Murray Wood: A different kind of 'Mike' drop for Edmonton
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Premier Scott Moe breaks silence after election, promising change
Premier Scott Moe hasn't answered any questions or agreed to any interviews since giving his election night speech on Monday, but he broke that silence on Thursday on social media. Moe's account poste...
Oct 31, 2024 Premier Scott Moe said on social media his new government will also deliver change, in addition to promises already made on the economy. (@PremierScottMoe/Twitter)
Union talks underway to avoid latest B.C. port strike
VANCOUVER - Negotiations between British Columbia's port employers and the union representing foremen are entering a final scheduled day in a bid to avoid a labour disruption. Both the BC Maritime Emp...
Oct 31, 2024
Mace, Milligan, Ferland named West Division award winners
Rolan Milligan Jr. set goals for himself back in 2022. "My first one was defensive player of the year and then my second one was five-plus interceptions," Milligan Jr. said. "Once my season was cut sh...
Oct 31, 2024 Three members of the Riders were named CFL West Division award winners including head coach Corey Mace. (Saskatchewan Roughriders)
PM Trudeau calls for return of Ukrainian children deported to Russia
MONTREAL - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is calling on countries around the world to do everything possible to repatriate Ukrainian children taken by Russia. Trudeau addressed delegations from more th...
Oct 31, 2024
Gun-toting robber arrested after employees lock doors: Regina police
An alleged robber carrying a firearm was arrested in Regina on Wednesday evening after quick-thinking employees used a security system to lock him in between two sets of double doors. According to pol...
Oct 31, 2024 Police say the man is now facing robbery and weapons charges. (Regina Police Service/Twitter)
LISTEN: NDP Leader Carla Beck opens up after election
Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck sat down with 980 CJME's Evan Bray on Thursday morning to share her thoughts on the results of the provincial election and everything that comes next. While Scott Mo...
Oct 31, 2024
Coverage expands as dental program has 1M patients in first 6 months
OTTAWA - A million Canadians have received care under the federal dental-care plan six months after the program began, Health Minister Mark Holland said Thursday. Starting on Friday, the program will ...
Oct 31, 2024 Starting Friday, the program will also cover more complex procedures. That means people who have coverage under the federal program can request pre-authorization for things like crowns and the initial placement of partial dentures. (The Canadian Press)
StatCan estimates economy grew at annualized rate of 1% in Q3
OTTAWA - The Canadian economy was flat in August as high interest rates continued to weigh on consumers and businesses, while a preliminary estimate suggests it grew at an annualized rate of one per c...
Oct 31, 2024
Regina Mayoral candidates enter spotlight for debate
Nine candidates took to the stage on Wendesday to make the case for why they should be Regina's next mayor. The two-hour debate was moderated by Lisa Peters and hosted by AccessTV and the Regina and D...
Oct 31, 2024 Nine of 11 candidates debated at the Access Communications building. (Daniel Reech/980 CJME)
Voter turnout in Saskatchewan election could reach 56 per cent
Eligible voters make up a good chunk of the population of Saskatchewan, yet only around half of them cast a ballot in the provincial election. After the first preliminary count held on Monday night, t...
Oct 31, 2024 Chief Electoral Officer Michael Boda emphasized the importance of voting in an election saying, "elections are the beginning of democracy." (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
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Sarah Mills: As the final school bell rings, let the summer begin
Sarah Mills says school is done for another year, so let's give thanks to all those who all those who make a positive im...
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The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, June 24
8:30 - Premier Scott Moe is back from a trade mission to Europe that saw Saskatchewan sign new agreements on nuclear ene...