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
Reaction swift to SLGA liquor stores closing
Between 200 and 300 people braved the chilly weather Thursday morning to show the provincial government just what they thought of the decision to shut down Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority liq...
Oct 27, 2022 Between 200 and 300 people showed up for a rally against the provincial government's decision to close down its remaining SLGA liquor stores on Oct. 27, 2022. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Remaining SLGA liquor stores to close
In the speech from the throne Wednesday afternoon, the Saskatchewan government made a small note that it intends to shut down its remaining liquor stores. "It's not a core business of government, in o...
Oct 27, 2022 (980 CJME file photo)
Policing and jurisdiction among the big reveals in throne speech
On Wednesday afternoon, Lt.-Gov. Russ Mirasty delivered the speech from the throne, kicking off Saskatchewan's new legislative session with talk of the economy, federal intrusion and the need for more...
Oct 26, 2022 (980 CJME file photo)
Regina Public Library looking to explain why it needs a new downtown building
Kevin Saunderson walks through the Regina Public Library's central branch, pointing out damage, leaks and electrical wiring nearly old enough to qualify for Old Age Security. In a series of tours happ...
Oct 26, 2022 (980 CJME file photo)
Economy and autonomy likely on the priority list for throne speech
On Wednesday, Lt.-Gov. Russ Mirasty will deliver the speech from the throne in the Saskatchewan legislature, explaining the government's priorities for the next year and kicking off the legislative se...
Oct 26, 2022
Questions remain after man's body pulled from Wascana Lake
There are still a number of questions that don't have answers after a man was pulled from the water of Wascana Lake. On Thursday, emergency crews were called about a person in the lake. The body of a ...
Oct 25, 2022 Emergency personnel were at Wascana Lake on Oct. 20, 2022. (Gillian Massie/980 CJME)
City of Regina starts winter season with a storm -- and over budget
It's a relatively early start to the snow-clearing season, but City of Regina crews were ready to go Sunday morning when the snow really started flying. "We had our equipment ready to be transitioned ...
Oct 24, 2022 The City of Regina currently is focusing on sanding streets as freezing rain pelted the roads on Wednesday morning. (City of Regina/Facebook)
Moose Jaw digging out from early-season snowstorm
As of Monday morning, city crews were still trying to dig Moose Jaw out of the mess the weekend snowstorm made of the roads. Darren Stephanson, director of public works and utilities with the City of ...
Oct 24, 2022 A house in Moose Jaw after the storm that hit the city on Oct. 23, 2022. (Submitted)
Sask. NDP hosting annual convention in Saskatoon this weekend
Saskatoon will be looking a lot more orange this weekend as the province's NDP members attend their annual convention. The agenda for the weekend includes a full slate of talks, workshops and panels. ...
Oct 21, 2022 Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
SGI makes changes to help Ukrainian newcomers
Ukrainians continue to flee the war in their home country and land in Saskatchewan -- more than 1,000 Ukrainians have arrived in the province at last count and hundreds more are expected to arrive on ...
Oct 19, 2022
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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...