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Customs and Immigration Union questions Sask. border security plan
A few days after the Government of Saskatchewan unveiled its border security plan, the head of the Customs and Immigration Union - which represents workers at the border - was still scratching his hea...
Jan 17, 2025 The national president of the Customs and Immigration Union says it’s unclear to him what the Saskatchewan plan will actually do about border security. (photo supplied)
Moe, Trudeau and premiers tout coming together to face tariff threat
Most of the country's premiers stuck to a Team Canada narrative after the meeting on U.S. relations and the threat of tariffs on Wednesday in Ottawa. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau came out saying they...
Jan 16, 2025 Premier Scott Moe attended the first ministers meeting Wednesday to discuss relations with the U.S. and the threat of tariffs from incoming president Donald Trump. (CJME file photo)
Concerns abound on the prairies over Viterra-Bunge merger approval
The conditions attached to the approval for the Viterra-Bunge merger announced this week weren't enough to assuage concerns from those on the prairies. On Tuesday, Transport Canada approved the merger...
Jan 15, 2025 Transport Canada gave approval for the merger on Tuesday along with a list of conditions. (CJME file photo)
Saskatchewan introduces border plan in wake of Trump tariff threat
In the wake of tariff threats from incoming U.S. President Donald Trump, Premier Scott Moe on Tuesday unveiled a new Saskatchewan Border Security Plan. "It's these initiatives that will ensure that we...
Jan 14, 2025 Sask. Premier Scott Moe said on Jan. 14, 2025 the border initiative will help in his government's plan to increase public safety in the province.(Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Emergency shelter building to get 2,000 sq. ft. addition before opening
Before Regina's new emergency shelter opens its doors, the City of Regina plans to expand it. A request for proposals issued in early January, looks for a contractor to complete renovations on the bui...
Jan 13, 2025 The City of Regina plans to put a 2,000 sq. ft. addition onto the building to get it up to the promised capacity. (CJME file photo)
Weyburn man still waiting for help with end-of-life care
Instead of concentrating on planning for his final days and soaking up time with his family, Fred Sandeski and his wife are worrying about health-care bills and their finances. Sandeski, 71, needs rou...
Jan 12, 2025 The community in Weyburn has been fundraising to help Fred Sandeski and his wife pay for his care. (File photo courtesy Discover Weyburn)
Sask. Gov. makes changes after sending wrong tax slips to 277
A couple hundred people in the province have been dealing with a privacy breach after a simple mistake within Saskatchewan's Ministry of Advanced Education. According to a report from the province's I...
Jan 09, 2025 According to a report from the province’s Information and Privacy Commissioner, a mistake was made in February last year in a spreadsheet, leading to the wrong address being put on mailing labels. (Céline Grimard/ 650 CKOM)
Sask. NDP Leader Carla Beck takes stock of 2024, looks forward to 2025
As the last hours of 2024 drain away and 2025 rushing closer and closer, many people take the time to take stock of the year that was, and plan for the year to come. Senior reporter Lisa Schick sat do...
Dec 27, 2024 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Premier Scott Moe reflects on 2024 and looks ahead to 2025
With the calendar about to turn over to 2025, it's only natural to take stock of the year that was and the hopes for the year that will be. Senior reporter Lisa Schick sat down with Premier Scott Moe ...
Dec 23, 2024 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Polievre unfazed by NDP non-confidence announcement
Friday morning, federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh posted a letter to his social media saying he and his party were ready to vote to bring down the Liberal government. This was the latest in a week of b...
Dec 20, 2024 Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld)
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