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...
Tag Archives: COVID-19
What to expect when you're expecting in a pandemic
There isn't a guideline on what to expect when you're expecting during a pandemic, and for parents who are welcoming new babies right now, pregnancy and childbirth is not what they imagined when they ...
Apr 22, 2020 Shawna Enns with baby Rosie Harriet Enns. (Shawna Enns/Submitted)
Premier Moe to unveil Re-Open Saskatchewan plan, 10:30 a.m.
Premier Scott Moe is to reveal the provincial government's plan to reopen Saskatchewan's economy Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Listen live here.
Apr 22, 2020
English River First Nation confirms first COVID-19 cases
A northern Saskatchewan First Nation has four confirmed cases of COVID-19. In a media release, English River First Nation confirmed four members received positive COVID-19 test results on Monday eveni...
Apr 21, 2020
Beef prices will likely increase as Canadian processing plants cope with COVID-19 outbreaks
The ribeye steaks and angus burgers so many of us love to grill will likely not only go up in price in the coming days and weeks, they might not be as readily available either. That's what the CEO of ...
Apr 21, 2020 Prairie Meats Retail Outlet in Saskatoon. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Moe to address Saskatchewan residents Wednesday
Premier Scott Moe is to make a live address to Saskatchewan residents Wednesday to discuss the province's progress in its battle against COVID-19. Then on Thursday, Moe is to unveil the Re-Open Saskat...
Apr 21, 2020 Premier Scott Moe (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
2020 Regina Folk Festival cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
The Regina Folk Festival won't be filling the air in the downtown area with music in 2020. The longtime festival is cancelling this year's event due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The festival was set to g...
Apr 21, 2020 A banner welcomes patrons to the Regina Folk Festival. (980 CJME file photo)
Food workers' union calls for consistency in measures, and a little courtesy
For most, the phrase "frontline worker" brings to mind a doctor or a nurse, but in these times, grocery store workers are right up there as well. And the union that represents more than 5,000 of those...
Apr 21, 2020 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
Saskatchewan records 14 more recoveries, four new COVID-19 cases
With only four new cases of COVID-19 reported by the provincial government and 14 more recoveries, the number of active cases in Saskatchewan continues to decline. However, that doesn’t mean the...
Apr 21, 2020
Saskatchewan records 14 more recoveries, four new COVID-19 cases
With only four new cases of COVID-19 reported by the provincial government and 14 more recoveries, the number of active cases in Saskatchewan continues to decline. However, that doesn't mean the Saska...
Apr 21, 2020 (File photo by Keenan Sorokan/650 CKOM)
SHA steps up plans for protecting long-term care facilities
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is taking more steps to strengthen its response to the threat of COVID-19 in long-term care homes in the province. On Tuesday, the SHA announced it's working toward w...
Apr 21, 2020 (File photo by Keenan Sorokan/650 CKOM)
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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 ...