Murray Wood: Alberta referendum rolls the dice on provincial economy
With a referendum vote planned, Alberta has never been closer to separating from Canada. But, Murray Wood wonders, could...
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Meadow Lake Hospital COVID outbreak declared over
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) ended its outbreak declaration at the Meadow Lake Hospital on Friday. It comes after a 10-day exposure period ended with no additional cases. On May 5 the SHA d...
May 15, 2020
Saskatchewan's temporary closure of 12 rural ERs over COVID-19 draws concern
REGINA -- A Saskatchewan mayor says he was left shocked after his community was given less than 48 hours notice that its emergency room would be temporarily closing as part of response planning for th...
May 15, 2020
'It feels good': Golfers hit the links for first time
After months of social distancing and strict restrictions in place, golfers finally were able Friday to experience a few hours of normality during the COVID-19 pandemic. Golf courses officially opened...
May 15, 2020 Golfers were able to get in their first round of golf of the season on May 15, 2020. Courses in the province had been closed due to COVID-19 restrictions. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Maintenance and operational staff ushering in “new era” of golf through COVID restrictions
Course maintenance staff at Greenbryre Golf & Country Club were busy preparing for the opening day of the 2020 golf season Thursday, ready to usher in a “new era” of the sport. The COV...
May 15, 2020
Federal COVID-19 wage subsidy to last through summer, Trudeau says
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says a federal wage subsidy for employees in businesses hit hard by COVID-19 will last at least until the end of August. The subsidy was set to expire in the fir...
May 15, 2020 THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Canada Day festivities at Wascana Park cancelled
Regina's Canada Day celebration at Wascana Park has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 health crisis. Organizers of the annual event made the announcement on Facebook. The event at Wascana Park joins ...
May 15, 2020
Labour ministry explains workers' rights in Sask. during a pandemic
Saskatchewan's economy will creak open a little more on Tuesday, putting hundreds of people back on the job when the second phase of the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan starts. However, there will still be ...
May 15, 2020 (File photo/980 CJME)
'More exciting to stay home:' Cottage communities expecting uneventful May long weekend
Each May long weekend, lake communities around the province celebrate the unofficial start to summer by welcoming seasonal neighbours that return to the cabin. While Victoria Day is getting closer, le...
May 14, 2020
Some businesses, cabin owners want travel ban lifted in far north
There are some people who are growing restless with the travel ban in northern Saskatchewan. That includes those who have businesses and cabins in the area. Dean Foster is the owner of Buddah’s ...
May 14, 2020
Presumptive COVID-19 case linked to Saskatoon and La Ronge
Contact tracing is underway in a presumptive case of COVID-19 in Lac La Ronge. A person in their 60s was tested at the La Ronge Health Centre on Wednesday after developing symptoms, a Saskatchewan Hea...
May 14, 2020
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Sarah Mills: Investigation into security at Canada's major airports gives pause for thought
Sarah Mills says a W5 investigation into alleged violence, trafficking and organized crime at Canada's busiest airport s...
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The Evan Bray Show - Monday, May 25
8:30 - The Alberta separatism talks just got a lot more serious, and it could have negative implications on the oil and ...