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STF announces binding arbitration panel members
Nearly one month after the end of the school year, the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation has announced the members selected for the three-person panel that will eventually decide how the contract disp...
Jul 23, 2024 The STF has chosen retired Saskatoon Public Schools teacher and principal Dawn Harkness as its nominee, while the provincial government has chosen Greg Chatlain, former Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools director of education, as its nominee. (PANow)
Jasper Nat. Park wildfire evacuation long night for Sask. couple
It was a camping trip that turned ugly overnight. Thousands of campers in Jasper National Park were forced to pack up and leave due to a handful of wildfires that took a turn for the worst Monday nigh...
Jul 23, 2024 Kregg Ochitwa and his wife from Saskatoon were camping in the park when they got the news.
“There were people with megaphones going around the park telling us that we had to leave immediately,” he said. (Kregg Ochitwa/submitted)
Arrested: Man wanted by Pelican Narrows RCMP and Saskatoon Police
The search is over as Pelican Narrows RCMP arrested 28-year-old Kendell Ameech on July 22, 2024. He's wanted for multiple counts of assault with weapons and weapons-related charges according to RCMP. ...
Jul 23, 2024 A man wanted by RCMP and Saskatoon Police on weapons and homicide charges has been arrested on July 22, 2024. (Saskatchewan RCMP)
New ward boundaries for Regina's 2024 election despite challenges
When voting in November's civic election, Regina will have new ward boundaries. That's despite one non-profit advocacy group - Engaged Neighbours United for Fairness in Regina Advocacy Association Inc...
Jul 23, 2024 When voting in November's civic election, there will be new ward boundaries in Regina. (City of Regina)
Westjet move boosts winter flight options in Saskatchewan
Travellers in Regina and Saskatoon are expected to have more flight options this winter. On Monday, WestJet announced that it was expanding in Saskatchewan - adding more seats and more flight frequenc...
Jul 22, 2024 WestJet announced that it was expanding in Saskatchewan – adding more seats and more flight frequencies to the airports of both cities, representing a 27 per cent increase for the province. (980 CJME files)
Interpretative panels welcomed at Sask. Residential School Memorial
The addition of new interpretative panels at the Saskatchewan Residential School Memorial is being welcomed by those who lived the experience. "It's a great thing to see, we need more visuals," said J...
Jul 22, 2024 The metal silhouettes at the Residential Schools Memorial at Governement House in Regina were made by the Indigenous-owned company Pro Metal Industries and unveiled on July 22, 2024.(Nicole Garn/980 CJME)
Office vacancies in Regina, Saskatoon show mixed results
There is some positive news but the post-pandemic hangover still lingers in the latest office vacancy numbers for Saskatchewan's two major cities. Commercial real estate company Colliers released seco...
Jul 22, 2024 The office of Colliers in downtown Regina. The real estate firm has just released its office vacancy numbers for the second quarter of 2024. (John Cairns/980 CJME).
Riders' Ajou set for first CFL start as Schaffer-Baker injured
The Ajou Ajou show is set to get fully underway. Ajou, a first-year CFL pass-catcher, is expected to start his first CFL game when the Saskatchewan Roughriders head to Montreal to take on the Alouette...
Jul 22, 2024 Saskatchewan Roughriders slotback Ajou Ajou had 110 yards in last week's win. (Submitted/Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Youth athletes brace for heat at Sask. Summer Games in Lloydminster
Hundreds of youth athletes have arrived in Lloydminster for the Saskatchewan Summer Games, which held its opening ceremony on Sunday night. Greg Perreaux, Executive Direction of the Saskatchewan Games...
Jul 22, 2024 The opening ceremony was lit up and filled with young excited athletes. (Submitted)
What's next for Canada after the latest moves in the U.S. presidential race?
WASHINGTON, D. C. - Observers expect Kamala Harris to follow President Joe Biden's roadmap for America's relationship with Canada as she moves to secure the Democratic party's presidential nomination....
Jul 22, 2024
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Sarah Mills: Floor crossing should be a choice between sitting as an independent or running in a byelection
Sarah Mills says floor crossing from any party in the House of Commons just one year into a mandate shouldn't be allowed...
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