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Cases of highly infectious measles reported in Swift Current, Calgary
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) says there has been a confirmed case of measles in Swift Current. In a news release on March 14, the SHA listed a number of locations and said anyone who was at...
Mar 16, 2025 A red blotchy measles rash, which develops on the face and spreads down the body about three to seven days after symptoms begin. It can last four to seven days.(Health Canada website)
Informal ride-share warning from Sask. RCMP after sexual assault charges laid
Charges laid after a report of a sexual assault this week have prompted a warning from Saskatchewan RCMP about informal ride sharing. RCMP said in a news release on March 14 that a man has been charge...
Mar 16, 2025 A man has been charged with sexual assault and sexual interference after a woman arranged a ride to Saskatoon via a Facebook group serving the Fort Qu’Appelle area. (motortion/Depositphotos.com)
Social media warning: Cryptocurrency scam using Scott Moe's photo
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe took to social media on Friday to warn people his image was being used by online scammers. The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA) also warne...
Mar 16, 2025 Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe took to social media on Friday to warn people his image was being used by online scammers. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Lung Saskatchewan wants $700 million tobacco settlement used properly
The province is getting a big chunk of change through an Ontario tobacco settlement. Saskatchewan will receive around $700 million,after the ruling, which brings a resolution to efforts to recover fun...
Mar 15, 2025 Erin Kuan, CEO of Lung Saskatchewan, said the settlement is an opportunity for retribution for health-care costs that the province has incurred from tobacco. (980 CJME file photo)
Regina power outage affects 26,000 customers
A power outage Friday afternoon in the Queen City had about 26,000 customers in the dark at its height. As of 4 p.m., SaskPower was still trying to find the cause of the outage, though crews were seei...
Mar 14, 2025 A power outage Friday afternoon in the Queen City had about 26,000 customers in the dark at its height. (SaskPower outage map, Mar. 14, 2025)
Spring runoff outlooks vary across Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan farmers could have a decent or a dry start to the planting year, depending on where they are in the province. The Water Security Agency released its Spring Runoff Outlook on Friday. It sa...
Mar 14, 2025 The Water Security Agency released its Spring Runoff Outlook report on Friday. (CJME file photo)
Regina police warn public about phone scam circulating in Queen City
The Regina Police Service is warning the public about a phone scam making the rounds in the Queen City. "In reported cases, fraudsters will convince the victim to call a phone number they provide, whi...
Mar 14, 2025 Police say the scammers ask their victims to withdraw funds from their bank accounts and send the money to a third party. (980 CJME file photo)
Regina city countil to reconsider fluoride in water
Regina city council will revisit a 2021 decision to incorporate fluoride in the city's water supply. A notice of motion submitted by Ward 10 Coun. Clark Bezo prompted the scheduling of a special counc...
Mar 13, 2025 Council agreed to add fluoride to the water back in 2021. (Daniel Reech/980 CJME)
Scott Moe calls for action on Chinese canola tariffs ahead of federal election
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe wants China to be Mark Carney's first call once he's installed as the Prime Minister, to deal with the tariff on canola products. Premier Scott Moe held a news conferenc...
Mar 13, 2025 Premier Scott Moe is expected to address U.S. tariffs on Thursday morning. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
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)
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