Murray Wood: Signs of spring appearing in Saskatchewan
Murray Wood says signs of spring were all over the place on the weekend, even though the forecast remains wintery for th...
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Sask. looking to improve patient access to health-care services
Some health-care workers in Saskatchewan may get expanded roles as the provincial government looks to build capacity in the system. According to a media release Thursday, the provincial government is ...
Feb 02, 2023 (980 CJME file photo)
Lang's hockey cathedral draws attention from around the world
Last week, chances are you didn't know where the Village of Lang was located or much about it. But thanks to the era of social media, the village of fewer than 200 people could now be considered home ...
Feb 02, 2023 The Lang rink. (Shane Clausing/980 CJME)
Moe reiterates Saskatchewan's hopes for significant increase in Canada Health Transfer
All eyes have been on health-care funding in Canada, with provinces hoping the federal government increases its portion of the funding. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe spoke exclusively with Gormley on...
Feb 01, 2023 Premier Scott Moe. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
Sask. gov't reversed course, asked feds for help during fourth COVID wave: Report
The Canadian Press says Saskatchewan unexpectedly asked the federal government for help at the height of the fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. The news service obtained documents under Freedom of ...
Feb 01, 2023 Health Minister Paul Merriman. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
Drug decriminalization not on the radar in Saskatchewan
While B.C. delves into allowing the possession of small amounts of hard drugs, Saskatchewan's government isn't interested in following suit. "We're focused as a government here on treatment and recove...
Jan 31, 2023 Mental Health and Addictions Minister Everett Hindley. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
Stargazers waiting to see newly discovered comet
By Shawn Slaght If you look to the heavens this week, you might catch a glimpse of a green comet streaking through the night sky. That comet is the newly discovered C/2022 E3 ZTF, which should be visi...
Jan 31, 2023
Provincial, federal governments offer $44M in child-care grants
Inflation and rising costs are causing issues for some child-care centres and homes around Saskatchewan. That's why the provincial and federal governments have partnered to offer $44 million in one-ti...
Jan 31, 2023
Humboldt joins call for change to local election date
By Doug Lett The City of Humboldt is adding its voice to those calling for the province to change municipal election dates. The city has sent a letter to the provincial government, calling for the ele...
Jan 31, 2023
New drinking guidelines can help reduce stigma, says mental health expert
New drinking guidelines that were released earlier this month are meant to help Canadians make informed choices about drinking. That's according to the Saskatchewan Health Authority, which says the gu...
Jan 30, 2023
'Siberian Express' still situated over Saskatchewan
The so-called "Siberian Express" still hasn't left the station in Saskatchewan. Environment Canada once again issued extreme cold warnings for areas of northern Saskatchewan and regions in the south M...
Jan 30, 2023 (980 CJME file photo)
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Sarah Mills: Cancelled ferries on west coast put the short Saskatchewan commutes into perspective
Using the ferry system is a great way to enjoy BC from the water, but Sarah Mills says recent issues have had a big impa...
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The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, April 7
On Tuesday's show, Evan marks Green Shirt Day , talks youth crime and justice on the Round Table of Justice and anticipa...