More than a decade ago, on returning to the province after working internationally to support democratic elections and being appointed Saskatchewan's Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), one of my priorities was to reach out to Indigenous leaders. The objective was to work intentionally and collaboratively with leaders to bu...

If re-elected, the Sask. Party government hopes to introduce self-screening for cervix health and provide financial aid with fertility treatments. "The Saskatchewan Party will improve access to health services for Saskatchewan women through these important new initiatives," candidate Scott Moe said. "A s...

With Saskatchewan's election underway, many parents are keeping a close eye on education promises from each party. "The teachers are stretched pretty thin for the size of the classes and the complexities of the students in the classes too ... there's more support that's required for sure," said parent Chris S...

Saskatchewan is taking some heat after two Meadow Lake court workers were sent home early for wearing orange shirts on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR) on Sept. 30. Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations Vice Chief David Pratt said on Oct.4 the incident was re-triggering and re-traumatizing for ...

Battlefords resident Amanda Singh struggles with a disease that causes severe pain and inflammation in her lungs, heart and spine. In the early days of her illness, she would have to wait at the hospital for three hours before she was seen by a doctor. "A few years later the wait grew to about six hours and now it...

While announcing an increased active families benefit from $150 to $300, should the Sask. Party form government again, leader Scott Moe fielded a lot of other questions from media. Moe (who will run in Shellbrook) was flanked by other local candidates hoping to win on October 28, including Alana Ross (Prince Albert-Nor...

Ahead of this month's provincial election, the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) is calling for increased funding for rural roads and bridges. The organization says the infrastructure is the lifeline of thousands of municipal residents and helps drive the rural economy by supporting oil and gas, a...

Road infrastructure will be one of Gregory Seib's major priorities if elected as a Saskatchewan Party MLA for Cumberland after the provincial general election on Oct. 28. "That's something we really need to work on. We've got a lot of issues," he said, explaining some problem areas include Highway 123 to Cumb...

REGINA - Saskatchewan New Democrats say Scott Moe's Saskatchewan Party can't be trusted to reduce taxes. NDP candidate Trent Wotherspoon says Moe hiked 31 taxes and fees while premier in a single year, making life more unaffordable for Saskatchewan residents. He says Moe's recent announcement that a re-elected Saskatch...

The Saskatchewan election campaign is underway, with voting day on Oct. 28. Here's a look at key issues and party promises: Economy Scott Moe's governing Saskatchewan Party has promised to grow the economy, jobs and the population. In its pre-election budget, Moe's government projected a $354-million deficit but delive...

With the writs expected to drop this week for the Saskatchewan general election, political experts say Scott Moe's Saskatchewan Party is on track for a fifth majority government but will lose seats to Carla Beck's NDP. Tom McIntosh, a political scientist at the University of Regina, said recently Moe's strength in the ...