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
Policies to be reviewed at Legislature after T-shirt bearing abortion slogan disallowed
Policies are being reviewed at the Saskatchewan Legislative Building after a woman was told Wednesday she couldn't wear a shirt with the word "abortion" on it into the legislative assembly. On Wednesd...
Nov 10, 2022 Corrections, Policing and Public Safety Minister Christine Tell. (980 CJME)
Union files grievance over new Saskatchewan Health Authority program
The province's nurses are being encouraged by the Saskatchewan Union of Nurses (SUN) to take a close look at their paycheques Thursday after the tumultuous and brief launch of the Saskatchewan Health ...
Nov 09, 2022 (980 CJME file photo)
Former students raise concerns about Christian school curriculum
References to the Loch Ness monster and an assertion that human beings and dinosaurs existed at the same time are among the concerns former students of Legacy Christian Academy brought about the schoo...
Nov 04, 2022 Caitlin Erickson (centre) and others bring their concerns about private Christian school curricula to the legislature. Nov. 3, 2022 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
70 officers in 2026: Province gives more details about marshals service
In this year's speech from the throne, the provincial government revealed it's planning to put together another police organization: The Saskatchewan Marshals Service (SMS). On Thursday, Christine Tel...
Nov 04, 2022 Corrections, Policing and Public Safety Minister Christine Tell. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
Illegal online gaming a grey area in Saskatchewan
On Thursday, the playnow.com platform went live in Saskatchewan, bringing legal online gambling to the province for the first time. The website, operated by the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (S...
Nov 03, 2022 The playnow website launched in Saskatchewan on Nov. 3, 2022. (980 CJME file photo)
Saskatchewan government agrees with feds' move on critical minerals
Putting aside the many places where they disagree, the Saskatchewan and Canadian governments are on the same side of at least one subject these days -- limiting foreign investment in Canada's critical...
Nov 03, 2022 (Saskatchewan Research Council)
Melville residents on edge after man shot to death
A motel on the outskirts of Melville wasn't taking any new patrons Wednesday, but it was abuzz with activity. The RCMP said in a release Wednesday afternoon that one man was dead and another man had s...
Nov 02, 2022 RCMP officers examine the scene of a shooting death in Melville on Nov. 2, 2022. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
'I'm sorry for those words': Tell explains Thatcher comments
After nearly a week of furor over the invitation to Colin Thatcher to attend the throne speech and his appearance in the Legislature, Corrections, Policing and Public Safety Minister Christine Tell is...
Nov 01, 2022 Corrections, Policing and Public Safety Minister Christine Tell. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
Saskatchewan First Act introduced to 'address and quantify economic harm'
The first piece of legislation the provincial government introduced this sitting was The Saskatchewan First Act, which was introduced Tuesday afternoon. It amends the province's constitution to assert...
Nov 01, 2022 Justice Minister Bronwyn Eyre (right) explains The Saskatchewan First Act, tabled Tuesday, with Mitch McAdam, director of the province's constitutional law branch. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Moe apologizes for Thatcher's attendance at throne speech, removes Stewart from post
Premier Scott Moe gave an "unequivocal" apology Monday afternoon in the Legislature for Colin Thatcher's attendance at the throne speech. Thatcher -- a former Progressive Conservative MLA and cabinet ...
Oct 31, 2022 Premier Scott Moe. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
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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...