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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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau slams New Brunswick’s stance on federal carbon levy
ST. STEPHEN, N.B. - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau slammed New Brunswick on Thursday for its opposition to the federal carbon levy, saying Conservative governments across the country "don't think that ...
Mar 28, 2019 Prime Minster Justin Trudeau delivers remarks to supporters at a Liberal donor appreciation event in Toronto on Wednesday, March 27, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Tijana Martin
Blades edge Warriors to take 3-0 stranglehold on series
While the Blades are up 3-0 in their best-of-seven series against the Warriors, head coach Mitch Love is not taking anything for granted. In the first three games of the series, it has essentially bee...
Mar 27, 2019 Max Gerlach celebrates a goal during the Saskatoon Blades playoff run in March of 2019. (Saskatoon Blades/Twitter)
Trucker who caused Broncos crash likely to be deported after sentence: lawyer
An immigration lawyer says the truck driver who caused the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash in Saskatchewan is likely to be deported to India right after he serves his sentence. Lorne Waldman, who is...
Mar 22, 2019 (The Canadian Press)
Excerpts from the Humboldt Broncos victim impact statements submitted to court
MELFORT, Sask. - The driver of a transport truck involved in a deadly crash with the Humboldt Broncos hockey team bus will be sentenced Friday. Jaskirat Singh Sidhu has pleaded guilty to dangerous dri...
Mar 21, 2019 (The Canadian Press)
Budget at a glance: The key items you need to know
You won't find any new taxes or tax increases in this year's budget. Likewise, the education portion of property taxes stays put. Volunteer firefighters and first responders can use a new tax credit. ...
Mar 20, 2019 (980 CJME file photo)
Balanced Sask. budget expected to be revealed
The details of Saskatchewan's 2019-20 provincial budget are a closely guarded secret until the Finance Minister stands in the Chamber on Wednesday, but a few hints have been dropped here and there. On...
Mar 20, 2019 Sask. Finance Minister Donna Harpauer shows off a copy of the budget on Monday, ahead of its reading later in the week. Mar. 18, 2019. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Darrell Davis: Snow doubt about it ...
Two days of warm weather. That's all it took. All that snow we dutifully shovelled from our driveways and sidewalks this winter has quickly turned into ugly, icy snowpiles and huge, deep, dirty puddle...
Mar 14, 2019
Infrastructure program set to accept proposals
The window opens Friday to submit proposals to receive funding for infrastructure projects in the province. Premier Scott Moe announced Wednesday at the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalitie...
Mar 13, 2019
Rocanville under precautionary drinking water advisory
A portion of the town of Rocanville has been placed under a precautionary drinking water advisory by the provincial Ministry of Health. A water main break is to blame for the advisory, which was issue...
Mar 12, 2019 The Saskatchewan Ministry of Health issued the advisory for Rocanville on Tuesday, March 12, 2019. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Province, Catholic schools to appeal education funding
The province and the Christ the Teacher Catholic School Division will face the Good Spirit School Division (GSSD) in Saskatchewan's highest court on Tuesday and Wednesday. The case is an appeal of the...
Mar 12, 2019
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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...