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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Legion halls in Saskatchewan facing tough times
COVID-19 has painted a dreary picture when it comes to Royal Canadian Legion halls. Closed since March, it's estimated that 124 of the 1,381 branches across Canada are likely to close permanently, wit...
Jun 24, 2020
Frustration mounts for landlords due to eviction ban
A Saskatoon landlord says the government's ban on residential evictions during COVID-19 is affecting his mental health and his retirement income. Boyd and Bonnie Godfrey said they are owed more than $...
Jun 24, 2020
Saskatchewan reports 11 new COVID-19 cases; Phase 4.2 to start Monday
Avid readers, art lovers and moviegoers will be able to return to their favourite haunts starting next week. The Saskatchewan government announced Phase 4.2 of the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan is to star...
Jun 23, 2020 Premier Scott Moe and Dr. Saqib Shahab. (980 CJME file photo)
Province gives green light to six school infrastructure projects
Six schools in communities across Saskatchewan will be built or refurbished through $110.5 million in funding announced Tuesday by the Saskatchewan government. The funding is part of the province's tw...
Jun 23, 2020 (980 CJME file photo)
Saskatchewan’s surgery backlog frustrating for those waiting for relief
Most Canadian patients are waiting longer than the recommended time frame for their surgeries, according to the Canadian Institute for Health Information. The COVID-19 pandemic is doing nothing to spe...
Jun 22, 2020
Five new COVID-19 cases in Sask.; Saskatoon outbreak declared over
Saskatchewan reported five new cases of COVID-19 on Monday. The new cases - four in the far north and one in the Saskatoon area - increased the total number of cases in the province to date to 751. Th...
Jun 22, 2020
Five new COVID-19 cases in Sask.; Saskatoon outbreak declared over
Saskatchewan reported five new cases of COVID-19 on Monday. The new cases - four in the far north and one in the Saskatoon area - increased the total number of cases in the province to date to 751. Th...
Jun 22, 2020
55 projects identified for first phase of MEEP funding
Projects ranging in cost from $2,000 for dust control on the streets of Ridgedale to $1.65 million for the Estevan Police Service administrative building are set to receive funding from the Saskatchew...
Jun 22, 2020 (980 CJME file photo)
Clare's Law to take effect without RCMP participation: Province
Clare's Law is set to come into force in Saskatchewan, but one police service has indicated it won't participate in the protocol. On Monday, the provincial government issued a media release about the ...
Jun 22, 2020 Sask. Justice Minister Don Morgan (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Baseball and soccer are back in Saskatchewan
Two popular sports are allowed to start up Monday in Saskatchewan. As part of Phase 4.1 of the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan, soccer and baseball are allowed to start up. “It’s better to start...
Jun 22, 2020
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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...