Murray Wood: Western separation talk borders on the absurd
Western separation isn't new, as Murray Wood reminds us. From fringe parties in the 1980s to bizarre border ideas today,...
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Sask. minimum wage going up to $14 on Sunday
Saskatchewan's lowest-earning workers will be making a little bit more after this weekend. The increase - by $1 per hour to $14 per hour - takes effect Sunday as part of a commitment by the provincial...
Sep 26, 2023
Despite seven-point dip, Moe remains tied as most popular premier: Angus Reid
A new poll shows Scott Moe's popularity slipping, but Saskatchewan's premier remains tied with Nova Scotia's Tim Houston as the most popular provincial leader in Canada. The poll, released Wednesday b...
Sep 13, 2023
Saskatchewan recruiting chief marshal for new provincial police force
The Saskatchewan Marshals Service is expected to be up and running by 2026, and the provincial government is looking for a person to take on the role of chief marshal. The service is expected to consi...
Sep 12, 2023
Jobs numbers up and down in Sask.
Depending on who you're talking to, the job numbers released for Saskatchewan on Friday could be good or bad. The Sask. NDP is pointing to the unemployment rate. Saskatchewan was lumped in with the ha...
Sep 08, 2023 While the Sask. Party government is pointing to Friday's job numbers as a positive sign for the province, the NDP opposition isn't as happy. (980 CJME file photo)
Saskatchewan NDP critic calls on Ottawa to extend CEBA deadline
Thousands of small businesses will be required to repay loans under the Canada Emergency Business Account program by the end of the year. But while the federal loans of up to $60,000 helped keep some ...
Aug 24, 2023
Five takeaways from Jagmeet Singh's interview with Gormley
Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh stopped by the 650 CKOM studio Monday to field questions from John Gormley and his callers. You can listen to the entire interview here, but if you want the shorter ve...
Aug 21, 2023
NDP raises oversight concerns about new Sask. Marshals Service
The provincial government is closer to establishing the Saskatchewan Marshals Service, but the NDP opposition is raising concerns about oversight. The new provincial police service can now be formed b...
Aug 16, 2023
Political science professor reacts to byelection results
Although the NDP came out victorious in two of Thursday's three byelections, its success cannot predict next year's general election. Dr. Daniel Westlake, an assistant professor of political studies a...
Aug 12, 2023 (980 CJME file photo)
Moe both happy and disappointed with results of three byelections in Saskatchewan
It was a mixed bag for the Saskatchewan Party on byelection night Thursday -- one seat kept and two lost to the NDP. The next morning, Premier Scott Moe said he's happy about the win, but disappointed...
Aug 11, 2023 Premier Scott Moe is both disappointed at the Saskatchewan Party's losses in two of three byelections, and happy about the one win. (980 CJME)
NDP wins Walsh Acres, Coronation Park, Sask. Party wins Lumsden-Morse
The Saskatchewan NDP has flipped the Regina ridings of Walsh Acres and Coronation Park, while the Saskatchewan Party held on to Lumsden-Morse. According to the initial count from Elections Saskatchewa...
Aug 10, 2023 Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck speaks to reporters after her party's byelection wins. (Nicole Garn/980 CJME)
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The Evan Bray Show - Friday, July 18
Evan checks in with Premier Scott Moe. Then it's open phones, Bugs 'n Hugs, Eatin' Time, and Green & White Progs. We...