Category Archives: CKRM News
Canada's jobless rate rises to 5.7% in October as economy sees modest 18,000 job gain
Canada's unemployment rate rose to 5.7 per cent last month as job opportunities became less plentiful in an economy weighed down by high interest rates. Statistics Canada released its October labour f...
Nov 03, 2023
SGI Launching New Impaired Driving Campaign
With a whole bunch of reasons to celebrate on the horizon, SGI is rolling out a new campaign to make sure people do not drive after drinking, or consuming drugs. The 30-second campaign video and radio...
Nov 02, 2023
Police officer seriously injured, response team deployed after shooting in Estevan
Authorities were investigating after a police officer was seriously injured on the job in Estevan. Police in Estevan said the officer was injured during an altercation at the local police station. It ...
Nov 01, 2023
SaskEnergy could face steep fines and jail for not remitting carbon tax
Saskatchewan's natural gas utility could face hefty fines for not remitting the carbon tax to the federal government, and its executives may also face jail for failing to do so, federal legislation sa...
Nov 01, 2023
'Absolutely not': No more carve-outs when it comes to carbon pricing, Trudeau says
There will be no further carbon price carve-outs, including for natural gas, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday, as criticism of his decision to temporarily exempt home heating oil from the po...
Nov 01, 2023
Gaza's communications cut again for hours, as dozens of foreigners and wounded prepare to exit
RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - Gaza was plunged into another communications blackout Wednesday, with internet and phone service cut for several hours as Israeli troops battled Hamas militants. Meanwhile, do...
Nov 01, 2023
Mating Season Can Mean More Car Versus Animal Crashes.
The fall season is in full swing, and the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation is urging drivers to look out for animals on the road. Executive Director of the SWF Darrell Crabbe says autumn is mating sea...
Oct 30, 2023
'The One Where Our Hearts Are Broken': 'Friends' creators, actors, family mourn Matthew Perry.
Matthew Perry was widely mourned this weekend by friends, co-stars and some very famous fans, including his childhood classmate, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau; his "Friends" mom Mor...
Oct 29, 2023
Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 5%, keeps door open to more rate hikes
The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate steady at five per cent, but hasn't ruled out future rate hikes as price pressures remain high. "With clearer signs that moneta...
Oct 25, 2023
New Session Opens with a Speech from the Throne
The Saskatchewan Party government is to deliver the throne speech today and outline its priorities for the year. Premier Scott Moe says the government plans to address concerns around ...
Oct 25, 2023
