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...
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'A little bit of patience': Moe looks ahead to booster shot campaign
When COVID-19 vaccines became widely available in Saskatchewan, it was all hands on deck from the health-care system to get shots out quickly. However, things will look different when the province doe...
Dec 17, 2021 Premier Scott Moe. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
VIDO researcher weighs in on Omicron findings
The data out on the Omicron variant isn't vast, nor nearly complete, but there are some initial findings to be aware of. Dr. Darryl Falzarano, a research scientist with the Vaccine and Infectious Dise...
Dec 17, 2021
NDP calls for more transparency and clear roadmap as Omicron spreads
Saskatchewan NDP Leader Ryan Meili is glad to see one leg of the race between the Omicron COVID-19 variant and vaccines accomplished. On Thursday, the province announced anyone 18 or older in Saskatch...
Dec 16, 2021
Latest COVID update Dec. 16: 55 new cases, 544 active cases
The number of new COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan decreased slightly Thursday, down seven new cases from Wednesday's total. No new deaths were reported for the fifth time in the last six days. The Mini...
Dec 16, 2021 (The Canadian Press file photo)
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)
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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 ...