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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14 businesses opening in Saskatchewan provincial parks this summer
Saskatchewan provincial parks will have more options available for campers this summer. On Monday, the Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport announced 14 new businesses are to open across the provincia...
Jun 26, 2023 (980 CJME file photo)
John Pak wins 2023 Elk Ridge Saskatchewan Open
By Logan Lehmann John Pak was standing alone at the top of the leaderboard on Sunday after claiming the 2023 Elk Ridge Saskatchewan Open title. The American shot 21-under to win the tournament, finish...
Jun 26, 2023
Saskatchewan NDP calling for byelections soon
The Saskatchewan NDP wants the provincial government to hurry up and call the upcoming byelections. "Under this government life has gotten more expensive and families are falling behind. Utility bills...
Jun 23, 2023 Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
Planned Parenthood suspended from school presentations by Ministry of Education
A set of what appears to be explicit alphabet cards left in a high school classroom has Planned Parenthood in hot water with some parents, and now with the provincial government as well. Education Min...
Jun 22, 2023 Education Minister Dustin Duncan. June 22, 2023 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Saskatchewan reports marked decreases in COVID, flu and RSV cases
Saskatchewan's Ministry of Health says the number of cases of respiratory illnesses continues to drop in the province. In the Community Respiratory Illness Surveillance Program report issued Thursday,...
Jun 22, 2023
Regina man arrested during Canada-wide crackdown on 'ghost' guns
A nationwide crackdown on "ghost" guns Tuesday touched down in the Regina area. In a media release Wednesday, the Saskatchewan RCMP said officers from its Federal Policing National Security Enforcemen...
Jun 21, 2023 Some of the firearms seized during a police raid in the Regina area on June 20, 2023. (RCMP/Submitted)
Ministry employee accused of being involved in immigration scheme
At Saskatchewan's Ministry of Immigration and Career Training, a former employee is being accused of accessing client information as part of what was described as an immigration "scheme." According to...
Jun 21, 2023
Man charged with second-degree murder in Esterhazy-area slaying
A 48-year-old man from Calder has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of a 61-year-old man from the same community. Curtis Sokoloski is also charged with offering an in...
Jun 20, 2023 (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatchewan lakes, reservoirs could see blue-green algae blooms
Some of Saskatchewan's lakes and reservoirs could have a different look this summer. The Water Security Agency (WSA) and Ministry of Health are warning people that rising temperatures could cause blue...
Jun 20, 2023 (Google Maps)
'I'm still a little in disbelief': New film 'Die Alone' begins shooting in Regina
A group of extras waved signs in front of the Regina Sask. Poly campus on Monday, shouting on cue as actors weaved through them followed by a camera. Regina and nearby areas are the set for the new fi...
Jun 20, 2023 The movie 'Die Alone' films a scene at Saskatchewan Polytechnic. June 19, 2023 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
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Murray Wood: Going to seed, in a good way
Murray Wood says seed sales are taking off this spring. Food prices are likely convincing some to grow their own vegetab...
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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...