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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Golf courses preparing for opening day with new restrictions, guidelines
People will soon be able to hear one of the most recognizable sounds of spring once again - "FORE!" Golf courses are to open Friday, but the day comes with new restrictions and rules in place for peop...
May 14, 2020 The Murray Golf Course on May 13, 2020, two days before its to open for the first time in the year. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
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
Forget the stigma and get tested for COVID-19: FSIN’s Pratt
Some individuals in northern communities are saying no to COVID-19 tests because they are worried about the stigma that comes with having the virus. “People, especially in small communities wher...
May 13, 2020
Four new COVID-19 cases, 11 more recoveries in Sask.; state of emergency extended
Recoveries may have outnumbered new COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan for a third straight day Wednesday, but the provincial government still extended its state of emergency for two weeks. The state of e...
May 13, 2020
Four new COVID-19 cases, 11 more recoveries in Sask.; state of emergency extended
Recoveries may have outnumbered new COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan for a third straight day Wednesday, but the provincial government still extended its state of emergency for two weeks. The state of e...
May 13, 2020 Premier Scott Moe (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
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
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says no plans to cancel rest of season
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says he has no plans to cancel the remainder of the NHL season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Bettman spoke Tuesday at a virtual town hall hosted by the San Jose Sharks fo...
May 13, 2020 NHL commissioner Gary Bettman. (The Canadian Press file photo)
Happy golfers, anxious commuters as England eases lockdown
LONDON - The sound of crisply struck golf balls could be heard in England for the first time in nearly two months as courses reopened Wednesday, part of a modest easing of coronavirus lockdown restric...
May 13, 2020
‘Stay off our lands:’ RCMP attendance at Indigenous ceremony raises ire of chief
SASKATOON - An Indigenous leader is telling the RCMP to stay off reserve land after armed officers were dispatched to break up a sacred ceremony. "These are First Nations lands. This is Indian land. S...
May 13, 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 ...