2023 Saskatchewan provincial auditor Tara Clemett on June 6, 2023. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
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Sarah Mills: We are feeling the pinch of rising prices, even beyond the gas pumps
Costs have already gone up with airlines. Parcel and delivery services could also increase, and even ride sharing may ja...
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TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, April 14
On Tuesday's show, Evan talks about the Prime Minister's transition from minority to majority government, explores a pro...