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Regina police officer accused of using database for personal relationships
A Regina police officer with 22 years of service has been charged with breach of trust and one charge of unauthorized use of a computer. According to a Regina Police Service news release, Sgt. Robert ...
Mar 12, 2025 Sergeant Robert Eric Semenchuck spent 22 years with the service. (Regina Police Service/submitted)
Saskatchewan's budget will include cut to education property taxes
The Saskatchewan spring budget is more than a week away, but at the annual SARM convention on Tuesday, the province gave the audience a taste of what they can expect in terms of taxes. Government Rela...
Mar 11, 2025 The provincial government announced Tuesday the upcoming budget would include a cut to the education property tax mill rate. (CJME files)
'Financial constraints' mean the end of Regina Folk Festival, board says
The Regina Folk Festival is no more. According to the festival's board of directors, this year's event has been cancelled, and the organization is in the process of dissolving. The board cited financi...
Mar 11, 2025 “Despite the dedicated efforts of staff and board, it is no longer possible to continue producing the festival due to financial constraints and reduced operational capacity,” the festival's board wrote. (980 CJME file photo)
Regina police plane used to arrest pair after high-speed chase
Regina's Police Service's (RPS) plane was called in to track a vehicle on Saturday, resulting in two arrests. RPS said in a news release on March 10 that a 36-year-old man and 31-year-old woman are fa...
Mar 10, 2025 The high-powered, infrared camera on the Regina police plan is powerful enough to follow a suspect from nearly one kilometre off the ground. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Economist Mark Carney chosen to lead Liberal Party as Trudeau era ends
The Liberal Party of Canada chose former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney as their new leader today, marking the end of Justin Trudeau's decade as prime minister. Liberal party members cast 151,899...
Mar 09, 2025 The Liberal Party of Canada decisively chose former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney as their new leader on March 9, 2025. (Canadian Press files)
'Catastrophic error' eliminates Saskatchewan's Team McEwen from Brier
Saskatchewan's Brier drought continues as Team Mike McEwen was eliminated last night by Team Manitoba's Reid Carruthers 6-4, after what a shattered McEwen called a "catastrophic error." The last time ...
Mar 08, 2025 Saskatchewan skip Mike McEwen watches his shot while playing Team Manitoba during the playoffs at the Brier, in Kelowna, B.C., on Friday, March 7, 2025. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)
Banning guns 'will not stop criminal acts involving firearms,' says Sask. government
OTTAWA - The Liberal government has outlawed another 179 firearm varieties, adding to the list of prohibited guns it considers too dangerous for use by hunters or sport shooters. The government says a...
Mar 07, 2025 A restricted gun licence holder holds a AR-15 in 2020. The Liberal government has outlawed another 179 firearm varieties, adding to the list of prohibited guns it considers too dangerous for use by hunters or sport shooters. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward)
Two pedestrians, including seven-year-old girl, injured in Regina crashes
The Regina Police Service is urging both drivers and pedestrians to use extra caution after responding to two crashes involving pedestrians on Thursday. The first crash happened at around 8:15 a.m., i...
Mar 07, 2025 Police reminded both drivers and pedestrians to use extra caution as the weather gets warmer. (980 CJME file photo)
Changes to blue bins passed at Regina city council
Regina residents will be able to recycle a greater variety of items starting in June. City council approved changes to the city's recycling stewardship program. New materials that will be accepted ins...
Mar 06, 2025 The City of Regina is also introducing up to $250 fines for people who recycle. (980 CJME file photo)
Tariffs 101: Economist explains economic impact with Evan Bray
As Canada braces for the impact of U.S. tariffs, University of Regina economics professor Jason Childs breaks down what it means for Canadians. From higher prices on imports to reduced household incom...
Mar 06, 2025 From higher prices on imports to reduced household incomes due to lower export revenues, the ripple effects of Trump's tariffs could be significant. (monticello/Depositphotos.com)
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