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Regina Police shoot and kill pitbull

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 06:19:01 GMT

Regina Police shot and killed a pitbull last night while chasing a suspect.

Community raises money for children's health care

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 06:19:01 GMT

Community raises money for children's health care On a Sunday afternoon, a community was taking to the ice for a good cause. They were raising money for children's health care. It was called Skate4Smiles, and it was all started three years ago by Carla Ellert and her husband, in memory of their late son D

Minister prepares province for higher-than-average spring runoff

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 06:19:01 GMT

Government representatives expect this year's snow melt to cause a lot of problems in Saskatchewan.

Child feared dead in rural Saskatchewan fire

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 06:19:01 GMT

RCMP have found what appear to be human remains in a house fire in rural Saskatchewan.

Thousands attend Regina's 37th annual Spring Home Show

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 06:19:01 GMT

On Saturday, large crowds came to check out the more than 400 exhibitors in the Canada Centre Building at Evraz Place.

Weather delays rail traffic on Prairies, but stranded Via train moving again

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 06:19:01 GMT

154 Via Rail passengers stranded on train for over 24 hours due to bad weather and freight train problems.

Skills training targeted at First Nations and Metis

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 06:19:01 GMT

Both the federal and provincial governments are investing hundreds of millions of dollars in jobs training to fill the labour shortage. Much of that money is directed specifically at training for First Nations and Métis people and linking them with employers.

Businesses brace for alcohol tax hike

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 06:19:01 GMT

The province's three per cent tax hike on alcohol won't be in place until April 1st, but businesses are already cringing.

Women's shelter to open in Melfort

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 06:19:01 GMT

It will be the first shelter to open in Saskatchewan since 1989.

RCMP warn of dangerous driving conditions in Saskatchewan

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 06:19:01 GMT

RCMP hope drivers take warnings seriously as they look to travel around the province Thursday night

Nitty gritty budget details unknown

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 06:19:01 GMT

Coming to a chamber of commerce or board of trade near you — a Conservative cabinet minister hawking the 2013 federal budget.

Less than half of Liberal supporters register to vote for new leader

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 06:19:01 GMT

Less than half the almost 300,000 people who signed up to take part in the federal Liberal leadership race have registered to vote, despite getting an extra week in which to do so.

Federal budget outlines benefits for Saskatchewan

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 06:19:01 GMT

Two budget highlights in particular may pique the interest of Saskatchewan residents – investment in skills training and money for municipal infrastructure projects.

Five more years of funding for affordable housing: Budget

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 06:19:01 GMT

The federal government has confirmed it will play a long-term role in affordable housing, ending several years of uncertainty over whether Ottawa would continue helping low-income families pay for their accommodation.

Saskatchewan coroner wants more water safety programs for immigrants

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 06:19:01 GMT

Saskatoon drowning ruled accidental; coroner finds man was inexperienced swimmer.

Saskatchewan woman gets four years for attempted murder of two children

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 06:19:01 GMT

A Saskatchewan woman has been sentenced to four years in jail for the attempted murder of two children.

Budget puts brakes on spending hoping to accelerate growth

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 06:19:01 GMT

When Jim Flaherty was a young man, they called it a brake stand - one foot on the gas and one on the brake, creating lots of noise and plumes of blue smoke but moving the vehicle sideways if at all.

Balanced but controlled highlights Saskatchewan’s budget

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 06:19:01 GMT

Saskatchewan’s finance minister tables province’s sixth straight balanced budget, one that focuses on controlled spending.

Lululemon vows transparency over see-though pants, says recall will hit profits

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 06:19:01 GMT

Lululemon Athletica Inc. (TSX:LLL), the Vancouver-based retailer of trendy workout gear, admits the recent recall of its black Luon pants will put the pinch on earnings this year, but says keeping customer loyalty is paramount.

RBC cuts growth forecast for Saskatchewan

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 06:19:01 GMT

The Royal Bank of Canada is cutting its growth forecast for Saskatchewan due to weaker-than-expected construction spending intentions.

Record setting snowmobile season in Saskatchewan

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 06:19:01 GMT

Snowmobile registration up in Saskatchewan as sledders take advantage of record-breaking snow.

Magnotta preliminary hearing resumes after suspect collapses Tuesday

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 06:19:01 GMT

Luka Rocco Magnotta is back in court this morning after collapsing yesterday.

Obama, Netanyahu show solidarity on Iran, Mideast peace

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 06:19:01 GMT

Seeking a fresh start to a strained relationship, President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday demonstrated solidarity on the key issues that have stirred tensions between them. The U.S. president vowed he would do "what is necessary" to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, while Netanyahu reaffirmed that his newly formed government seeks a two-state solution to Israel's decades-long dispute with the Palestinians.

Human remains found on Sask. reserve identified

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 06:19:01 GMT

Forensic experts and R-C-M-P have identified the remains of a man found in southeastern Saskatchewan who died 10 years ago.

New building for trades centre – will it help to fill labour shortage?

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 06:19:01 GMT

The Regina Trades and Skills Centre held a grand opening of its new building Tuesday morning. The province has contributed $15 million to triple the size of the old school. Its much-needed graduates, hundreds each year, are ready to enter the job force immediately.

JUNO's are more than just an award show

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 06:19:01 GMT

Regina residents are counting down to the JUNOs.

City approves controversial development in north Regina

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 06:19:01 GMT

A discussion over a proposed neighbourhood development in north Regina is getting a lot of attention at city council. While some see ‘Somerset’ as a way to ease the housing crunch, others think it could become a health risk

Pope Francis officially starts papacy

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 06:19:01 GMT

Pope Francis urged princes, presidents, sheiks and thousands of ordinary people gathered for his installation Mass on Tuesday to protect the environment, the weakest and the poorest, mapping out a clear focus of his priorities as leader of the world's 1.2 billion Catholics.

Woman found frozen in northern Saskatchewan

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 06:19:01 GMT

R-C-M-P are awaiting the results of an autopsy on a woman who was found frozen in northern Saskatchewan.

Magnotta collapses after seeing video evidence during preliminary hearing

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 06:19:01 GMT

Luka Rocco Magnotta collapsed to the courtroom floor after seeing video evidence presented against him, forcing a postponement in his preliminary hearing Tuesday.

Saskatchewan finance minister cautions provincial budget will be tight

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 06:19:01 GMT

REGINA - Saskatchewan Finance Minister Ken Krawetz has shown off a pair of shiny new black shoes for budget day, but he needed a shoe horn to get into them.