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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NDP unveils priorities for jobs ahead of Sask. budget
Thousands of people have lost their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic and the Saskatchewan NDP thinks the provincial government should be making jobs and workers a priority in the upcoming budget. NDP...
Mar 31, 2021 NDP MLA Aleana Young in front of the legislative building on March 17, 2021. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Latest COVID update March 31: 191 new cases, 176 recoveries, 2 deaths
Nearly 8,500 doses of COVID-19 vaccine were administered in Saskatchewan on Tuesday. In its daily update, the Ministry of Health said 8,491 shots were given, increasing the total number of vaccination...
Mar 31, 2021 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
Saskatchewan RCMP now participating in Clare's Law
The Saskatchewan RCMP has joined the ranks of police forces that are participating in Clare's Law. The Interpersonal Violence Disclosure Protocol came into effect in June, but the Saskatchewan RCMP sa...
Mar 31, 2021
Family of Weyakwin Lake man offers $100,000 for his safe return
By Derek Cornet A $100,000 reward has been offered for the safe return of a Weyakwin Lake man who went fishing Sept. 23 and has not been seen since. "He went out fishing at about 6 p.m. in the evening...
Mar 31, 2021
Shahab says COVID numbers in Moose Jaw 'very concerning'
Dr. Saqib Shahab had a warning for Canada's Most Notorious City on Tuesday. "I think Moose Jaw is on red alert," Saskatchewan's chief medical health officer said during a conference call. Moose Jaw ha...
Mar 30, 2021 Saskatchewan's Chief Medical Health Officer, Dr. Saqib Shahab (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Teachers, students sleep in Sask. schools because of spring storm
Many students and teachers around Saskatchewan had unusual sleeps Monday night, after a snowstorm forced them to sleep in school due to treacherous road conditions. Herbert School principal Chad Strik...
Mar 30, 2021 The teachers and staff at Herbert school that were storm-stayed. (Herbert School/Twitter)
Latest COVID update March 30: Public health orders for Regina region extended
The stricter public health measures put in place for the Regina area on March 23 have been extended for another seven days. In its daily COVID-19 update Tuesday, the Ministry of Health said the measur...
Mar 30, 2021 (Sheena Roszell/650 CKOM file photo)
Bad roads cost drivers more, but not as much in Sask.: Report
According to the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA), bad roads are costing vehicle owners more each year in gas, maintenance and depreciation on their vehicles. All together, it amounts to about $3...
Mar 30, 2021
UPDATE: SaskPower crews complete repairs after storm
Lights are back on across the province after high winds and a snowstorm knocked out power to thousands of customers. In a media release late Tuesday afternoon, SaskPower spokesperson Scott McGregor sa...
Mar 30, 2021
SHA to extend vaccine booking eligibility to everyone 60 and over
People in Saskatchewan aged 60 and over can book COVID-19 vaccination appointments starting Wednesday morning. The Saskatchewan Health Authority made the announcement Tuesday, dropping the eligibility...
Mar 30, 2021 (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM file photo)
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8:30 - With a clear majority now secured, Mark Carney no longer has to bargain to survive confidence votes and can focus...