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New degree, diploma options offered through U of R's creative tech program
Students at the University of Regina have a chance to explore new degree and diploma options through the creative technologies and design program. On Friday, the U of R's Faculty of Media, Art and Per...
Feb 10, 2024 Kadence Meredith is a fourth-year computer science student at the University of Regina. (Daniel Reech/980 CJME)
'Done being patient': Treaty 4 First Nations suing Ottawa over $5 annuity payments
REGINA - Chief Lynn Acoose says she's taking a step elders and past Indigenous leaders in her community have long been reluctant to. The chief of Zagime Anishinabek, home to several First Nations in s...
Feb 10, 2024
Emily Clark scores, Canada beats U.S. 3-0 in Game 6 of Rivalry Series
Emily Clark was able to score in her home province as she helped Canada's women's hockey team earn a 3-0 win over the United States in Game 6 of the Rivalry Series. "I don't go out trying to score goa...
Feb 09, 2024 Emily Clark scored a goal as Canada defeated the Americans 3-0 at the Brandt Centre on Friday. (Photo: Dave Holland/Hockey Canada)
Non-emergent stretcher service aims to alleviate EMS call volumes in Sask.
The demand for ambulances and high call volumes for EMS services in Saskatchewan has left some patients waiting hours for transportation. The owner of a private non-emergency stretcher service is hopi...
Feb 09, 2024
Roughriders make signing of Adam Auclair official
The CFL's Saskatchewan Roughriders have officially signed linebacker Adam Auclair. The sides had reportedly agreed to terms on Wednesday. The Ottawa Redblacks released Auclair on Thursday, allowing th...
Feb 09, 2024 The Saskatchewan Roughriders have announced the signing of linebacker Adam Auclair. (CFL/Matt Smith)
Canada Post aims to increase price of stamps; changes would take effect in May
TORONTO - It may soon cost more to send letters in the mail. Canada Post is aiming to raise the cost of stamps by seven cents, to 99 cents, for stamps purchased in a booklet, coil or pane, which it sa...
Feb 09, 2024
CUPE health-care workers say salaries aren't keeping up with inflation
Public health workers are struggling to get by, according to a report by the Canadian Union of Public Employees. That's why the union is calling for higher wages and better working conditions. On Wedn...
Feb 09, 2024 CUPE said that from March 2013 to March 2023, the Consumer Price Index in Saskatchewan rose by 27 per cent -- nearly double the 14 per cent compound increase that workers received over the same time span. (Daniel Reech/980 CJME)
Feds, City of Regina reach agreement to build 1,000 homes over three years
The federal and municipal governments have constructed a deal that they hope will result in the building of 1,000 homes over the next three years. In a media release, the governments announced they ha...
Feb 09, 2024 The City of Regina is looking to fast track the construction of 1,000 new homes over the next three years. The city and the Government of Canada made the announcement Friday. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
From Raiders to Riders: DB Nick Nelson signs with Saskatchewan
The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced the signing of a former NFLer on Friday. The CFL team said it had inked defensive back Nick Nelson to a contract. A 27-year-old product of Florence, S.C., Nelson...
Feb 09, 2024 The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed offensive lineman Jacob Brammer and receiver O'Joshua Bunton. (980 CJME file photo)
Regina physiotherapist charged with sexual assault
A Regina physiotherapist has been charged with sexual assault, and police say it's possible other people may also have been assaulted. On Friday, police said they got a call Jan. 31 reporting that a w...
Feb 09, 2024 The accused is to make his first appearance in Regina Provincial Court on March 13. (980 CJME file photo)
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Sarah Mills: Canada is getting a taste of FIFA's World Cup demands
Sarah Mills says a full motorcade with a police escort for the FIFA president is unnecessary, but it shows that the orga...
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