Tag Archives: Provincial Politics
Hearing for Alberta separation referendum question to be held in court
A special court proceeding on a proposed Alberta separation referendum question is scheduled to get underway today in Edmonton.Alberta's chief electoral officer, Gordon McClure, referred the proposed ...
Aug 07, 2025
Saskatchewan exports still mostly tariff-free under CUSMA: Moe
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe reiterated on Friday that 95 per cent of Saskatchewan's exports to the United States will remain tariff-free due to CUSMA compliance.New U.S. tariffs on some Canadian go...
Aug 01, 2025
Province welcomes legislation to target street weapons, dangerous drugs
Starting August 1, new legislation geared towards regulating street weapons and drugs comes into force across Saskatchewan.The Safe Public Spaces (Street Weapons) Act will promote safety in public urb...
Jul 31, 2025

SaskTel extends fees waiver for wildfire evacuees
SaskTel is extending its support for customers impacted by ongoing wildfires in northern Saskatchewan. These supports will now remain in place until August 15 for residents of communities that have be...
Jul 31, 2025

Provincial deficits to narrow in coming years despite trade war: report
Under pressure from the U.S. trade war and a slowing economy, Canada's provinces are all expected to run fiscal deficits this year - but a Conference Board of Canada report predicts those deficits wil...
Jul 29, 2025

Lifesaving Society encouraging swimmers and boaters to safety first
Despite all the public awareness of the risks associated with not wearing a life jacket while boating, the CEO of the Lifesaving Society of Saskatchewan says there is in fact too much complacency.This...
Jul 26, 2025
NDP criticizes Sask. Party for wildfire response delay as 2,800 remain evacuated
More than 2,800 people remain out of their homes in northern Saskatchewan, and the NDP is blaming the provincial government for taking too long to call for federal help.At a press conference earlier t...
Jul 25, 2025

77 new and enhanced healthcare positions announced around the province
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) announced that a total of 77 full-time positions will be added to the province's healthcare system to benefit rural and remote communities. Some of these positi...
Jul 24, 2025

Mixed reaction from First Nations after premiers' meeting about major projects
Canada's premiers pledged economic reconciliation with Indigenous people through major infrastructure and resource projects at their semi-annual meeting that began Monday, though several First Nation ...
Jul 22, 2025

Provincial government funds new program that assists women leaving jail
A new program that helps ensure women leaving custody or under community supervision have access to safe, affordable housing and various other supports they need to successfully reintegrate into the c...
Jul 21, 2025