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Murray Wood says signs of spring were all over the place on the weekend, even though the forecast remains wintery for th...
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'Carbon jail:' Duncan looking to shift responsibility to government on carbon tax
As it sets up a potential fight with the federal government over the carbon tax and home heating, Saskatchewan's government is also looking to make sure it's the only one in the crosshairs. Dustin Dun...
Nov 01, 2023 Crowns Minister Duncan Dustin said Tuesday he would likely be the one going to jail if the federal government pursues criminal charges when SaskEnergy stops paying the carbon tax in the new year. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Police seeking suspect in North Battleford killing in 2022
The RCMP is asking for the public's help in locating a man who has been charged with manslaughter. On Tuesday, the Mounties said a warrant had been issued for 34-year-old Nolan Bird, who has been char...
Oct 31, 2023
Moe tells Gormley withholding carbon tax payments 'likely not' legal
Premier Scott Moe said Tuesday that it's "likely not" legal to have SaskEnergy stop collecting the carbon tax and submitting it to the federal government. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a thr...
Oct 31, 2023 Premier Scott Moe told Gormley on Tuesday that having SaskEnergy withhold carbon tax payments to the federal government likely isn't legal, but he's willing to go ahead with the plan. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
University of Saskatchewan to offer training for physician assistants
Saskatchewan is preparing to train more health-care professionals in the province. In a media release Tuesday, the provincial government said it has asked the University of Saskatchewan's College of M...
Oct 31, 2023 The University of Saskatchewan is set to offer a physician assistant master's program. (980 CJME file photo)
BHP commits $6.4 billion to Jansen potash mine
BHP is cutting another big cheque to further develop the Jansen potash project east of Saskatoon. The mining giant announced a $6.4-billion investment on Tuesday for the second stage of the project, w...
Oct 31, 2023
'A political mud puddle:' Lawyer discusses Moe's carbon tax ultimatum
Premier Scott Moe is trying to save Saskatchewan residents some money on the carbon tax, but it could put his government back in court. Moe wants the federal government to include Saskatchewan in its ...
Oct 30, 2023 "The federal government is on damage control," law professor Eric Adams said after Premier Scott Moe demanded Saskatchewan be included in a carbon tax exemption. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
Moe to stop carbon tax collection unless feds extend exemption
Premier Scott Moe is putting the heat on the federal government about the carbon tax. Last week, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a pause on carbon pricing for heating oil in Atlantic Canada. T...
Oct 30, 2023 Premier Scott Moe says the federal government should apply the carbon tax on home heating sources fairly across the country. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
Winter blast a 'punch in the gut,' but warmer November in store
The sudden onset to winter brought snow and lower temperatures to Saskatchewan, but temperatures should turn warmer in November. David Phillips, a senior climatologist with Environment Canada, spoke w...
Oct 30, 2023 (Highway Hotline/Twitter)
Sask. NDP calls for expansion of carbon tax relief
After Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced an exemption to the carbon tax on heating oil in Atlantic Canada, Saskatchewan's NDP is calling for the federal government to help out people in the prair...
Oct 27, 2023 Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck is calling on the federal government and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to expand the recently announced carbon tax relief to Atlantic Canada and rural Canadians to the whole country. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Number of confirmed COVID cases climbing in Saskatchewan
The number of lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan is on an upward trajectory. In its latest Community Respiratory Illness Surveillance Program report, Saskatchewan's Ministry of Health said t...
Oct 27, 2023 The number of confirmed COVID cases in Saskatchewan and the test positivity rate rose over the past month. (The Canadian Press file photo)
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Sarah Mills: Cancelled ferries on west coast put the short Saskatchewan commutes into perspective
Using the ferry system is a great way to enjoy BC from the water, but Sarah Mills says recent issues have had a big impa...
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The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, April 7
On Tuesday's show, Evan marks Green Shirt Day , talks youth crime and justice on the Round Table of Justice and anticipa...