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Business expert: Sask. economy less impacted by immigration cuts
With the Federal Government slashing immigration over the next few years, the big question is being raised as to how it will impact Saskatchewan's economy. Rawlco Radio Business Commentator Paul Marti...
Oct 24, 2024 Initially, the Feds planned to bring in 500,000 new permanent residents in both 2025 and 2026. However, it is now dropped to 395,000 new permanent residents in 2025, then 380,000 permanent residents in 2026 and 365,000 permanent residents in 2027. (Daniel Reech/980 CJME)
Regina Pats trade Sam Oremba for two draft picks
The Regina Pats are making moves ahead of the 2025 and 2026 Western Hockey League drafts. The WHL club traded 19-year-old forward Sam Oremba to the Spokane Chiefs for a 2025 fourth-round pick and a 20...
Oct 24, 2024 The Regina Pats Hockey Club traded 19-year-old forward Sam Oremba to the Spokane Chiefs for a 2025 fourth-round pick and a 2026 second-round pick.(Keith Hershmiller Photography/submitted)
Police did respond to Sask. Party office incident Monday night
We're learning from the Regina Police Service (RPS) that an officer did respond to the Sask. Party candidate's office the night the property damage was found. But, there's no record of the interaction...
Oct 24, 2024 The Saskatchewan Party says police are investigating after damages were discovered in the window of a Regina candidate's campaign office. (Saskatchewan Party/Submitted)
UPDATE: RCMP cancels dangerous person alert, two suspects arrested
The Saskatchewan RCMP have cancelled the dangerous person alert issued this morning after a group of people allegedly shot a driver during a carjacking north of Prince Albert this morning. Two suspect...
Oct 24, 2024 The RCMP said the suspects were driving in this 2020 white Dodge Ram 1500, but a later update said the suspects were believed to be on foot in the Thunder Rapids area. (Saskatchewan RCMP/Submitted)
Trudeau says he will remain prime minister despite caucus revolt
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he has no intention of stepping down as the leader of the Liberal party by next week. A letter signed by two dozen Liberal MPs asking Trudeau to step down was presen...
Oct 24, 2024
'Ripping people off': Regina man on disability refuses to pay high water bills
Regina's smart water meters are still causing problems for residents. Last 980 CJME reported that some were facing issues with the new meter, saying their bills had increased. Alan Bodnarchuk, a Regin...
Oct 24, 2024 Alan Bodnarchuk, a Regina man on disability, said his bill nearly doubled after his meter was replaced with a smart meter. (980 CJME file photo)
5 million adults without primary care, surgeries returning to normal: CIHI
TORONTO - A new report by the Canadian Institute for Health Information says 83 per cent of adults in this country have a regular primary-care provider, but that still leaves 5.4 million adults withou...
Oct 24, 2024
Sask. candidates share superstitions, strategies ahead of election
As Saskatchewan's provincial election approaches, the atmosphere is electric, much like the leadup to a big game. In the world of politics, just as in sports, candidates prepare meticulously, strategi...
Oct 24, 2024
Sask. Party, NDP make last-minute pitches with election days away
The leaders of Saskatchewan's two major political parties are continuing to rally voters' support with just a few days left until Monday's provincial election. NDP Leader Carla Beck is set to have a b...
Oct 24, 2024
'It's not unusual': Town of Kyle looking for mayoral candidate
While many Saskatchewan cities have multiple names on the ballot for mayor, one town is hoping a candidate will step forward for the municipal election. Kyle, a town about 70 kilometres north of Swift...
Oct 24, 2024 The Town of Kyle put out two rounds of applications for mayoral candidates in 2024. (Google Maps/ screenshot)
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Sarah Mills: As the final school bell rings, let the summer begin
Sarah Mills says school is done for another year, so let's give thanks to all those who all those who make a positive im...
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The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, June 24
8:30 - Premier Scott Moe is back from a trade mission to Europe that saw Saskatchewan sign new agreements on nuclear ene...