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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Statue stature: Moose Jaw wants to reclaim tallest moose title
Moose Jaw's looking to reclaim the title of world's tallest moose statue. For more than three decades, Mac the Moose held the record at around 9.75 metres (32 feet) tall. However, in 2015, Norway stol...
Jan 17, 2019
New foundation aims to raise more money for cancer in Sask.
Nearly everyone has either been touched by cancer or knows someone who has - now a new organization launched in Saskatchewan aims to raise more money for those people. Though it's been the official fu...
Jan 16, 2019 Nora Yeates, CEO of the new Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan, at the foundation's launch. Jan. 16, 2019 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
A cold weather driving check-list
If you're planning to hit the road, CAA wants you to keep a few things in mind with this cold weather. Christine Niemczyck advises drivers to make sure their vehicle battery is charged and to plug in ...
Jan 16, 2019
No impact from U.S. government shutdown, says STEP president
It doesn't seem like the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history has hit home just yet. Chris Dekker from the Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership said they're monitoring the situatio...
Jan 15, 2019 (Jeremy Smith/Twitter)
Safety a concern with ride-sharing recommendations: taxi company
Recommendations about regulations surrounding ride-sharing are set to be presented to Regina's Executive Committee but the taxi industry is taking issue with a few of them. A report from administratio...
Jan 15, 2019 The Saskatchewan government has introduced legislation to allow ride-sharing services like Uber to operate in the province. (Adriana Christianson/980 CJME)
Sask. writer calls anti-carbon tax crusade hypocritical
According to a Saskatoon freelance writer, the Saskatchewan Party is not paying the political cost for hiking the provincial sales tax to six per cent and expanding the industries where it would be ch...
Jan 14, 2019 Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe was one of several speakers at a rally at the legislature in support of the country’s resource sectors on Jan. 8. (Joseph Ho/980 CJME)
Regina Farmers Market starts indoor winter markets
The Regina Farmers Market is offering up a taste of summer in the depths of Saskatchewan winter. For the first time in its 44-year history, the local farmers market is testing out a year-round schedul...
Jan 12, 2019 Preserves and pickles from Rocky Acres Orchards at the Regina Farmers Market. (Regina Farmers Market/Facebook)
Ottawa, Saskatchewan reach equivalency agreement to phase out coal electricity
Ryan McKenna, The Canadian Press REGINA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Saskatchewan and Ottawa have reached an agreement under which the province will shut down most of its coal-fired power plan...
Jan 11, 2019 (The Canadian Press)
Province moving services to Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency
The province is adding more responsibilities and expanding the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA). The Wildfire Management Branch, currently from the Ministry of Environment, and the Ministry of...
Jan 09, 2019 Photo of smoke and fire posted by a farmer in the area hit by wildfires Oct. 17, 2017. (Michael/ Twitter @Michwol)
Prime minister returns to Regina this Thursday
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau could face some tough questions when he comes to Regina this Thursday. He is set to hold a public town hall meeting at the University of Regina at 7 p.m. In a statement e...
Jan 08, 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...