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RCMP investigating sudden death at worksite in Arborfield
One man has died after a workplace incident in Arborfield, south of Carrot River. The RCMP confirmed it was called to the worksite on Tuesday just after midnight. A 64-year-old man was pronounced dead...
Nov 02, 2023 A man was pronounced dead on a worksite near Arborfield. (paNOW file photo)
43 Filipino nurses added to Saskatchewan's health-care system
The Saskatchewan government says 43 nurses from the Philippines have arrived in the province under its Health Human Resources Action Plan. The Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) are getting on-sit...
Nov 02, 2023 The Saskatchewan government provided an update Thursday on its Health Human Resources Action Plan. (980 CJME file photo)
Sask Parks offering options for winter camping
Campers can now experience winter camping at three provincial parks in Saskatchewan. Reservations can be made online for sites at Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park, Echo Valley Provincial Park and Bu...
Nov 02, 2023 Three provincial parks in Saskatchewan now are accepting reservations for winter camping. The parks also offer winter activities like cross-country skiing. (980 CJME file photo)
Breakdown of two cancer screening devices added to backlog in Sask.
Another Saskatchewan family has shared its struggle with long wait times when it comes to receiving a cancer diagnosis, this time because the machines were inoperative. A Regina woman had to wait near...
Nov 02, 2023 The cyclotron device at the Saskatchewan Cyclotron Facility in Saskatoon was down for close to two weeks in September. (John Root/Submitted)
Punnichy man facing 28 charges after two vehicles stolen
A 39-year-old Punnichy man is facing 28 charges after he was arrested Tuesday afternoon near that community. In a media release, the RCMP said officers from the Punnichy detachment got a call Monday a...
Nov 02, 2023 A call about a stolen vehicle in Punnichy led to a man's arrest on 28 charges. (Libby Giesbrecht/980 CJME file photo)
'A statement of respect:' Sask. MLAs unanimously pass poppy rights law
In a rare show of togetherness, all Saskatchewan MLAs voted together to immediately pass the government's poppy legislation after it was introduced on Wednesday. "I don't remember many times -- and I'...
Nov 02, 2023 Workplace and Labour Relations Minister Don McMorris. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Mother and son dead after violent morning in Estevan
Both the victim of a "serious incident" the Estevan Police Service were called to Wednesday morning and the suspect have died. A statement from a family member confirmed they were mother and son. EPS ...
Nov 02, 2023
WHL makes neck guards mandatory for players
The WHL has mandated the use of neck guards in the wake of the death of Adam Johnson. The former NHLer died on the weekend after his neck was cut by a skate blade during a game in England. In a media ...
Nov 01, 2023 The Western Hockey League announced Wednesday that it's making neck guards mandatory for players.
Estevan officer in stable condition after incident at police station
The Estevan Police Service said Wednesday afternoon that the officer involved in an incident at the police station earlier in the day was in stable condition. In a short media release just before 4 p....
Nov 01, 2023 An Estevan police officer injured during an incident at the police station Wednesday morning is in stable condition. (980 CJME file photo)
Saskatchewan government passes poppy legislation
The Saskatchewan government is looking to protect the poppy. On Wednesday, the government introduced and passed The Saskatchewan Remembrance Observance Act, which it said would make sure employees can...
Nov 01, 2023 The Saskatchewan government has passed legislation protecting the rights of employees to wear poppies in their workplaces to mark Remembrance Day. (980 CJME file photo)
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Sarah Mills: Betty Nippi-Albright did the honourable thing by choosing to sit as independent
Sarah Mills says Betty Nippi-Albright's departure from the Sask. NDP has not forced a byelection, nor has she sought dea...
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