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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‘Things are getting busier again:’ Sask. travel agent seeing more bookings
It looks like Saskatchewan residents are putting their travel woes in the rear-view mirror. Some Sunwing flights are getting off the tarmac again after the airline announced the initial cancellation o...
Feb 21, 2023
Silvernagle loses to Team Canada, eliminated from playoff contention
A tough Tuesday at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts means Saskatchewan won't qualify for the playoffs. Team Silvernagle -- comprising skip Robyn Silvernagle, third Kelly Schafer, second Sherry Just a...
Feb 21, 2023 Kelly Schafer (left) and Kara Thevenot. (Andrew Klaver Photography/Curling Canada)
Saskatchewan's Silvernagle falls to Quebec at Scotties
Saskatchewan's Robyn Silvernagle fell to 1-3 at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts on Monday. The team from North Battleford lost 9-5 to Quebec's Laurie St-Georges at the Canadian women's curling champ...
Feb 20, 2023 Team Saskatchewan skip Robyn Silvernagle. (Andrew Klaver Photography/Curling Canada)
Graduate student seeking producer input
By Mallory Cawthra A graduate student at the University of Saskatchewan from the town of Yellow Grass is undertaking a study that will work to quantify the sustainability contributions made by Saskatc...
Feb 20, 2023
Water Security Agency to conduct snow surveys
Saskatchewan's Water Security Agency (WSA) is once again preparing to carry out snow surveys to help forecast the runoff potential and provide information on water supply and flood risks. The agency's...
Feb 20, 2023 (980 CJME file photo)
How a Sask. family met NBA star Michael Jordan
A Regina father describes an unforgettable moment that happened in 2015. When his then-teenaged son got a chance to meet NBA icon, Michael Jordan. Connor Schulz was 17 when he got to meet the internat...
Feb 19, 2023 Connor Schulz meeting with Michael Jordan in 2015. (Connor Schulz/Facebook)
First three auctions of liquor permits net province more than $18M
The third day of liquor permit auctions brought in millions more dollars for the Government of Saskatchewan. Another six permits were sold, with all but one surpassing the $1-million mark. The permit ...
Feb 17, 2023
Scotland's Schafer making history at Scotties
A Scot is playing in the Scotties for Saskatchewan. Seven-time Scottish champion and three-time Olympian Kelly Schafer is currently the third on Robyn Silvernagle's team, which is to begin play Friday...
Feb 17, 2023 Kelly Schafer celebrates with her son Darby after winning the Saskatchewan women's curling championship as part of Robyn Silvernagle's team. (Swift Current Curling Club/Facebook)
TeleMiracle Week proclaimed in Saskatchewan as telethon nears
It's almost time to ring those phones. On Friday, the Saskatchewan government and the Kinsmen, Kinettes and Kin Clubs of Saskatchewan announced TeleMiracle Week is to begin Sunday. The week culminates...
Feb 17, 2023
'We're not taking care of them': Family upset as only pediatric gastroenterologist leaves Sask.
Emotion filled Tracy Gartner's voice as she talked about the severe sickness her young daughter dealt with and the one doctor who figured it out and put them on a treatment plan -- the same doctor who...
Feb 16, 2023 Tracy Gartner is frustrated and upset after finding out her daughter's pediatric gastroenterologist -- the only one in the province -- is closing down her practice. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
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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
8:30 - With a clear majority now secured, Mark Carney no longer has to bargain to survive confidence votes and can focus...