Murray Wood: Who's hot... and who's not
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Here's what the Liberals have already promised will be in today's federal budget
OTTAWA - Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is set to present the federal budget on Tuesday after a countrywide tour that teased many of the housing and affordability measures to be included in the do...
Apr 16, 2024 Housing will be a central part of Tuesday's budget. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
$535B budget projects $39.8B deficit, aims to restore economic fairness
OTTAWA - The 2024 federal budget will provide "generational fairness" to younger Canadians by raising taxes on those who have already capitalized on Canada's economic strengths, Finance Minister Chrys...
Apr 16, 2024 In a resignation letter, Chrystia Freeland says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau offered her another role in cabinet Friday, but that the only “honest and viable path” is to leave cabinet. (The Canadian Press)
Moe requests infrastructure money, removal of carbon tax ahead of federal budget
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said he was asking for two things ahead of Tuesday's rollout of the federal budget. One was the removal of the carbon tax "for everything and everyone." The other was in...
Apr 15, 2024 Premier Scott Moe at the SUMA convention on Monday. (Giancarlo Cininni/980 CJME)
'Puppet show': Saskatchewan finance minister apologizes for text to Speaker
REGINA - Saskatchewan's finance minister was ordered to apologize Monday after she sent the Speaker a text accusing him of letting the legislature devolve into an "Opposition puppet show." Donna Harpa...
Apr 15, 2024 Saskatchewan Finance Minister Donna Harpauer. (Britton Gray/980 CJME file photo)
Regina Fire extinguishes blaze near Golden Mile Shopping Centre
Regina Fire and Protective Services crews extinguished a blaze in Regina's south end near the Golden Mile Shopping Centre on Monday afternoon. https://twitter.com/Regina_Fire/status/177997964769586406...
Apr 15, 2024 Firefighters battled the blaze early Monday afternoon on the 4000 block of Montague Street. (Gillian Massie/980 CJME)
Regina police set to deploy six new special constables
Regina police are preparing to have six new officers on the streets. On Monday, the Regina Police Service announced the addition of six special constables known as Alternate Response Officers (AROs). ...
Apr 15, 2024 The Regina Police Service is preparing to deploy the special constables in the downtown area. (980 CJME file photo)
Saskatchewan not out of Old Man Winter's grasp just yet
Right now, a weather system is making its way through southeastern parts of northern Saskatchewan and will likely expand over the next couple of days. The storm is expected to bring snow across parts ...
Apr 15, 2024 (980 CJME file photo)
Saskatchewan promises money for Mounties if RCMP can recruit officers
SASKATOON - Saskatchewan and the RCMP have inked a deal that would see the province fund hundreds more officers if Mounties can recruit to fill those positions. The new commitment will be a game-chang...
Apr 15, 2024
Pats sign coaches Brad Herauf, Ken Schneider to contract extensions
The Regina Pats have made some changes to their coaching staff for next season. Brad Herauf will return as the WHL club's head coach after signing a multi-year extension. Assistant coach Ken Schneider...
Apr 15, 2024 The Regina Pats have signed head coach Brad Herauf (centre) and assistant coach Ken Schneider (right) to contract extensions. (Submitted/Keith Hershmiller Photography)
Sports in school: Regina's Martin Academy celebrates 10 years
For Dayce Derkatch, the extra school periods he spends devoted towards the sport he loves, the more enjoyable school has become. "It's basically my whole life," Derkatch said. "I love hockey and doing...
Apr 15, 2024 Lucas Giesler (left), Hannah Skiba, Dayce Derkatch and Brooklyn O'Day are all student-athletes in Martin Academy at Martin Collegiate. (Gillian Massie/980 CJME)
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Sarah Mills: Americans need to dial back talk of World Cup dominance
Being a World Cup host comes with bragging rights and automatic entry, but Sarah Mills says if you have watched France o...
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