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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'It's still very emotional:' Sask.-born judge relives Yellowknife evacuation ordeal
What could be a repeat of what happened in Fort McMurray, Alta., in 2016 seemed to be unfolding in Yellowknife on Friday. With wildfires closing in, people have been frantically evacuating the capital...
Aug 18, 2023 The scene at the Yellowknife airport on Aug. 16, 2023. (Stephanie Whitecloud-Brass/Submitted)
Extreme heat and smoky skies on tap for southwestern Sask. Friday
Residents in southwestern Saskatchewan could feel like they're in a giant barbecue on Friday. Heat warnings and special air quality statements were in effect Friday morning for many communities south ...
Aug 18, 2023 Special air quality statements due to wildfire smoke remained in place in Saskatchewan. (980 CJME file photo)
COVID case numbers fall, test positivity rates rise in Saskatchewan
While lab-confirmed COVID-19 case numbers have decreased month over month in Saskatchewan, the test positivity rate has increased. The latest Community Respiratory Illness Surveillance Program report ...
Aug 17, 2023
Heat warnings issued for southwest Saskatchewan
Southern Saskatchewan is heading back into a heat wave. Environment Canada issued a heat warning Thursday for communities southwest of Regina, including Moose Jaw and Swift Current. The weather agency...
Aug 17, 2023 (Nicholas Iatropoulos/980 CJME)
Sask. gov't turns down electronic vote counters despite positive showings
Despite what appears to have been a good showing for electronic vote-counting machines in the three byelections held last week, the provincial government has given a firm 'no' to using vote-counting m...
Aug 17, 2023
Environment Canada warning of poor air quality, high winds in parts of Sask.
Mother Nature might be blowing smoke on Wednesday in some parts of Saskatchewan. Environment Canada issued special weather statements for a number of areas, advising people to be ready for wind gusts ...
Aug 16, 2023 (980 CJME file photo)
Saskatchewan farmers jousting with pests, early start to harvest
Some unwanted visitors are taking their summer vacation in Josef Buttigieg's fields. "It's been a really good year for growing crickets and grasshoppers," he said. Grasshoppers have been an issue this...
Aug 15, 2023 (Gillian Massie/980 CJME)
Moe holding ground on net-zero electricity targets
While the Canadian government appears to be moving ahead with its regulations to have all electricity generation in the country at net-zero emissions by 2035, Saskatchewan's premier will be staying th...
Aug 14, 2023 Premier Scott Moe. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
Moe both happy and disappointed with results of three byelections in Saskatchewan
It was a mixed bag for the Saskatchewan Party on byelection night Thursday -- one seat kept and two lost to the NDP. The next morning, Premier Scott Moe said he's happy about the win, but disappointed...
Aug 11, 2023 Premier Scott Moe is both disappointed at the Saskatchewan Party's losses in two of three byelections, and happy about the one win. (980 CJME)
How to stay safe on Saskatchewan lakes
The Lifesaving Society Saskatchewan is reminding people about lake safety after two separate drownings over the long weekend. One man drowned in Lake Diefenbaker after attempting to save three women w...
Aug 10, 2023
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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...