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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SHA releases plan to ease capacity woes at Regina hospitals
The Saskatchewan Health Authority has released a plan to address capacity issues in Regina hospitals, one month after a similar plan for Saskatoon was announced. On Thursday, the SHA issued the Regina...
Dec 21, 2023 The Pasqua and General hospitals have been dealing with capacity issues. (980 CJME file photo)
Voyeurism charge against former Rider stayed by Crown
The Crown has stayed a charge of voyeurism against former Saskatchewan Roughriders running back Jerome Messam. The move was announced Wednesday in Regina Provincial Court, where the case involving the...
Dec 20, 2023 Jerome Messam, shown during his second stint with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2018, was charged with voyeurism in August. The Crown stayed the charge on Wednesday. (980 CJME file photo)
Skate the Park returns to Echo Valley Provincial Park
Saskatchewan's provincial parks are ready for winter. A media release issued Wednesday by the Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport listed a variety of events and programs that are about to start in pa...
Dec 20, 2023 The skating loop at Echo Valley Provincial Park is set to open Boxing Day, weather permitting. (Government of Saskatchewan/Submitted)
Four teens charged after Regina police find knife, guns during search
Four boys are facing charges after a group of 10 teenagers was seen chasing two other teens near the Cornwall Centre on Friday. Regina police said the call about the incident in the 2100 block of 11th...
Dec 20, 2023 Four boys between the ages of 13 and 18 were charged in the incident, which began with a gang of 10 youths chasing two other teens. (980 CJME file photo)
Man fined for workplace injury in southeast Sask.
A Saskatchewan man has been fined $2,800 in connection with a workplace injury that occurred in January of 2022. The Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety says Robert W. Jones pleaded guil...
Dec 20, 2023 The company pleaded guilty in Estevan Provincial Court to a violation of occupational health and safety regulations. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
Two dead after fire on Winnipeg Street
Fire crews responded to another fatal house fire on Wednesday morning. Regina Fire and Protective Services got to the 2100 block of Winnipeg Street around 12:40 a.m. Crews saw smoke and flames coming ...
Dec 20, 2023 Two people were found on the second floor of this home on Winnipeg Street on Wednesday. They were pronounced dead at the scene. (Regina Fire and Protective Services/ Twitter)
Sask. pharmacists get OK to prescribe medication for more illnesses
Pharmacists in Saskatchewan are getting expanded responsibilities. The provincial government announced Tuesday it was giving pharmacists the ability to prescribe medication to treat nausea and vomitin...
Dec 19, 2023
Regina canine unit, police plane combine to disrupt break-in
A Regina police canine team and the Aerial Support Unit joined forces to foil a break-and-enter in the city Sunday. A police media release said the canine team was patrolling in the area of Sixth Aven...
Dec 18, 2023 Police said the suspects were found with a truck loaded with lumber. (Regina Police Service/Submitted)
Man charged with assaulting Regina police officers
Regina police have charged a man who allegedly took a couple of swings at officers Saturday morning. On Monday, police said officers were dispatched Saturday at around 11:40 a.m., to the 1200 block of...
Dec 18, 2023 The man struggled with an officer while being arrested and then hit an officer in the chin while being put in cells. (980 CJME file photo)
Sask. government got 18 complaints before implementing pronoun policy
The Saskatchewan government received 18 official complaints about pronouns, sexual education and Pride activities before it created policies surrounding those issues in August. The policies eventually...
Dec 18, 2023 The Canadian Press used Access to Information legislation to view the complaints. (980 CJME file photo)
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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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