Murray Wood: April is the most frustrating month on the prairies
As much of Saskatchewan deals with another spring snowstorm, Murray Wood says we're all asking the same question: This i...
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Moe offers vaccination target for relaxing COVID measures
Premier Scott Moe is offering a hint when public health measures could be relaxed in Saskatchewan. As of Tuesday, more than 408,000 residents have received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. That...
Apr 28, 2021
P.1 COVID variant spreading in Saskatchewan
It has been a couple of weeks since the B.1.1.7 COVID-19 variant established itself as the dominant strain in Saskatchewan, but a new variant is now starting to spread. Originally only five cases of t...
Apr 27, 2021 Premier Scott Moe. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
Vaccine distribution shifts to Saskatoon to preserve hospital capacity
There has been a noticeable shift in vaccine distribution in Saskatchewan and it’s not by accident. Health Minister Paul Merriman told reporters Monday the province has started funneling more va...
Apr 27, 2021
Eligibility changes coming to Saskatchewan vaccination rollout
More age groups are to become eligible this week to get COVID-19 vaccinations in Saskatchewan. Starting Wednesday, those 42 and older are to become eligible, as well as anyone 30 and over in the North...
Apr 27, 2021
Sask. truckers, oil workers to have chance to get vaccinated at North Dakota border
Saskatchewan truckers and energy workers who regularly cross the North Dakota border are getting the chance to roll up their sleeves for COVID-19 vaccinations. On Tuesday, the Saskatchewan and North D...
Apr 27, 2021 (980 CJME file photo)
Moe, Shahab update on COVID-19, 3 p.m.
Premier Scott Moe and Dr. Saqib Shahab, Saskatchewan's chief medical health officer, are to provide an update Tuesday on the province's response to COVID-19. Listen live here starting at 3 p.m.
Apr 27, 2021
Moe, Merriman decline ICU invitation again
Saskatchewan's premier and health minister are brushing off another invitation, extended through the opposition leader, to tour the intensive care unit at the Regina General Hospital. In Question Peri...
Apr 26, 2021 NDP Leader Ryan Meili. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
Some Sask. pharmacies prepared for vaccination pilot project
Pharmacies are gearing up to deliver Saskatchewan residents their COVID-19 vaccines. The province has said 63 pharmacies in 14 communities will be a part of the vaccination pilot project to help get m...
Apr 26, 2021 (Dominick Lucyk/980 CJME)
Saskatchewan health minister says large rallies 'have to stop'
In the wake of at least three so-called "freedom rallies" this past weekend, Saskatchewan's health minister isn't holding back his distaste. "These gatherings are ridiculous. They have to stop. I unde...
Apr 26, 2021 Health Minister Paul Merriman. (File photo/Submitted)
Latest COVID update April 26: 245 new cases, 221 recoveries, 1 death
The number of COVID-19 cases reported in Saskatchewan since the pandemic started went over the 40,000 mark Monday. The Ministry of Health said there were 245 new cases around the province, pushing the...
Apr 26, 2021 (Saskatchewan Health Authority)
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Sarah Mills: A U.S. jury says Live Nation and Ticketmaster's monopoly hurt fans
An appeal is already underway, but Sarah Mills says the court case against Live Nation and Ticketmaster has exposed what...
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 16
8:30 - There are no shortages of stories coming from Parliament Hill this week. Following the Liberal majority, the gas ...