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
Bill allowing alcohol in parks passes provincially; up to municipalities now
This summer, people in Saskatchewan could legally be able to drink in public parks -- if their municipality gives the OK. Last week, the bill to allow municipalities to make the call got royal assent ...
May 05, 2023
Regina Public Schools warning about potential cuts to shore up budget
Regina Public Schools is joining the chorus of voices frustrated with the provincial budget. In a letter to staff, director of education Darren Boldt said the division needed a $7.5-million increase t...
May 04, 2023 (980 CJME file photo)
Four hospitals on bypass: Opposition wants more health-care transparency
The Saskatchewan NDP is pointing once again at the province's struggling health-care system and calling for more transparency from the government. On Wednesday, the Official Opposition released a phot...
May 03, 2023 (650 CKOM file photo)
Health records app launched in Saskatchewan
People in Saskatchewan now have another option to access their health records. The province and eHealth have launched a MySaskHealthRecord app. The app has the same information and functionality as th...
May 03, 2023 (980 CJME file photo)
Financial, curriculum, teacher issues raised in independent school reports
Last year, allegations about abuse coupled with allegations about academic and curriculum problems at some of Saskatchewan's Qualified Independent Schools prompted the provincial government to appoint...
May 02, 2023 Saskatchewan Education Minister Dustin Duncan on May 2, 2023. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Saskatchewan school divisions to get more gov’t funding
After weeks of people in the education sector speaking out and following a huge rally on the weekend , the Saskatchewan government is confirming it will be giving more money to the province's school d...
May 02, 2023
Sask. RCMP officer acquitted on charge of assault with a weapon
A Saskatchewan RCMP officer has been found not guilty of assault with a weapon after an arrest 2 1/2 years ago. In October of 2021, Const. Dani Zaya pulled over a vehicle near Arcola. During his trial...
Apr 28, 2023 (980 CJME file photo)
Regina sports teams worried about May start after snow
After nearly a foot of snow fell on the Queen City this week, some sport teams are eyeing their early-May start dates with some concern. "Before this dumped, we were actually really hopeful for our Ma...
Apr 21, 2023 The May 1 start date could be hard to hit for minor softball in Regina after the mid-April snowstorm. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Premier Scott Moe keeps blue check mark on Twitter
Premier Scott Moe is now part of an even smaller group on Twitter: Those who still have their blue check mark. This week, the now Elon Musk-headed Twitter removed the legacy check marks that had denot...
Apr 21, 2023 Premier Scott Moe is paying out of his own pocket for his Twitter Blue check mark. (Screenshot)
'A massive blow to Reconciliation': Bill to enshrine duty to consult voted down
A bill that would have enshrined the Saskatchewan government's duty to consult Indigenous communities was voted down by government MLAs on Thursday morning. "We've known for ages that this government ...
Apr 21, 2023 The NDP's Betty Nippi-Albright talks about the Sask. First Act, surrounded by Indigenous leaders in opposition to it. (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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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...