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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Sask. woman with COVID-19 concerned over out-of-date info
Jennifer White received the news no one wants to hear right now: She tested positive for COVID-19. “(I’m) devastated because of what comes along with this now,” White said. “(I...
Mar 26, 2020 Jennifer White says her flight wasn't included on a list put out by the Saskatchewan government, despite her testing positive for COVID-19. (Jennifer White/Facebook)
City to look to youth in battle with COVID-19 following Wednesday meeting
As the City of Saskatoon continues to deal with its strategy for COVID-19, it wants to make sure youth are involved in the ongoing battle. During a special governance and priorities committee meeting ...
Mar 25, 2020
Traffic stop leads to drugs, weapon charges for 26-year-old man
Chase Matthew Bagan, 26, faces several charges following a traffic stop last Saturday on Highway 16 near Maidstone. The Saskatchewan RCMP Roving Traffic Unit was patrolling that area Saturday afternoo...
Mar 25, 2020
Farmer with large online following, discusses life during pandemic
A farmer with a large online following joined Gormley to share his thoughts on life during the COVID-19 pandemic, but with a positive spin. Quick Dick McDick, who has more than 30-thousand subscribers...
Mar 24, 2020
Snowfall warnings lifted for east-central Sask.
Environment Canada issued a snowfall warning for Saskatoon just before 10 p.m. Monday night. By noon Tuesday all warnings had been dropped The weather agency said it was tracking a low pressure system...
Mar 23, 2020
City updates COVID-19 measures in meeting, emergency leaders answer questions
Updates of what the city is doing with the COVID-19 crisis, along with clarifications on past changes highlighted Saskatoon’s regular council meeting Monday. The meeting was held in council cham...
Mar 23, 2020
Firefighters save cat from burning house in Corman Park
Saskatoon fire crews responded to a call of smoke filling a house in the RM of Corman Park Sunday night. When they arrived, the lone occupant of the home had evacuated, but a cat was still inside. Fir...
Mar 23, 2020
TIMELINE: City of Saskatoon moves to stop the spread of COVID-19
As the reality continues to set in amid the COVID-19 pandemic in Saskatoon, many changes throughout the city have taken place at the municipal level. From unenforced city parking to free transit, to c...
Mar 23, 2020
U of S receives $23 million for COVID-19 vaccine research
The University of Saskatchewan received a funding boost Monday in the ongoing effort to find a vaccine for COVID-19. The federal government announced $23.3 million for the university's Vaccine and Inf...
Mar 23, 2020
Curler at Sutherland Curling Club tests positive for COVID-19
A person who tested positive for COVID-19 participated in Sutherland Curling Club’s league play earlier in March in Saskatoon. The curling club announced the positive case Sunday in an email to ...
Mar 22, 2020
OPINION
Sarah Mills: The president has tested the faithful
The may be some who worship U.S. President Donald Trump, but like the Beatles before him, Sarah Mills says the president...
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The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, April 15
8:30 - With a clear majority now secured, Mark Carney no longer has to bargain to survive confidence votes and can focus...