Murray Wood: The Art of the CUSMA Deal
Insults, complaints that Canada is so mean, warnings the U.S. doesn't need us. It's all standard operating procedure. Th...
Category Archives: **Saskatchewan News (Shared)
Wildfire smoke to roll into southern Sask., no tornadoes reported in 'powerful storm'
Smoky skies are expected to roll into southern Saskatchewan this weekend. Environment Canada is calling for smoke in Regina on Saturday. While Saskatoon is not calling for smoke as of Friday morning, ...
Jul 04, 2025 Environment Canada expects smoke in Regina on Saturday, with Saskatoon also likely to see hazy skies as well. (980 CJME file photo)
Home sales above average in Sask. despite ongoing inventory challenges
Despite persistent challenges with inventory, homes sales across Saskatchewan remained strong in June as prices continued to rise. According to the Saskatchewan Realtors Association, there were 1,768 ...
Jul 04, 2025
Regina Public Schools approves band cuts, denies parent group appeal
The Regina Public School Board has decided to move forward with cutting 4.5 positions from the elementary school band program. The board decided to do so as part of a way of dealing with a nearly $2.7...
Jul 03, 2025 “To keep up with inflation and the other five union agreements, we were short again about $2.7 million, and for the nine years that I've been on the board – eight of those nine have been a deficit year where we're trying to find savings. And it gets tougher and tougher every single year,” said RPS Board Chair Adam Hicks. (CJME file photo)
Fred Sandeski wins battle to be admitted to long-term care
After months of not only battling with his health issues, but also the health authority and provincial government, Fred Sandeski has finally been approved for a spot in long-term care in Weyburn. Sand...
Jul 03, 2025 Fred Sandeski and his wife Teresa had to involuntarily separate at one point for them to be able to afford the cost of his respite care while she recovered from surgery. (File photo courtesy Discover Weyburn)
'Absolutely floored': Shania Twain giving $25,000 to Moose Jaw non-profits
The Canadian country music superstar who sings "That Don't Impress Me Much" is continuing to impress those who are helping fight food insecurity. Through her foundation, Shania Twain is set to donate ...
Jul 03, 2025 Moose Jaw is one of five communities to receive a donation from Twain's foundation on her tour. (Shania Twain/X)
Prince Albert man charged after allegedly fleeing traffic stop, hitting vehicle
A Prince Albert man has been served a handful of charges after fleeing a traffic stop and hitting another vehicle in the process, according to RCMP. On Wednesday, a Saskatchewan RCMP Combined Traffic ...
Jul 03, 2025 The driver of the struck vehicle was taken to hospital with injuries described by RCMP as non-life-threatening. (980 CJME file photo)
Dutch elm disease hits Regina early, city urges public to help protect urban forest
Regina's urban forest is facing a worrying start to summer as Dutch elm disease is spreading faster than previous years. City crews have confirmed 17 elm trees infected with the disease so far in 2025...
Jul 03, 2025 A city worker cuts down the remaining stump after large tree was removed due to Dutch elm disease along Leopold Street in Regina. (Jacob Bamhour/980 CJME)
First-degree murder charge laid after Regina man found dead near Grand Coulee
A 24-year-old man is facing a charge of first-degree murder in connection with the death of 35-year-old Aron Lunan. RCMP officers were called to a rural area near Grand Coulee, just west of Regina, on...
Jul 03, 2025 On Thursday, police announced that 24-year-old Britain Volk was facing a charge of first-degree murder in connection with Aron Lunan’s death. (paulfleet/Depositphotos.com)
NDP says Sask. government fiscal year deficit is 'extremely troubling'
Without a landmark tobacco settlement, the Saskatchewan NDP said the province would be in a much deeper deficit than it ended the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The last fiscal year ended with a $249 million ...
Jul 02, 2025 NDP finance critic Trent Wotherspoon said people like drought stricken farmers need financial relief. (Lisa Schick/ 980 CJME)
'Heartbreaking': Neighbours horrified after house fire sends multiple people to hospital
People living on Rosemont Crescent in Regina said their hearts were heavy after a house fire on Wednesday morning. Several people were rushed to the hospital with burns. Fire crews on the scene would ...
Jul 02, 2025 Fire crews at the scene told 980 CJME that the house was a writeoff after the blaze on Wednesday. (Chloe Pelletier/Submitted)
OPINION
Sarah Mills: Accountability is a word some elected officials seem to be forgetting
From four people walking away from the RM of Sherwood council with little to no explanation to the reaction of some coun...
LATEST WEATHER
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, April 28
8:30 - The war involving Iran has increased uncertainty in global energy markets, largely because the Strait of Hormuz h...