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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Canada West releases revised formats for upcoming season
The 2020-21 Canada West athletics season is going to look a lot different compared to previous years due to the COVID-19 crisis. On Monday afternoon, the conference that governs under the U Sports umb...
May 11, 2020
Ahead of the May long weekend, a reminder from Parks Canada about closures
As we head into the Victoria Day long weekend, Parks Canada is reminding everyone that all national parks, national historic sites, heritage canals and national marine conservation areas are closed to...
May 11, 2020
Addictions specialist calls La Loche alcohol management program a ‘bold strategy’
It was announced late last week that the government-run liquor store in La Loche was being closed for two weeks to try to prevent the further spread of COVID-19. The community in the far north has bee...
May 11, 2020
Demand jumps for play structures, trampolines as stores sell out this spring
With playgrounds closed and sports all cancelled, the demand for backyard recreation equipment has jumped dramatically in Regina. Trampolines and play structures are selling out as fast as stores can ...
May 11, 2020 One of Kathe Scrobe's sons takes a slide on the family's new play structure. (Submitted)
Sask. reports four new COVID-19 cases, 14 more recoveries
For the first time in nearly two weeks, Saskatchewan announced more recoveries from COVID-19 than new cases. On Monday, the provincial government reported 14 more recoveries and four new cases. The la...
May 11, 2020
Sask. reports four new COVID-19 cases, 14 more recoveries
For the first time in nearly two weeks, Saskatchewan announced more recoveries from COVID-19 than new cases. On Monday, the provincial government reported 14 more recoveries and four new cases. The la...
May 11, 2020 Saskatchewan's Chief Medical Health Officer, Dr. Saqib Shahab (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
‘When in doubt, throw it out,’ says microbiologist of food left in office fridges for weeks
As some employees return or get set to return to work soon, they may come across some nasty surprises in their company refrigerators: Mouldy, rotten food and drinks. University of Saskatchewan microbi...
May 11, 2020
‘Heavy-handed’ approach would force inspectors into infected plants: union
OTTAWA - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency will order non-meat inspectors into meat plants under threat of discipline, according to the union representing agriculture workers. The agency has instruc...
May 11, 2020 THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
Saskatoon Ex cancelled for first time in 135-year history
For the first time in its nearly 135-year history, the Saskatoon Ex has been cancelled. Prairieland Park, which manages and hosts the yearly summer tradition, made the announcement Monday morning. ...
May 11, 2020
Regina charity aims to help kids deal with stress during pandemic
A Regina-based charity is eager to help children and youths cope during the battle against COVID-19. Caring Hearts has introduced an online program called "Strategies for Thriving During the COVID-19 ...
May 11, 2020 (Caring Hearts/Facebook)
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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 ...