Murray Wood: Saskatchewan is winning the race to the bottom on minimum wage
An increase is coming for Saskatchewan's minimum-wage earners this fall, but Murray Wood says it will ensure they contin...
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Crown faces challenges in murder cases without bodies: Fox
Prosecuting a murder case without the body of the victim isn't unheard of, but it comes with inherent difficulties. During a conversation with 980 CJME's John Gormley on Wednesday, Regina-based defenc...
Jun 26, 2019
Kelliher-area rancher reacts to China's ban on Canadian meat
A Kelliher-area rancher says market disruptions like China's latest suspension of Canadian meat imports will no doubt affect prices, which would come at a bad time considering many producers are deali...
Jun 26, 2019
Pats announce 2019-20 regular-season schedule
The Regina Pats unveiled their schedule for the 2019-20 WHL regular season on Wednesday. The Pats are to play their regular-season home opener on Sept. 20 against the Moose Jaw Warriors at the Brandt ...
Jun 26, 2019 (Keith Hershmiller/Regina Pats)
Second-degree murder charge laid after Regina homicide
Regina police have charged a 49-year-old man with second-degree murder in connection with Regina's fifth homicide of the year. Morley Dean Whitequill of Regina faces the charge. He is set to make his ...
Jun 26, 2019 (980 CJME file photo)
Without a will, many Canadians leaving big decisions to state
Are you certain what will happen to your estate after you die? It turns out many Canadians are not. Erin Bury is founder of Willful, a company that makes it easy for people to write a will. On Tuesday...
Jun 25, 2019 (650 CKOM file photo)
Dates set for public inquest into inmate's death in Regina
A public inquest into the 2017 death of an inmate at the Regina Correctional Centre is to be held next month. The inquest into Waylon Starr's death is to be held July 22-26 at Regina's Court of Queen'...
Jun 25, 2019
May traffic spotlight leads to record number of tickets
Saskatchewan drivers and police officers in the province had a record-setting month in May. According to numbers released Tuesday by SGI, police officers handed out record numbers of tickets for speed...
Jun 25, 2019
Police investigating after woman found dead on Cameron Street
Regina police were called to a house in the 1500 block of Cameron Street on Tuesday to investigate a woman's death. Officers were sent to the house, on the northeast corner of Ninth Avenue and Cameron...
Jun 25, 2019 Regina police investigate a woman's death in the 1500 block of Cameron Street on June 25, 2019 (Joseph Ho/980 CJME)
Churchbridge resident killed in ATV rollover
A 70-year-old man from Churchbridge is dead following an ATV rollover near Russell, Man. According to a media release from the Russell RCMP, the incident happened Friday afternoon approximately 35 kil...
Jun 24, 2019
SGEU dealing with disciplinary issues surrounding president
Bob Bymoen's status as president of the Saskatchewan Government and General Employees Union (SGEU) appears to have become a matter of debate. According to an email sent to 980 CJME, the union's Member...
Jun 24, 2019 (SGEU/Facebook)
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Sarah Mills: World Cup fun is becoming infectious
There is something special about watching your country play at the World Cup. Sarah Mills says the collective experience...
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