Murray Wood: Why most of us are Switzerland when it comes to culture war debates
As society becomes more and more divided, Murray Wood says a lot of his friends are just trying to stay neutral, as ther...
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As Saskatchewan heats up, patios are eager for first full season in years
The summer-like weather throughout most of Saskatchewan has restaurant owners gearing up for patio season. With the mercury in both Saskatoon and Regina climbing in the high 20s on Thursday, the nice ...
May 05, 2022 The patio at the Bar Willow Eatery. (Shane Clausing/980 CJME)
Gov't expanding mental health initiative in Sask. schools
Students at more Saskatchewan schools will be getting help with their mental health. The provincial government announced Wednesday it would be expanding the Mental Health Capacity Building initiative ...
May 04, 2022 Two organizations are threatening legal action if the Saskatchewan government doesn't alter its new policies surrounding students' chosen pronouns in schools. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
Patients saved by STARS reflect on 10-year anniversary
Imagine being in a serious, life-threatening accident while you're out at the lake, far from a hospital. Many Saskatchewan residents are alive today because of STARS air ambulance. The air ambulance s...
May 04, 2022 (Dominick Lucyk/980 CJME)
Saskatchewan NDP says $15 not enough for minimum wage
While Saskatchewan's NDP is glad to see a $15 minimum wage on the way for the province, the party's labour critic said the increase is too little and coming too late. "It's important that we're seeing...
May 04, 2022 Minister Don Morgan. May 3, 2022 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Springside playing the waiting game for road repairs
When it comes to being on a list of top 10s, this is probably one you would hope to avoid. A section of Highway 47 near Springside grabbed the No. 2 spot in CAA Saskatchewan’s worst roads in the...
May 03, 2022
Regina Anti-Poverty Ministry left hoping for more after minimum wage change
The Regina Anti-Poverty Ministry says Saskatchewan's announcement of a minimum wage increase is a positive sign, but is still not enough. On Tuesday, the province said it would increase the minimum wa...
May 03, 2022 (980 CJME file photo)
Saskatchewan to raise minimum wage to $13 in October, $15 in 2024
People who work for minimum wage in Saskatchewan are getting a raise. The provincial government announced Tuesday that on Oct. 1, the minimum wage will increase from $11.81 per hour to $13 per hour. T...
May 03, 2022
Premier floats minimum wage hike as NDP proposes royalty rebate
On Monday, Saskatchewan's NDP proposed a measure which could put a balm on some of the affordability pain people are feeling right now. Then the premier shot his own idea right back. "Times like these...
May 03, 2022 Premier Scott Moe. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
Six new ICU beds in operation in Saskatchewan hospitals
Six new intensive care unit beds have opened in Saskatchewan, with five more to be added before the year is out. The provincial government said in its March budget it would be spending $12.5 million t...
May 02, 2022 (Saskatchewan Health Authority)
Farmers in southeast, southwest Saskatchewan facing different situations
After last year's drought, Lee Stanley is saying something he never thought he would say again. "It seems strange to say after last year, but we were happy to miss the rainfall this time," Stanley tol...
May 02, 2022 (980 CJME file photo)
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, Sept. 11
Evan chats with political columnist Biran Lilley and lawyer Warren Kinsella after the shocking death of Charlie Kirk. He...