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Expanding PST, contracting surgical wait list part of 2022-23 budget
People in Saskatchewan are going to have to pay a few dollars more to be entertained starting in October. As part of the 2022-23 budget released Wednesday, Finance Minister Donna Harpauer announced th...
Mar 23, 2022
A break from breaks: Regina, Saskatoon dealing with fewer water main breaks
Lower than average. That's what Kurtis Doney - the City of Regina's director of water, waste, and environment - says about the number of water main breaks in the city for this time of year. He says th...
Mar 23, 2022
Former employee of car dealership facing fraud charges
A former employee of a Saskatoon car dealership is facing charges for allegedly defrauding the business. According to Saskatoon police, the 47-year-old man allegedly defrauded the dealership of $250,0...
Mar 23, 2022
Huskies prepare for national championship after cross-country playoff win streak
Steve Kook said it has been a non-stop month of competition for the University of Saskatchewan Huskies, who've travelled to - and won playoff games in - four different cities across the country. The t...
Mar 23, 2022 (Huskie Athletics/Instagram)
Saskatoon MPs unsupportive of 'backroom' deal between NDP, Liberals
One Saskatchewan Member of Parliament said he was "shellshocked" at the announcement Tuesday morning that the NDP and Liberal parties had made a deal to keep Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in power. Co...
Mar 22, 2022 Brad Redekopp speaks after winning the Saskatoon West riding on Oct. 21, 2019. (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatoon police officer charged with assault after off-duty incident
An RCMP investigation has resulted in a charge of common assault against a nine-year member of the Saskatoon Police Service. Police said in a media release that Const. Robert Webb was off duty at the ...
Mar 22, 2022 (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatchewan farmer reacts to end of CP Rail labour dispute
A Canadian railroad work stoppage didn't last long. On Sunday, a labour disruption hit Canadian Pacific Railway. The company said workers went on strike, while the union said its members were locked o...
Mar 22, 2022
The hole truth: Saskatchewan cities prepared for pothole season
With the snow and ice melting, another headache for drivers is once again becoming apparent in Saskatchewan — potholes. Neil Lloyd, a service manager with a Canadian Tire in north Regina, said h...
Mar 21, 2022
Farmers growing anxious due to CP Rail labour dispute
The work stoppage at Canadian Pacific Railway is leaving many farmers worried about the upcoming growing season. A lack of railway transportation is set to have an impact on farmers across the board, ...
Mar 21, 2022 (650 CKOM file photo)
Economist says CP Rail stoppage is 'horrible timing'
A Canadian economist says the work stoppage at Canadian Pacific Railway is an example of what happens when companies and labour groups have too much power. Fears of supply-chain issues are growing acr...
Mar 21, 2022
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 2
On today's show, Evan asks whether you really relax when you have time off, the economic impact of the industrial carbon...
