Provincial Politics

Belanger announces intent to run for re-election

Athabasca NDP MLA Buckley Belanger was first elected to serve constituents in 1995, but he still believes he has unfinished business.Belanger announced this week he plans to run for re-election in his...

Mar 05, 2020

Striving for more women in elected office

The quest for more women to be involved in all levels of politics was the focus of an event in Prince Albert Saturday.The Canadian Federation of University Women held a Prairies International Women's ...

Mar 01, 2020

Techies and travellers win in Alberta budget; vapers lose with new tax

EDMONTON - Alberta's United Conservative government tabled its 2020-21 budget Thursday. Here is a look at who might be pleased and who won't be so happy: WINNERS Techies: The province is investing $20...

Feb 27, 2020

Alberta must juggle sluggish economy, big deficits, lost jobs in upcoming budget

EDMONTON - Alberta is to bring in its new budget Thursday while juggling a sluggish economy, multibillion-dollar deficits and escalating conflicts with public-sector workers. "There continues to ...

Feb 26, 2020

Activist calls Pinehouse inquiry report 'a slap on the wrist'

D'Arcy Hande, a Saskatoon-based community activist and freelance writer who has been watching municipal matters in Pinehouse Lake for years, isn't impressed with a formal inquiry report released last ...

Feb 25, 2020 The formal inquiry into ongoings at Pinehouse Lake was released last week. (file photo/paNOW Staff)

Alberta legislature to resume with throne speech, tabling of blockade bill

EDMONTON - Alberta politicians are returning to the legislature with a promise of new legislation targeting protesters who set up blockades. Premier Jason Kenney says he plans to table ...

Feb 25, 2020

Notley says Kenney's polarizing environmental approach killed Teck mine

EDMONTON - Alberta Opposition NDP Leader Rachel Notley says a decision by Teck Resources to abandon its oilsands mining project should be a wake-up call for Premier Jason Kenney.Notley says Kenney's d...

Feb 24, 2020

Moe agrees with Trudeau’s call to end railway blockades

Premier Scott Moe is in full agreement with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's call to end rail blockades across the country immediately.Moe spoke to reporters in Saskatoon on Friday, minutes after Trude...

Feb 22, 2020 Premier Scott Moe speaks to reporters at the Saskatchewan Party Saskatoon cabinet office on Feb. 21, 2020. (Keenan Sorokan/650 CKOM)

Premier Scott Moe thanks Cox, talks about hot topic issues during visit to the Battlefords

Premier Scott Moe visited the Battlefords Friday to visit MLA Herb Cox and community leaders on his current provincial tour.Moe said his tour has allowed him to engage with many municipalities and com...

Feb 21, 2020 Outgoing Battlefords MLA Herb Cox, left, and Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe shown during Moe's visit to North Battleford Friday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Province freezes lease fees for remote recreational properties

Annual lease fees for remote recreational properties on Crown land will be frozen at $888 with a review to be conducted in five years. The freeze was announced Thursday by Environment Minister Dustin ...

Feb 21, 2020 The changes were announced by Environment Minister Dustin Duncan. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)