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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Heat records broken in several Sask. communities, Kindersley hits 37 C
Heat records fell in several Saskatchewan communities on Monday, according to Environment Canada meteorologist Justin Shaer. In Elbow, the temperature reached 34. 5 C, edging out the old record of 34....
Aug 03, 2021 (980 CJME file photo)
Reveal cost of rebranding Crowns and scrap those plans, says NDP leader Ryan Meili
NDP leader Ryan Meili is calling on the government to jettison its plans to rebrand the province's Crown corporations. Meili said the party submitted a freedom of information request to SaskTel, getti...
Jul 31, 2021 NDP Leader Ryan Meili on June 9, 2021. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Sask. Human Rights Chief Commissioner named senator
The chief commissioner of the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission has been named one of five new independent senators. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced David Arnot has been appointed as senato...
Jul 29, 2021
'The only thing I was thinking is which way I needed to jump,' says construction supervisor after incident near Maymont
Allan Barilla recounts a shocking case of dangerous driving through his construction zone that could have killed somebody, but he does so rather matter-of-factly. "I've been doing what I'm doing for t...
Jul 29, 2021
‘Crackin’ open their wallets:’ Hospitality sector picking up after restriction removal; running low on staff
July 11 was a big day for many, but particularly momentous for the hospitality sector. After months and months of lockdowns, semi-lockdowns and restrictions, July 11 gave the sector the freedom to ope...
Jul 29, 2021
RCMP investigating decades-old death at former children's home in northern Sask.
Saskatchewan RCMP are launching an investigation into a death that may have happened 47 years ago at a northern school for children, referred to by police as a residential school. The historical case ...
Jul 28, 2021 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
Farm Stress Line sees increased demand amid struggles in 2021 growing season
It’s been a tough year for many in the agriculture sector. From lack of snow, to a worsening moisture deficit and the smoke and heat, it’s made things extremely difficult for farmers tryin...
Jul 28, 2021
Olympic skateboarding an exciting sight for youth at Regina skatepark
Even in 36-degree heat, Paishence Kay found time to cruise up and down the ramps at the skatepark on Rochdale Avenue. Kay has only been skating off-and-on for about a year, taking multiple breaks beca...
Jul 28, 2021 Paishence Kay, 14, practises skateboarding tricks at the skatepark on Rochdale Avenue on July 27, 2021. (Joseph Ho/980 CJME)
Latest COVID update July 27: 38 new cases, no new deaths
The province reported 38 new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan Tuesday. The new cases are located in the following zones: far northwest (17), far north-central (one), far northeast (four), northwest (...
Jul 27, 2021
Saskatchewan drought means consumers will soon pay more for pantry basics
The flour you need to bake your bread, the canola oil restaurants use to fry the food you eat and a variety of other products used both domestically and internationally will be going up in price again...
Jul 27, 2021
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Sarah Mills: The president has tested the faithful
The may be some who worship U.S. President Donald Trump, but like the Beatles before him, Sarah Mills says the president...
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The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, April 15
8:30 - With a clear majority now secured, Mark Carney no longer has to bargain to survive confidence votes and can focus...