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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)
In the news today: Are doctors' retirement savings doomed?
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Are doctors' retirement savings doomed? The Canadian Medical Association says t...
Apr 25, 2024
Mom distributes air quality monitors after 9-year-old's asthma death during wildfires
Nine-year-old Carter Vigh was having a great day last July 11, visiting a waterpark, enjoying a picnic lunch and playing soccer with other kids at a day camp run by his mother, Amber Vigh. At the time...
Apr 25, 2024
Crown prosecutor seeks life sentence for former Sask. Mountie who killed lover
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. - Family members of a Saskatchewan man who was shot by his lover told court they will never understand why he was killed by the former Mountie. Bernie Herman, 55, was convicted in...
Apr 25, 2024
Metro Vancouver mayors call for serial killer Robert Pickton to be denied parole
A dozen mayors from around Metro Vancouver say federal Attorney General and Justice Minister Arif Virani should deny parole for notorious B.C. serial killer Robert Pickton, and reassess the parole and...
Apr 24, 2024
Regina city council pushes back Vision Zero decision until May
Vision Zero met a bit of a roadblock at Regina City Hall on Wednesday. City council was taking a look at implementing the Vision Zero Road Safety Framework, which included dropping the speed limit in ...
Apr 24, 2024 The speed limit along 13th Avenue could be reduced if the Vision Zero framework passes. (Scott Vickers/980 CJME)
Regina Humane Society howling for help after it runs out of room for dogs
Just months after moving into a bigger facility, the Regina Humane Society is issuing an urgent plea for help. It has run out of room for dogs. Bill Thorn, the director of marketing and public relatio...
Apr 24, 2024 The humane society is hoping to get the dogs in its care adopted. (Daniel Reech/980 CJME file photo)
'Good luck with that': PM says Saskatchewan premier shouldn't pick fight with CRA
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warned Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe on Wednesday that the Canada Revenue Agency is "very, very good" at getting the money it's owed. "Having an argument with C...
Apr 24, 2024
Spring allergy season in full swing with pollen counts 'very high' in Sask.
It appears spring allergy season is officially here. The Weather Network's Allergy Outlook is reporting pollen counts to be "very high" in Regina and in Saskatoon from Wednesday through Friday. Family...
Apr 24, 2024 PheelingsMedia / Depositphotos.com
Sask. health ministry reminds people about risk of hantavirus
Saskatchewan's Ministry of Health is reminding spring cleaners to be aware of the risk of hantavirus while working in enclosed spaces. According to a release from the ministry, hantavirus is caused by...
Apr 24, 2024 A deer mouse. (Ministry of Health/Submitted)
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Sarah Mills: Accountability is a word some elected officials seem to be forgetting
From four people walking away from the RM of Sherwood council with little to no explanation to the reaction of some coun...
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The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, April 28
8:30 - The war involving Iran has increased uncertainty in global energy markets, largely because the Strait of Hormuz h...