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72-hour strike notice issued by Union representing Viterra workers

72-hour strike notice issued by Union representing Viterra workers

Jan 2, 2024 | 3:31pm
The union representing Viterra workers has given 72-hour strike notice to the Viterra Canada Inc.  This comes after more than a year of negotiations have stalled between the company and GSU Local 1 (Viterra Country Operations and Maintenance) and Local 2 (Viterra Regina Head Office), and after GSU Local 1 and 2 rejected Viterra’s final […]
Viterra and Local Unions set to resume talks in new year

Viterra and Local Unions set to resume talks in new year

Dec 23, 2023 | 8:41am
Members of Grain and General Services Union Local 1, which represents workers from Viterra Country Operations and Maintenance and Local 2, which represents workers from Viterra’s Regina Head Office, say they are taking a stand to secure fair wages, improved work-life balance, and workplace respect in their collective agreements. After the pair of unions rejected […]
USask research helps tackle food insecurity through donation of soup mix to food banks

USask research helps tackle food insecurity through donation of soup mix to food banks

Dec 21, 2023 | 1:48pm
In a joint effort to address the pressing issue of food insecurity in Saskatchewan, over 15,000 Farm2Kitchen soup mix packages have been distributed in food hampers by the Regina Food Bank and the Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre. The announcement comes after a collaborative effort between the USask College of Agriculture and Bioresources, the […]
Unions representing Viterra workers in Sask. vote to authorize strike action

Unions representing Viterra workers in Sask. vote to authorize strike action

Dec 16, 2023 | 10:51am
Members of the Grain and General Services Union Local 1 (Viterra Country Operations and Maintenance) and Local 2 (Viterra Regina Head Office) have reached an impasse with Viterra over bargaining negotiations. After more than a year of negotiations, the unions, who have been frustrated by the lack of progress, members in both unions overwhelmingly voted […]
It sure doesn’t feel like December Weather

It sure doesn’t feel like December Weather

Dec 14, 2023 | 3:49pm
CKRM FORECAST From:             Precision Weather Service Meteorologist Phil Spevak Date:              Thursday, December 14, 2023    4:00 pm Weather Forecast Temperature Chance Precip         Tonight Partly cloudy   Wind: N 10-20 km/h becoming calm Low: -4° 10% Friday Partly sunny   Wind: NE Light High: 1° 20% Friday Night Clear   Wind: S increasing […]
We will continue with Above normal temperatures.

We will continue with Above normal temperatures.

Dec 14, 2023 | 11:47am
CKRM FORECAST From:             Precision Weather Service Meteorologist Phil Spevak Date:              Thursday, December 14, 2023    11:30 am Weather Forecast Temperature Chance Precip This Afternoon Mostly sunny   Wind: SW 15-30 km/h diminishing and becoming N High: 3° 0% Tonight Partly cloudy   Wind: N 10-20 km/h becoming calm Low: -4° 10% Friday Partly sunny   Wind: […]
Warmer than normal weather pattern to continue

Warmer than normal weather pattern to continue

Dec 13, 2023 | 4:25pm
CKRM FORECAST From:             Precision Weather Service Meteorologist Phil Spevak Date:              Wednesday, December 13, 2023           4:30 pm Weather Forecast Temperature Chance Precip         Tonight Mainly clear   Wind: SW 15-30 km/h  Low: -4° 0% Thursday Mostly sunny   Wind: SW becoming N 10-20 km/h High: 3° 0% Thursday night Partly cloudy   Wind: […]
Cameco Gives 1.8 Million Dollars in Community Funding

Cameco Gives 1.8 Million Dollars in Community Funding

Dec 13, 2023 | 9:02am
Saskatchewan based uranium giant Cameco is making some big donations to charity in Saskatchewan. The company raised $700,000  through the annual Cameco Step Up for Mental Health run/walk held in September.  Another $700,000 was raised through  the Cameco Employee Giving Campaign.  Some 300 employees make donations from their pay cheques to a charity of their choice, and […]
More shows, sales, and entertainment as Agribition continues

More shows, sales, and entertainment as Agribition continues

Nov 23, 2023 | 8:23am
Its been a busy week so far at Canadian Western Agribition in Regina. The massive Agribition opened on Monday in the REAL District, and there is still several days of shows, sales and entertainment to come. Someone will be going home very happy tonight, as the winner will be announced for a trip to see […]
The “Bulls” make their appearance at Agribition

The “Bulls” make their appearance at Agribition

Nov 21, 2023 | 8:25am
Day two of Agribition features the premiere of new entertainment at the massive show. Bull Fighters Only (BFO)is a freestyle bullfighting event. This unprecedented event represents the ultimate man vs. bull showdown, featuring top contenders in the sport. Organizers promise, no bulls will be harmed in this event.  Agribition describes the show as an event […]