Murray Wood: They Fly You Buy
Murray Wood breaks down how much Saskatchewan taxpayers are putting up to subsidize flights to the U.S.
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Reported tornado sighting near Englefeld on Tuesday; weather office can't rule it out
From snowfall to swirling skies, the weather can change very quickly in Saskatchewan. A caller to 980 CJME on Tuesday said they saw a tornado near Englefeld, which was not included in the funnel cloud...
May 10, 2023 A tornado near Paynton on July 8, 2022. (Jenny Hagan/Twitter)
'It makes no sense:' NDP calls on Sask. government to end 'snack tax'
As many people across the province continue to deal with inflation, the Saskatchewan NDP is calling on the provincial government to get rid of what it calls the "snack tax." In 2017, the Saskatchewan ...
May 09, 2023 NDP Finance Critic Trent Wotherspoon and NDP Leader Carla Beck with some items that can be taxed and others that can't under the province's so-called 'snack tax.' (Daniel Reech/980 CJME)
'Find our own solutions:' Regina mother talks frustrations as specialist leaves
As of this month, Saskatchewan no longer has a pediatric gastroenterologist -- a gut doctor for children -- and families are scrambling to find care for their kids. Some families have lost their docto...
May 09, 2023 Sarah Turnbull's daughter Blake (l) has never been able to see a pediatric gastreoenterologist in Saskatchewan because the wait lists were too long. Now the only such specialist in the province has quit and Turnbull says the province will have to do better to attract another. May 8, 2023 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Moe says interim funding is on the way for Saskatchewan school divisions
Overcrowded and underfunded are how some would describe Saskatchewan's education system. But help is expected to be on the way soon for the province's education system. Premier Scott Moe told Gormley ...
May 08, 2023 Premier Scott Moe. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
Riders announce signings of six 2023 draft picks, two other Canadians
The CFL's Saskatchewan Roughriders announced Monday the signings of six of their 2023 draft picks as well as two other Canadians. Defensive lineman Lake Korte-Moore (first round, third overall), defen...
May 08, 2023 (980 CJME file photo)
Sask. RCMP locates girl believed to be victim of human trafficking
Stopping a speeding vehicle on the Trans-Canada Highway led to much more for the Saskatchewan RCMP. In a media release Monday, the Mounties said officers from the Roving Traffic Unit pulled over a car...
May 08, 2023 (980 CJME file photo)
Environment ministry on the hunt for aquatic invasive species in Sask.
Saskatchewan is set to resume its battle against aquatic invasive species. This week, the Ministry of Environment will launch its annual Clean, Drain and Dry campaign and start its watercraft inspecti...
May 08, 2023 (Government of Saskatchewan/Submitted)
Test of SaskAlert system set for Wednesday
Be prepared for a shockingly loud noise during Emergency Preparedness Week. On Wednesday at about 1:55 p.m., the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency will conduct a test of the SaskAlert system. Radios, ...
May 08, 2023 (980 CJME file photo)
SLGA sells two more former liquor stores for $800K
The sale of two more former liquor stores has generated another $800,000 for the Saskatchewan government. In a media release Monday, the government said the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority ha...
May 08, 2023 (980 CJME file photo)
Gainsborough farmer wishes it would stay dry until his crop is in the ground
Canada's breadbasket is gearing up for farming season. Lee Stanley farms near Gainsborough. He told the Greg Morgan Morning Show on Monday he feels good about this week's weather, despite seeing a bit...
May 08, 2023 (980 CJME file photo)
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Sarah Mills: Who won the deal for the Gordie Howe Bridge?
A leader came out on top when it comes to the details of the agreement to finally open the bridge between Ontario and Mi...
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The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, July 15
WITH GUEST HOST TAMARA CHERRY 8:30 - The conflict between the US and Iran has escalated again, with American forces carr...