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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Landmark Cinemas CEO says new restrictions affecting movie theatres are illogical
As of Friday, you won’t be able to munch on your popcorn and sip your drink in a movie theatre. That’s because of new COVID-19 restrictions the Saskatchewan government announced on Wednesd...
Nov 26, 2020
Heading to the ODR’s: A look at Saskatchewan’s backyard rink builds
Saskatchewan's hockey community may have some free time on its hands following the release of the province's new COVID-19 restrictions Wednesday. Hockey will be done officially Thursday at midnight, w...
Nov 26, 2020
Latest COVID update Nov. 26: 3 deaths, 299 new cases; 85 active cases at Saskatoon jail
The Saskatchewan government reported Thursday the deaths of three residents who had tested positive for COVID-19. One of the people was in their 70s and lived in the Saskatoon area. The other t...
Nov 26, 2020 A woman being tested for COVID-19 in her vehicle at the drive-through testing facility in Regina. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
Jamie Nye: If we could just be a little bit more like our kids
Selfishness and irresponsibility. That's what you can blame if you're wondering today why you had to tell your kid they won't be going to the rink or their team is being split up into groups of eight....
Nov 26, 2020
Hockey, curling, dance communities react to COVID-related restrictions
Hockey in Saskatchewan is heading to an intermission. The Government of Saskatchewan imposed new restrictions on Wednesday to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. One of those restrictions said all spo...
Nov 25, 2020
Regina restaurant owner responds to new restrictions
The owner of a Regina restaurant and bar says the new COVID-19 restrictions implemented by the Saskatchewan government Wednesday won't impact establishments like his as long as people aren't coming in...
Nov 25, 2020
Latest COVID update Nov. 25: 164 new cases, 3,012 active cases
The number of active COVID-19 cases being reported in Saskatchewan went over the 3,000 mark Wednesday. In a media release, the Ministry of Health said there were 164 new cases and 79 more recov...
Nov 25, 2020 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
Sask. author reflects on life of Fred Sasakamoose
Saskatchewan's hockey community is mourning the loss of one of its greats. Fred Sasakamoose was the first Indigenous athlete from Saskatchewan to play in the NHL. Sasakamoose grew up on the Ahtahkakoo...
Nov 25, 2020 Fred Saskakamoose.
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Private gathering in Regina earns host $2,800 ticket
A 34-year-old Regina woman was issued a $2,800 ticket Tuesday for hosting a private indoor gathering that violated a public health order put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan. O...
Nov 25, 2020 (980 CJME file photo)
Province unveils new restrictions for sports, restaurants, gaming venues, more
Sports teams were the big losers Wednesday when the Saskatchewan government announced new restrictions aimed at stopping the spread of COVID-19. The provincial government said all team/group sports, a...
Nov 25, 2020 Saskatchewan's Chief Medical Health Officer, Dr. Saqib Shahab (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
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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...