Murray Wood: Elbows down, taxpayer subsidies for U.S. flights up
Murray Wood wonders why it's OK for Saskatchewan to prop up air travel to the U.S. with taxpayer dollars, but it was wro...
Tag Archives: Saskatchewan
SIGA to launch online gaming portal this fall
People in Saskatchewan will soon be able to place their bets online. The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) announced on Monday the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) will be the dev...
Jun 07, 2022
McCafe fire remains imminent threat to Stanley Mission, residents on potential evacuation alert
By Derek Cornet The McCafe fire burning near Stanley Mission remains uncontained and residents have been given notice to pack clothing in the event of an evacuation. That's according to Lac La Ronge I...
Jun 07, 2022
Sask. rural municipalities plead for help as gas prices reach new records
Rural municipalities across Saskatchewan are pleading for financial support as gas prices continue to break records at the pumps. Some gas stations in Saskatchewan were selling a litre of gas for $2.0...
Jun 06, 2022 Gas prices in Saskatchewan reached $2.06.9 on June 6, 2022. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Drugs, $120K in cash seized during busts in Saskatchewan and Alberta
A massive drug bust has resulted in charges against seven people and the seizure of large amounts of cocaine, meth and cash. In a media release Monday, the Saskatchewan RCMP said its Regina-based Fede...
Jun 06, 2022 (RCMP/Submitted)
Sask. farmers feeling pressure from high fuel costs, spring rains
Just as gas prices hit an all-time high, some Saskatchewan farmers remain eager to get their crops in after a rain-soaked seeding season. Lee Stanley, a farmer from Gainsborough, said farmers are feel...
Jun 06, 2022 (Government of Saskatchewan/Submitted)
Wildfire prompts air quality alert for northern Saskatchewan
Poor air quality and visibility caused by wildfire smoke is posing a concern in parts of northern Saskatchewan. Environment Canada continued a special air-quality statement on Monday for La Ronge, Pri...
Jun 06, 2022
Police warn of another scam in Saskatchewan
Another scam is making the rounds in Saskatchewan. According to the Saskatoon Police Service’s Economic Crime Section, the scam starts with a computer pop-up window or phone call claiming the vi...
Jun 06, 2022
Ogema train tours are boarding for the summer months
About an hour and a half's drive south of Regina is the tiny village of Ogema, which has a tourist attraction like no other. Ogema is home to the Prairie Southern Railway, a tourist railway designed f...
Jun 06, 2022 (Southern Prairie Railway)
Roughriders announce final cuts, including some surprising names
The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced their final cuts Sunday -- and the list includes some notable names from the 2021 season. Among the players released by the CFL team were defensive backs A.J. He...
Jun 05, 2022 (Saskatchewan Roughriders/Twitter)
Moe's brother among those pardoned for traffic offences
Scott Moe's brother was among about 30 people who were pardoned for traffic offences by the premier last month. On May 19, Scott Moe signed an order-in-council granting clemency to a group of people w...
Jun 03, 2022 Premier Scott Moe (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
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Sarah Mills: We need more 'regular guys' in the civic process
Standing in front of CEOs, lobbyists, advocates and others at a council meeting is not an exciting prospect, but Sarah M...
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 30
8:30 - A mega-farm in Saskatchewan is raising major concerns about debt, rapid expansion and financial pressures facing ...