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New education minister reiterates Sask. government position on school policies
Education has been right in the middle of the spotlight for the past week after announcements were made about sex education and gender policy changes -- and now there's a new minister at the helm. Jer...
Aug 29, 2023 Jeremy Cockrill was appointed to a new position as Saskatchewan's education minister on Aug. 29, 2023. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
UR Pride threatens lawsuit over pronoun policy in Saskatchewan schools
The Saskatchewan government is receiving more backlash from its new education policies regarding students' names and chosen pronouns. The University of Regina-based 2SLGBTQI non-profit UR Pride Centre...
Aug 29, 2023 Two organizations are threatening legal action if the Saskatchewan government doesn't alter its new policies surrounding students' chosen pronouns in schools. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
Sask. First Nation locates 93 unmarked graves at site of former residential school
The English River First Nation (ERFN) has announced the discovery of 93 unmarked graves at the site of the former Beauval Indian Residential School. The search began in August 2021 with the help of ar...
Aug 29, 2023
Duncan, Merriman among ministers changing portfolios in cabinet shuffle
Premier Scott Moe gave his cabinet table a good shuffle Tuesday morning, with several new titles and couple of new appointments. But before those announcements, the premier gave a farewell of sorts to...
Aug 29, 2023 Premier Scott Moe announces a cabinet shuffle during a media conference Aug. 29, 2023 at Government House in Regina. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Special air quality statements in place across Saskatchewan
Special air quality statements remained in place Tuesday morning for areas of Saskatchewan, including Regina. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) said wildfire smoke was affecting the air qua...
Aug 29, 2023 Environment Canada has issued special air quality statements for Regina and other areas due to wildfire smoke. (980 CJME file photo)
Saskatchewan police nabbing drivers for violations at intersections
Police officers in Saskatchewan are trying to put a stop to rolling stops. According to a release from the RCMP, since the start of 2023, officers from Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan (CTSS) ha...
Aug 29, 2023 Saskatchewan police are on the lookout for drivers who don't stop fully at stop signs or red lights. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
Sask. sees increase in rabies cases
By Susan McNeil An increase in the amount of rabies cases in Saskatchewan has prompted a public health warning advising people get themselves and their pets vaccinated. Dr. David Torr, medical health ...
Aug 29, 2023
Saskatchewan workers dealing with heavy wildfire smoke and heat
Heavy smoke from Canada’s various forest fires and heat into the 30s could’ve made for a challenging day Monday for some who had to work outside and deal with the elements. While the taste...
Aug 28, 2023
Sask. sees highest percentage agree with parental consent for pronoun change: Poll
It appears that people in Saskatchewan are split on whether a parent's consent should be required for a child's pronoun change at school, but more lean toward "yes" in Saskatchewan than in other provi...
Aug 28, 2023 Angus Reid has conducted a poll about students changing their names or pronouns at school. (980 CJME file photo)
Hilltops remain perfect following convincing win over Calgary
The Saskatoon Hilltops thrashed the Calgary Colts in their home opener on Sunday to move to 3-0 on the season. The Hilltops won 50-18 and did it rather convincingly. At one point, Saskatoon was up 40-...
Aug 27, 2023
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