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U of R students circulate petition to raise minimum wage
In an effort to bump Saskatchewan's minimum wage from $10.96 to $15 an hour, students at the University of Regina held a petition blitz to gain support through signatures on Friday. "In my opinion, it...
Jan 19, 2018 Holly Robinson, a third-year education student, waits as someone passing by signs a petition on Jan. 19, 2018, to raise Saskatchewan's minimum wage from $10.96 to $15. (Jessie Anton/980 CJME)
Sask. nurse appeal raises freedom of speech concerns
The appeal of a Prince Albert nurse, who was fined for a critical Facebook post about her grandfather's long-term care home, could have broad implications on free speech according to the B.C. Civil Li...
Jan 19, 2018
Ottawa could offer carbon rebates directly to residents in holdout provinces
OTTAWA - The federal government is giving itself the legal wiggle room to give carbon tax rebate cheques directly to people in those provinces that refuse to impose a carbon tax of their own. A draft ...
Jan 16, 2018
Alberta, Saskatchewan to meet on licence plate dispute, but can’t agree on site
EDMONTON - Alberta and Saskatchewan have a date for a meeting to discuss their trade issues, but Alberta says it will come too late to resolve a standoff over licence plates. Alberta Economic Developm...
Jan 16, 2018
School buses cancelled after freezing rain in Regina
A January rainshower on Tuesday afternoon and evening followed by cold temperatures has left residential streets, parking lots and sidewalks looking like curling rinks in Regina. Regina police respond...
Jan 09, 2018 Rob Maguire tweeted out a picture of an icy parking lot in Regina's downtown area after freezing rain hit the city on Jan. 9, 2018. (@MaguireBob/Twitter)
Pats bounce back with 4-1 victory over the Raiders
It didn't take long for the Pats to get back into the win column. After the Swift Current Broncos snapped Regina's four-game winning streak, the Pats bounced right back less than 24 hours later with a...
Jan 07, 2018 Regina Pats alternate captain Jake Leschyshyn (middle) celebrates one of his two goals against the P.A. Raiders on Jan. 7, 2018. (Keith Hershmiller/Regina Pats)
Fewer cases solved, but tips up for Regina Crime Stoppers
While more people are calling Regina Crime Stoppers, fewer crimes were solved in 2017. But police say that doesn't mean things are going south. Regina Crime Stoppers received a record 1,192 tips in 20...
Jan 04, 2018 Craig Perrault, the vice-president of Regina Crime Stoppers, vice-president speaks as the organization reveals its yearly numbers on Jan. 4, 2017. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Poundmaker, Plains Cree to be featured in popular video game
By Taylor MacPherson Canada's Plains Cree and Chief Poundmaker have been included in the newest edition of the popular Civilization video game series, but one elected official from the Poundmaker Cree...
Jan 04, 2018 Chief Poundmaker, as seen in the trailer for a new video game called Civilization VI: Rise and Fall coming out in Feb. 2018 (Take-Two Interactive Software)
Seasonal campground bookings in Saskatchewan start Wednesday
People in Saskatchewan dreaming of warmer weather can start planning for summer this week. Campers interested in longer stays can apply for seasonal summer campsites starting Wednesday. The province s...
Jan 02, 2018
Daughter of Sandra Schmirler wins provincial curling title
The daughter of Sandra Schmirler seems to be following in her mother's footsteps, carrying home a provincial curling title over the New Year's weekend. Sara England led her team, based out of Regina's...
Jan 02, 2018 Sara England’s team from Regina’s Callie Curling Club defeated Chaelynn Kitz’s team during the provincial junior women’s championship final game on Dec. 31, 2017. (curlsask.ca)
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