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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'Ill-considered:' Economic Development Regina CEO reacts to Air Canada decision
Passengers aren't the only ones complaining about Air Canada's decision to stop flying from Saskatchewan cities to Calgary. In a letter Wednesday to Air Canada brass, Economic Development Regina presi...
Dec 07, 2022
Saskatchewan unveils new online education system
The Saskatchewan government has finalized its plans for a centralized online education program. On Wednesday, the government announced it had established a new Crown corporation that will oversee the ...
Dec 07, 2022 Angus Reid has conducted a poll about students changing their names or pronouns at school. (980 CJME file photo)
Saskatchewan weather set to improve throughout rest of week
The frigid cold snap that plunged most of Saskatchewan into extreme cold warnings is about to end. The weather throughout the province on Tuesday evening and early Wednesday morning saw temperatures d...
Dec 07, 2022 (Andrew Shepherd/980 CJME file photo)
Legislation could see Sask. First Nations control on-reserve sale of cannabis
Saskatchewan First Nations are one step closer to gaining control over the legal sale of cannabis in their communities. On Tuesday, the provincial government introduced the Cannabis Control (Saskatche...
Dec 06, 2022 (980 CJME file photo)
Auditor says SHA needs to do more to recruit health-care workers
The Saskatchewan auditor believes there's more the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) could do to bring in hard-to-recruit health-care workers quicker. Auditor Tara Clemett released the second volume...
Dec 06, 2022 Provincial auditor Tara Clemett. (980 CJME)
Saskatchewan looking to remove employment barriers for newcomers
Saskatchewan is trying to make it easier for newcomers to the province to work here. On Tuesday, the provincial government announced new regulations aimed at reducing what it called "administrative cr...
Dec 06, 2022 Trade and Export Development Minister Jeremy Harrison. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Gas attendants layer up to brace for cold weather
Extreme cold warnings are sweeping Saskatchewan. According to Environment Canada, the highest wind chill values Tuesday will be between -40 C and -45 C. But the bitter cold doesn't stop Jeff Schabang,...
Dec 06, 2022
Alleged drunk driver stopped near Ponteix with two kids in car
The Ponteix RCMP says a 37-year-old man was stopped Saturday and charged with impaired driving -- with two young kids in the car with him. According to the Mounties, officers were patrolling roads in ...
Dec 06, 2022 (980 CJME file photo)
'Defies common sense': NDP decries move to collect own corporate taxes
The Saskatchewan NDP's finance critic isn't being shy about his thoughts on bringing corporate income taxes home for Saskatchewan to collect itself. "This is a real backwards plan, more costly plan, w...
Dec 06, 2022 NDP MLA Trent Wotherspoon. (980 CJME)
Saskatchewan reintroduces amendments to liquor legislation
The Saskatchewan government is trying again to let municipalities decide for themselves whether people can crack a beer in the park. On Monday, the government introduced legislation to amend the Alcoh...
Dec 05, 2022
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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...