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Saskatchewan health ministry offers tips on how to prevent tick bites
With warmer temperatures on the horizon, people in Saskatchewan are being reminded to watch for ticks. "As we head outside to start enjoying the warmer weather, it is important to protect ourselves fr...
Apr 19, 2024 The majority of the ticks found in Saskatchewan are the American dog tick. (980 CJME file photo)
Sask. education minister won't say whether offer to teachers is final
Both sides of the contract talks between teachers and the Saskatchewan government put out statements Wednesday evening, one side calling the potential deal a tentative agreement and the other side cal...
Apr 18, 2024 Education Minister Jeremy Cockrill is unwilling to say whether the offer being taken back to teachers for a vote will be a final offer from government. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Saskatchewan invests $300K in agricultural manufacturing initiative
The Saskatchewan government is helping the Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada (AMC) as that organization tries to grow the workforce in that sector. The province announced Thursday it had invested $...
Apr 18, 2024 The agricultural manufacturing sector in Saskatchewan has seen a 129 per cent increase in exports over the past five years. (980 CJME file photo)
Gov't says it has tentative agreement with STF, teachers to vote on 'final offer'
The labour dispute between Saskatchewan's teachers and the provincial government could be nearing an end. In an email sent out Wednesday evening, the chair of the Government-Trustee Bargaining Committ...
Apr 17, 2024 The contract between the teachers and the government expired in August. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
'Swing and a miss:' Saskatchewan premier criticizes federal budget
Almost as soon as the federal budget was mentioned to him Tuesday afternoon, Premier Scott Moe pointed straight at the deficit of $39.8 billion. "That's just a little bit more than I think we're willi...
Apr 16, 2024 Premier Scott Moe says the $40-billion deficit contained in the federal budget released Tuesday might be more than the country is willing to bear. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Snowfall warnings issued for northeastern parts of Saskatchewan
As expected, Old Man Winter is paying another visit to Saskatchewan. Environment Canada issued snowfall warnings for areas in northeastern Saskatchewan on Tuesday, saying some regions could get up to ...
Apr 16, 2024 (Gerald Bauman/650 CKOM)
Union representing federal correctional officers says workplace violence on the rise
By Nigel Maxwell A man with 15 prior convictions for offenses relating to assaulting correctional officers, has had three more convictions added to his record. Donavin Diggs, 29, was sentenced Tuesday...
Apr 16, 2024
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)
Saunderson goal lifts Blades to 2-1 overtime victory over Red Deer
The Saskatoon Blades will hit the road to Red Deer on Monday with a 2-0 series lead in their pocket. Defenceman Ben Saunderson scored his second goal of the playoffs on a beautiful feed from captain T...
Apr 14, 2024
'I'm excited:' Saskatchewan students react to STF lifting sanctions
With the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation and the provincial government announcing plans to get back to the bargaining table next week, the STF has said it will lift sanctions that are currently in p...
Apr 12, 2024 With sanctions lifting Friday night, students will return to their normal schedules on Monday. (980 CJME file photo)
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Sarah Mills: Floor crossing should be a choice between sitting as an independent or running in a byelection
Sarah Mills says floor crossing from any party in the House of Commons just one year into a mandate shouldn't be allowed...
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