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Regina police set to deploy six new special constables
Regina police are preparing to have six new officers on the streets. On Monday, the Regina Police Service announced the addition of six special constables known as Alternate Response Officers (AROs). ...
Apr 15, 2024 The Regina Police Service is preparing to deploy the special constables in the downtown area. (980 CJME file photo)
Man charged after jumping from third-floor window with handgun: Police
A 25-year-old Winnipeg man is facing charges after police officers allegedly saw him jumping from a third-floor apartment window while carrying a handgun. Police said officers were in the area of Vict...
Apr 15, 2024 The man was arrested after a short foot chase and an attempt by police to use a Taser. (980 CJME file photo)
YMCA in northwest Regina evacuated due to potential chlorine leak
Morning swim lessons and workouts were cancelled at the YMCA located at 5939 Rochdale Blvd. in northwest Regina on Sunday. The YMCA is near the Rochdale Crossing Mall. It was evacuated around 10 a.m. ...
Apr 14, 2024 Regina North West YMCA evacuated due to potential chlorine leak (Murray Wood/980CJME)
Mounties say fentanyl may be to blame for two deaths on Sask. First Nation
The deaths of two people Thursday on the Thunderchild First Nation have prompted a warning about illicit drugs in the area. In a media release Saturday, the Turtleford RCMP said preliminary investigat...
Apr 13, 2024 A package of fentanyl seized by the Regina Police Service. (Regina Police Service/Submitted)
Beasts of burden: Rancher turns to donkeys to deal with cougars
By Giancarlo Cininni A Saskatchewan farmer has turned to unlikely allies to fend off a cougar. Miles Petersen has deployed a drove of donkeys to protect his cattle. On Tuesday, the Mortlach-area ranch...
Apr 13, 2024 Mortlach-area rancher Miles Petersen uses donkeys to protect his cattle herd. (Miles Petersen/Submitted)
Three teens arrested after four Regina convenience stores robbed
Three teenagers have been charged after a string of convenience store robberies in Regina dating back to December of 2022. Police said the first robbery occurred Dec. 10, 2022, at a convenience store ...
Apr 12, 2024 Regina Police are asking for help to find 12-year-old Xzaria Severight
Two employees fired after losses incurred by two Sask. school divisions
Two employees were fired after two Saskatchewan school divisions reported losses to the Ministry of Education. The losses were included in the ministry's report to the Standing Committee on Public Acc...
Apr 12, 2024 The Regina Catholic School Division reported the theft of 12 laptops worth $9.600. (980 CJME file photo)
Bus stops along 11th Avenue moving as revitalization project resumes
People who take the bus into and out of Regina's downtown will see some changes starting Sunday. The City of Regina said Friday that the revitalization of 11th Avenue -- which is entering its second y...
Apr 12, 2024 Bus stops along 11th Avenue between Albert and Broad streets are being temporarily relocated starting Sunday. (980 CJME file photo)
Stairwell, path under Albert Street Bridge closed during construction
Work is to continue through the year in Wascana Centre on the stormwater bypass required after a sinkhole formed near the Albert Street Bridge last summer. A temporary stormwater bypass was installed ...
Apr 12, 2024 Trees that were to be cut down in Wascana Centre to make way for the construction project. (Gillian Massie/980 CJME)
WSA's spring runoff update warns of potential drought-like conditions
The Water Security Agency is again saying that drought-like conditions could be prevalent in Saskatchewan in 2024. The agency issued an update to its spring runoff forecast Friday, which suggested man...
Apr 12, 2024 Most areas of Saskatchewan have seen runoffs so far ranging from near to well below normal. (980 CJME file photo)
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