Murray Wood: Signs of spring appearing in Saskatchewan
Murray Wood says signs of spring were all over the place on the weekend, even though the forecast remains wintery for th...
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Sask. NDP calls MRI program 'failed experiment,' calls for its end
Having been criticizing the program for a long time, the Saskatchewan NDP is again shaking its head at the province's two-for-one MRI program, and now the federal clawback of health-care funds over th...
Mar 13, 2023
Mental health top of mind as province looks to reduce workplace injuries and deaths
The only acceptable number is zero. That's what Saskatchewan Minister of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety Don Morgan wants to see when it comes to the number of injuries and deaths in the workpla...
Mar 13, 2023
Merriman ‘disappointed’ after feds penalize Sask. for private MRI and CT scans
Ottawa has blindsided Saskatchewan by clawing back more than $740,000 in health transfers. The federal government accused the province of misusing the Canada Health Act by charging for services the fe...
Mar 13, 2023
Saskatchewan getting more autonomy over immigration
Saskatchewan is taking more control over immigration. According to the provincial government, the federal government has agreed to reduce duplication in the processing of Saskatchewan Immigrant Nomine...
Mar 13, 2023
Sask. among provinces losing health transfer money for charging private fees
Not long after agreeing to a health-care funding deal with the federal government, the Saskatchewan government is seeing some money go the other way. Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos announced Friday ...
Mar 10, 2023
Still not much known following killings near Esterhazy, Melville
It has been one month since a 34-year-old man was found dead and a woman was found injured after three men broke into a home 20 kilometres south of Esterhazy in the early hours of Feb. 10. Police said...
Mar 10, 2023
Final SLGA liquor stores preparing to close
An era is coming to an end in Saskatchewan: As of the close of business Saturday, the provincial government will no longer be in the retail liquor business. The last seven Saskatchewan Liquor and Gami...
Mar 10, 2023
Snowfall, blizzard warnings issued for southern Saskatchewan
Forget the special weather statements — Environment Canada has issued full-blown warnings for southern Saskatchewan. Just after 3:30 p.m. Thursday, the weather service took down the special weat...
Mar 09, 2023
Ministry mediates solution to save Preeceville group home from closing
A handful of seniors with special needs in Preeceville won't have to uproot from their specialized group home. Minister of Social Services Gene Makowsky confirmed Wednesday the group home that was sla...
Mar 09, 2023 A number of people gathered outside Mackenzie's building in Preeceville to voice their support for the group home. (Submitted)
Saskatchewan government intervening in federal plastics case
The Saskatchewan government wants to remind the federal government where the boundaries are when it comes to government jurisdiction. To that end, the provincial government has joined the Government o...
Mar 08, 2023
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Sarah Mills: Cancelled ferries on west coast put the short Saskatchewan commutes into perspective
Using the ferry system is a great way to enjoy BC from the water, but Sarah Mills says recent issues have had a big impa...
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The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, April 7
On Tuesday's show, Evan marks Green Shirt Day, talks youth crime and justice on the Round Table of Justice and anticipat...
