Murray Wood: Saskatchewan is winning the race to the bottom on minimum wage
An increase is coming for Saskatchewan's minimum-wage earners this fall, but Murray Wood says it will ensure they contin...
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Carnduff oil service company describes the blow of 250 layoffs
Through more than 60 years in business serving the Saskatchewan oilpatch, Fast Trucking Service has weathered many storms of low oil prices. But owner Dennis Day says COVID-19 has caused a crisis of m...
Apr 17, 2020
NBA players to receive 25% less in paychecks starting May 15
Commissioner Adam Silver said it remains impossible for the NBA to make any decisions about whether to resume this season and that it is unclear when that will change. But in a clear sign that at leas...
Apr 17, 2020
Picture Perfect: Canadian photojournalist wins major award for Raptors picture
With prime courtside positions at a premium, photographer Mark Blinch was saddled with a perch way up in the press box for the deciding game of the Toronto Raptors' Eastern Co...
Apr 17, 2020
Man's body found in South Saskatchewan River
Saskatoon police are investigating after a person was spotted floating in the South Saskatchewan River Friday afternoon. At around 12:45 p.m. a witness notified police that they saw what appeared to b...
Apr 17, 2020 Saskatoon Fire Dept. water rescue unit.
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Canadian Rourke looking forward to getting shot at playing pro football
Nathan Rourke isn't fretting about his uncertain football future. The Oakville, Ont., native is eligible for both the NFL and CFL drafts this month following a productive collegiate car...
Apr 17, 2020
Scenarios say Sask. revenue could drop between $1.3B and $3.3B due to COVID-19
Saskatchewan's financial health has taken a turn for the worse due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The provincial government announced Friday that the economic impact of the virus will decrease 2020-21 reve...
Apr 17, 2020 Finance Minister Donna Harpauer. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Scenarios say Sask. revenue could drop between $1.3B and $3.3B due to COVID-19
Saskatchewan's financial health has taken a turn for the worse due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The provincial government announced Friday that the economic impact of the virus will decrease 2020-21 reve...
Apr 17, 2020
Province investigating potential COVID-19 outbreaks in care homes
One of the Saskatchewan government's biggest fears about COVID-19 -- a potential outbreak in a care home -- may have come to fruition. During a conference call with the media Friday, Saskatchewan's ch...
Apr 17, 2020 Saskatchewan's chief medical health officer, Dr. Saqib Shahab. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
'A bomb waiting to explode': NSBA executive criticizes federal government loans
Small business has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic across the country. In Saskatchewan, both the federal and provincial governments are offering aid programs. One local business expert has some...
Apr 17, 2020 NSBA Executive Director, Keith Moen.
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Canada captain Tyler Ardron in New Zealand lockdown, awaits rugby's return
After helping the Gallagher Chiefs to an impressive start to the Super Rugby season, Canada captain Tyler Ardron now finds himself in lockdown in New Zealand. New Zealanders can only leave their ...
Apr 17, 2020
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