Murray Wood: Why the 21st Century is Saskatchewan's century
Murray Wood says the Food Fuel and Fertilizer Global Summit happening in Regina this week underlines why the 21st centur...
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Water main repairs complete on Circle Drive
Saskatoon drivers received good news on Friday. The city reopened the northbound lanes of Circle Drive after spending multiple days repairing water main breaks between 33rd Street and Airport Drive. T...
Jun 16, 2023 Northbound lanes of Circle Drive closed due to watermain repairs re-opened June 16, 2023 (Garth Haughn/Facebook)
Manitoba crash investigators reach out to Mounties who worked Broncos crash
The deadly highway crash in Manitoba on Thursday evoked memories of the Humboldt Broncos tragedy for many - including the RCMP. "This incident does have echoes of the tragic collision that happened in...
Jun 15, 2023
RCMP nabs Melfort robbery suspects
Two robbery suspects were arrested Wednesday evening after an armed home invasion in Melfort. Police said a man and a woman - both armed with guns - entered a home in Melfort early Wednesday morning, ...
Jun 15, 2023 (Melfort RCMP/Submitted)
980 CJME and 650 CKOM win RTDNA awards
980 CJME and 650 CKOM were recognized with two prestigious Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) Prairie Region awards Thursday. The Radio Television Digital News Association is made up of...
Jun 15, 2023 Lori McAuley, principal at St. Frances Bateman (left), and Grade 8 student Nadine Sutherland stand in front of a display at the school on May 11, 2022. (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM)
More slot machines coming to SIGA as government updates gaming agreement
An update to Saskatchewan's Gaming Framework Agreement means more slot machines around the province -- and more money for addictions treatment as well. On Thursday, the provincial government and Feder...
Jun 15, 2023 The Dakota Dunes Casino. (Photo courtesy of SIGA)
15 dead in highway crash in Manitoba: RCMP
The commanding officer of the Manitoba RCMP told a media conference Thursday that 15 people are dead and 10 others were taken to hospital after a highway crash near Carberry, Man. Assistant Commission...
Jun 15, 2023 (Skilled Truckers Canada/Facebook)
Dazzle of zebras arrives at Saskatoon's zoo
The Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo is getting a dazzle of new stripes. Earlier this week, five zebras arrived at the zoo and are currently in foster care. "The Zoo was contacted by provincial of...
Jun 15, 2023 (City of Saskatoon/Submitted)
Métis Nation partners with NexGen for future mine opportunities
The Mtis Nation of Saskatchewan (MN-S) is looking to the future and what benefits might come from future mine projects on its recognized land. It has signed an Impact Benefit Agreement (IBA) with NexG...
Jun 15, 2023 Métis Nation–Saskatchewan president Glen McCallum (right) and NexGen CEO Leigh Curyer sign the agreement on June 15, 2023. (MN-S/Submitted)
Mental health services expanding for youth in Saskatchewan
Free mental health services are now being offered to youth across Saskatchewan. This comes from a collaboration between Family Services Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan government, which are providin...
Jun 15, 2023
Funnel clouds possible in western Saskatchewan: Environment Canada
Environment Canada issued a special weather statement Thursday morning for areas of western Saskatchewan, suggesting funnel clouds could develop in the afternoon. The statement was issued for areas ar...
Jun 15, 2023 A funnel cloud seen July 13, 2019 near the Highway 16 weigh scales just west of Saskatoon. (Submitted)
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The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, April 22
On Tuesday's show, Saskatchewan Health Minister, Jeremy Cockrill, takes calls and questions from people in the province,...
