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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'We need a fresh approach': Harvey wants to do politics differently if she heads NDP
Sitting on the patio of a Regina coffee shop, Kaitlyn Harvey was animated and passionate, talking about what she feels are the problems in Saskatchewan politics and how they should be fixed. Harvey an...
Jun 24, 2022 Saskatoon lawyer and environmentalist Kaitlyn Harvey is one of two women vying for the Sask. NDP leadership. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Beck leadership run looking to rebuild the Sask. NDP
As might be expected from someone running for leadership of a Saskatchewan political party, Carla Beck's nightstand is currently home to a book about Saskatchewan politics. A bit less expected is the ...
Jun 23, 2022 Carla Beck announced her run for the NDP leadership Thursday morning. Mar. 3, 2022 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
NDP gives province failing grade for school support amid affordability crisis
In the midst of end-of-year school assessments, NDP Education Critic Matt Love has a grade for the province's education minister. "It's a big, whopping F," Love said Friday, speaking to reporters outs...
Jun 17, 2022
Love endorses Carla Beck for NDP leadership
Saskatoon MLA Matt Love is standing behind Carla Beck as she works to become the next leader of the Saskatchewan NDP. The pair announced Love's endorsement Friday at Market Mall in Saskatoon. Beck sai...
Jun 10, 2022
'We need something now': Sask. NDP calls for immediate government support
As the price of necessities continues to reach new heights throughout the province, the Saskatchewan NDP is calling for the provincial government to provide immediate support. Finance Critic Trent Wot...
Jun 08, 2022 MLA for Regina University, Aleana Young, speaks as MLA for Regina Rosemont, Trent Wotherspoon, stands in the background. (Logan Stein/980 CJME)
Gas prices approaching $2 per litre in Saskatoon, Regina
The price at the pump is nearing $2 per litre in Saskatchewan's biggest cities. According to price tracking website GasBuddy, some stations in Saskatoon and Regina increased their price for regular fu...
May 31, 2022
Meili, NDP call on provincial government to improve long-term care facilities
The NDP wants to see several changes to the current state of care that many seniors in the province are receiving. Most of the issues have been highlighted throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and NDP Le...
May 30, 2022
Kenney's resignation leaves opening for NDP, prof says
Jason Kenney's resignation leaves a potential pathway to power for the New Democrats in Alberta, according to a Calgary political scientist. On Wednesday, Kenney announced he would step down as leader...
May 19, 2022
Meili resigning Saskatoon Meewasin seat as well as NDP leadership
Just moments after leaving the Saskatchewan legislature for the last time as an MLA, Ryan Meili said he was "feeling good." Meili announced Thursday morning that he will be resigning his seat as the M...
May 19, 2022
Public drinking bill in Saskatchewan adjourned
Drinkers will have to keep a cork in it in parks in Saskatchewan for a while longer. On Tuesday afternoon, debate was adjourned on Bill 86, which would have allowed municipalities to decide for themse...
May 17, 2022
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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...