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Sask. NDP disappointed with social services hotel pilots
The Saskatchewan NDP shared concerns on Tuesday after the provincial auditor's report on two social services programs. Tara Clemett's report looked at the new pilot programs implemented in the spring ...
Dec 04, 2024 The NDP's Brent Blakley echoed the auditor’s findings, saying the Ministry of Social Services need to do better on hotels, social housing, and homelessness in general. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Grewal says conflict report 'completely misinterprets' motel transactions
Former Saskatchewan Party MLA Gary Grewal is firing back after a report found he breached conflict-of-interest legislation. The report from Commissioner Maurice Herauf, released on Monday, found that ...
Oct 23, 2024 Former Sask. Party MLA Gary Grewal says he feels parts of the conflict of interest commissioner's decision are unfair to him. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Pilot Butte woman charged after allegedly defrauding social services
A Pilot Butte woman is facing fraud and identity theft charges after allegedly defrauding the Saskatchewan Ministry of Social Services out of $47,985.44. According to the Regina Police Service, the wo...
Sep 09, 2024 Police say the fraud took place between January of 2019 and June of 2024. (980 CJME file photo)
New team in Regina aims to address homelessness
You might spot a new team working to address homelessness in Regina's downtown. The Regina Street Team, formerly known as the Downtown Regina Community Support Program, aims to help individuals experi...
May 21, 2024 A homeless encampment at Regina City Hall in 2023. (980 CJME file photo)
Families decry lack of help for adults with intellectual disabilities in Sask.
Tara Jo Kadlec said her brother deserved to be treated better by the provincial system in the last years of his life. Her brother Cory had Down syndrome. He passed away last month at the age of 41. "H...
May 07, 2024 Tara Jo Kadlec and her sister took it upon themselves to care for their brother Corey, who had Down syndrome, for years before he passed away. Now, they’re saying the provincial system didn’t have the ability to care for him properly. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Sask. child advocate highlights high number of youth suicide attempts
Saskatchewan's child advocate is shining a spotlight on the growing number of suicide attempts by young people in government care. In her annual report, Lisa Broda, Saskatchewan's advocate for childre...
May 01, 2024 Lisa Broda has served as Saskatchewan's advocate for children and youth since 2019. (Submitted)
Group homes for children with special needs open in Regina, Saskatoon
Two new group homes have opened in Saskatchewan to offer services to children and youth with special needs. The provincial government announced Wednesday that it has partnered with Clare Parker Homes ...
Mar 27, 2024 Social Services Minister Gene Makowsky says the homes will offer "safe environments, high-quality care and services based on individual needs." (Daniel Reech/980 CJME)
Saskatchewan putting millions into shelter security
Homelessness has been getting worse in Saskatchewan, requiring more shelter spaces. But as those spaces have opened, there are some who've been concerned about crime. This week, in the provincial budg...
Mar 22, 2024 The site of the provincial government's planned complex needs shelter on Idylwyld Drive North in Saskatoon. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
15 new emergency shelter spaces opening in Moose Jaw
By Tracey Moody Fifteen new co-ed emergency shelter spaces will be provided in Moose Jaw from now until March 31. The spaces are at Willow Lodge at 83 Ominica St. W, and are being operated by the John...
Jan 25, 2024 The site of new emergency shelter spaces in Moose Jaw. (Discover Moose Jaw)
Applications now open for new Sask. Employment Incentive
The Saskatchewan government is taking steps to help working parents who may be facing financial challenges. On Thursday, the province opened applications for the Saskatchewan Employment Incentive, whi...
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