Saskatchewan

STF preparing itself for possible strike vote: President

The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation is calling for a sanctions vote - which could result in educators walking off the job - after conciliation talks between the STF and the province proved unsuccess...

Feb 01, 2020 (File photo/CKOM News Staff)

‘The boycott is going to ramp up’: Barricades back up at refinery

Tensions are on the rise as the dispute between Unifor and Federated Co-operatives Limited enters day 58.Despite the two groups meeting Friday to resume bargaining talks, Scott Doherty, Executive Assi...

Feb 01, 2020 (File photo/CKOM News Staff)

Vanscoy mine reopening brings excitement to workers and village

On Thursday, Nutrien announced that the Vanscoy potash mine will resume operations in March.The news provided lots of excitement for the members of the United Steelworkers Union who have been out of w...

Jan 31, 2020 Robin's Nest Cafe is expecting business to pick back up after shortly after the reopening of Vanscoy's potash mine in March. (Keenan Sorokan/650 CKOM)

New vaping legislation in Sask. takes effect Saturday

Tougher regulations on vaping come into effect in Saskatchewan on Saturday.The Tobacco and Vapour Products Control Act was unanimously passed in the Saskatchewan legislature on Nov. 6."I'm excited to ...

Jan 31, 2020 (File photo/CJME News Staff)

Northeast community looking to spark discussion on amalgamation at SUMA convention

The Town of Nipawin is looking to get a discussion going about further cooperation between local governments.The town is bringing a motion to the floor of the upcoming Saskatchewan Urban Municipalitie...

Jan 31, 2020 The Town of Nipawin is bringing a motion to the floor at the upcoming SUMA convention. (File Photo/paNOW Staff)

UN agency declares global emergency over virus from China

BEIJING - The World Health Organization declared the outbreak sparked by a new virus in China that has been exported to more than a dozen countries as a global emergency Thursday after the number of c...

Jan 30, 2020 (File photo/Associated Press)

Sask. teachers to vote on potential job action, including possible strike

Saskatchewan's teachers are inching towards the possibility of job action as the union representing them calls for a "sanctions vote."The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF) announced Thursday it ...

Jan 30, 2020 (File photo/CKOM News Staff)

Co-op refinery, Unifor say bargaining to resume Friday

The Co-op Refinery Complex (CRC) and Unifor are to resume bargaining on Friday.The sides are to meet at 9 a.m., in Regina.The refinery locked out unionized employees on Dec. 5 after Unifor issued stri...

Jan 30, 2020 A labour dispute continues between Unifor Local 594 and the Co-op refinery. (Jessie Anton/980 CJME)

U of R launches free online therapy for emergency workers

Frontline emergency workers rush toward traumatic and dangerous situations all the time, but those who hesitate while dealing with their own mental health can now get professional help with a few clic...

Jan 30, 2020 Regina Police Service Sgt. Casey Ward speaks at the launch of an online therapy program called PSPNET for emergency service and public safety workers on Jan. 29, 2020. (Adriana Christianson/980 CJME)

Silvernagle wins second straight Scotties provincial title

Robyn Silvernagle has repeated as Saskatchewan's women's curling champion.Silvernagle and her North Battleford team of Stefanie Lawton, Jessie Hunkin and Kara Thevenot won their second straight provin...

Jan 28, 2020 Robyn Silvernagle. (submitted photo/CurlSask)