Murray Wood: Saskatchewan is winning the race to the bottom on minimum wage
An increase is coming for Saskatchewan's minimum-wage earners this fall, but Murray Wood says it will ensure they contin...
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On-field woes, challenging economy led to $1.1M loss for Riders
The Saskatchewan Roughriders hope a bounce-back on the field will lead to a similar return to form in its finances. The CFL club reported a $1,103,872 loss during the 2023-24 financial year. The club'...
Jun 18, 2024 The Saskatchewan Roughriders reported a $1.1 million loss for the 2023-24 year. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Autonomous drone increases crop yield at Canada's Farm Show in Regina
There's a new product on the market for farmers to see at the annual Canada's Farm Show in Regina this week that will make granular spreading easier. The Green Aero Tech's DJI Agras T-50 Drone is one ...
Jun 18, 2024 Green Aero Tech's DJI Agras T-50 Drone operates at up to 40-acres per hour and is fully autonomous. (June 18, 2024. Kaleb Sebastian / 980 CJME)
Regina doctor suspended for prescribing Ivermectin for COVID
A Regina doctor has been suspended from practicing for a month this summer for prescribing Ivermectin for COVID-19. The Saskatchewan College of Physicians and Surgeons found that over two years, betwe...
Jun 18, 2024 A Regina doctor has been suspended for a month for prescribing a drug for COVID that wasn't approved to treat the virus. (File photo/The Canadian Press)
Agriculture Minister David Marit optimistic about impact of rain on crops
A hot topic at Canada's Farm Show this week has been the amount of rain falling on the province. The province has seen an uncharacteristically soggy spring leading up to the 47th edition of the show t...
Jun 18, 2024 Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit said he's optimistic about this year's crops despite some local issues caused by recent rains. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Moe sticking to the script on potential harassment investigation
To every question asked on the possibility of an investigation into the allegations made last month by Speaker Randy Weekes, Premier Scott Moe pointed on Tuesday to the legislature's anti-harassment p...
Jun 18, 2024 Premier Scott Moe says any investigation into harassment allegations should go through the legislature's anti-harassment policy, and the Speaker can avail himself of that if he wants. June 18, 2024 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Moose Jaw cops hand out 140 tickets, 15 suspensions during enforcement blitz
Police in Moose Jaw handed out 140 tickets and 15 roadside suspensions during a two-day traffic enforcement blitz last week. On Wednesday and Thursday, members of the Moose Jaw Police Service and othe...
Jun 18, 2024 Police in Moose Jaw held a two-day enforcement blitz last week, stopping vehicles at several locations around the city. (650 CKOM file photo)
McGill University ending negotiations with pro-Palestinian encampment on its campus
MONTREAL - McGill University says it is ending negotiations with pro-Palestinian activists who are occupying the lower field of its downtown Montreal campus. The university is also planning disciplina...
Jun 18, 2024
Two charged after allegedly firing gun at woman on Angus Street
Two men were arrested on Monday morning after allegedly firing a gun at a woman while she was in a vehicle. According to police, officers were called to the 800 block of Angus Street at around 7:15 a....
Jun 18, 2024 The two suspects were carrying a sawed-off shotgun and a machete when they were arrested, police said. (980 CJME file photo)
Senate passes bill to ban replacement workers in federally regulated workplaces
OTTAWA - Federally regulated workplaces will soon be banned from bringing in replacement workers during a legal strike, after the Senate passed a government bill Monday that is now set to become law. ...
Jun 18, 2024
Government members vote down committee investigation into Speaker's allegations
With the majority government members voting together on the House Services Committee Monday morning, no independent investigator was called to look into allegations made by Saskatchewan's legislative ...
Jun 18, 2024 With 'no' votes from the government members, the House Services Committee did not end up appointing an independent investigator to look into allegations made by Speaker Randy Weekes last month. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
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Sarah Mills: World Cup fun is becoming infectious
There is something special about watching your country play at the World Cup. Sarah Mills says the collective experience...
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The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, June 30
Evan celebrates Canada Day with a test of your citizenship knowledge, hears about the latest happenings in the Canadian ...