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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Regina reducing mosquito control program to save money
While social distancing restrictions prohibit crowds of people from gathering outside, swarms of mosquitoes may become unwelcome guests in backyards this summer as the City of Regina scales back on it...
Apr 26, 2020 The many mosquito traps the province has around Saskatchewan can catch more than 100 mosquitoes in a night. Lisa Schick/980 CJME
Four new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, recoveries still at 288
Saskatchewan reported four new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, bringing the total number to 353. Of those, three were found in the north and the other in Regina. The number of recoveries stayed the sam...
Apr 26, 2020 Health Minister Jim Reiter (l-r), Premier Scott Moe and Dr. Saqib Shahab brief the media about the province's fight against COVID-19 on March 18, 2020. (Adriana Christianson/980 CJME)
English River FN makes ‘urgent call for support’ from province to help control COVID-19 spread
As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to spread in the Far North region of Saskatchewan, the English River First Nation "is making an urgent call for support to help control and eradicate the current spr...
Apr 26, 2020
With gatherings restricted, musician says COVID-19 results in loss of pay and passion
J.J. Hunter is used to spending summers working on the farm and performing for thousands of country music fans but COVID-19 is throwing at least one of those into limbo. Hunter and his four brothers -...
Apr 26, 2020 (980 CJME file photo)
Regina's shop preparing to re-open as Saskatchewan to start lifting COVID-19 restrictions
Some businesses in Saskatchewan are getting ready to open their doors to customers once again. After weeks of restrictions imposed to curb the spread of COVID-19, the Government of Saskatchewan has an...
Apr 26, 2020
Projects like sorting through old family photos on the rise during pandemic
While safe at home during the pandemic, many people have been passing the time by sorting through old photo albums. Angela Turner is a professional organizer who runs Saskatoon Organizing Systems. She...
Apr 26, 2020
‘Death is so real:’ Immigrant group says meat workers afraid after plant closure
CALGARY - An organization that works with immigrants says the temporary closure of a large slaughterhouse in southern Alberta has left many among its largely Filipino workforce fearful for the future....
Apr 25, 2020 Cargill announced a temporary shut down of its beef plant near High River where officials in the area are dealing with over 400 cases of COVID-19 linked to the plant, including the death of a worker, in High River, Alta., Thursday, April 23, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Regina distillery brews up hand sanitizer in fight against COVID-19
Those working on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic will receive 1,300 litres of hand sanitizer thanks to Regina distillery Outlaw Trail Spirits. The product, which has been in short supply of la...
Apr 25, 2020 Regina distillery Outlaw Trail Spirits teamed up with several partners to produce 1,300 litres of hand sanitizer for front line workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Charmaine Styles)
Saskatoon facing budget deficit between $20M to $43M due to COVID-19 restrictions
Saskatoon city council may have to make some extremely difficult decisions in coming months, as the City grapples with a big hit to its revenues during the COVID-19 pandemic. City reports released Fri...
Apr 24, 2020
Sask. RCMP respond to 78 COVID-19-related calls in the past week, one charge laid
From April 17 to Thursday inclusive, Saskatchewan RCMP had 78 calls for service related to COVID-19 and laid one charge. RCMP received 43 complaints of social gatherings of more than 10 people, eight ...
Apr 24, 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 ...