Provincial Politics

Sask. PC party accusing Sask. United Party of underhanded dealings

After what it calls a foiled takeover attempt last year, the Progressive Conservative Party of Saskatchewan now says a hard drive with member and donor information is missing, and it's pointing a fing...

Mar 30, 2023

Province starting hiring process for new online school

The province is looking to hire 90 teachers for its new online school.The Saskatchewan Distance Learning Corporation (Sask DLC) will be the main hub for online education in the province. A total of 15...

Mar 28, 2023

Saskatchewan family doctors say provincial budget short on needed reforms

Saskatchewan family doctors say the province's latest budget fails to make needed reforms that would help keep them here as some look elsewhere for work.Saskatchewan Medical Association President Dr. ...

Mar 25, 2023

‘It’s momentous:’ Mohawk language program to launch at First Nations University

The First Nations University of Canada will be bringing another form of Indigenous language to its school that is considered a first of its kind.Starting in the fall, the Regina-based university will ...

Mar 25, 2023

Province announces $20 million for long-term care facility, replacement of Montreal River Bridge

The provincial government announced $20 million on Wednesday for the La Ronge Long-Term Care project as part of the 2023-2024 budget.Construction of the 80-bed facility, which was first announced in J...

Mar 22, 2023

Saskatchewan’s ’23-24 budget sees $1B surplus, health care top priority

The numbers in the new budget are looking pretty rosy for the Government of Saskatchewan, and one doesn't have to be wearing glasses of the same colour to see why.The province is expecting a $1-billio...

Mar 22, 2023

La Ronge doctor believes province needs to do more to retain physicians

La Ronge's Dr. Elliot Wilkinson, the area division lead for local physicians, believes more needs to be done to retain doctors in northern and rural communities. On Wednesday, Premier Scott Moe announ...

Mar 17, 2023

Early Years Family Resource Centres announced for Tisdale and Île-à-la-Crosse

Tisdale and le--la-Crosse will soon have Early Years Family Resource Centres, the provincial and federal governments announced on Friday. The governments announced the total allocation for the project...

Mar 17, 2023

Merriman ‘disappointed’ after feds penalize Sask. for private MRI and CT scans

Ottawa has blindsided Saskatchewan by clawing back more than $740,000 in health transfers.The federal government accused the province of misusing the Canada Health Act by charging for services the fed...

Mar 13, 2023

Saskatchewan getting more autonomy over immigration

Saskatchewan is taking more control over immigration.According to the provincial government, the federal government has agreed to reduce duplication in the processing of Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee...

Mar 13, 2023