Sarah Mills: We need more 'regular guys' in the civic process
Standing in front of CEOs, lobbyists, advocates and others at a council meeting is not an exciting prospect, but Sarah M...
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Severe thunderstorm watches for southeast Sask.
It appears stormy weather will return to southern Saskatchewan on Sunday afternoon. At about 10 a.m., Environment Canada issued severe thunderstorm watches for the southeast corner of the province, co...
Jul 12, 2020 Storm clouds observed by Cynthia Blakley-Allan in Swift Current on July 4, 2020. Environment Canada had issued a severe thunderstorm warning and later that day, a tornado warning. (Submitted by Cynthia Blakley-Allan)
Country singer LaBrash plays drive-in show to benefit Joe’s Place in Moose Jaw
A drive-in concert by country singer Justin LaBrash drew a crowd to the Town 'n' Country Mall parking lot in Moose Jaw on Friday night. The show went ahead despite rainfall, which fell on the LaBrash'...
Jul 11, 2020 Country music singer Justin LaBrash on stage for a drive-in concert at the Town 'n' Country Mall in Moose Jaw on July 10, 2020. (Libby Giesbrecht/980 CJME)
Serious two-vehicle crash on Highway 2 north of Buffalo Pound Lake
Two women were seriously hurt in a crash Saturday on Highway 2 north of Buffalo Pound Lake. According to Moose Jaw RCMP, they were travelling in a car heading northbound when they struck a southbound ...
Jul 11, 2020 (980 CJME file photo)
Unconfirmed tornado with possible touch down near Bengough highlights Friday storms
It was another night of severe weather in Saskatchewan Friday. Environment Canada says a line of thunderstorms developed through the afternoon in southern Saskatchewan, moving east as the evening cont...
Jul 11, 2020
SkyPark reopening after closing just 21 days after launch
The COVID-19 pandemic has created restless times for SkyPark Regina general manager Kenny Tran. "I didn't sleep for about three months, but now since we are allowed to open, I just had my first sleep ...
Jul 11, 2020 SkyPark Regina has a variety of activities. (SkyPark Regina/Facebook)
Anglers may be hard-pressed to find gear for free fishing weekend
Saskatchewan anglers can fish for free this weekend. On Saturday and Sunday, residents and visitors can fish in any of Saskatchewan’s public waters open to sport fishing without a licence. Howev...
Jul 11, 2020
Meili says wait times for elective surgeries unacceptable
For the thousands of people needing elective surgeries in Saskatchewan, the wait for a hip or knee replacement in our province’s healthcare system can be frustrating. That was the message from N...
Jul 11, 2020
Family, friends of Ashley Morin walking from Saskatoon to North Battleford 2 years after disappearance
Family and friends of Ashley Morin gathered in front of Saskatoon police headquarters Friday morning to share stories, empowering speeches and songs before walking to North Battleford to raise awarene...
Jul 10, 2020
‘This case was contracted outside of the restaurant’: Saskatoon restaurant reacts after server tests positive for COVID-19
No one else has tested positive for COVID-19 after a server at The Canadian Brewhouse became sick with the virus. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) had released information on Thursday regarding...
Jul 10, 2020
Regina Police Service mourning the loss of an officer
Members of the Regina Police Service are mourning the loss of Sgt. Ryan Ellingson. Police said Ellingson died at his home due to health-related issues. He was a member of the police service for 15 yea...
Jul 10, 2020 A 22 year-old male is facing 11 charges related to possession of weapons and assaulting a police officer. (980 CJME file photo)
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Murray Wood: Why I hate the latest round of changes in the CFL
Eight of the CFL's nine teams will qualify for the playoffs under the league's latest round of changes, but Murray Wood ...
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8:30 - Drivers are yet again feeling the pinch at the gas pump. Prices have climbed almost 20 cents per litre at some st...