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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NDP calls for return of local voices to community health-care decision-making
Local health-care leaders are feeling shut out of the process of making decisions that impact their communities, according to the Saskatchewan New Democrats. Vicki Mowat, opposition health critic, sai...
Feb 13, 2023
Auction of SLGA permits to begin next month
Liquor permits will go up for auction in early February as the province phases out its remaining Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority liquor stores. The closure of the remaining government-run liq...
Jan 10, 2023
Connection and trust: NDP leader looking to extend momentum from '22 to '23
When 2022 started, Carla Beck didn't have the Saskatchewan NDP leadership on her mind. But come June 26, she stood on stage at the leadership convention, beaming to a crowd of party supporters with he...
Dec 28, 2022 Carla Beck, leader of the Sask. NDP and Official Opposition. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
'Defies common sense': NDP decries move to collect own corporate taxes
The Saskatchewan NDP's finance critic isn't being shy about his thoughts on bringing corporate income taxes home for Saskatchewan to collect itself. "This is a real backwards plan, more costly plan, w...
Dec 06, 2022 NDP MLA Trent Wotherspoon. (980 CJME)
NDP defends vote for Saskatchewan First Act
The Saskatchewan NDP has been getting jabs from all sides this week after members voted for The Saskatchewan First Act on Monday evening. The bill was on second reading that night and passed unanimous...
Dec 03, 2022 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
'No hope anymore': Regina woman waiting for medical specialist considers MAID
While Jolene Van Alstine looked on, wearing a wan expression, her partner Miles Sundeen talked about her years-long battle with illness. About six years ago, Van Alstine began getting nauseated; at fi...
Dec 01, 2022 Jolene Van Alstine (c) and her partner Miles Sundeen (l) joined Sask. NDP Leader Carla Beck (r) at the legislative building to call for government to make more progress attracting medical specialists to the province. Nov. 30, 2022 (Lisa Schick/9890 CJME)
Affordability cheque rollout has Saskatchewan NDP on edge
The Saskatchewan NDP wants kids to have $500 affordability cheques in their pockets, just like the province's adults. NDP Affordability Critic Trent Wotherspoon said the rollout of cheques does not he...
Nov 12, 2022 NDP Affordability Critic Trent Wotherspoon. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
Economy and autonomy likely on the priority list for throne speech
On Wednesday, Lt.-Gov. Russ Mirasty will deliver the speech from the throne in the Saskatchewan legislature, explaining the government's priorities for the next year and kicking off the legislative se...
Oct 26, 2022
Family doctor says change is needed to address shortage in Saskatoon
Families looking for a physician in Saskatoon are out of luck, as there are currently no clinics in the city accepting new patients. Clicking on the link on the Saskatchewan Health Authority website t...
Oct 13, 2022
NDP, nurse practitioners call for overhaul of health system to improve recruitment, retention
The NDP and Saskatchewan Association of Nurse Practitioners are calling for a complete overhaul of the Saskatchewan's health care program, in order to keep more health care professionals in the provin...
Oct 11, 2022 Tara Schmalenberg, Vicki Mowat and Matt Love. (Gillian Massie/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...