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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U of R prof has theory on leaders' lack of stops in Saskatchewan
It's roughly halfway through the federal election campaign and only one party leader has stopped in Saskatchewan. Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau campaigned in the province last week, holding a town hal...
Sep 27, 2019
Premier, environment minister to miss another climate march
Once again groups of students holding signs and waving at cars will march down Albert Street and gather in front of the Saskatchewan legislative building. They'll cheer, some of them will speak and al...
Sep 27, 2019 More than 200 students cut class on March 15 to protest the lack of action to address climate change at the Saskatchewan Legislature. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
JPCH will not house pediatric heart surgeons when doors open
As the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital (JPCH) prepares for the Sunday move-in date, there’s one service that the state-of-the-art facility won’t offer for pediatric patients. It won...
Sep 26, 2019
Employees at six other Crowns threaten job action
Workers from five Saskatchewan Crown corporations and one Crown agency have joined SaskTel workers in filing notice of job action. In a media release Thursday evening, Unifor -- which represents emplo...
Sep 26, 2019 Unifor national president Jerry Dias speaking ahead of contract talks at Hotel Saskatchewan on Sept. 26, 2019. (Andrew Shepherd/980 CJME)
Regina police chief open to civilian oversight body
As some of his officers investigate an RCMP-involved shooting near Turtleford, Regina Police Service Chief Evan Bray said Thursday he'd be open to a different form of oversight. During an appearance o...
Sep 26, 2019 Regina Police Chief Evan Bray.
'Pay the back taxes,' says SUMA president on Radisson drama
In Radisson, residents are fed up with their town council and are looking to the provincial government for help. They cite financial issues and council infighting as their main concerns. Saskatchewan ...
Sep 26, 2019
Sask. RCMP officer being investigated for alleged assault
The Saskatchewan RCMP has asked the Prince Albert Police Service to investigate allegations of assault against a constable from the Battleford detachment. In a media release Thursday, the RCMP said a ...
Sep 26, 2019
Saskatchewan explores civilian oversight options
REGINA -- The Saskatchewan government is looking at how other provinces handle police oversight after years of being criticized for police policing police. It's one of the only provinces without an in...
Sep 26, 2019
Radisson residents file petition to have council removed
Residents of Radisson say they are fed up with their local council and want the province to step in. Chris Tyreman told 650 CKOM's John Gormley on Wednesday that problems with the town council have re...
Sep 25, 2019
Flu shots to be available in Sask. in late October
Flu shots are to be available in Saskatchewan next month. The Saskatchewan Health Authority announced the start of its immunization campaign is set for Oct. 21. “We can’t predict exactly w...
Sep 25, 2019
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Sarah Mills: The president has tested the faithful
There may be some who worship U.S. President Donald Trump, but like the Beatles before him, Sarah Mills says the preside...
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The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, April 15
On Wednesday's show, Evan finds out who Saskatchewan's Smartest Radio Listener is, talks with some NHL legends and conti...