Murray Wood: The Art of the CUSMA Deal
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Tag Archives: Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan farmers make 'tremendous progress' in seeding: Crop report
The progress of seeding operations in Saskatchewan nearly doubled over the past week. According to the weekly crop report from the Ministry of Agriculture, farmers made "tremendous progress" in the we...
May 25, 2023 (980 CJME file photo)
Saskatchewan provides assistance to 581 skating, curling rinks
Curlers, hockey players and figure skaters across Saskatchewan got some help from the provincial government in the past year. The government said Thursday that more than 580 skating and curling rinks ...
May 25, 2023 (Government of Saskatchewan/Submitted)
Severe thunderstorm watches issued for parts of southern Saskatchewan
A swath of southern Saskatchewan was under a severe thunderstorm watch Wednesday afternoon. Shortly before 2:30 p.m., Environment Canada issued watches for areas around Assiniboia, Gravelbourg, Corona...
May 24, 2023 Severe thunderstorms in southeastern Saskatchewan could produce tornadoes. (980 CJME file photo)
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
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Sarah Mills: Accountability is a word some elected officials seem to be forgetting
From four people walking away from the RM of Sherwood council with little to no explanation to the reaction of some coun...
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The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, April 29
8:30 - The spring fiscal update released yesterday includes new measures such as a major skilled trades training program...