Murray Wood: Western separation talk borders on the absurd
Western separation isn't new, as Murray Wood reminds us. From fringe parties in the 1980s to bizarre border ideas today,...
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Revenue sharing to highlight SUMA convention in Saskatoon
The Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA), annual convention begins Sunday at TCU Place in Saskatoon. A number of issues and items are on the agenda at the convention, ranging from educ...
Feb 03, 2019
Winter storm watch issued for central Sask.
Saskatchewan's swapping the extreme cold for snow. Environment Canada meteorologist Terri Lang said back-to-back systems Friday and Saturday will bring between 10 to 20 centimetres, or four to eight i...
Jan 31, 2019
Geo-data to add life-saving minutes for STARS pilots
A made-in-Saskatchewan data-mapping system will help STARS air ambulance crews find and treat patients more quickly. The donated system was built by Information Services Corporation. It was an idea fi...
Jan 30, 2019 (980 CJME file photo)
Sask. NDP calling for potash royalty review
The Saskatchewan NDP are calling for a review on potash royalties because the government could be missing out on valuable revenue. According to a report from the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Pub...
Jan 28, 2019
Extreme cold warnings for eastern Sask.
Environment Canada has issued an extreme cold warning for the entire eastern half of Saskatchewan, extending from the province's northern border all the way south to the U.S. border. The area covered ...
Jan 28, 2019
Wind, snowfall warnings blanket Sask.
A mixture of wind and snowfall warnings blanket Saskatchewan as of Saturday night. Environment Canada has issued wind warnings for Regina and areas southwest of it. "A cold front associated with an ap...
Jan 26, 2019
'Shocked': All seats acclaimed in RM of McKillop byelection
After months of controversies - from tax hikes, to government inspections and boundary fights - the RM of McKillop is getting a new council, though they didn't have to fight very hard for the seats. T...
Jan 25, 2019 Sign posted in the RM of McKillop ahead of referendum vote on boundary changes. (Ratepayers Association RM of McKillop No. 220/Facebook)
Roadside drug testing machines provided to Sask. police
Saskatoon police are joining other cities across Saskatchewan in rolling out a new roadside drug testing machine that will be able to confirm whether there is cannabis or cocaine in a driver's system....
Jan 24, 2019 The Drager DrugTest 5000 is being deployed to six municipal police services and the RCMP. (Chris Vandenbreekel/650 CKOM)
Anti-smoking advocates demand stricter tobacco rules
Health advocates are urging the province to act in order to get people in Saskatchewan to butt out. According to the most recent Canadian Tobacco Alcohol and Drug Survey, the province has the highest ...
Jan 24, 2019 A man smokes a cigarette in Saskatoon. (File Photo)
Sask. Party support remains strong, NDP makes gains: poll
The Saskatchewan Party continues to remain the strong favourite in the province's electoral environment, according to a new Mainstreet Research poll. The poll released Wednesday shows the Sask. Party ...
Jan 23, 2019 (980 CJME file photo)
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The Evan Bray Show - Friday, July 18
Evan checks in with Premier Scott Moe. Then it's open phones, Bugs 'n Hugs, Eatin' Time, and Green & White Progs. We...