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 ...
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Regina Hotel Association just fine with Thursday night Riders games
Are Thursday home games for the Saskatchewan Roughriders good day for the city's hotels? The topic of Thursday CFL games can be a controversial one for fans in Saskatchewan. Many opinions can be found...
Jul 05, 2024 Shari McCannel, the Regina Hotel Association’s director of marketing and sponsorship, said Thursday games are great for the hotel sector. (980 CJME file photo)
90-year-old Sask. baseball historian makes Toronto Blue Jays wish
Jane Shury makes the drive to the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum five days a week. She parks her vehicle, unlocks the front door, and steps inside the bright green building that is home...
Jul 05, 2024
A new U.K. government renews hopes for a free-trade deal with Canada
OTTAWA - The major shift in the British political landscape after Thursday's election is reviving hope for a possible free-trade deal across the pond in Canada. Keir Starmer officially became prime mi...
Jul 05, 2024
Canada's reputation suffering under Trudeau, Garneau asserts
OTTAWA - Former foreign affairs minister Marc Garneau says Canada has lost its standing in the world under the tenure of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, whom he criticizes as an ill-prepared leader who...
Jul 05, 2024
Calgarians put water crisis aside, prepare for fun at Stampede
CALGARY - Calgary residents are getting a happy diversion from their water woes, as its annual Stampede summer festival begins today with a downtown parade. The parade comes a month to the day after a...
Jul 05, 2024
No fly zone: Riders record four interceptions in win over Argos
The Saskatchewan Roughriders' defence controlled the air in a Thursday night win over the Toronto Argonauts. Riders' defenders picked off Argos quarterback Cam Dukes four times as Saskatchewan earned ...
Jul 04, 2024 Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive back Marcus Sayles returns an interception for a touchdown against the Toronto Argonauts. (Saskatchewan Roughriders)
'Heartless killer': Greg Fertuck faces life in prison for murder of ex-wife
Justice Richard Danyliuk said no sentence will bring back Sheree Fertuck, but he will not lose one second of sleep knowing that Greg Fertuck will be behind bars for at least 20 more years. On Thursday...
Jul 04, 2024
Trevor Reid feeling blessed to have opportunity with Riders
Trevor Reid feels grateful to be able to play professional football in 2024. "It's a blessing," the Saskatchewan Roughriders offensive tackle said. "I just want to keep proving to them I can be the gu...
Jul 04, 2024 Saskatchewan Roughriders offensive tackle Trevor Reid (left) will start his fourth CFL game on Thursday. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Sask gov't funds garnished over carbon tax dispute, justice minister says
The Government of Saskatchewan's fight over the carbon tax took another turn on Thursday, with the apparent filing of an injunction against the Canada Revenue Agency. Last fall, the federal government...
Jul 04, 2024 Justice Minister Bronwyn Eyre says in a social media video that the province has filed an injunction to stop the CRA taking money over the non-payment of the carbon tax. (CJME file photo)
Persistent dry conditions challenge Fox Valley farmer
While much of the province has had a lot of rain over the past month, at least one farmer in the southwest corner of the province has been dealing with the opposite situation. The soil is bone dry for...
Jul 04, 2024 "We keep going on the (Great) Saskatchewan Rain Gauge and everybody is complaining about flooding... I would switch with them right now because that is a pretty nice problem to have," said Andy Volk, a Grain Farmer in Fox Valley, located roughly four hours west of Regina. (Céline Grimard/650 CKOM)
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Sarah Mills: The president has tested the faithful
There may be some who worship U.S. President Donald Trump, but like the Beatles before him, Sarah Mills says the preside...
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The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, April 15
On Wednesday's show, Evan finds out who Saskatchewan's Smartest Radio Listener is, talks with some NHL legends and conti...