Provincial Politics

Union representing provincial correctional officers says it's 'unacceptable' members remain off vaccination priority list

Police officers, firefighters, some grocery store workers, and public health inspectors are all scheduled to begin receiving their vaccinations within the next few weeks according to the latest update...

Apr 13, 2021

Provincial budget includes restoration funds for historic church

Provincial funds will ensure a National Historic Site of Canada will be preserved and enjoyed for future generations to come. The Holy Trinity Anglican Church near Stanley Mission wasn't forgotten in ...

Apr 08, 2021

La Ronge long-term care facility could be built by end of 2023

Gary Veteri delivered a petition a year and a half ago to the Saskatchewan Legislature demanding a long-term care facility in La Ronge. He is now pleased with Tuesday's commitment from the province. I...

Apr 07, 2021

NDP Leader Ryan Meili says budget misses opportunities

The Saskatchewan NDP described the provincial government's budget as one that fails to meet the multiple challenges facing the province, calling it "uninspiring" and "ordinary.""Saskatchewan people ha...

Apr 06, 2021

Province commits $7.6 million toward 80-bed La Ronge long-term care facility

The provincial government seems to be determined to move ahead in what could possibly become one of the largest infrastructure projects in La Ronge's history. The 2021-2022 budget released on Tuesday ...

Apr 06, 2021

Sask. agencies express mixed feelings about Clare's Law rollout

Nearly ten months have passed since Saskatchewan effectively became the first province to enact Clare's Law, and now the door has widened for more individuals seeking help from domestic abuse.From tod...

Mar 31, 2021

Alberta school curriculum out of tune with song by premier's grandfather: musicians

EDMONTON - Alberta jazz musicians and teachers are dropping their chops at the inclusion of a tune by Premier Jason Kenney's grandfather in the province's proposed Grade 6 school curriculum. "When I G...

Mar 30, 2021

Saskatchewan First Nations to receive direct allocation of vaccines from next month

The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) is applauding a move that will see 14 per cent of COVID-19 vaccines in Saskatchewan go direct to First Nations.The FSIN said the direct allocation...

Mar 26, 2021

Construction begins next month for $11 million sports complex at Big River First Nation

The wheels are in motion for a major development in northwest Saskatchewan, costing $35 million. Big River First Nation plans to build both a new high school and a new arena. The band's CEO Derek Klei...

Mar 26, 2021

Battle for the ‘right reasons’: Moe disagrees with carbon tax ruling, will find made-in-Saskatchewan plan

The premier may not like it, but Saskatchewan is going to have to submit to the carbon tax - for a while at least.In a 6-3 decision released early Thursday, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled the feder...

Mar 25, 2021