Category Archives: Saskatchewan
Extend special immigration measures to other crises: House of Commons committee
OTTAWA - The House of Commons committee on immigration says there has been a distinct difference between the way Canada has treated Ukrainians fleeing the war in their country and those fleeing other ...
Apr 06, 2022
More spending, less taxes: Sask. business analyst offers insight into federal budget
Predictions for Canada's latest budget include robust spending - though less on COVID-19 - and a possible expansion of capital gains.Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is to unveil the federal budget ...
Apr 06, 2022
Humboldt community prepares to remember those lost and left behind
It has been four years since the community of Humboldt and surrounding area was changed forever following the Humboldt Broncos bus crash.The City of Humboldt and the Humboldt Broncos will be honouring...
Apr 06, 2022
Land entitlement claim settlement finalized between governments and Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation
Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation and the Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan have announced a settlement agreement for the Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation Treaty Land Entitlement Claim. The Cree Nation submitted th...
Apr 06, 2022
Health workers have a small budget request to tackle the Canadian care crisis: a plan
sOTTAWA - The federal government is set to table a budget Thursday against the backdrop of several national and international emergencies and major funding commitments. Chief on that list is addressin...
Apr 06, 2022
Saskatchewan to make its own decision on fourth COVID dose
It could be another week or so before the Government of Saskatchewan decides whether or not to offer fourth doses of COVID-19 vaccines more widely.On Tuesday, the National Advisory Committee on Immuni...
Apr 05, 2022
‘Speed up the paper process’: Sask. delegation preparing to head to Germany
Terry Dennis and a small group of people are preparing to head to Germany this weekend to meet with Ukrainians who fled the war in their home country.Dennis is the legislative secretary responsible fo...
Apr 05, 2022
Saskatoon-based Metis lawyer joins provincial NDP leadership race
A second person has thrown their hat into the Saskatchewan NDP leadership race.Saskatoon-based Metis lawyer, climate activist and mother Kaitlyn Harvey announced her intention to lead the party on Tue...
Apr 05, 2022
Sask. government to dedicate $11 million to improve rural emergency services
The provincial government has announced a significant increase of funding for Saskatchewan emergency services, especially in rural and northern areas.Multiple services areas will get a boost with the ...
Apr 05, 2022
NACI: Provinces should prep to offer 2nd COVID-19 booster shots
OTTAWA - The National Advisory Committee on Immunization says provinces and territories should rapidly prepare to offer fourth doses of COVID-19 vaccines in the coming weeks. The committee says govern...
Apr 05, 2022