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Cockrill says ratified deal is best for students as teachers vote on offer
Over the next two days, teachers in Saskatchewan will vote on whether to accept or reject a contract offer from the provincial government. The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation agreed to take the offe...
May 08, 2024 Ahead of the teachers' vote on the government contract offer, Education Minister Jeremy Cockrill says what would be best for classrooms is a ratified deal. (Alex Brown/650 CKOM)
Poster campaign looks to tackle human trafficking in Sask.
People across Saskatchewan will soon start seeing posters meant to let them know that human trafficking does happen here, and offering help to those who need it. The campaign consists of three differe...
May 07, 2024 Minister Responsible for Status of Women Office Laura Ross says the new posters in the Saskatchewan campaign against human trafficking are meant to convey a strong message but also be approachable and non-judgemental -- giving people who are being trafficked or are at risk a place to go for help. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Families decry lack of help for adults with intellectual disabilities in Sask.
Tara Jo Kadlec said her brother deserved to be treated better by the provincial system in the last years of his life. Her brother Cory had Down syndrome. He passed away last month at the age of 41. "H...
May 07, 2024 Tara Jo Kadlec and her sister took it upon themselves to care for their brother Corey, who had Down syndrome, for years before he passed away. Now, they’re saying the provincial system didn’t have the ability to care for him properly. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Moe tells summit small modular reactors 'quite likely' for Estevan
Premier Scott Moe suggested on Monday that SaskPower may have decided on a location for any potential small modular reactors in the province. Moe gave the opening address at the Food, Fuel & Ferti...
May 06, 2024 Premier Scott Moe let slip that the SaskPower will likely choose Estevan to place its first small modular reactor while giving his opening address at the Food, Fuel and Fertilizer Summit in Regina. May 6, 2024 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
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)
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