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 importance of agriculture in the economy': Expert talks exports in Sask.
After consecutive years in which Saskatchewan's agricultural exports set records, some experts think it will be challenging to keep up that trend. Kevin Hursch, an agriculture journalist and farmer, b...
Feb 15, 2022 Todd Lewis' farm in Gray, SK. (Libby Giesbrecht/980 CJME)
Voters head to the polls in northern Saskatchewan byelection
Athabasca constituents are heading to the polls on Tuesday in a byelection to choose a new MLA. The byelection was triggered in August 2021 after long-time NDP MLA Buckley Belanger resigned to pursue ...
Feb 15, 2022
APAS president reacts to record agricultural exports
The president of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan said setting a record for agricultural exports during the COVID-19 pandemic speaks volumes about the province’s abilities....
Feb 14, 2022
'Longer and more severe': Doctors expecting hospital numbers to rise
Saskatchewan hospitals are getting close to full if they're not already, according to a presentation from last week's physicians' town hall. The town hall is a virtual presentation put on every other ...
Feb 14, 2022
Saskatchewan set record for agricultural exports in 2021
Saskatchewan's agricultural producers contributed to a provincial record in 2021. According to the provincial government, Saskatchewan's agricultural exports last year were worth $17.5 billion. That b...
Feb 14, 2022 (980 CJME file photo)
Sask. residents react to the end of the vaccine passport
Proof of vaccination is no longer required in Saskatchewan as of Monday as the province begins removing its COVID-19 health measures. On Monday, the provincial government announced it was decommission...
Feb 14, 2022
Two Albert Street businesses robbed over weekend: police
Regina police reported two similar robberies of businesses on Albert Street over the past two days. The first incident occurred just before midnight on Friday in the 100 block of Albert St. Two suspec...
Feb 13, 2022
Moe implores protesters to respect rights of those crossing borders
For the second straight day, Premier Scott Moe offered his thoughts on protests at Canada-U.S. borders. But unlike Thursday's statement, Moe's comments on social media Friday were aimed at those who a...
Feb 11, 2022 Premier Scott Moe. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
'Don't take weird risks:' Ruts in roads wreaking havoc
Saskatoon's Craig Silliphant found himself in an awkward situation Friday morning. The ruts made from other vehicles in his back alley caused Silliphant to get stuck on his way to work. "That snow was...
Feb 11, 2022 (980 CJME file photo)
Residents warned to watch for ice dams as temperatures rise
The temperatures have gone from freezing to more mild conditions this week, which means residents should start looking out for ice dams. Those are ridges of ice that form at the edge of a roof and pre...
Feb 10, 2022
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Murray Wood: Why I hate the latest round of changes in the CFL
Eight of the CFL's nine teams will qualify for the playoffs under the league's latest round of changes, but Murray Wood ...
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 30
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