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Auditor exposes shortcomings at U of R

2013-06-20T00:20:44

The University of Regina has a lot of work to do to fix how it manages research done on campus, the provincial auditor says.

Oops: Sask. civil servant paid $1.4M by mistake

2013-06-20T00:19:31

The provincial auditor says the Ministry of Finance could tighten up some of its control systems after one government worker was issued a pay-cheque for $1.4 million.

Missing bell of Batoche reveal edges near, picture surfaces

2013-06-19T17:26:20

It looks like a significant piece of Canadian Metis history will soon be returned to public view after disappearing more than 20 years ago.

High risk offender living in Regina

2013-06-19T19:05:53

Police in Regina want residents to be aware of a high risk offender living in a halfway house in the community.

Half of First Nations children live in poverty

2013-06-19T08:45:11

Half of status First Nations children in Canada live in poverty, a troubling figure that jumps to nearly two-thirds in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, says a newly released report.

7 things Saskatchewan's auditor wants you to know

2013-06-20T00:11:38

Saskatchewan's Audior released her latest report Wednesday and she's raising some warnings related to the province's swelling population.

Blades name new head coach

2013-06-19T16:34:53

The Saskatoon Blades announced today that assistant coach David Struch will replace Lorne Molleken as head coach of the Western Hockey League club.

1 year later: no resolution for Nigerian students in asylum

2013-06-19T10:51:40

It has been a year since two Nigerian students took asylum in Regina and despite support from local advocates, the university and province they still face deportation.

Boy, 12, charged with arson

2013-06-19T15:26:07

A 12-year-old Saskatoon boy is charged with four incidents of arson.

SGI won't pay to reprogram stolen truck keys

2013-06-18T21:45:24

A Marshall man is frustrated SGI refuses to pay to reprogram his ignition keys, after his truck was stolen last month.

Saskatoon men's shelter gets extreme makeover

2013-06-19T15:24:59

Workers from a Saskatoon area potash mine are working to fix up the men's shelter at the Lighthouse.

Tearrius George spent winter working in Sask. oil patch

2013-06-19T13:00:50

Tearrius speaks to CBC about his decision to not spend the winter in the southern United States, and instead work outdoors through one of the hardest winters on record.

Regina dog owners bring their furry friends to work

2013-06-19T11:38:40

Some dog owners in Regina say bringing their dog to work helps them handle stress.

Regina petition group may have enough to force vote on wastewater plant

2013-06-18T23:43:27

Regina Water Watch, the group pushing for a referendum on the city's new wastewater treatment plant may have enough signatures to require a referendum, although they are still collecting names.

New Regina south bypass route approved

2013-06-18T19:08:08

The province has approved a route for the Trans-Canada Highway bypass that will be built around Regina.

Exceptional youths honoured for accomplishments

2013-06-18T23:44:28

Four Saskatchewan youths are enjoying a bit of recognition for some of their exceptional accomplishments.

Saskatoon cricket players want more space

2013-06-19T00:09:42

The Saskatoon Cricket Association says growing immigration means the city needs more cricket pitches.

Duck Lake school graduates record-breaking class

2013-06-18T22:36:50

A school in Duck Lake is celebrating a rare accomplishment — everyone who started their Grade 12 school year is graduating.

Senators call for 'zero tolerance' on harassment in RCMP

2013-06-18T21:24:31

The RCMP should amend its code of conduct to explicitly define and prohibit harassment, a Senate committee is recommending in a newly tabled report.

Sask. artists earn 18 Canadian Music Award nominations

2013-06-18T22:37:08

The Sheepdogs, Rah Rah, Donny Parenteau are among the nominees announced Tuesday for The Western Canadian Music Awards nominations.

Woman, 91, is back with caregivers in Saskatoon after missing for part of day

2013-06-18T22:39:34

Police in Saskatoon say a 91-year-old woman who was reported missing earlier in the day Tuesday is back with her caregivers.

Credit union members use iPhones to cash cheques

2013-06-19T07:15:03

Some credit union members can now use their iPhones to cash cheques, without visiting a branch.

Attack of the elm seeds

2013-06-18T19:10:48

Regina residents are battling a blizzard of elm seeds. Listen to what an expert has to say about the problem.

Violent serial attacker sent to prison indefinitely

2013-06-18T16:24:24

A dangerous offender found guilty of violent assaults in Alberta and Saskatchewan over the last two decades will go to prison indefinitely.

Has the lost bell of Batoche been found in Manitoba?

2013-06-18T22:39:04

A decades-old mystery of the whereabouts of the bell of Batoche may be solved later this week.

Hwy 2 north of Waskesiu reopens

2013-06-18T11:34:18

People in northern Saskatchewan are happy that Highway 2 has reopened after being closed over the weekend due to a large sinkhole.

Accused killers of Saskatoon mother to stand trial

2013-06-18T12:13:33

Three men charged with killing Lorry Santos in 2012 are going to straight to trial.

Cancer Society skeptical over release of new colon cancer risk test

2013-06-18T09:07:23

People in Saskatchewan have another tool that could aid in the early detection of colon cancer, with the release of a new blood test developed by a Saskatoon-based company.

Charges laid over case of Grey Cup ring

2013-06-17T21:51:11

Police in Regina say they have laid several charges over an investigation that just happened to lead them to a missing Grey Cup ring.

James Smith reserve moving 39 people out due to water-ruined roads

2013-06-18T15:27:44

Bad roads have forced about 39 people to leave the James Smith First Nation near Melfort, Sask.

Saskatoon charity open to refund of Justin Trudeau fees

2013-06-17T22:12:07

A Saskatoon charity says it wasn't asking federal politician Justin Trudeau for a refund of his speaking fee, but it is open to the gesture.

Man, 25, charged in fatal Regina hit and run

2013-06-17T17:20:56

A 25-year-old man is charged with failing to report an accident causing death after a hit and run Sunday morning.

Moose Jaw fires top official

2013-06-17T19:14:31

The City of Moose Jaw recently fired its top official, with the mayor saying council wants to go in a new direction.

Saskatoon could lose Joni Mitchell artifacts

2013-06-18T07:16:32

Saskatoon must do more to celebrate Joni Mitchell's legendary career or her hometown will lose her important artifacts, a close family friend says.

Manitoba RCMP dog killed in Saskatchewan crash

2013-06-17T18:56:15

A Manitoba RCMP officer has serious injuries and a service dog is dead following a crash on Highway 16 in Saskatchewan.

Art Dagenais not guilty of mischief, judge rules

2013-06-17T19:11:17

Art Dagenais, the father of a man convicted of killing two Mounties near Spiritwood has been found not guilty of mischief.

Health workers march against refugee health care cuts

2013-06-17T17:45:27

Health care workers met today in Kiwanis Park to march in protest of refugee health care cuts.

Sick Regina boy who made waves around the world dies

2013-06-17T12:28:20

A six-year-old Regina boy with brain cancer who gained attention around the world has died.

Corman Park dealing with more flooding

2013-06-17T13:50:23

Heavy rain over the weekend has added to flood concerns for a number of people in the RM of Corman Park.

Canadian hip hop artist Drake coming to Saskatoon

2013-06-17T11:07:18

Canadian rapper Drake is starting his north American tour soon, and one of his stops is Saskatoon. Drake will be in the city on October 2nd.

Bullying on agenda as western premiers meet

2013-06-17T18:09:28

Western Canada's premiers and territorial leaders are in Winnipeg for their annual meeting, and they'll tackle the issue of bullying and how to prevent it.

Police find stolen Grey Cup ring

2013-06-16T15:07:23

Police have found a former Saskatchewan Roughrider's 2007 Grey Cup ring after it was stolen from his car in Moose Jaw Friday night.

Woman, 60, crashes into Saskatoon church

2013-06-16T17:46:44

A 60-year-old woman was taken to hospital after crashing into a Saskatoon church Sunday morning.

Hundreds march in rainy Saskatoon Pride Parade

2013-06-16T14:19:12

The rain didn't stop hundreds of people from parading the streets in Saskatoon for the annual Pride Festival.

Giant sinkhole closes Hwy 2 north of Waskesiu, Sask.

2013-06-15T17:23:57

Highway 2 north of Prince Albert National Park has been closed in both directions due to a large sinkhole.

Former Rider Dominguez says his Grey Cup ring was stolen

2013-06-15T11:58:05

A former Saskatchewan Roughrider says he wants the thief who stole his Grey Cup ring from his car to bring it back.

Saskatoon police seek teen in west side shooting

2013-06-15T11:25:49

Saskatoon police are searching for a teenage boy after a shooting in the city's west side Friday night.

Regina group in water fight with city over petition requirements

2013-06-14T14:44:38

A Regina group trying to force a public vote on the city's plans for a new wastewater treatment plant is expressing concern Friday about the city's move to change the number of signatures needed for a referendum.

Surgery targets missed by Regina Qu'Appelle region

2013-06-14T23:51:00

The Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region is lagging behind when it comes to reducing wait times for surgery, according to provincial officials.

Brad Wall accused of smearing Justin Trudeau

2013-06-14T21:22:28

Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall's comments about speaking fees given to Justin Trudeau have upset the federal Liberal party, and it's calling for an apology.

Probe begins of plane crash that killed father, son at North Battleford, Sask.

2013-06-14T21:34:45

Investigators from the Transportation Safety Board are on their way to the scene of a plane crash in North Battleford that killed a father and son Thursday.

6 things to watch in the Roughriders 1st pre-season game

2013-06-14T18:48:40

The Saskatchewan Roughriders are in Edmonton to play the Eskimos in their first of two pre-season games.

Sask. to spend $500,000 to combat Tuberculosis

2013-06-14T16:49:58

Spending will take place over the next five years

Brit's Picks: Top things to do in Sask. this weekend

2013-06-14T15:00:57

Arts reporter Britainy Robinson makes her picks for your weekend's entertainment.

Small credit card purchases costly for business owners

2013-06-14T11:26:44

A new VISA campaign has some business owners in Regina upset.

RBC pumps money into Saskatoon's swale

2013-06-14T11:04:46

RBC is investing money in Saskatoon's northeast swale.

What do we know about Canada's eavesdropping agency?

2013-06-14T12:11:46

This week, many Canadians learned for the first time that a government agency is mining the metadata of electronic communications. CBC News takes a closer look at the activities of Canada's Communications Security Establishment.

Father, son die in plane crash at North Battleford, Sask.

2013-06-13T23:15:47

A father and son are dead after a small plane crashed Thursday close to the airport at North Battleford, Sask.

Sobeys takes aim at big box stores with Safeway takeover

2013-06-13T23:37:45

A Vancouver-based retail analyst says Sobeys' acquisition of more than 200 Safeway stores in Western Canada is an attempt to compete with the growth of big box stores.

Online shopping leads to stolen car

2013-06-13T21:08:57

A Saskatoon-area woman says she hasn't been paid for a car she sold over the internet.

Regina police probe fire at Dollarama

2013-06-13T16:33:35

A fire that damaged a downtown Regina dollar store Wednesday night was deliberately set, police believe.

Saskatchewan manufacturing jobs shrink, earnings rise

2013-06-13T14:28:36

Thousands of Saskatchewan manufacturing jobs have vanished over the past five years, as companies now try to do more with fewer people.

Adult, teen plead guilty to charges related to Amber Alert case in Saskatchewan

2013-06-14T00:14:50

Two people have pleaded guilty to charges related to a case that caused an Amber Alert in January.

INFOGRAPHIC: SGI blasted over motorbike insurance

2013-06-13T00:08:02

When the provincial Crown corporation SGI announced it was considering a steep increase to the insurance paid by motorbike riders, it generated more negative feedback than a Harley-Davidson roaring past a senior citizen's complex.

PIN pads stolen from four restaurants

2013-06-13T15:18:14

The Saskatoon Police Service are investigating reports that PIN pads were stolen from four local restaurants last week.

Body found in slough near Wakaw identified

2013-06-13T14:53:07

The body of a man found in a slough on the One Arrow First Nation last week has been identified to be that of Wilfred Almightyvoice. He went missing in fall of 2012 from the first nation located near Wakaw.

Sask. students won't be crowded out by Alberta applicants, U of R says

2013-06-13T10:40:12

Despite an increase in Alberta applicants, Saskatchewan students who want to attend the University of Regina will not be negatively impacted, an official says.

U of S hosts world's biggest indigenous studies conference

2013-06-13T14:17:18

850 delegates from places like New Zealand, Australia, Africa and Taiwan will present their research at the U of S on a wide variety of indegenious issues.

Golf course may get $170K tax break from City of Regina

2013-06-12T22:06:47

Regina's oldest golf club may be in line for a two-year tax break worth more than $170,000, following a meeting at city hall this week.

City of Saskatoon sued in drowning death

2013-06-12T14:03:36

The family of a man who drowned last June at the Harry Bailey pool is suing the city.

Sobeys to acquire Canada Safeway stores for $5.8B

2013-06-13T07:19:55

The Sobeys grocery store chain has reached a deal to buy more than 200 Safeway stores in Western Canada for $5.8 billion, Sobeys' parent company, Empire Company Limited, announced Wednesday.

Sask chiefs back new program for job training

2013-06-12T21:17:31

First Nations chiefs gathered in Saskatoon Wednesday to talk about the new First Nations Job Fund.

RCMP turn to YouTube to solve suspected homicide case

2013-06-12T23:59:47

The RCMP have produced a video, posted to YouTube, hoping to find the body of a man they believe was murdered.

8 from Regina charged in major drug bust

2013-06-12T15:46:29

Eight people from Regina are facing charges following what police called an extensive investigation into drug trafficking.

Alberta students look to Saskatchewan for education

2013-06-12T14:29:22

University officials in Saskatchewan say they're seeing a surge in Alberta applicants for the upcoming school year.

CBC correspondents recount their arrests in Turkey

2013-06-13T11:28:20

Sasa Petricic says he and fellow CBC correspondent Derek Stoffel were treated fairly well by Turkish authorities after they were arrested and held for 11 hours in Istanbul on Wednesday while covering anti-government demonstrations.

RCMP's best shooters compete in Regina

2013-06-12T21:16:21

The RCMP's best shooters were competing in Regina Wednesday for the title of "best shot in the force."

Paramedics rush into smoke-filled Prince Albert apartment to rescue 5

2013-06-12T21:46:53

Two paramedics rushed into a smoke-filled Prince Albert apartment building Tuesday morning to rescue three children and two teenagers who were trapped inside.

Replica of rare Sask. dino poo headed to Smithsonian

2013-06-12T14:43:53

Saskatchewan is sending a replica of its prized dinosaur poo to the Smithsonian Institution.

Home births no longer option for women who've had C-sections

2013-06-12T19:58:50

Saskatoon Health Region is no longer allowing its midwives to offer home birth to women who've previously had a Caesarean section.

Surge Energy buys Sask. oil assets from Cenovus for $240M

2013-06-12T09:25:23

Surge Energy Inc. is buying some oil assets in southern Saskatchewan from Cenovus Energy Inc. for $240 million.

Fire destroys hotel in village of Dubuc

2013-06-11T23:15:17

A fire in Dubuc has destroyed one of the village's last businesses.

Riders monitoring Sheets in wake of domestic incident

2013-06-12T07:09:20

The Saskatchewan Roughriders say they are not ready to hang Kory Sheets out to dry — but they are not ignoring an off-field controversy, either.

Regina to try out garage suites

2013-06-11T16:25:05

Regina City Council has given the green light to a pilot project allowing a home builder to put extra living space above garages.

Post-election changes to Sask. labour board OK, court says

2013-06-11T21:19:11

Saskatchewan's highest court has dismissed an appeal of firings at the province's labour relations board.

Courtney Milne photo collection donated to U of S

2013-06-11T21:20:26

The wife of the late Canadian photographer Courtney Milne has donated his entire personal collection to the University of Saskatchewan archives.

Chair of Senate expenses committee resigns

2013-06-12T01:31:46

The Conservative senator who heads the Senate's committee of internal economy, the body that monitors senators' expenses, announced Tuesday in the Senate he's resigning as chair for health reasons.

2.27% vehicle insurance rate hike recommended

2013-06-11T18:45:55

Saskatchewan drivers will likely pay more soon to insure their vehicles, now that the province's rate review panel has approved a 1.03 per cent rate increase.

Tweets tell us tornado season is here

2013-06-11T18:45:17

Environment Canada has confirmed that one and possibly two tornadoes were on the ground Monday morning in the Saltcoats/Bredenbury area.

Canadian Tatiana Maslany wins Critics' Choice Award

2013-06-11T13:51:50

Canadian actress Tatiana Maslany stepped into the international spotlight at the Critics' Choice TV Awards in Los Angeles on Monday, as she was named best actress in a drama series.

United Church moderator to march in Pride Festival parade

2013-06-11T13:09:41

It was 25 years ago this year that the United Church of Canada took the bold move of embracing the gay and lesbian community.

Supreme Court decision could mean more Sask. injury lawsuits

2013-06-11T11:27:59

A Supreme Court decision could shape the way Saskatchewan Government Insurance deals with injury claims in the future.

$40M timeshare reno headed for court

2013-06-11T14:09:58

Timeshare owners at a Fairmont, B.C. resort are girding for a court battle over a $40 million renovation project.

Regina approves plan for population of 500,000

2013-06-10T09:54:06

Regina City Council has approved a controversial plan that could lead to annexing large chunks of a neighbouring rural municipality.

Kory Sheets completes domestic violence program

2013-06-11T00:00:22

Running back Kory Sheets of the Saskatchewan Roughriders has completed a domestic violence program and is no longer facing charges in Florida, according to the local sheriff's office.

Joni Mitchell reflects on her life and legacy

2013-06-11T13:24:49

In an exclusive interview with CBC, singer, songwriter and artist Joni Mitchell reflects on her creative life and legacy.

Paving on Highway 1 east of Regina will slow commute

2013-06-11T00:07:09

Motorists using the Trans-Canada Highway east of Regina can expect some delays, especially around rush hour, as paving crews will be filling cracks on the road for the next few days.

Sask. auditor Bonnie Lysyk quits to take Ontario job

2013-06-10T19:59:13

Bonnie Lysyk is quitting her job as Provincial Auditor in Saskatchewan to become the new Auditor General of Ontario, according to a news release issued by her office in Regina on Monday.

'Wolfcop' wins movie-making money

2013-06-11T03:25:20

Wolfcop, a movie about a police officer — with a twist — has been green-lighted to go into production after winning $1 million in a contest called Cinecoup.