Sarah Mills: It's a dream come true - I get to see England in the World Cup
After months of waiting and wading through FIFA's Kafkaesque ticket-buying process, Sarah Mills finally has tickets to s...
Author Archives: Nicole Garn
'Terrible:' Regina hospital at risk for bypass
Health-care workers are yet again sounding the alarm and asking for help from the Saskatchewan government. Radiological technologists were joined by NDP Rural and Remote Health Critic Matt Love to ann...
Dec 03, 2023 CUPE president Bashir Jalloh wants more for Saskatchewan health-care workers. "We want the government to provide more seats in education for those people to be trained so they can stay in this province," he said. (Nicole Garn/980 CJME)
NDP not impressed with guest list for Sask. pavilion in Dubai
The roster of guests for the Saskatchewan pavilion at the Dubai climate conference is out, and the Saskatchewan NDP isn't happy with all those who made the cut. Nearly 60 different organizations will ...
Dec 01, 2023 Aleana Young and the Saskatchewan NDP aren't impressed with those using the $765,000 Saskatchewan pavilion in Dubai. (Nicole Garn/980 CJME)
'Sky's the limit:' Saskatchewan business expands to Dubai
A small Saskatchewan business is aiming for the big time. Black Fox Farm and Distillery, located just outside of Saskatoon, has launched its sustainable whisky and gin in Dubai, just in time for the U...
Dec 01, 2023 John Cote and Barb Stefanyshyn-Cote are proud of their sustainable farm and distillery. (Barb Stefanyshyn-Cote/Submitted)
'Changed my life:' Regina woman on lifesaving infusion therapy
A lifeline for many people across Saskatchewan is receiving a much-needed boost. Health Canada lifted a ban on receiving blood donations from people who lived or visited the United Kingdom, Ireland an...
Nov 30, 2023 Katherine Kay, 26, receives life-changing blood infusions up to three times a week. (Katherine Kay/Submitted)
Sask. justice minister announces panel to assess federal policies
Saskatchewan's battle with Ottawa continues as the province has added a new tool to help fight federal policies. On Tuesday, the Saskatchewan government announced an Economic Assessment Tribunal creat...
Nov 28, 2023 The Saskatchewan government and Justice Minister Bronwyn Eyre (second from right) announced the Saskatchewan First Tribunal on Tuesday. Members include Kenneth From, Estella Petersen, Dr. Janice MacKinnon, Michael W. Milani and Dr. Stuart Smyth (not in photo). (Nicole Garn/980 CJME)
Microbiologist encourages vaccinations as Sask. flu numbers rise
Vaccination rates are low for influenza in Saskatchewan as the number of lab-confirmed flu cases skyrocket. The latest Community Respiratory Illness Surveillance Program (CRISP) report from Saskatchew...
Nov 27, 2023 Microbiologist Joseph Blondeau said the influenza vaccination numbers are higher for people 65 and older in Saskatchewan, but still not where he'd like them to be. He said COVID-19 immunization rates aren't great either. (Government of Saskatchewan/Submitted)
BETSY introducing artificial intelligence to farmers at Agribition
It's out with the old and in with the new: Artificial intelligence is making its way onto farms. Mokah Shmigelsky is the CEO and co-founder of OneCup AI, a facial recognition system for cattle. "OneCu...
Nov 23, 2023 Members of the OneCup AI team, including co-founder and CEO Mokah Shmigelsky (second from left). (Nicole Garn/980 CJME)
'Problematic:' Police respond to thousands of calls for public intoxication
The Regina Police Service (RPS) responded to almost 2,000 calls for public intoxication in the first half of 2023, according to a recent report. At a Board of Police Commissioners meeting Tuesday, a r...
Nov 21, 2023 Interim Police Chief Dean Rae said the Regina Police Service arrests individuals almost daily who are intoxicated by either drugs or alcohol and most times there's nowhere to take them. (Nicole Garn/980 CJME)
SaskPower pushes forward with nuclear energy developments
A partnership between Saskatchewan and Ontario is hoping to bring cleaner energy to the province. SaskPower, Ontario Power Generation (OPG) and its subsidiary, Laurentis Energy Partners (LEP), are com...
Nov 20, 2023 Saskatchewan and Ontario officials announced a clean electricity collaboration on Nov. 20, 2023. From left to right: Lindsay Greenland, Ken Hartwick, Todd Smith, Dustin Duncan and Rupen Pandya. (Nicole Garn/980 CJME)
Vital Signs report reveals province's biggest challenges
A research project done by local organizations reveals what the province's biggest issues are and what community groups or people can do to make change. The South Saskatchewan Community Foundation (SS...
Nov 12, 2023 Victor Roman Morrow, centre, with a group of University of Regina students at the Vital Signs Project launch. (Nicole Garn/980 CJME)
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Murray Wood: A star-crossed leader is beset by floor-crossing MPs
Murray Wood says Pierre Poilievre has suffered some bad timing in his career as Conservative leader, but the question is...
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The Evan Bray Show - Friday, April 24
On Friday's show, Evan looks at the stormy forecast for Saskatchewan heading into the weekend, the potential delays to s...