Murray Wood: Is this one of those times when money might be better in the government's pockets?
Windfall profits on oil are prompting a break in the federal fuel excise, but Saskatchewan isn't following suit. Murray ...
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Pats’ Schioler expects a 'tough' weekend
For the past four WHL seasons, Liam Schioler has been a stay-at-home defenceman for the Regina Pats. Now, his stay in the only WHL home he has ever known is about to end. The 21-year-old product of Wi...
Mar 15, 2019 Liam Schioler (right) strategizes with teammate Austin Pratt during the Sept. 30 game against the Moose Jaw Warriors. (Keith Hershmiller/Regina Pats)
Sask. environment ministry limiting services at 19 offices
Saskatchewan's Ministry of Environment is eliminating walk-in services at 19 of its field offices in the province. In a media release Thursday, the ministry announced it was discontinuing front-counte...
Mar 14, 2019
WCB reports increases in workplace injuries, fatalities
The number of workplace injuries and fatalities in Saskatchewan increased in 2018 over the previous year. According to figures released Thursday by the Saskatchewan Worker's Compensation Board, there ...
Mar 14, 2019 A 61-year-old worker was killed at Saskatoon's Basic Truck and Trailer on July 31, 2018. (Chris Vandenbreekel/650 CKOM)
Saving babies' lives at the annual Z99 radiothon
For 32 years, they have been saving babies' lives -- and CC and Lorie are rallying once again. The annual Z99 radiothon is underway at the Cornwall Centre in Regina. Each year, CC and Lorie stay awake...
Mar 14, 2019 (L-R) Lorie, Amanda Crisman and CC at the Z99 Radiothon on March 14, 2019.
New training standards for semi drivers set to take effect
Changes to standardized training requirements for Saskatchewan semi drivers come into effect Friday. "These changes will improve safety on our province's roads by ensuring Class 1 drivers receive more...
Mar 14, 2019
Englot returns to curling as skip for Schmirler's daughter
After years of curling against Sandra Schmirler, Michelle Englot is set to begin curling with Schmirler's daughter. Englot shared the news with 980 CJME Green Zone guest host Warren Woods on Wednesday...
Mar 14, 2019 Seven-time provincial curling champion Michelle Englot is coming out of retirement to skip Sandra Schmirler's daughter Sara England. (Curling Canada/Twitter)
Regina Folk Festival reveals lineup for 50th celebration
As the Regina Folk Festival gets ready to celebrate 50 years of filling the air with music, it revealed on Wednesday who will be taking the stage this year. Blue Rodeo, A Tribe Called Red and Jason Is...
Mar 14, 2019 Jim Cuddy (third from right) says he loves touring with Blue Rodeo. (Blue Rodeo/Facebook)
Regina police locate missing boy
Twelve-year-old Dayton Lafferty, who was the subject of a previous missing person news release, has been found, according to Regina police. The police said he was found unharmed.
Mar 13, 2019 (980 CJME file photo)
Infrastructure program set to accept proposals
The window opens Friday to submit proposals to receive funding for infrastructure projects in the province. Premier Scott Moe announced Wednesday at the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalitie...
Mar 13, 2019
No worries with safety of Boeing 737 Max 8, says McGill prof
An aviation expert from McGill University said he was not afraid to fly on a Boeing 737 Max 8 recently. Speaking with John Gormley on Wednesday morning, business professor Karl Moore said he took a tr...
Mar 13, 2019
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Sarah Mills: The president has tested the faithful
There may be some who worship U.S. President Donald Trump, but like the Beatles before him, Sarah Mills says the preside...
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8:30 - With a clear majority now secured, Mark Carney no longer has to bargain to survive confidence votes and can focus...