Murray Wood: Is this one of those times when money might be better in the government's pockets?
Windfall profits on oil are prompting a break in the federal fuel excise, but Saskatchewan isn't following suit. Murray ...
Author Archives: Lisa Schick
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)
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)
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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...
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TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, April 15
8:30 - With a clear majority now secured, Mark Carney no longer has to bargain to survive confidence votes and can focus...