Murray Wood: With just a bit more attention to detail, Kinsmen Park could be pretty perfect
There were people in Kinsmen Park paid to be working the other morning, so Murray Wood wonders why the litter wasn't pic...
Author Archives: Lisa Schick
Local group making solar panels affordable for Reginans
They've only been on his home for a few weeks, but Josh Campbell is excited about the new solar panels shining on his garage roof. They were bought through the Wascana Solar Co-operative, and the grou...
Mar 13, 2019 Josh Campbell stands in front of his garage where solar panels have been installed on March 12, 2019. The panels were purchased through the Wascana Solar cooperative's group buy program. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Feds invest in projects to combat guns, gangs in Sask.
The federal government is putting up $328 million to fight gangs and guns across Canada, with nearly $12 million coming to Saskatchewan. Ralph Goodale, the federal minister of Public Safety and Emerge...
Mar 11, 2019
PCC puts CNIB/Brandt project in Regina on hold
The board of the Provincial Capital Commission (PCC) has decided to "suspend further consideration" of the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB)/Brandt project in Wascana Park. The PCC boar...
Mar 11, 2019
Tommy Douglas recognized as nationally historically significant
When people are asking to come up with some important Canadians, it won't be too long before someone brings up Tommy Douglas. This week in Regina, the late politician was honoured with a plaque and re...
Mar 10, 2019 Ministers and representatives unveil the plaque commemorating Tommy Douglas as a person of national historic significance. Mar. 7, 2019 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Regina mechanic throws wrench into gender stereotypes
There are very few doors closed to women these days, but the trades are still a male-dominated world. One woman in Regina is forging ahead and paving the way for others to come after her. Erin Vaughan...
Mar 08, 2019 Erin Vaughan says as far as she knows, her shop is one of only two female-owned auto shops in Saskatchewan. Mar. 7,2019 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Despite premier's pleas, carbon tax won't be pushed back
Saskatchewan's premier may be asking for a pause on the start of the carbon tax, but according to Ralph Goodale, that won't be happening. Premier Scott Moe said earlier this week that he asked the fed...
Mar 07, 2019 (File photo, The Canadian Press)
Murky Water: SARM looks to a possible solution for water woes
Rural Saskatchewan has been struggling for years, with small towns trying to stay afloat as people move away. Many towns are trying to keep the residents they have and lure new ones, but that's especi...
Mar 07, 2019 Many towns are trying to keep the residents they have and lure new ones, but that's especially hard when they can't drink the water out of their taps. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Women hope to inspire and be inspired at Regina leadership forum
For the 10th year, hundreds of people gathered to listen to speakers with stories to tell and messages to deliver at the University of Regina's Inspiring Leadership Forum. This year's speakers were El...
Mar 06, 2019 Cheryl Strayed was one of the keynote speakers at the University of Regina's Inspiring Leadership Forum 2019. March 6, 2019 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Murky Water: Government puts responsibility on locals
As thousands of people in Saskatchewan boil water or travel to get it, the provincial government says that's too bad, but it doesn't seem interested in doing much more. Nearly 20 communities in the pr...
Mar 06, 2019 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
Sask. ag minister offers help to feds on China canola issue
Saskatchewan's agriculture minister is concerned about canola exports and said China's decision to pull Richardson International's permit to ship there could have huge implications for the province. O...
Mar 05, 2019 Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Dave Marit speaks to the media in the rotunda of the legislative building on March 5, 2019. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
OPINION
Sarah Mills: A staged photo op in Team Canada jerseys can't hide the political cracks
As the western premiers meeting wrapped up in Kananaskis, Sarah Mills says the tensions were evident, and couldn't be hi...
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