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Saskatchewan NDP calls out provincial government over Regina urgent care centre hours
On Monday, the Saskatchewan NDP said it's an "abject failure" that the Regina Urgent Care Centre is not yet open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. When the centre was first announced, it was promised...
Jul 07, 2025 The urgent care centre in Regina was on reduced hours again on Sunday. This time, the health authority said it was due to a lack of available doctors. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Culture review of Regina hospitals finds bullying, incivility, disengagement among doctors
A review of the culture within Regina's hospitals early this year found stories of harassment and bullying, civility between doctors eroding, and decision-making patterns the drive doctors away. The r...
Jul 07, 2025 “We have a shared goal of creating and maintaining a positive, safe and healthy work environment for all employees and physicians and I am confident both short and long-term actions will provide improvements that benefit both physicians and patients,” said Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill. (980 CJME file photo)
Regina kids have fun and learn about health care at Teddy Bear Bash
A trip to the doctor's office or hospital can be scary for children, but a group of health-care professionals are hoping to ease some of that fear. On Saturday, a Teddy Bear Bash was hosted at Wascana...
Jul 06, 2025 From left: Alissa Hungle holds her stuffed kitty Cupcake while her friend Kate Williams holds her stuffed bee named Pride Bee. They took their critters to the Teddy Bear Hospital for repairs on Saturday. (Nicole Garn/980 CJME)
Smoky air invades Regina and south-central areas, funnel clouds possible Saturday
Smoke from Saskatchewan's wildfires is causing poor air quality and reduced visibility in many south-central areas of the province. SaskAlert and Environment Canada both said on Saturday that a narrow...
Jul 05, 2025 Environment Canada has issued special air quality statements for Regina and other areas due to wildfire smoke. (980 CJME file photo)
Prevention is key against Dutch Elm disease: Rick Van Duyvendyk on Greg Morgan
Dutch Elm disease is once again wreaking havoc on Regina trees, with 17 confirmed cases already this year. City crews have been busy hauling away dead or dying trees, prompting renewed concerns about ...
Jul 05, 2025 A City of Regina employee begins to cut down an elm tree that has been infected with Dutch elm disease.
(Shane Clausing/980 CJME)
No timeline for Regina's Urgent Care Centre to be open for 24 hours
Regina's Urgent Care Centre (UCC) has been open for just over a year and is still not operating at 24 hours a day, seven days a week as initially promised. When the centre opened, the Saskatchewan Hea...
Jul 05, 2025 The Regina Urgent Care Centre was opened in an effort to improve wait times and help relieve the pressure on larger hospitals. (Nicole Garn/980 CJME)
'In our hearts': Aron Lunan's father hoping for justice as more murder charges laid
Allan Lunan sat shaking his head as two men charged in connection to the death of his son, Aron, made their first court appearances. "I've been going crazy ever since," Allan said. "I haven't slept mu...
Jul 04, 2025 Aron Lunan is remembered as a generous person, who loved Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and riding his dirt bike. (Allan Lunan/ Submitted)
Three people now facing murder charges in death of Regina's Aron Lunan
Three people are now facing charges of first-degree murder in connection with the death of 35-year-old Aron Lunan. Police were called to a rural area near Grand Coulee, just west of Regina, on June 10...
Jul 04, 2025 According to police, 30-year-old Patrick Akapew and 38-year-old Tyler Wayne Edwards were both arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with Lunan’s death. (980 CJME file photo)
Regina Public Schools approves band cuts, denies parent group appeal
The Regina Public School Board has decided to move forward with cutting 4.5 positions from the elementary school band program. The board decided to do so as part of a way of dealing with a nearly $2.7...
Jul 03, 2025 “To keep up with inflation and the other five union agreements, we were short again about $2.7 million, and for the nine years that I've been on the board – eight of those nine have been a deficit year where we're trying to find savings. And it gets tougher and tougher every single year,” said RPS Board Chair Adam Hicks. (CJME file photo)
Ice cream and splash pads keep Regina cool during heat wave
This week's temperatures might have you melting, but at least one type of business is soaking up the sun - ice cream shops. That includes Elle Grzeda, who owns Elle's Cafe on Regina's 13th Avenue, whi...
Jul 03, 2025 One of this summer’s most popular options is the Dubai Chocolate Parfait, which features chocolate and pistachio flavours layered with the shop’s signature soft serve. Elle Grzeda credited the idea to her father, who came up with the recipe and has since been helping her create new flavours (Marija Robinson, 980 CJME).
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