Murray Wood: Going to seed, in a good way
Murray Wood says seed sales are taking off this spring. Food prices are likely convincing some to grow their own vegetab...
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Two new COVID-19 cases, nine more recoveries in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan reported two new cases of COVID-19 and nine more recoveries on Wednesday. The new cases -- one in the north and one in the Saskatoon region -- increased the provincial total to date to 80...
Jul 08, 2020 (Saskatchewan Health Authority)
Windstorm rips through Hazenmore, downs trees and power lines
As a storm photographer, Beth Allan has seen damage in Saskatchewan towns before. She admits what she saw in the village of Hazenmore on Tuesday shocked even her. "The first thing we noticed was tree ...
Jul 08, 2020
139 projects to receive funding in second phase of MEEP
Nearly $14 million in funding has been earmarked for another 139 projects under the province's Municipal Economic Enhancement Program (MEEP). On June 22, the provincial government announced the 55 pro...
Jul 08, 2020 (Kevin Martel/980 CJME)
Saskatchewan country artist partnering with charities in drive-in concert tour
Starved for entertainment thanks to COVID-19? A local country artist may be coming to perform in a town near you, with proceeds going to support Saskatchewan charities. Lumsden's Justin LaBrash was th...
Jul 08, 2020 Lumsden country artist Justin LaBrash performed a drive-in concert in Lampman on June 13, 2020. (Tara Langlois Photography/Submitted)
Southwestern Saskatchewan under wind warning
Wind warnings are in effect for areas of southwestern Saskatchewan. Environment and Climate Change Canada issued the warnings Wednesday morning for areas around Kindersley, Rosetown, Biggar, Wilkie, M...
Jul 08, 2020 (Kevin Martel/980 CJME file photo)
Saskatoon doctor offers advice on caring for masks
Masks have become a normal thing to see or wear during the COVID-19 pandemic and Dr. Carla Holinaty is offering some tips for mask upkeep. Holinaty, a family physician in Saskatoon, joined the Greg Mo...
Jul 07, 2020 (Saskatchewan Health Authority)
Saskatchewan’s 15th COVID-19-related death was a person in their 20s
Saskatchewan reported Tuesday a 15th death due to complications from COVID-19. In a media release, the provincial government said a resident of the north who was in their 20s had died. It's the first ...
Jul 07, 2020
‘Divine event:’ Surgeon who helped Sask. man after hike operates on him days later
CALGARY - A Saskatchewan man who had a heart attack after a hike in the Rocky Mountains says it was divine intervention that the same cardiac surgeon who helped resuscitate him near the trail would op...
Jul 07, 2020 Dr. Corey Adams speaks with Shirley and Darrell Parker in this July 3, 2020 handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta
Fishing licences aren't required in Saskatchewan this weekend
Anglers could be busy in Saskatchewan this weekend. The summer free fishing weekend is Saturday and Sunday, when residents and visitors don't need a licence to fish in any of the province's bodies of ...
Jul 07, 2020
Moose Jaw youth centre keeping teens engaged during COVID-19 lockdown
While splash parks and playgrounds are exciting for kids, teens have been left waiting for more age-appropriate entertainment options to reopen. In the excitement of the slow reopening of Saskatchewan...
Jul 06, 2020 Moose Jaw youths enjoy a socially distanced outdoor kayak trip, organized by Joe's Place Youth Centre during COVID-19. (Joe's Place Youth Centre/Submitted)
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Sarah Mills: We are feeling the pinch of rising prices, even beyond the gas pumps
Costs have already gone up with airlines. Parcel and delivery services could also increase, and even ride sharing may ja...
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The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, April 14
8:30 - With the by-elections now decided, Mark Carney's Liberals have secured a majority in the House of Commons, comple...