Murray Wood: Signs of spring appearing in Saskatchewan
Murray Wood says signs of spring were all over the place on the weekend, even though the forecast remains wintery for th...
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Change ‘broken’ system: policy analyst on Indigenous affairs
A promise made by the prime minister to overhaul the framework for Indigenous Affairs is an encouraging sign according to a policy analyst from the University of Saskatchewan. In a speech to the House...
Feb 15, 2018
Regina schools placed in 'secure the building' mode
Two Regina schools were placed in "secure the building" mode on Thursday as police looked into a potential threat in the area. Around 10:45 a.m., police responded to a firearms related call on the 110...
Feb 15, 2018
Regina's mayor to look at ways around train tracks
The mayor of Regina is signalling changes could be on the way for a set of tracks in the city. At the state of the city address Thursday, Mayor Michael Fougere announced he is launching a feasibility ...
Feb 15, 2018 Temporary traffic lights set up on Ring Road near train tracks by Winnipeg Street for safety after the Canadian Pacific Railway crossing lights were damaged in a semi crash Jan. 30, 2018. (Adriana Christianson/980 CJME)
Moose Jaw water, sewer rate increases could be on the rise
People in Moose Jaw could still be feeling the effects of last year's provincial budget. Discover Moose Jaw is reporting city administration presented a status-quo budget to councillors on Tuesday nig...
Feb 14, 2018 (980 CJME file photo)
Riders release Henoc Muamba, sign O-lineman Travis Bond
The Saskatchewan Roughriders remained busy on day two of CFL free agency. The Riders announced Wednesday they have released Canadian linebacker Henoc Muamba. He played 17 games for the green and white...
Feb 14, 2018 Henoc Muamba (right) celebrates an interception with teammate Ed Gainey against the Montreal Alouettes on Oct. 27, 2017. (Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Snow, rain lead to poor driving conditions across southern Sask.
Southern Saskatchewan might be getting a short reprieve from extreme cold weather, but the snow and rain started falling Wednesday morning. With temperatures hovering around the freezing mark, snow an...
Feb 14, 2018
Saskatoon, Regina fastest growing Canadian cities: StatsCan
Regina and Saskatoon are at the top of the list for the fastest growing cities in Canada. The data comes from Statistics Canada and shows population growth among the major census metropolitan areas (C...
Feb 13, 2018
Report on pot goes before Regina council
Ready or not, legalized pot is coming to Canada this summer - and Saskatchewan cities are getting prepared. This week Regina's executive committee will be reviewing a report outlining a framework for ...
Feb 13, 2018
Sask. RMs calling for understanding after Stanley verdict
The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) is urging all communities across the province to show consideration, patience and understanding following Gerald Stanley's not-guilty verdic...
Feb 13, 2018 Stanley farm with evidence markers. (RCMP)
Riders bolster defensive line with hometown player
The Riders are bringing Zack Evans home. Evans, 27, was born and raised in Regina and started his CFL career with the green and white in 2012. He won a Grey Cup with the club in 2013, but was picked u...
Feb 13, 2018 Zack Evans raises the Grey Cup as a member of the Ottawa Redblacks. (Zack Evans Facebook)
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Sarah Mills: Cancelled ferries on west coast put the short Saskatchewan commutes into perspective
Using the ferry system is a great way to enjoy BC from the water, but Sarah Mills says recent issues have had a big impa...
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