Murray Wood: April is the most frustrating month on the prairies
As much of Saskatchewan deals with another spring snowstorm, Murray Wood says we're all asking the same question: This i...
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More mental health and addictions support needed for First Nations in northern Saskatchewan says Waterhen Lake Band Councillor
She was a great kid who was shy at first, but had a great smile. When she opened up to someone, she let her vivacious personality shine. That girl, according to Waterhen Lake First Nation Band Council...
May 13, 2020
‘Still a lot of questions:’ USSU expresses concern for students with remote delivery of classes
A jarring Statistics Canada report, coupled with existing concerns for University of Saskatchewan (U of S) students could create a concerning fall term for many. On Tuesday, the U of S announced it wi...
May 13, 2020
Premier quashes hope for northern cottage owners this long weekend
Premier Scott Moe ended any hope Wednesday that owners of cottages in northern Saskatchewan would be allowed to visit their summer retreats for the Victoria Day long weekend. Moe was asked on Gormley ...
May 13, 2020
Province announces 11 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, 9 recoveries
The province announced 11 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 Sunday, bringing the provincial total to 564. Nine of the 11 new confirmed cases are in the Far North, three of which are in the La Loche area...
May 10, 2020
Councillor supporting local businesses with Weyburn Gift Card Days
A city councillor and business owner in Weyburn is helping local businesses struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Jeff Chessall said Weyburn Gift Card Days is a great chance for residents to suppor...
May 10, 2020
Liquor stores in La Loche ordered to close
The government-run liquor store in La Loche is being closed for two weeks in an attempt to try and prevent the further spread of COVID-19. The community in the far north is battling an outbreak with c...
May 09, 2020
Province records nine new COVID-19 cases with five more recoveries
Saskatchewan reported nine new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday afternoon, bringing the provincial total to 553. Of the new cases, five are located in the Far North and another three are in the North, wi...
May 09, 2020
GoFundMe goal doubled thanks to generous support for Northern Sask.
On Thursday a GoFundMe campaign with a $15,000 goal launched to help get food and supplies to people in La Loche. By Friday night, overwhelming support allowed organizers to dream bigger - doubling th...
May 09, 2020
Ag in Motion goes digital amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
Normally Ag in Motion draws crowds of more than 30,000 people to see the latest in agriculture innovations at a pop up city near Langham. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, this years farm expo will be...
May 07, 2020
Recovered COVID-19 patients in Saskatoon, Regina can now donate plasma for Canada-wide trial
Anyone in Saskatoon or Regina who has recovered from COVID-19 and meets certain criteria, could be part of a new, nation-wide trial . The trial, which got underway just last week in more than 50 hospi...
May 07, 2020
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Sarah Mills: A U.S. jury says Live Nation and Ticketmaster's monopoly hurt fans
An appeal is already underway, but Sarah Mills says the court case against Live Nation and Ticketmaster has exposed what...
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 16
Evan catches up on the latest happening in Ottawa, checks in on safety in downtown Saskatoon and discusses a three-strik...