Murray Wood: Drought or deluge, it's Saskatchewan weather
Murray Wood notes that while we have seen years with "perfect" weather in the province, they aren't that commo...
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Sask. takes next step on small modular nuclear reactors
Another step has been taken toward Saskatchewan possibly adding small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) to its power grid. On Monday, Saskatchewan joined the provinces of Ontario, New Brunswick and Albe...
Mar 28, 2022
Saskatoon police review underway after officer shoots at suspect
The Saskatoon Police Service confirmed Monday that one of its officers fired their gun at a suspect Saturday. The incident happened just after 4 p.m., when members of the Guns and Gangs Unit saw a man...
Mar 28, 2022
Police presence dissipates near Confederation Mall after search for suspect
There was a heavy police presence near Confederation Mall Saturday afternoon as Saskatoon Police officers were monitoring the area. According to press release from Saskatoon Police, officers were sear...
Mar 26, 2022 Saskatoon Police closed off access to multiple roads near Confederation Mall Saturday afternoon. (Roland Kinsley/Facebook)
Prince Albert police, negotiator help man off bridge safely
Prince Albert police are being credited with possibly saving a life. A man who was reportedly in severe distress and in "an emotional crisis" was helped off Prince Albert's train bridge last weekend w...
Mar 26, 2022 Sgt. Kathy Edwardsen is a trained negotiator with the Prince Albert Police Service. (Prince Albert Police Service/Submitted)
Charest defends carbon tax policy, explains his belief in exclusive interview
The former premier of Quebec and a former leader of the federal Progressive Conservative Party wants to add another job to his resume: Prime minister. Jean Charest threw his hat into the ring for the ...
Mar 26, 2022
Federal bill would give Saskatchewan $61M to address surgical backlog
Saskatchewan's push to reduce its surgical wait list got a nudge from the federal government on Friday. The feds introduced Bill C-17 which, if passed, would give a one-time top-up of $2 billion to pr...
Mar 25, 2022
SHA warns of fake text messages about COVID vaccinations
The Saskatchewan Health Authority says it's aware of scam text messages that are making the rounds. One coming from a Manitoba phone number said the SHA is paying people $100 to get a COVID-19 vaccina...
Mar 25, 2022
SaskTel won't charge for calls, texts to Ukraine until end of June
SaskTel is extending its assistance to Ukrainian-Canadian families for a further three months. The Crown corporation announced Friday it will continue to waive long-distance charges for SaskTel wirele...
Mar 25, 2022
Inquest to be held into inmate's death at Saskatoon correctional centre
Nearly three years after Randall Nicotine died at the Saskatoon Provincial Correctional Centre, a public inquest is to look into his death. The Saskatchewan government announced Friday the inquest is ...
Mar 25, 2022
Cut it out: Ban on pruning elm trees set to take effect
It’s nearly time for those with elm trees on their properties to put away the pruning shears. The Saskatchewan government says the annual ban on pruning elm trees in the province starts next Fri...
Mar 25, 2022
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The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, May 6
8:30 - This morning, we're joined by Saskatchewan's Premier Scott Moe for a check-in. This comes after the province anno...
