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'This is about fairness': Crowns minister explains new SaskEnergy carbon tax fight
As the weather continued its downward slide into winter on Monday, the Saskatchewan government announced it would be taking its next step in its long-standing opposition to the federal carbon tax, wit...
Oct 31, 2023 Minister responsible for SaskEnergy Dustin Duncan explained Monday how his government will stop the Crown collecting and remitting the carbon tax as of Jan. 1. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
'A political mud puddle:' Lawyer discusses Moe's carbon tax ultimatum
Premier Scott Moe is trying to save Saskatchewan residents some money on the carbon tax, but it could put his government back in court. Moe wants the federal government to include Saskatchewan in its ...
Oct 30, 2023 "The federal government is on damage control," law professor Eric Adams said after Premier Scott Moe demanded Saskatchewan be included in a carbon tax exemption. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
Details announced for PST construction rebate, secondary suite incentive
More details about the Saskatchewan government's Provincial Sales Tax rebate for new home construction and the Secondary Suite Incentive (SSI) grant have been announced. The programs, which were unvei...
Oct 30, 2023 Chris Guerette, the CEO of the Saskatchewan Realtors Association, discusses the two new housing programs unveiled in the throne speech. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Moe to stop carbon tax collection unless feds extend exemption
Premier Scott Moe is putting the heat on the federal government about the carbon tax. Last week, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a pause on carbon pricing for heating oil in Atlantic Canada. T...
Oct 30, 2023 Premier Scott Moe says the federal government should apply the carbon tax on home heating sources fairly across the country. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
STF president tells Gormley that union's goal remains negotiated contract
The president of the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation says she still wants to meet government negotiators at the bargaining table despite teachers voting overwhelmingly in favour of imposing sanction...
Oct 30, 2023 Despite voting in favour of sanctions, the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation's goal is to negotiate a contract with the provincial government. (980 CJME file photo)
Regina man's Halloween display is ready and waiting
The night of fright is fast approaching and for some, a lot of work has gone into preparing for it. Many people across the province are going all out with their Halloween decorations this year. Regina...
Oct 30, 2023 Dave Kosik's Halloween display takes about a week to set up. (Roman Hayter/980 CJME)
City of Regina moving waste services to winter schedule
The City of Regina is poised to switch its waste services over to winter mode. This coming Saturday will be the last day for the free Yard Waste Depot located near the landfill. Until it closes, peopl...
Oct 30, 2023 The city's collection of the green food and yard waste bins is moving to its winter schedule next Monday. (Nicole Garn/980 CJME file photo)
Winter blast a 'punch in the gut,' but warmer November in store
The sudden onset to winter brought snow and lower temperatures to Saskatchewan, but temperatures should turn warmer in November. David Phillips, a senior climatologist with Environment Canada, spoke w...
Oct 30, 2023 (Highway Hotline/Twitter)
Saskatoon dad frustrated after used needles found at schools, playgrounds
A Saskatoon father is speaking out about his concerns after dozens of used needles were found over the span of a month at his child's elementary school. Saskatoon police recently released two videos s...
Oct 30, 2023
'Friends' star Matthew Perry dead at 54
Canadian actor Matthew Perry has reportedly died by drowning at the age of 54. The well-known 'Friends' actor was found dead at a Los Angles-area home on Saturday, according to multiple reports. Law e...
Oct 28, 2023
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Sarah Mills: Betty Nippi-Albright did the honourable thing by choosing to sit as independent
Sarah Mills says Betty Nippi-Albright's departure from the Sask. NDP has not forced a byelection, nor has she sought dea...
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, May 7
Evan speaks with Shaun Semple after Regina City Council approved the Brandt/REAL District purchase deal on Wednesday, th...