Murray Wood: Signs of spring appearing in Saskatchewan
Murray Wood says signs of spring were all over the place on the weekend, even though the forecast remains wintery for th...
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Estevan open to other energy opportunities following phase-out of coal
The mayor of Estevan wants to keep the Energy City going after the federally mandated phase-out of coal-fired electricity by 2030. Roy Ludwig was at the Saskatchewan Legislature for Wednesday's throne...
Oct 24, 2019
BHP eyes early 2021 for decision on Jansen potash mine
BHP has set a date to decide the future of a potash mine it’s building east of Saskatoon at Jansen. The mining company said Thursday its board would be asked to make a “final investment de...
Oct 17, 2019
Sask. harvest still behind average despite progress
A stretch of warm and dry weather allowed most producers to return to the field last week, but harvesting continues at a slow pace. According to the weekly crop report from the province, 39 per cent o...
Sep 26, 2019
S. Korea cancels Japan intelligence deal amid trade dispute
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of - South Korea will stop exchanging classified intelligence on North Korea with Japan amid a bitter trade dispute, an official said Thursday, a surprise announcement that is l...
Aug 22, 2019 (The Associated Press)
US stocks steady after plunge, but caution still reigns
NEW YORK - Stocks around the world remained stuck in the spin cycle Thursday, as worries about a possible recession collided with hopes that the strongest part of the U.S. economy - shoppers spending ...
Aug 15, 2019
Clean energy one of Canada’s fastest-growing industries
OTTAWA - Canada's clean-energy sector is growing faster than the economy as a whole and is rivalling some of the more well-known industries for jobs, a new report shows. Clean Energy Canada, a think-t...
May 23, 2019
Saskatchewan posts ninth consecutive month of job growth
The Government of Saskatchewan is touting the province's ninth straight month of year-over-year job growth. Since April 2018, Saskatchewan saw 14,200 jobs created - most of them in the private sector,...
May 12, 2019
Tackling carbon emissions should benefit economy: Estevan Chamber
Any sort of federally-imposed carbon pricing or carbon tax plan will hurt local businesses, especially if it doesn't foster innovation in green technology for those businesses, according to the Esteva...
Jan 10, 2019
Regina to see major construction, sporting events in 2019
From ride-sharing to the NHL Heritage Classic, 2019 is shaping up to be another busy year for Mayor Michael Fougere and the City of Regina. Fougere joined the 980 CJME Greg Morgan Morning Show Tuesday...
Jan 08, 2019 Regina Mayor Michael Fougere called 2018 "the year of events," citing the CP Women's open as his favourite one. Fougere poses for a photo in front of City Hall on Dec. 18, 2018. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Regina businesses optimistic despite lower confidence: survey
While businesses in Regina remain optimistic about the future, overall confidence in the economy is down heading into 2019. The final Regina Executive Leadership Outlook - a survey done by Economic De...
Dec 13, 2018
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Sarah Mills: Cancelled ferries on west coast put the short Saskatchewan commutes into perspective
Using the ferry system is a great way to enjoy BC from the water, but Sarah Mills says recent issues have had a big impa...
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The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, April 7
On Tuesday's show, Evan marks Green Shirt Day , talks youth crime and justice on the Round Table of Justice and anticipa...