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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‘If we get a deal, then it’s worth it:’ Dozens brave the cold for hot Boxing Day deals
As vehicles sat idling early Boxing Day morning at Preston Crossing, eager onlookers waited for someone to make the first move. Around 10 minutes before the doors opened at Best Buy, the parking lot c...
Dec 26, 2021
Extreme cold warnings issued in central Sask.
Environment Canada issued extreme cold warnings Friday afternoon as an arctic ridge of high pressure moved into to central region. Extreme cold warnings are issued when very cold temperatures or wind ...
Dec 24, 2021
Saskatoon man braving the elements on quest to Timber Bay school
By Derek Craddock, paNOW While many Saskatchewan residents get ready for some rest and relaxation over the holidays, one man is instead walking over 300 kilometres in the snow. B'yauling Toni, ...
Dec 24, 2021
'Use your best mask,' chief medical health officer advises
With the COVID-19 Omicron variant poised to become the dominant strain in Saskatchewan, chief medical health officer Dr. Saqib Shahab is advising people to wear the most effective masks they can get t...
Dec 23, 2021
Sask. housing market sees historically low inventory levels for December
The housing market in Saskatchewan is looking at low inventory levels, which is putting pressure on housing prices. According to Chris Gurette, CEO of the Saskatchewan Realtors Association, these tren...
Dec 22, 2021
NDP leader calls for gathering, capacity limits ahead of Christmas and New Year's
NDP Leader Ryan Meili had some strong words for Premier Scott Moe on Wednesday, one day after the Saskatchewan government released modelling information showing that, without additional health measure...
Dec 22, 2021
Loon Lake RCMP searching for family of Brittany Blackwell
The Loon Lake RCMP is asking for the public's help locating the family of Brittany Blackwell. On Oct. 23, the 64-year-old Blackwell died in the RM of Loon Lake. The RCMP has been trying to locate her ...
Dec 22, 2021
Saskatchewan manufacturing sales see big growth in 2021
Saskatchewan is reporting the highest year-over-year manufacturing sales increase across Canada, according to new data from Statistics Canada. Saskatchewan saw a manufacturing sales increase of 52.9 p...
Dec 21, 2021
Sask. snowmobilers located safe after spending night in bitter cold weather
Five people spent several hours in the frigid cold temperatures after becoming stranded in northern Saskatchewan. On Saturday, the La Ronge RCMP received a report of the stranded snowmobilers near Cla...
Dec 21, 2021
Local shop saves Christmas, returns dolls taken by porch pirates
A Saskatoon shop has stepped in to buy back two dolls stolen from a local crafter by a porch pirate. Matt Wolsfeld makes custom crochet works based off of characters that are meaningful to the custome...
Dec 20, 2021
OPINION
Murray Wood: Going to seed, in a good way
Murray Wood says seed sales are taking off this spring. Food prices are likely convincing some to grow their own vegetab...
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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...