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University of Regina raising tuition as budget finalized for 2024-25 school year
The University of Regina is once again hiking tuition fees as it creates its budget for the next school year. In a news release Thursday, the school said its budget for the 2024-25 school year was app...
May 02, 2024 The University of Regina is raising tuition once again for the coming school year, citing inflationary pressures. (University of Regina/Facebook)
Ag groups oppose Viterra Bunge merger, Scott Moe 'watching very closely'
As Bunge moves toward a merger with Viterra, one of Saskatchewan's biggest companies, agricultural groups are warning that the deal could hurt producers. Bunge is looking to acquire Viterra, which is ...
May 02, 2024 Premier Scott Moe says he and his government will be keeping a close eye on the Viterra-Bunge merger, particular on jobs and the planned Viterra canola crush plant outside Regina. May. 2, 2024 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Sask. Gov't firm on drug decriminalization, safe supply stance
Saskatchewan's government appears firm in its position to steer clear of implementing a safe drug supply or decriminalization as members watch B.C.'s drug policies unfold. "I know the members opposite...
May 02, 2024 A sign reading “Safe Supply Now” is seen at a gathering outside the Provincial Court of British Columbia to support the Drug User Liberation Front in Vancouver, B.C., Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns
Families gather to remember missing loved ones in Regina
Alongside pins of red dresses and a pin of hope on Carson Poitras' hat is a pin showing Happy Charles, who's been missing for just over seven years. Carson and Regina Poitras travelled from La Ronge t...
Apr 30, 2024 Carson and Regina Poitras have been searching for any sign of their daughter, Happy Charles, for seven years. Carson said participating in events for families of missing people can help. Apr. 30, 2024 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Regina police plane temporarily out of commission
The Regina Police Service's Aerial Support Unit, which usually circles the city on a daily basis, will be keeping its wheels on the ground for the time being. The service confirmed the police plane - ...
Apr 30, 2024 The Regina police plane is going to be out of commission for several weeks after being damaged at the airport last week. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
No help from government for Saskatoon family's health-care travel
Not taking her toddler to Toronto's Sick Kids Hospital is not an option for Kaitlyn Soron and her husband. Their 2 1/2-year-old is very sick and often in a lot of pain. She needs to see a pediatric ga...
Apr 25, 2024 While the Sorons travelled from Saskatoon to ask for help from the health minister, they were told government will pay for the health-care services out of province, but won’t foot the bill to get there. The minister said Wednesday it’s simply a long-standing policy. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Moe discusses mental health and addiction with Governor General
It was a very wet welcome for the Governor General's first official visit to Saskatchewan on Monday. Gov. Gen. Mary Simon was set to spend three days in the province. On Monday, she started at the Leg...
Apr 23, 2024 Premier Scott Moe (right) says he and Governor General Mary Simon spoke about Saskatchewan's contributions to the country and the province's mental health and addictions approach during her visit Monday, Apr. 22, 2024 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Sask. NDP calling for Education Minister Jeremy Cockrill's job
After a back and forth over who did or didn't apologize and when, the Saskatchewan NDP is calling for Jeremy Cockrill to resign as education minister. NDP Leader Carla Beck put out the call Monday wit...
Apr 22, 2024 Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck says Education Minister Jeremy Cockrill has lost the respect and trust of the province and should resign from his portfolio. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Saskatchewan nurses frustrated over 'reliance' on contract nursing
Saying they feel undervalued, nurses at a Saskatoon hospital are speaking out about the reliance Saskatchewan's health-care system has come to have on contract nurses. Those nurses -- who sometimes ar...
Apr 19, 2024 The Saskatchewan NDP's Jared Clarke says the provincial government is relying too much on out-of-province contract nurses and it's demoralizing Saskatchewan nurses. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Retired Regina EA explains the complexity of modern classrooms
While teachers mull over the provincial government's contract offer, a Regina woman who spent 23 years in schools is explaining the reality in classrooms today and why teachers have been so set on rem...
Apr 19, 2024 Dianne Swann retired from a 23-year career as an educational assistant in February, and says people don't understand the reality of classroom complexity these days. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
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