Murray Wood: Are Saskatchewan Roughrider fans still the best in the CFL?
Murray Wood says attendance at Rider seems to be down, even though the team guards the numbers. But with a strong record...
Tag Archives: Saskatchewan
Lawyer challenging Sask. pronoun law 'relieved and happy' after appeal decision
A lawyer for Egale Canada was very happy with the decision that came down on Monday morning from the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal on the provincial government's pronoun law. In a 4-1 decision, the cou...
Aug 12, 2025 The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal released a ruling on Monday, affirming a lower court decision that invoking the notwithstanding clause doesn’t stop the courts from weighing in on the constitutionality of a law. (980 CJME file photo)
Saskatchewan's U.S. border included in RCMP drone policing trial
Saskatchewan is included in an RCMP trial that will use drones to patrol a corridor along the U.S. border. RCMP said in a news release on Aug. 11 the border corridor trial also covers Alberta and Mani...
Aug 11, 2025 A drone is piloted by a Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer over the Detroit River in Windsor, Ontario, on March 7, 2025. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young)
LISTEN: Diversification helps Saskatchewan weather most U.S. tariffs
Saskatchewan's premier says the province's industries are largely protected from U.S. tariffs because of the North American free trade agreement known as CUSMA, but now the question remains is how lon...
Aug 10, 2025 At the beginning of 2025, Chris Lane, president and CEO of Economic Development Regina, says the full impact of the U.S. tariff would peel off about $175 million in business out of the Regina area almost immediately. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
LISTEN: What you need to know if you're caught in a weather emergency
A new survey says that a majority of Canadians are losing confidence in their local emergency response, and most don't even know their evacuation routes during a weather emergency. Jim Mandeville is t...
Aug 09, 2025 A recent survey highlighted the lack of emergency preparedness among Canadians. Having evacuation plans and essential documents ready are especially important in light of recent disasters like the Texas floods. (jctabb / Depositphotos.com)
Saskatchewan leading the nation in employment rates
Saskatchewan was the only province to see an increase in employment in July. The province also had the lowest unemployment rate in the country at 5 per cent, or 22,000 full-time jobs, according to the...
Aug 09, 2025 Compared with July 2024, employment in Saskatchewan was up by 16,000, or 2.6 per cent. (The Canadian Press)
Saskatchewan Open Farm Days offers a chance to learn more about agriculture
It's the perfect weekend to take a peek behind the barn doors and into the heart of local farms. Saskatchewan Open Farm Days runs on Saturday and Sunday, with more than 30 farms, ranches, and gardens ...
Aug 09, 2025 Saskatchewan Open Farm Days runs on Saturday and Sunday, with more than 30 farms, ranches, and gardens opening their gates to give curious people a chance to learn and explore. (Nicole Garn/980 CJME)
The Blitz Podcast: Riders head to Montreal looking to knock off Als
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will take their 6-1 record to Montreal on Saturday as the team tries to get a win against the Alouettes. After the team held onto a 21-18 win over the Edmonton Elks last F...
Aug 01, 2025
LISTEN: Saskatchewan couple frustrated after ATV driver crushes crops
A Saskatchewan couple is asking ATV drivers to use a bit of common sense and find a path that doesn't cut through their crops. Erin Gurney farms with her husband in and around the Qu'Appelle Valley. D...
Jul 29, 2025 Erin Gurney farms with her husband in and around the Qu’Appelle Valley, and they recently noticed some of their pea plants were trampled down by an ATV driver who had cut through their field. (Erin Gurney/Submitted)
'Too much water, too fast': Eston floods second time this summer
Basements and streets were submerged after a flash flood tore through Eston over the weekend. The community, located 60 kilometres southeast of Kindersley, received between three-and-a-half to six inc...
Jul 21, 2025 Eston Mayor Darcy Morrice said with all the rain running downwards towards the bottom of streets, it “accumulates a lot of water in a hurry.” (Town of Eston)
Saskatchewan farmers receive boost in 2025 AgriStability support
Saskatchewan producers facing trade uncertainty and dry conditions will receive a one-time increase in compensation through AgriStability, along with a doubling of the maximum payment cap for the 2025...
Jul 21, 2025 Changes to the AgriStability program could include recognizing feed expenses from rented grazing land as eligible costs starting in 2026. (Canadian Cattlemen's Association/Facebook)
NOW TRENDING
OPINION
Sarah Mills: Halle Berry's ex wanted her to cook and clean? Really?
Halle Berry's former husband David Justice said he split with the Oscar winner because she didn't do the cooking and cle...
LATEST WEATHER
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, August 13
Evan chats with Shaun Haney on China's canola tariff, Brian Zinchuk with the latest oil and gas news, NHL alumni ahead o...