Murray Wood: Is this one of those times when money might be better in the government's pockets?
Windfall profits on oil are prompting a break in the federal fuel excise, but Saskatchewan isn't following suit. Murray ...
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Federal finance minister promotes budget
Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau made the rounds promoting Liberal government's recently released budget on Wednesday. Speaking on MainStreet, Morneau said the budget, which includes a deficit of...
Mar 23, 2016
Leaders' debate gets heated over film tax, health care, seniors and P3s
The Saskatchewan leaders' debate delved into everything from the cancelation of the film tax credit to health care to P3s and renewable resources with Cam Broten and Brad Wall often talking over each ...
Mar 23, 2016
Broten and Wall ready to face off in leaders' debate Wednesday night
The two main party leaders face off in a televised debate Wednesday night. Brad Wall and Cam Broten have sparred on numerous occasions across the chamber in the Saskatchewan legislature, but it will b...
Mar 23, 2016
Mid-campaign letter from Saskatoon school board draws fire from education minister
The Prairie Spirit School Division is warning parents of potential staff cuts. In a letter sent out Tuesday, the division claimed it has had to make spending cuts and dip into reserve funds to keep th...
Mar 22, 2016
NDP reiterates adding 400 workers to Sask. seniors' care homes
The NDP is reiterating its promise to put 400 more front line staff in seniors' care homes. The $20 million annual cost will come from what the NDP calls "cutting Sask Party waste" and redirecting the...
Mar 22, 2016
Infrastructure, affordable housing on Regina mayor's federal budget wish list
Despite some uncertainty with a new government and it being in a deficit position, Regina Mayor Michael Fougere remains optimistic the city will get funding from Ottawa aimed at addressing several imp...
Mar 22, 2016
Council calls for consultation with school boards on proposed bullying bylaw
Saskatoon's school boards will be asked to weigh in before city council moves any further on the issue of bullying. This after a lengthy debate on a proposed bylaw that contained provisions against be...
Mar 21, 2016
Martel on the Move asks seniors: how have elections changed?
They are a fountain of knowledge, sharing their years of experience and wisdom to those willing to soak it in. Senior citizens in Saskatchewan have no shortage of stories, having seen and heard a lot....
Mar 21, 2016
Sask. Liberals want to be new voice of the opposition in the legislature
It has been a long time since there was a Liberal MLA in the Saskatchewan legislature. But Darrin Lamoureux is hoping to the change that. The Saskatchewan Liberals leader believes people need a third ...
Mar 21, 2016
NDP tears down Sask. Party platform
Saskatchewan's NDP leader isn't impressed by the Sask. Party's platform, which was revealed on Saturday. Cam Broten and several of his candidates were gathered in front of the legislative building on ...
Mar 20, 2016
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Sarah Mills: The president has tested the faithful
The may be some who worship U.S. President Donald Trump, but like the Beatles before him, Sarah Mills says the president...
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The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, April 15
8:30 - With a clear majority now secured, Mark Carney no longer has to bargain to survive confidence votes and can focus...