Murray Wood: Elbows down, taxpayer subsidies for U.S. flights up
Murray Wood wonders why it's OK for Saskatchewan to prop up air travel to the U.S. with taxpayer dollars, but it was wro...
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‘Looked like a roman candle:’ People witness bright flash in Sask. sky
The Land of the Living Skies lived up to its name early Monday. A number of people said they witnessed a bright light with a tail shoot across the sky around 7:10 a.m. "All of a sudden you see this bi...
Jan 20, 2020
Saskatchewan’s frigid forecast is nearing its end
After more than a week of extremely cold temperatures, it looks as though warmer days are ahead in Saskatchewan. Environment Canada's Dave Carlsen said into Monday morning, the air flow over the provi...
Jan 19, 2020
Bison return to Wanuskewin nearly 150 years later
The bison are back. After a near 150-year absence, plains bison are once again roaming the prairies outside Saskatoon. Eleven bison comprised of a group of six calves from Grassland National Park near...
Jan 18, 2020
Grieving mother who lost son in police-involved shooting wants changes in Sask. health system
A Saskatchewan mom has spent the last year grieving her son who died after an exhausting battle with mental health and addiction. Carey Rigby-Wilcox is now sharing the story of her son, Steven Rigby, ...
Jan 17, 2020
Extreme cold lets up Friday in Sask.
The extreme cold weather that blanketed Saskatchewan for most of the week finally let up on Friday, as there were almost no cold warning statements issued from Environment Canada. The only region unde...
Jan 17, 2020 (Evan Radford/980 CJME)
Premier reflects on first two years in office
With a provincial election scheduled for Oct. 26, Premier Scott Moe is looking back on his first two years in office. Moe joined John Gormley and 650 CKOM’s Brent Loucks on Thursday. The premier...
Jan 16, 2020
Reservation dates announced for 2020 camping season
Saskatchewan Provincial Parks has announced that reservations start April 13 for seasonal camping. For night camping and Camp-Easy, reservations begin on April 15. Reservations will open at 7 a.m., wi...
Jan 16, 2020
Professor met with acceptance, criticism at climate change in agriculture presentation
A professor giving a presentation on climate change and agriculture was met with acceptance and some criticism Wednesday at the Western Canadian Crop Production show. University of Regina’s Davi...
Jan 15, 2020
Extreme cold not proving to be an issue for Rancher during lambing
There's no concern about staying warm during the extreme cold spell at the McDermit Ranch near Southey. It's getting a little steamy in the barn during lambing season. Sheep breeder Jelaine McDermit i...
Jan 14, 2020 Jelaine McDermit lambing a ewe at her ranch near Southey on January 14, 2020. (Andrew Shepherd/980 CJME)
Extreme cold hits Sask. again
Saskatchewan is on to Day 2 of an extreme deep freeze, and already the temperature is colder Tuesday than it was on Monday. As of 6:30 a.m., Environment Canada had issued extreme cold warnings for eve...
Jan 14, 2020 (980 CJME file photo)
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Sarah Mills: We need more 'regular guys' in the civic process
Standing in front of CEOs, lobbyists, advocates and others at a council meeting is not an exciting prospect, but Sarah M...
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 30
8:30 - A mega-farm in Saskatchewan is raising major concerns about debt, rapid expansion and financial pressures facing ...