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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Sask. Cancer Agency first in Canada to implement new brain tumour treatment
A new tool to treat metastatic brain cancer is being implemented by the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency (SCA) - its first use in Canada. This month, the first Canadian cancer patient was treated with the H...
Aug 26, 2021
Health minister speaks on fourth wave, vaccines, public health measures
The Saskatchewan health minister wants to emphasize one major point: people in the province need to get vaccinated. "I can't emphasize this enough. We have over 500,000 vaccines in our province right ...
Aug 25, 2021 Health Minister Paul Merriman. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
‘It doesn’t feel real to me:’ Hilltops’ Dale first woman in CJFL
Emmarae Dale is still pinching herself. After growing up cheering on the Saskatoon Hilltops, the linebacker made her highly anticipated debut for the Toppers last Sunday as the first woman to ever pla...
Aug 25, 2021
Latest Regina wastewater sampling shows jump in COVID-19 viral load
A University of Regina (U of R) study on the city's wastewater has revealed a sudden jump in the COVID-19 viral load. For almost a year, researchers Dr. Nicole Hansmeier and Dr. Tzu-Chiao Chao have be...
Aug 25, 2021 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Bag checks, metal detection and prohibited items introduced as enhanced security at QCX
More security is coming to the Queen City Ex for its second weekend and it might take visitors a little longer to get through the gates. Organizers are asking attendees to plan ahead during the last f...
Aug 25, 2021 A family plays games at the Queen City Ex Aug. 5, 2017. (Jessie Anton/980 CJME)
Sask. Hockey Association announces name change, rebrand in time for 2021-22 season
The Saskatchewan Hockey Association is changing its name. In a rebranding announced Wednesday, which included a new name and logo for the upcoming 2021-22 hockey season, the SHA will now be called Hoc...
Aug 25, 2021
Old-fashioned summer fun at Government House this weekend
Some good old-fashioned end-of-summer fun is on the schedule Saturday at Regina's Government House. Free old-fashioned games and activities will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Aug. 28 at the former hom...
Aug 25, 2021 (980 CJME file photo)
New regulations to limit sale of flavoured vape products, increase sales tax
New regulations around vaping are coming into effect next week in Saskatchewan. The changes come as a result of the Tobacco and Vapour Products Control Amendment Regulations 2021. As of Sept. 1, the s...
Aug 25, 2021 (980 CJME file photo)
COVID-19 outbreaks declared over at several Regina care homes after false positives identified
Effective immediately, many of the long-term care homes in Regina believed to have experienced COVID-19 outbreaks will return to regular visitation. The care homes include Regina Lutheran Home, Santa ...
Aug 24, 2021 Parkside Extendicare in Regina. (Logan Stein/980 CJME)
Pats add Czech-born player to roster
The Regina Pats have broken the ice by announcing they have signed 2020 CHL import selection Stanislav Svozil to a contract. The 18-year old defenceman was chosed 15th overall by the Pats in the 2020 ...
Aug 24, 2021 (File photo courtesy of Keith Hershmiller Photography)
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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...