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John Howard Society launches new program to assist people with criminal records
By Nigel Maxwell A new program launched by the John Howard Society of Saskatchewan (JHSS) aims to help people with criminal records who may be in search of a job, a place to live or applying for schoo...
Aug 03, 2023 The John Howard Society of Saskatchewan has offices in Moose Jaw, Prince Albert and Saskatoon. (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW)
Prolific pair: Riders' Jones, Bane Jr. sit atop CFL receiving list
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have a high-flying dynamic duo in the early part of this CFL season. Slotback Tevin Jones leads the CFL with 548 receiving yards and right behind him with 527 yards is tea...
Aug 03, 2023 Saskatchewan Roughriders slotback Tevin Jones catches a ball during practice. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Morgan explains Crown losses, defends quiet reports
The last year has been tough for Saskatchewan's Crown corporations - most posted a profit but much lower than normal, while SaskPower lost a hunk of money. According to the reports released this week,...
Aug 03, 2023 Minister Don Morgan has decided not to seek re-election in 2024. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
Realtors association says July home sales up 9% from 2022 levels
Like the temperatures, the housing market in Saskatchewan heated up in July. According to the Saskatchewan Realtors Association, there were 1,560 homes sold in the province in July, a year-over-year i...
Aug 03, 2023 (980 CJME file photo)
Families of Lancaster and Reed say '66 Grey Cup ring up for sale isn't theirs
There's still a mystery surrounding a 1966 Saskatchewan Roughriders Grey Cup ring up for sale in Las Vegas. The ring, which the sellers claim belonged "to one of the All Time Top-10 players in CFL his...
Aug 03, 2023 The statues of Ron Lancaster (front) and George Reed at Mosaic Stadium. (980 CJME file photo)
Advance polls open for Regina-area byelections
With a week to go before election day, advance polls opened Thursday for the three byelections in the Regina area. Polls in Regina Coronation Park, Regina Walsh Acres and Lumsden-Morse were scheduled ...
Aug 03, 2023 (980 CJME file photo)
Officers' heroic act saves belongings amid fire chaos in Weyburn
When a house fire erupted on Barber Crescent in Weyburn last week, emergency services from the city sprang into action. The Weyburn Fire Department, Weyburn Police Service and Weyburn EMS were on the ...
Aug 03, 2023 The Weyburn Police Service and Weyburn Fire Department received assistance from around 10 bystanders to help get items out of a house during a duplex fire last Tuesday. (Kristin Grassing)
Canadian sex offender's trial delayed in South Dakota
By Ally Paige The trial of Benjamin Martin Moore, a Canadian sex offender facing charges in the United States, has been postponed. Initially scheduled to begin on Tuesday, the trial was delayed after ...
Aug 03, 2023 (RCMP/Submitted)
Stanley Cup's tour across Saskatchewan continues in Davidson
Lord Stanley made its way to Davidson on Wednesday as its tour across the province continued. Vegas Golden Knights defenceman Brayden McNabb had his turn with the Cup, and people lined street in David...
Aug 03, 2023
Regina police on lookout for murder suspect
Regina police are asking for the public's help in finding a murder suspect. In a media release Thursday, police said 30-year-old "Juma" Daniel Drie Atem was wanted for first-degree murder in connectio...
Aug 03, 2023 Daniel (Juma) Drie Atem. (Regina Police Service/Submitted)
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Sarah Mills: I'm thankful for Gloria Steinem
The feminist icon has passed away at the age of 92. Sarah Mills says she championed equality for women in pay, in opport...
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