Murray Wood: Hard to know how much confidence to have in the Sask. budget
After last year's Saskatchewan budget went from a tiny surplus to a major deficit, Murray Wood says it's difficult to sa...
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Warm spring-like weather expected across southern Saskatchewan
After a long stretch of winter weather, Southern Saskatchewan could be in for a taste of spring this week. Environment Canada meteorologist Dave Carlson said a strong push of warm air from the Pacific...
Mar 15, 2026 Environment Canada meteorologist, Dave Carlson said, the coming week will likely offer Saskatchewanians a brief reminder that spring isn't too far away, even if winter still has a few appearances left. (980 CJME file photo)
Farmers optimistic heading into spring seeding, agriculture minister says
It's a busy season for farmers across the province as they gear up for spring seeding. Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison said seeding will start at different times across Saskatchewan. ...
Apr 16, 2025 Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison says the province has seen a fairly slow melt this year, which has kept flooding to a minimum, with most of the moisture soaking into the soil. (Céline Grimard/650 CKOM)
Sask. greenhouse manager seeing more first-time gardeners ahead of spring
With weather patterns shifting to above-seasonal temperatures, a Saskatchewan greenhouse manager said excitement is only growing from people with green thumbs eager to start the gardening season. "Thi...
Feb 27, 2025 Carson Van Duyvendyk, the greenhouse manager with Dutch Growers in Regina, waters tomato plants. (Gillian Massie/ 980 CJME)
Winter warm-up expected to last a week or more, according to Environment Canada
A prolonged period of bitterly cold temperatures in Saskatchewan is now making way for warmer weather. The freezing temperatures, getting down to -40 degrees C without the windchill in some Saskatchew...
Feb 22, 2025
Patience is key for those wanting spring to arrive in Saskatchewan
After another major snow dump across the province, many people in Saskatchewan may begin counting down the days to spring. So far this winter Saskatoon and Regina have combined for around 80 centimete...
Feb 07, 2025
Province urges public to be 'bear aware' this spring
Each spring, bears emerge from their dens in search of food, and the Government of Saskatchewan is asking the public to take a few simple precautions to reduce the risk of a bear encounter. "There are...
May 16, 2024 The provincial government is reminding everyone to be 'bear aware' this season. (Government of Saskatchewan)
Environment Canada issues rainfall warning for southwest Sask.
Heavy rainfall is expected to begin early Monday afternoon around Shaunavon, Maple Creek and Cypress Hills. According to Environment Canada, the rainfall warning means between 25 and 75 millimetres, o...
May 06, 2024 The Environment Canada statement reads "A trough of low pressure developing over extreme southwest Saskatchewan into Alberta will bring significant precipitation to the area over the next couple of days." (980 CJME File Photo)
Residential street sweeping begins in Regina
The City of Regina's street sweepers are moving into residential areas this week. The sweep will clean more than 1,000 kilometres of residential roads over six weeks, depending on weather. Work will b...
Apr 29, 2024 The residential street sweep is expected to take roughly six weeks, depending on the weather conditions. (980 CJME file photo)
Saskatchewan's Big Game Draw opens May 1
It's almost hunting season. Saskatchewan's Big Game Draw opens May 1, and applications will be accepted until the end of that month. Environment Minister Christine Tell said the draw is always an exci...
Apr 24, 2024
Sask. health ministry reminds people about risk of hantavirus
Saskatchewan's Ministry of Health is reminding spring cleaners to be aware of the risk of hantavirus while working in enclosed spaces. According to a release from the ministry, hantavirus is caused by...
Apr 24, 2024 A deer mouse. (Ministry of Health/Submitted)
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, March 19
8:30 - The Government of Saskatchewan tabled its 2026-27 budget yesterday afternoon. This was a budget focused on health...