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...
Tag Archives: Saskatchewan
Water Security Agency report warns of supply shortages in 2023
The Water Security Agency is raising concerns about water supply issues in southwest Saskatchewan in 2023 if there isn't a lot of snow this winter. In the 2022 Conditions of Freeze-Up Report issued Mo...
Nov 28, 2022 (980 CJME file photo)
Saskatchewan police to crack down on impaired driving in December
Drivers in Saskatchewan can expect to see impaired driving checkstops over the holidays. SGI and the Government of Saskatchewan said Monday that police will be conducting more than 40 checkstops in De...
Nov 28, 2022
Blowing snow closes North Battleford-area highways
The mild weather has come to an abrupt end in Saskatchewan. A storm system hit the province overnight and resulted in highway closures and travel advisories on Monday morning across west-central areas...
Nov 28, 2022
Snowfall, winter storm warnings in place across Saskatchewan
The warm weather is coming to an end for much of Saskatchewan. Environment Canada's Jason Knight said Sunday another clipper is headed for much of the province. "(We're) looking at about 15 centimetre...
Nov 27, 2022
SHA CEO confirms increase in respiratory illnesses affecting ERs across Sask.
One day after the latest provincial Community Respiratory Illness Surveillance Program report showed an explosion of influenza cases across the province over the last two weeks, the CEO of the Saskatc...
Nov 25, 2022
Balmy November weekend before freezing temperatures hit next week: Environment Canada
Environment Canada is predicting a gorgeous November weekend with temperatures that won't dip into the negative range. Dan Fulton, meteorologist with Environment Canada, said a southwest flow will cov...
Nov 25, 2022
Prairie provinces up in arms over proposed amendment to gun legislation
The prairie provinces have banded together to oppose amendments the federal government has made to its firearms legislation. Last week, a Liberal MP introduced an amendment that would broaden the numb...
Nov 24, 2022 Minister of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety Christine Tell. (980 CJME file photo)
Saskatchewan reports first flu-related death of season
Saskatchewan has recorded its first influenza-related death of the 2022-23 respiratory virus season. The biweekly Community Respiratory Illness Surveillance Program report issued Thursday said the dea...
Nov 24, 2022
Saskatchewan delegation ready for recruiting trip to Philippines
Officials from Saskatchewan are to hit the road Friday in hopes of recruiting health-care workers. A delegation is scheduled to head to the Philippines on a five-day mission as part of Saskatchewan's ...
Nov 24, 2022 Health Minister Paul Merriman. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
Saskatchewan mourns loss of Dr. Michael Jackson
Provincial officials across Saskatchewan are mourning the loss of Dr. Michael Jackson. It was announced Wednesday evening that the former man in charge of organizing royal visits to the province had p...
Nov 24, 2022 Dr. Michael Jackson passed away at the age of 82. (Ralph Goodale's office)
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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
8:30 - Today is Green Shirt Day, which falls one day after the eighth anniversary of the Humboldt Bus Crash. The anniver...