Tag Archives: Provincial Politics
Reservations open soon for provincial campsites
Some important dates are approaching for anyone wanting to secure a campsite for the upcoming season.Campsite reservations for the 2019 season kick off on Tuesday, April 2 with seasonal bookings. Minh...
Mar 31, 2019 Provincial campsites are expected to be in high demand again this year. (File photo/ paNOW Staff)
Village of Pinehouse now under official inquiry and financial audit
A long-time resident of the northern Village of Pinehouse, who is part of a group of citizens behind a legacy of thwarted efforts to glean information from the municipality, is delighted with news of ...
Mar 28, 2019 Martin Martinson/paNOW Staff
FSIN chief calls for Sask. gov’t to speed up disaster relief
The chief of the organization representing 74 Saskatchewan First Nations says it may be time for the federal government to step in as the province isn't moving fast enough to deliver disaster assistan...
Mar 28, 2019 Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations Chief Bobby Cameron speaks at the Saskatoon Inn on March 27, 2019. (Bryn Levy/650 CKOM)
MLA calls for hemodialysis services in northern Saskatchewan
Athabasca MLA Buckley Belanger wants the provincial government to do more when it comes to delivering hemodialysis services for northerners. Earlier this week, Belanger presented a petition in the leg...
Mar 22, 2019 Athabasca MLA Buckley Belanger wants dialysis services to be available in Île-à-la-Crosse or La Loche. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Provincial funding to hire LPNs for La Ronge detox unit
The $300,000 announced in the provincial budget Wednesday for the detox unit in La Ronge will be used to hire licensed practical nurses to provide 24-hour care. "We did a review of our detox services ...
Mar 21, 2019 A $300,000 funding commitment from the province will benefit the detox unit at the La Ronge Health Centre. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Provincial budget provides funds for 24/7 care at La Ronge Detox Centre
A $300,000 boost in new funding to provide around-the-clock nursing support at the La Ronge Detox Centre was announced today in the Saskatchewan government's latest budget. The funds are meant to sign...
Mar 20, 2019 Cumberland MLA Doyle Vermette wanted the provincial budget to do more to address long-term care in northern Saskatchewan. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Saskatchewan budget projects $34M surplus
The Saskatchewan government is projecting a surplus of $34.4 million in 2019-20, with increasing positive balances in the three fiscal years to follow. The province tabled its budget Wednesday afterno...
Mar 20, 2019 The 2019-20 Saskatchewan budget is balanced with a small surplus of $34 million. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Ministry of Environment closes front counter services at 19 locations
The Saskatchewan Government and General Employee's Union (SGEU) is responding to the Saskatchewan government's announcement of plans to close front counter services at 19 of its field offices."News th...
Mar 16, 2019 The Government of Saskatchewan is encouraging those looking to obtain hunting and fishing licenses from an online vendor. The government recently announced plans to close front counter services at 19 of its field offices. (submitted photo/Government of Saskatchewan)
La Ronge council awaiting provincial budget details
With Saskatchewan's 2019-2020 budget set to be released March 20, La Ronge council members are waiting to find out if there will be any surprises for municipalities. That's according to Mayor Ron Woyt...
Mar 14, 2019 Town council is hold back on its own budget until the province releases its budget March 20. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
SARM President expects 'lively discussion' at convention
Delegates attending this week's Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) convention in Saskatoon are hoping for more details on some big issues affecting the province.SARM president Ray...
Mar 12, 2019 SARM President Ray Orb speaks in Regina on Dec. 4, 2017. (Jessie Anton/980 CJME)