Murray Wood: Marking the anniversary of Germany's surrender in the Netherlands
Murray Wood says May 5 is an important date that not many recognize. The day marks the anniversary of the surrender of t...
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Sask. auditor to investigate hotel expenses for Social Services recipients
Saskatchewan's auditor is going to investigate how the provincial government picks and pays for hotel stays, in the wake of revelations about a Saskatchewan Party MLA's motel. On Thursday, Tara Clemet...
Nov 30, 2023
New suicide hotline launches in Saskatchewan, across Canada
Warning: This story contains the mention of suicide. People who are thinking about death by suicide or worried someone they love or know might be having suicidal thoughts can now dial 9-8-8. The new S...
Nov 30, 2023 (650 CKOM file photo)
Regina woman awaiting biopsy reacts to plan to send patients to Calgary
Lindsay Rogers says sending Saskatchewan patients to Calgary to cope with long wait times for breast cancer diagnoses is a step forward, but there's still more work to be done. "This is a reactive res...
Nov 30, 2023
Moe says Sask. won't collect carbon tax on electric heat if feds don't budge
The Saskatchewan government is expanding its moves on the carbon tax. Premier Scott Moe already announced the government has directed SaskEnergy to stop collecting the carbon tax on natural gas bills ...
Nov 30, 2023 Premier Scott Moe. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
Hunt for lithium drives subsurface mineral public offering in Sask.
The demand for lithium helped generate $1.2 million for the Saskatchewan government in a recent public offering. The provincial government held a subsurface mineral public offering Monday and it resul...
Nov 30, 2023
Riders hiring Corey Mace as their next head coach
Corey Mace reportedly is moving from the Double Blue to the Green and White. The Green Zone has confirmed that the Toronto Argonauts' defensive co-ordinator has agreed to terms to be the 45th head coa...
Nov 29, 2023
Sask. turns to Calgary to cut 'unacceptable' wait times for breast cancer diagnoses
As Saskatchewan struggles with long wait times for breast cancer diagnoses, the province is sending some patients to Alberta. The initiative begins immediately, the Ministry of Health announced Wednes...
Nov 29, 2023 Wait times for breast cancer biopsies are rising in Saskatchewan. Lindsay Rogers says the lump discovered in her breast in June continues to grow as she waits for an appointment. (AP Photo/Franka Bruns, File)
Southwest Sask. could have water supply issues if snow is scarce: Report
The effects of the drought that hit many areas of Saskatchewan in the summer and fall could be felt next spring unless Old Man Winter brings a lot of snow to the province in the coming months. The 202...
Nov 29, 2023
Robert Cameron selected to head Saskatchewan Marshals Service
A former Mountie has been tapped to lead the Saskatchewan Marshals Service. The new provincial police force is expected to become operational in 2026, and on Wednesday the Government of Saskatchewan a...
Nov 29, 2023 According to the ministry, Cameron’s new role will make him responsible for developing the marshals service before it becomes operational in 2026. (980 CJME file photo)
Charitable gaming grants bring $2.1 million to communities across Sask.
Charitable gaming grants are providing $2.1 million to 750 groups and organizations around Saskatchewan. The second-quarter grants from Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan will be distributed to sport, ...
Nov 29, 2023 The quarterly grants are made when organizations hold licensed, charitable gaming activities like bingos or poker nights. (City Centre Bingo/Facebook)
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8:30 - As central Saskatchewan is dealing with flooding, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency is working closely with m...
