Chris Edwards

Reporter

Chris Edwards is a reporter at CBC Saskatchewan. Before entering journalism, he worked in the tech industry.

Latest from Chris Edwards

'This drug gives us hope': Advocates call for Sask. to cover new epilepsy medication

Xcopri is being heralded by the Canadian Epilepsy Alliance and the Canadian League Against Epilepsy as a promising treatment for partial onset seizures in adults.

82-year-old rides in chore competition as Agribition kicks off in Regina

Farmers, ranchers and agricultural workers from across Canada are gathering in Regina for the 53rd Agribition.

Sask. principal convicted of sexual assault after alleged 'butt-grabbing' of Grade 7 student to get new trial

The court determined that the judge in 2023 trial didn’t give sufficient reasons for the conviction.

Foot care 'not being recognized as the need it is': Sask. nurse

Health-care advocates are sounding the alarm on foot care coverage in Saskatchewan. With only 22 registered podiatrists in the province, patients are seeking the service of foot-care nurses, who are not eligible for insurance or government funding.

Sask. RCMP reports increase in domestic and family violence

Rates of domestic violence rose across all three RCMP jurisdictions in Saskatchewan in 2023. Saskatchewan has the fourth highest rates of domestic violence in Canada.

Sask. RCMP seize 50 kg of cocaine during traffic stop

RCMP say officers found approximately 50 kilograms of cocaine with the help of a canine unit during a traffic stop outside of Maidstone, Sask.

Sask. government worker fired, charged after claiming income support for years: report

The Government of Saskatchewan has fired an employee it says fraudulently claimed more than $47,000 in income support while on the province's payroll.

Balcarres, Sask., teacher who focuses on reconciliation wins Governor General's award

A Saskatchewan teacher who goes above and beyond to work with her students on reconciliation projects is having her efforts honoured. She's received a Governor General's History Award for Excellence in teaching. 

Couples left in the lurch after popular wedding venue suddenly closes

Dozens of couples are scrambling to find a new spot to tie the knot after the Courtyard Restaurant abruptly closed. They've been told to seek reimbursement from their credit card company.

Outdoor rinks facing another abnormally short season

Outdoor rinks across Ottawa are shutting down in the face of warmer weather, and this weekend may be the last chance to skate on them, says a local volunteer.