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Legislature recalled early for pronoun law, rally expected
MLAs are expected to reconvene at the legislative building again Tuesday, two weeks early, so the government can push through its sex ed and pronoun policies. Almost two weeks ago, a judge ruled that ...
Oct 10, 2023 The provincial government is preparing to start moving a controversial policy around student's names and pronoun in schools into law on Tuesday (File photo)
Rider greats remember George Reed as celebration of life nears
People dressed in their best green and white will be streaming into REAL District in Regina Friday for George Reed's celebration of life. The two-hour service is being held at the International Trade ...
Oct 06, 2023 Saturday will be proclaimed George Reed Day in Saskatchewan to remember and mark all the good Reed did in Saskatchewan. (980 CJME)
New centre for Métis opens in Saskatoon
Saskatchewan's Mtis community will have a new space to call home with the opening of Ma Faamii in Saskatoon. The one stop service centre- worth over $2 million dollars- provides support and services f...
Oct 05, 2023
Red Pheasant implement mandatory home visits after overdoses
By Jaryn Vecchio Leadership for Red Pheasant First Nation is putting its foot down when it comes to drug activity in the community. This comes after seven members overdosed over a 24-hour span, althou...
Oct 04, 2023
Educator pay rises, but daycare director says it's not enough
While the provincial government raised the subsidy it provides for early childhood educators (ECEs) in Saskatchewan as of Sunday, at least one daycare operator said government didn't go far enough. Th...
Oct 04, 2023 Daycare directors are pointing out many problems with the wage increase for early childhood educators (ECEs) that took effect Sunday, including it not being accompanied with an increase in the maximum subsidized pay. (Shane Clausing/980 CJME)
Cannabis surpasses alcohol at sobriety checkpoints in Saskatoon
On a cold and rainy Saturday night in Saskatoon, police set up a checkstop underneath an overpass just off Highway 11 heading north into the city limits. Their goal for the checkstop was to make sure ...
Oct 03, 2023
Lawyer tells Gormley Sask. company has trademarked Bunny Hug
The term Bunny Hug is something you've probably heard all your life if you grew up in Saskatchewan. It's as common as saying "double double," "gotch," "darts," or "mickey. But recently, a Regina busin...
Oct 03, 2023 The popular Saskatchewan term Bunny Hug has been trademarked by a Regina based company
'Sore loser:' CCLA slams Sask. government over notwithstanding clause
The provincial government continues to receive backlash for its naming and pronoun policy as well as its announced use of the notwithstanding clause. Harini Sivalingam, equality director of the Canadi...
Oct 01, 2023 Harini Sivalingam said the provincial government was acting like a “sore loser” by announcing its intended use of the notwithstanding clause. (980 CJME)
Hilltops remain perfect following win over Thunder
The Saskatoon Hilltops are still undefeated in 2023. On a rainy night in Saskatoon, they defeated the rival Regina Thunder 19-10 at SMF Field to move to 7-0 on the season in front of a crowd that drew...
Sep 30, 2023
Justin Trudeau marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in La Ronge
Story by Derek Cornet of larongeNOW. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined residents of the tri-communities on Saturday to commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Standing at the for...
Sep 30, 2023
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April 9, 1917 was Easter Monday. On that date, 109 years ago, Canadian soldiers made history at Vimy Ridge. Murray Wood ...
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8:30 - After another conservative MP crossed the floor to the Liberals earlier this week, we wanted to get thoughts from...