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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Being COVID conscious important as Omicron variant spreads, says U of S microbiologist
As the COVID-19 Omicron variant sinks its teeth into Saskatchewan, the head of clinical microbiology at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon says the variant can spread much faster than previous one...
Jan 04, 2022
Mounties ask again for public's help to find woman wanted in North Battleford
The North Battleford RCMP has renewed its request for help from the public to find a 34-year-old Battleford woman wanted in connection with a case of alleged child abuse. The Mounties have been lookin...
Jan 04, 2022
Nutrien CEO Mayo Schmidt resigns less than a year into the job
Potash giant Nutrien is searching for a new CEO after Mayo Schmidt resigned from his post at the top of the company less than a year into the job, the company announced Tuesday. No reason was given fo...
Jan 04, 2022
‘Demoralizing:’ Nurses’ union frustrated with province’s COVID response
Nurses in the province are feeling disappointed and demoralized after Thursday's COVID-19 update. Saskatchewan Union of Nurses (SUN) president and registered nurse Tracy Zambory said nurses are "very ...
Dec 31, 2021
SGI, police urging drivers to plan a safe ride home on New Year's Eve
With New Year's Eve celebrations set to take place across the province, SGI and police are reminding people to plan a safe ride home and avoid driving impaired on the final day of 2021. In fact, there...
Dec 31, 2021
Opposition NDP disappointed in province's Omicron response
Saskatchewan is doomed to repeat the failures of the first four waves of COVID-19, according to the province's official opposition. NDP Leader Ryan Meili said the province has had weeks of forewarning...
Dec 30, 2021
Women found dead after fire in North Battleford were murdered: RCMP
The RCMP says two women whose bodies were found after a fire at a house in North Battleford had been murdered. An investigation by the RCMP and the Saskatchewan Coroners Service has determined the dea...
Dec 30, 2021
City of Humboldt fined $133,000 in connection with worker's death
The City of Humboldt has been fined $133,000 for a workplace accident that killed a city employee. On Sept. 18, 2019, Ian Irwin was called to help connect a property to the city's water system at an e...
Dec 30, 2021
'Lucky it was just potash:' Craven mayor details derailment
Scott Montgomery was playing cards with his family Tuesday night when he heard a noise he’ll never forget. The mayor of Craven heard the screech of a train derailment, located close to his home ...
Dec 29, 2021
NDP leader says premier needs to get a handle on rising Omicron numbers
NDP Leader Ryan Meili is concerned Premier Scott Moe is downplaying another COVID-19 wave. The province released the latest case numbers, hospitalizations and deaths Tuesday after a four-day Christmas...
Dec 28, 2021
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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...