CKRM News

Air Canada is asking the federal government to be ready to intervene in its labour talks with its pilots as time is running out before a potential shutdown. Airline spokesman Christophe Hennebelle says Air Canada is committed to negotiations but it faces “unreasonable wage demands” from the pilots union that it can’t meet. The two […]

SASKATOON — Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre (Sask DLC) is welcoming students to its second school year as the provincial online learning provider for kindergarten to Grade 12. More students are continuing to access full- or part-time online learning to support their individual learning needs and graduation plans, according to Sask. Education. For the 2023-24 school […]

Two men have been sentenced to 6 1/2 years in prison for their roles in the blockade of the Canada-U.S. border crossing at Coutts, Alta. Anthony Olienick showed no emotion while Chris Carbert appeared glum and folded his arms, as the sentence was read out in Court of King’s Bench in Lethbridge, Alta. Neither are […]

DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. government’s road safety agency wants the auto industry to design new vehicles including i ncreasingly large SUVs and pickup trucks so they reduce pedestrian deaths and injuries. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Monday that it’s proposing a new rule setting testing and performance requirements to minimize the risk of pedestrian […]

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has ripped up the supply and confidence deal with the Liberals that helped keep the minority government in power.  In a social media video posted Wednesday afternoon, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said he notified Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of the decision.  “Canadians are fighting a battle.  A battle for the future […]

SOUTHERN SASKATCHEWAN – An air quality advisory is in effect Wednesday for much of southern Saskatchewan due to wildfire smoke from the northern part of the province. The advisory covers Moose Jaw, Estevan, Weyburn, Carlyle, Assiniboia, Swift Current, Moosomin and other areas of the province. A total of 137 RMs – and the communities within […]

China has announced an anti-dumping investigation into Canadian canola imports today in response to Canada planning to impose tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, steel and aluminum. In a news release, China’s Ministry of Commerce says it is launching an anti-discrimination investigation into the tariffs and an anti-dumping probe into Canadian canola imports as well as […]

A new school year is upon us and soon school zones will be busy. It is an exciting time for students but unfortunately, congested school zones can be dangerous. According to the latest CAA survey, speeding and distracted driving are the top two hazardous behaviours performed by motorists. The report also points out, students often […]

MACKLIN — The Macklin Fire Department says Logan Sieben, 25, arrested and charged by Unity RCMP in connection to recent hay bale fires in Unity/Macklin, was a member of the department. “After weeks of working hand in hand with the RCMP, our worst suspicions were confirmed and a person of interest was taken into custody. It is […]

SASKATOON — Premier Scott Moe said Saskatchewan government officials have continuously talked with their federal counterparts on immigration as they study the possible impact of the federal government’s recent immigration changes on the province. Moe commented following the recent changes announced on Monday, Aug. 26, by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to reduce temporary foreign workers as […]