Murray Wood: Arrest in 2001 Saskatoon assault case should make perpetrators worried
A 52-year-old man has been charged in connection with a 2001 sexual assault allegation in Saskatoon. Murray Wood says he...
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Dolegala making the most of opportunity with the Riders
Patience is paying off for Jake Dolegala. The second-year CFLer has answered the call for the Saskatchewan Roughriders after a knee injury to starting quarterback Trevor Harris and a hamstring injury ...
Sep 09, 2023
City warns of blue-green algae blooms in Regina's retention ponds
Blue-green algae could be blooming in Regina's retention ponds, and the city is warning people - and pets - to stay away. According to the city, a lack of rain and higher-than-average temperatures hav...
Sep 08, 2023 The City of Regina says blue-green algae could be blooming in retention ponds around the city. (Water Security Agency)
Pedestrian dead after being hit by 'large truck' in Regina
A male pedestrian is dead after he was hit by a large truck in Regina's east end Friday afternoon. According to police, officers are on the scene of the collision, which happened shortly before 1 p.m....
Sep 08, 2023 (980 CJME file photo)
Wildlife group fishing for donations to feed injured pelicans
A Saskatoon animal rehabilitation centre is winging it after receiving an influx of injured pelicans. Jan Shadick, executive director of Living Sky Wildlife Rehabilitation (LSWR) in Saskatoon, said sh...
Sep 08, 2023
Wheelchairs, sports equipment stolen from trailer in Regina
It doesn't get much lower than stealing a wheelchair, unless it's stealing five of them. Five specialized wheelchairs and an assortment of sports equipment were stolen from a trailer belonging to the ...
Sep 08, 2023 Police said five sport wheelchairs and an assortment of sports gear were taken from a trailer this week. (Regina Police Service/Submitted)
Sask. construction company to pay $70,000 after worker seriously hurt
A Saskatchewan construction company has been hit with heavy fines after pleading guilty to violating safety regulations in relation to a serious injury. According to the Ministry of Labour Relations a...
Sep 08, 2023
Literacy foundation calls for donations to help Afghan girls access books
Friday marks International Literacy Day, but not everyone is able to share the same joy of reading. According to the World Literacy Foundation, the new Taliban government in Afghanistan has banned boo...
Sep 08, 2023 On International Literacy Day, a foundation is working to ensure girls in Afghanistan have opportunities to share in the joys of reading. (980 CJME file photo)
CFL, CFLPA reaffirm air quality policy for smoky conditions
If the CFL's air quality policy was followed to the letter, the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers probably shouldn't have kicked off the Labour Day Classic on Sunday. In a joint state...
Sep 07, 2023 The CFL and CFLPA have confirmed games shouldn't be played when the Air Quality Health Index is above a 7. At kickoff, the AQHI due to smoke in the air in Regina for the Labour Day Classic was 7.1 (Kevin Martel/980 CJME file photo)
Rate Review Panel recommends changes to reduce SaskEnergy bills
Changes to SaskEnergy rates proposed by the Crown corporation in June have been approved by Saskatchewan's Rate Review Panel. Earlier in the summer, SaskEnergy made an application to the panel seeking...
Sep 07, 2023
Regina police using parked cop cars in effort to curb crime
Police in Regina are exploring a novel method to curb crime. The Regina Police Service said it's recently started leaving marked police vehicles parked in "areas of concern" around the city. The vehic...
Sep 07, 2023 Decommissioned Regina police vehicles are to be parked around the city in the coming months in an effort to deter crime and improve safety. (980 CJME file photo)
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