Author Archives: Teena Monteleone
Saskatchewan NDP blasts Scott Moe for tax hikes while in office
REGINA - Saskatchewan New Democrats say Scott Moe's Saskatchewan Party can't be trusted to reduce taxes. NDP candidate Trent Wotherspoon says Moe hiked 31 taxes and fees while premier in a single year...
Oct 02, 2024
Saskatchewan election begins with promises of tax relief, calls for change
Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe kicked off the provincial election Tuesday promising broad-based tax relief while his opponent, NDP Leader Carla Beck, said it's time to move on from failed, incomp...
Oct 01, 2024
Sask NDP raises possibility of insider trading by Cockrill
An investigation is underway to determine if Battlefords MLA Jeremy Cockrill used privileged cabinet information for the purpose of insider trading. The provincial NDP alleges Cockrill used informatio...
Sep 25, 2024
NDP rolls out $1.1 billion funding plan for Saskatchewan health care
Saskatchewan health-care workers continue to sound the alarm as they say the system in the province is in complete "crisis". Janell Hubbard, general vice president of CUPE 5430, said health-care worke...
Sep 24, 2024
NDP promises to apologize to survivors of Île-à-la-Crosse and Timber Bay residential schools
Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck has committed that an NDP government would apologize and take ownership for the damage caused to First Nations and Mtis people at the le--la-Crosse and Timber Bay re...
Sep 20, 2024
Sask. entrepreneur creates Indigenous-inspired outfits for Barbie and Ken
For Lorrie Arnault, Indigenous representation is important. It's why the Saskatoon entrepreneur has been transforming Barbie and Ken dolls with tiny handmade ribbon skirts and delicate beadwork. "The ...
Sep 17, 2024
Setting the record straight: Fort Battleford adds Indigenous story
Battleford, Sask. - Eric Tootoosis marked National Indigenous People's Day this year by climbing into his truck and making the 65-kilometre drive from his home on Poundmaker First Nation to a site tha...
Aug 14, 2024
PBCN celebrates Indigenous culture and wellness room at Foran Mining near Hanson Lake
It's a space Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBSN) Chief Peter Beatty describes as a sanctuary for First Nations employees and an educational resource for others. The Indigenous Culture and Wellness Roo...
Jul 19, 2024
Indigenous publication revived through partnership with Pattison Media
When Kerry Benjoe announced six months ago that Eagle Feather News needed to take a hiatus due to lack of revenue, she never lost her conviction to find a way to keep the Indigenous publication going....
Jun 28, 2024
Pioneer in Indigenous governance and education honoured
A man whose life is dedicated to the advancement of First Nations rights, sovereignty and Indigenous education was honoured recently by the First Nations University of Canada. Senator Solomon Sanderso...
Jun 17, 2024