Murray Wood: April is the most frustrating month on the prairies
As much of Saskatchewan deals with another spring snowstorm, Murray Wood says we're all asking the same question: This i...
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Be bear aware: Saskatchewan gov't urges caution around wildlife
Saskatchewan residents are being reminded to be "bear aware." In a media release Wednesday, the provincial government urged people to be cautious as bears leave their dens in search of food. "Remember...
May 24, 2023
'Disappointing and exhausting': $10-a-day child care rollout not smooth for everyone
In March, the Saskatchewan government celebrated being the third province in the country to have $10-per-day daycare, but the rollout has been less than smooth for some. Nichole Kessel came to the pro...
May 24, 2023 Daycare directors are pointing out many problems with the wage increase for early childhood educators (ECEs) that took effect Sunday, including it not being accompanied with an increase in the maximum subsidized pay. (Shane Clausing/980 CJME)
Rain expected to hit parts of northern Saskatchewan wildfires
Rain in north-central parts of Saskatchewan on Tuesday was set to give some help to crews battling some of the province's wildfires. According to Environment Canada, heavy rain fell in areas around Me...
May 23, 2023 (Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency/Facebook)
Province makes changes to Saskatchewan Employment Act
Some Saskatchewan students are getting more protection under The Saskatchewan Employment Act. The government announced Tuesday it has made some changes to occupational health and safety provisions in ...
May 23, 2023 (980 CJME file photo)
Rainfall warnings lifted, air quality statements still in place for areas of Sask.
Special air quality statements remained in effect for areas of west-central Saskatchewan on Tuesday, while rainfall warnings that had popped up across central parts of the province were lifted. Accord...
May 23, 2023
Saskatchewan getting help from Quebec to fight wildfires
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) said Friday it's getting some help from another province to fight wildfires in northern regions. The SPSA says Quebec is providing two water bombers to hel...
May 19, 2023
'Good deal:' Saskatchewan travellers relieved WestJet strike averted
People's WestJet flights were up in the air Friday - but in a good way. The airline averted a strike after reaching a last-minute deal with its pilots' association overnight. Samuel Nachtigall was get...
May 19, 2023
Province reminds people to be on the lookout for ticks
As people start to spend more time outdoors in Saskatchewan, they're being reminded to make sure they don't pick up ticks. The province's Ministry of Health said Friday that people should remember tha...
May 19, 2023 (980 CJME file photo)
'Come get me:' Moe reacts to federal minister comments on 'illegal' power generation
Premier Scott Moe issued a challenge of sorts after the federal environment minister responded to Saskatchewan's plan to decide for itself whether to use coal for power generation past 2030 and natura...
May 19, 2023 Premier Scott Moe (980 CJME file photo)
SPSA updates situation with wildfires in northern Saskatchewan
Wildfires continue to rage in northern Saskatchewan, forcing hundreds of people to evacuate their homes. The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency has recorded 168 wildfires so far this year, nearly twice...
May 18, 2023 (File photo from Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency/Facebook)
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Sarah Mills: A U.S. jury says Live Nation and Ticketmaster's monopoly hurt fans
An appeal is already underway, but Sarah Mills says the court case against Live Nation and Ticketmaster has exposed what...
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 16
8:30 - There are no shortages of stories coming from Parliament Hill this week. Following the Liberal majority, the gas ...