Murray Wood: Local radio is strong. Corporate ownership, not so much
Murray Wood says Rogers closed some stations that should be very viable. As a result, more communities are losing import...
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'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
Pelican Narrows man charged with bootlegging
It's the kind of crime you would expect to hear about in the Prohibition days of 1920, not 2020. The RCMP has charged a man in Pelican Narrows with bootlegging under the Alcohol and Gaming Regulation ...
Apr 17, 2020
Canadian oil and gas sector gets federal assistance
The federal government announced Friday significant funding to help the oil and gas sector in Canada. Speaking outside his Ottawa residence, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the government will prov...
Apr 17, 2020
Food supply chain feeling effects of COVID-19: Food trends expert
COVID-19 is causing headaches for many food producers and manufacturers in the world. The pandemic has thrown the supply chain into a loop with restaurants being restricted and with many questions abo...
Apr 17, 2020
Evraz Place dealing with events standstill due to COVID-19
Evraz Place would normally be filled with thousands of people for concerts and events throughout the spring and summer in Regina. But in the COVID-19 pandemic, that might not be a reality. Regina Exhi...
Apr 17, 2020
CAA Saskatchewan pitching in at Regina’s food bank
CAA Saskatchewan employees who normally tow stalled cars or boost dead batteries are helping out in another way during the COVID-19 pandemic. Christine Niemczyk, the director of communications for CAA...
Apr 17, 2020
Playing sports while sequestered harder for athletes with families
For many athletes, the prospect of professional sports slowly emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic to resume play in empty sports complexes is reason for optimism. Sure, the stadiums and arenas will be...
Apr 17, 2020
'A League of Their Own' inspired baseball pioneer Croteau
There were moments when Julie Croteau's baseball path was a lonely one even as she turned in a career historic enough that Cooperstown wanted her glove. Little League with mostly boys. Suing her high ...
Apr 17, 2020
Former CFL star Flutie gives U.S. President Trump a passing grade
Former CFL star quarterback Doug Flutie says U.S. President Donald Trump - Flutie's boss during his first professional football gig - is "doing a great job." Flutie, 57, spent eight seasons in the CFL...
Apr 17, 2020
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