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
Saskatchewan's newborn screening program being expanded
The Government of Saskatchewan is making some changes to the newborn screening program. Four medical conditions are being added to the screening programs arsenal administered to newborn babies by the ...
Feb 23, 2022
Sask. considering joining others in challenging Emergencies Act in court
Saskatchewan may follow the lead of the Alberta government and other organizations in launching a legal challenge of the Emergencies Act. A spokeswoman for Premier Scott Moe said in a statement to The...
Feb 22, 2022
Sask. crop insurance average coverage to reach record level in 2022
The Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation's average coverage is to hit a record high in 2022, but premiums also are increasing. The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan on Tuesday announced covera...
Feb 22, 2022 (980 CJME file photo)
Saskatoon product to play for Yukon at Tim Hortons Brier
While there already are two Saskatchewan-based rinks to cheer for at the 2022 Tim Hortons Brier, fans can keep their eyes on another player from the province. Saskatoon's Evan Latos is to throw lead s...
Feb 22, 2022
Roughriders announce multiple signings
The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced a handful of roster additions on Monday. The Green and White signed American defensive lineman Nick Coe, American offensive lineman Bryce Hargrove, and national ...
Feb 21, 2022
Suspects escapes on foot after robbing jewelry store
A jewelry store robbery is being investigated by Regina police. On Friday just before 1 p.m., the Regina Police Service (RPS) received a report of a robbery at a business in the 4100 block on Albert S...
Feb 19, 2022 (980 CJME file photo)
Moe reacts to Meili's resignation as NDP leader
With Saskatchewan's NDP leader stepping down, Premier Scott Moe is switching targets to the entire party. Ryan Meili told 980 CJME on Friday morning that he is resigning as the leader of the Oppositio...
Feb 18, 2022
Province's top doctor says drop in test positivity is good sign
Saskatchewan's weekly COVID-19 numbers showed a record number of hospitalizations but also a big drop in test positivity rate. Dr. Saqib Shahab, the province’s chief medical health officer, told...
Feb 18, 2022
Regina pub takes unique approach as COVID rules change
The vaccine passport system was no longer required in Saskatchewan as of Monday as the province continued removing its COVID-19 health measures. Even though the system is no longer in place, it doesn'...
Feb 17, 2022 Manager of Bushwakker Brewpub, Grant Frew, speaks about the 'Arizona Room'. (Logan Stein/980 CJME)
Saskatchewan sets record for COVID hospitalizations
A record number of COVID-19 patients were in Saskatchewan hospitals as of Wednesday. According to the weekly epidemiology report released Thursday by the Ministry of Health, there were 410 people with...
Feb 17, 2022
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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 ...