Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali says the federal government hasn’t worked out details of planned public service cuts and efforts to boost the amount of time public servants spend in the office.
Ali said in a recent interview with The Canadian Press the government is still finalizing the... Read more
Enjoying the outdoors might be the way to close out the year with a warm-up in Saskatchewan, after a stretch of... Read more
As 2025 comes to a close, Saskatoon StarPhoenix reporter Brody Langager checked in with all city councillors serving their first year at City Hall. He received five responses. ... Read more
OTTAWA — Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali says the federal government hasn't worked out details of planned public service cuts and efforts to boost the amount of time public servants spend in the office.
Ali said in a recent interview with The Canadian Press the government is still finalizing... Read more
For Gary Whitley, the image of the Salvation Army building on fire on Christmas Day is one he won’t soon forget.
The longtime volunteer was just finishing his own dinner with family when he received... Read more
Murray Wood says the idea of Alberta leaving Canada seems to be gaining some steam, but most Albertans and Canadians still oppose the idea, despite some legitimate grievances with Ottawa.
Murray Wood delivers sharp, insightful commentary with a blend... Read more
This past year saw books banned after material was deemed inappropriate. Sarah Mills says it takes a village to raise a child, and that village should not be the Internet, where kids will go for answers.
The Mills Minute is a daily commentary heard on 650 CKOM and 980 CJME... Read more
The new year is a time when many try to start new good habits and commit to improving health and wellness.
But resolutions, lofty as they may be, can turn daunting quickly with all the advice and sometimes contradicting information coming at you from news reports, advertisers, influencers, friends... Read more
A front-yard snow sculpture display in Regina is drawing in visitors with a towering Santa smile and a silent message of love, while also bringing in money for Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Local artist Bron Nurkowski said the display on Elphinstone Street was designed to “share the smiles and share... Read more
WITH GUEST HOST JUSTIN BLACKWELL
8:30 – The World Juniors are back in action! Guest host Justin Blackwell welcomes one of the tournament’s commentators, Matt Cullen, hockey broadcaster and former American professional hockey player, to give an update on the latest... Read more
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The United States is offering Ukraine security guarantees for a period of 15 years as part of a proposed peace plan, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday, though he said he would prefer an American commitment of up to 50 years to deter Russia from further... Read more
Everyone’s past 12 months have been different, but for the province as a whole, it’s been an eventful year.
Premier Scott Moe sat down with 980 CJME Senior Reporter Lisa Schick to talk about the year that was.
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From the forests where firefighters dowsed flames to celebrations in the streets after the Saskatchewan Roughriders won the Grey Cup, our news teams have had you covered this year.
Here are the top stories readers clicked on in 2025.
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After a difficult year for Canadian canola producers, the sector has shown signs of recovery while seeking new ways to replace China as a trade partner.... Read more
TORONTO — The nasty side of Old Man Winter continues today as freezing rain, blowing snow and strong winds are expected to slam areas in Eastern Canada, from Ontario to Newfoundland and Labrador.
Environment Canada says most of Ontario can expect a mixed bag of precipitation, ranging from freezing... Read more
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed …
Carney's foreign policy shift to trade, security prompts questions about human rights
As Prime Minister Mark Carney puts trade and security at the centre of Canada's foreign policy, observers say Ottawa... Read more
DEBERT — A former Cold War fallout shelter in rural Nova Scotia is being transformed into luxury condominiums for elite clients seeking refuge from global crises.
Project co-owner Paul Mansfield says renovation of the two-storey, underground bunker started less than a year ago, but the project has... Read more
OTTAWA — As Prime Minister Mark Carney puts trade and security at the centre of Canada's foreign policy, observers say Ottawa is also shifting how it asserts its values on the world stage.
The Liberals insist they are still standing up for human rights globally while seeking investment from China,... Read more
WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew's popularity shows little sign of sagging, more than two years after his NDP government was elected.
The support remains despite ongoing challenges in reducing health-care wait times, ending chronic homelessness and stopping a string of provincial budget... Read more
MONTREAL — In a Quebec courtroom last October, Sylvie Desjardins delivered a message to her daughter's killer that was 30 years in the making.
"You thought you were taking a life, but in truth, you only added weight to your own existence," she told killer Réal Courtemanche.
"You will carry this... Read more
With one minute and two seconds left in regulation time, Austin Shanks notched his second goal of the game to put the Saskatchewan Rush ahead of the host Halifax Thunderbirds 10-9 on Saturday night.... Read more
Saskatchewan stayed locked in bitter cold Sunday, but forecasters said a noticeable warm-up was on the way early next week, enough to lift daytime highs by roughly 10 to 15 degrees in many areas.
“It’s sitting around -21 C, -22 C today, and we’ll likely bottom out late tonight around -25 C or -26 C... Read more
Hunting season in Saskatchewan has wrapped up, but a new study suggests the risks of lead exposure don’t necessarily end when an animal is harvested and butchered.
Research led by Canadian Light Source staff scientist Adam Leontowich found lead-based ammunition could leave behind tiny... Read more
Saskatchewan’s housing market is on track to finish 2025 as the second-busiest year on record, fuelled by steady demand and a persistent shortage of homes for sale, according to the Saskatchewan Realtors Association.
“This entire year, we had above average sales every single month,... Read more
The R.M. of Weyburn has officially approved a development permit application for the proposed Seven Stars Wind Energy project.
The project proposed by pipeline and energy company, Enbridge, intends to develop a 200-megawatt wind energy operation including 46 wind turbines, half built within the R.M... Read more
A new winter event is coming to Swift Current next year, with organizers planning to combine vintage snowmobile racing and retro-themed fun at the Speedy Creek Retro Rally.
Rebecca Anderson, general manager at Swift Current Ag n’ Ex, said the idea came together unexpectedly while planning future... Read more
Jill and Rick Van Duyvendyk answer all your gardening questions in Garden Talk on 650 CKOM and 980 CJME every Sunday morning at 9 a.m. Here are some questions and answers from the Dec. 28 show:
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A local man who works for the Meadow Lake Tribal Council as a nurse practitioner and who spent time working out of the Victoria Hospital in Prince Albert said he sees ways that wait times can be reduced, following a recent release of wait times by the provincial NDP.
Manuel James now works as an... Read more
French actor Brigitte Bardot who died Sunday at the age of 91, was also an animal rights activist and a vocal opponent of Canada's seal hunt.
Bardot, who became one of the greatest screen sirens of the 20th century, is known to be the first high-profile celebrity to speak out against Canada's seal... Read more
Snow, freezing rain and high winds are expected in various parts of Canada, with multiple warnings and special weather statements in effect across the country.
After around 13 cm of snow fell on Saskatoon on Saturday, the city and contractor crews are now cleaning up.
The city declared a snow event on Saturday night and said in a news release that it mobilized with 26 graders and eight plows to work on priority streets, while 16 sanding trucks worked to... Read more
If you’ve been watching the IIHF World Juniors, you may have noticed ads airing during the broadcast showing goalie masks being designed live... Read more
Police across Saskatchewan are warning residents to stay alert for fraud during the holiday season, after a spike in counterfeit cash and... Read more
Adebo Falase didn’t know what football was just a few years ago.
Now the standout defensive lineman at Riffel High School in Regina is being recruited to play at... Read more
REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott began the year with a smaller crew of mostly newbies, pledging to do better on everything from health care and education to balancing budgets.
By spring, he had more issues to contend with.
The province was hit by a double whammy of tariffs from the United... Read more
OTTAWA — Sandra Demontigny knew something wasn't right when she couldn't remember buying herself a new pair of boots. They were a splurge — a little out of character for the mother of three — and she had been excited about bringing them home.
"I saw them near the door and I asked my kids, 'Who... Read more
EDMONTON — About 20 weather warnings from Environment Canada are set to remain in effect for swaths of the country over the weekend, as the weather agency forecasts more snowfall, blizzards, freezing rain, rain and shivering temperatures from coast to coast.
Marianna Greenhough, a meteorologist... Read more
Canada is looking for its record 21st gold medal at the IIHF World Juniors, and hopefully rebound from a pair of disastrous showings the last two years, where the... Read more
Freezing rain is set to hit parts of Ontario and Quebec as a powerful winter system brings blizzards, blowing snow and extreme cold to much of Canada.
Snow means shovelling, and even a moderate amount of snow means you will use a great amount of effort to move it.
Pace yourself. Shovelling snow is a strenuous activity comparable to weightlifting — walking on uneven, slippery, and unstable ground while wearing heavy-duty clothing.
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