Murray Wood: Is this one of those times when money might be better in the government's pockets?
Windfall profits on oil are prompting a break in the federal fuel excise, but Saskatchewan isn't following suit. Murray ...
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Saskatchewan to expand booster eligibility to those 18+
The Government of Saskatchewan is lowering the age of eligibility for COVID-19 booster shots to 18. Starting Monday, everyone 18 and over can book an appointment to get a booster shot, provided three ...
Dec 16, 2021 (Saskatchewan Health Authority/Submitted)
New trespassing laws in Saskatchewan to come into force Jan. 1
Saskatchewan's new trespassing laws are to take effect Jan. 1. The Trespass to Property Amendment Act, 2019, and The Trespass to Property Consequential Amendments Act, 2019 will require people wishing...
Dec 16, 2021
Regina Police Service gets 2022 budget approved, plans to buy plane
After a vote of 7-4, the Regina Police Service (RPS) had its 2022 budget approved by city council Wednesday night -- giving the RPS the green light to buy a plane and develop the Aerial Support Unit. ...
Dec 16, 2021 (980 CJME file photo)
Sask. economics prof raises concerns about future of economy
A Saskatchewan economics professor doesn't think there's as much wind in the sails of Canada's economy as is being perceived. The federal government released its fiscal update Tuesday, projecting a $1...
Dec 15, 2021
Latest COVID update Dec. 15: 62 new cases, 538 active cases
Hospitalizations due to COVID-19 in Saskatchewan have fallen to their lowest level since late August. The Ministry of Health said Wednesday there were 105 people with COVID in health-care facilities i...
Dec 15, 2021 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
'Long road to recovery': Family of local business owner speak about mental health after fall
Warning: This article contains information that could affect those with mental health issues The family of Peg Leippi, the owner of Peg's Kitchen, is speaking about the importance of taking care of yo...
Dec 15, 2021 (Peg Leippi/Facebook)
SaskPower keeps carbon tax rate steady for 2022
SaskPower is giving its customers a break on the federal carbon tax. In a media release Wednesday, the Crown corporation announced its customers will pay the same carbon tax rate as they did in 2021 -...
Dec 15, 2021 (980 CJME file photo)
Saskatchewan mother-daughter travel 8 hours to inspect shoeboxes
Kathy Fast is as close to a professional shoebox packer as they come. Having spent much of her life packing shoeboxes and the past 20 years or so travelling to Calgary to help Samaritan's Purse by ins...
Dec 15, 2021
Arctic air mass system bringing frigid conditions to Saskatchewan
An arctic air mass is sweeping into the province, bringing snow and frigid conditions throughout Saskatchewan. Environment Canada meteorologist Chris Stammers says the cold could be sticking around fo...
Dec 15, 2021
U of S wastewater study yet to find Omicron variant in Sask.
Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan now have the ability to detect the Omicron COVID-19 variant in Saskatoon’s wastewater, but they have yet to find any traces. As of Tuesday, the prov...
Dec 15, 2021
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Sarah Mills: The president has tested the faithful
There may be some who worship U.S. President Donald Trump, but like the Beatles before him, Sarah Mills says the preside...
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The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, April 15
On Wednesday's show, Evan finds out who Saskatchewan's Smartest Radio Listener is, talks with some NHL legends and conti...