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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PAGC calls on government to improve Indigenous firefighting capacity
By Nigel Maxwell The Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) is renewing its call for the federal and provincial governments to address the escalating wildfire crisis and improve Indigenous firefighting ca...
Jun 09, 2023 (paNOW file photo)
Seeding operations nearing completion in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan farmers are nearing the finish line when it comes to seeding. According to the Ministry of Agriculture's weekly crop report, 96 per cent of the crop is in the ground in the province, up f...
Jun 08, 2023 (980 CJME file photo)
Thunderstorm watches, warnings pop up in Saskatchewan
Environment Canada may be lifting heat warnings in Saskatchewan, but the same can't be said for thunderstorm advisories. As of 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, severe thunderstorm warnings remained in place for a...
Jun 07, 2023 (980 CJME file photo)
Pink Wig Foundation offers support to women as they battle cancer
An organization that supports women during their most difficult time is a legacy a young Saskatchewan woman left behind. The Pink Wig Foundation provides Saskatchewan women ages 16 to 50 with financia...
Jun 07, 2023
Saskatchewan's agri-food exports on record pace
On the heels of a record-setting year for exports, Saskatchewan announced Wednesday a sizable year-over-year increase in agri-food exports. The provincial government said those exports had an estimate...
Jun 07, 2023 Canola seed. (The Canadian Press file photo)
Some Sask. provincial parks getting $14M in upgrades in 2023-24
Some of Saskatchewan's provincial parks are getting a facelift this year. In a media release Wednesday, the provincial government said it's investing $14 million in provincial park facility and infras...
Jun 07, 2023 The new pavilion at Rowan's Ravine. (Government of Saskatchewan/Submitted)
Cast of TV show was 'Alone' in northern Saskatchewan
The conditions in northern Saskatchewan can test the hardiest of people. That was caught on camera last fall, when 10 survivalists were dropped into remote locations near Reindeer Lake for Season 10 o...
Jun 07, 2023 A production still from the TV series Alone. (Government of Saskatchewan/Submitted)
Warnings continue, but blistering heat expected to ease Thursday
The heat wave is set to break in Saskatchewan. Heat warnings persisted in the province on Wednesday, but Environment Canada said the end is in sight. "Hot and humid weather is expected to continue for...
Jun 07, 2023 (Gillian Massie/980 CJME file photo)
Auditor suggests series of fixes for Saskatchewan Income Support program
The Saskatchewan Income Support (SIS) program has been a point of contention between advocates and the provincial government since before it was even fully implemented. Now the provincial auditor is w...
Jun 06, 2023 Saskatchewan provincial auditor Tara Clemett on June 6, 2023. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Areas of Saskatchewan beset by thunderstorms again
Stormy weather continued in Saskatchewan on Tuesday. As of 5:30 p.m., Environment Canada had severe thunderstorm warnings in place for areas around Strasbourg, Rowan's Ravine, Chamberlain, Dilke, Huds...
Jun 06, 2023
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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...