Federal Politics

Kenney takes aim at Trudeau directly ahead of fall federal election

OTTAWA - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is taking aim at Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ahead of this fall's federal election. Kenney, a former federal Conservative cabinet minister, took to Twitter over...

Aug 05, 2019

Municipal leaders weigh in on bridge toll issue

The question of whether to put in place a toll on the Diefenbaker Bridge has got people talking.Recently the City of Prince Albert announced plans to look into implementing a fee for those who use the...

Jul 24, 2019 The idea of charging a toll on the Diefenbaker Bridge has prompted much debate among the public and politicians. (File photo/paNOW Staff)

North of 60 agreement heads to mediation

The finalization of a nearly 20-year-old land claim dispute involving land in Nunavut and the Northwest Territories, has hit another snag, with mediators now moving in to help assist. Those talks have...

Jul 22, 2019 First Nations leaders at a protest in Ottawa last June. (submitted photo/ Prince Albert Grand Council)

PM's official residence becoming a costly 'debacle,' say Conservatives

OTTAWA - Nearly four years after Justin Trudeau opted not to move into the prime minister's official residence over concerns about its crumbling state, the building remains vacant - except for staff w...

Jul 22, 2019

Syphillis outbreak declared for Sask. First Nations

People living on Saskatchewan's First Nations are being encouraged to be extra vigilant, following a recent spike in syphilis cases.To reduce the spread of syphilis and other sexually transmitted and ...

Jul 19, 2019 (File photo/paNOW Staff)

Scheer to make several stops in Sask.

As the Federal election date draws closer, the leader of the Conservative Party will be making several stops in Saskatchewan Thursday including Prince Albert, Big, River, Meadow Lake and Debden.Accord...

Jul 17, 2019 (The Canadian Press)

Russell Mirasty named lieutenant-governor of Saskatchewan

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced the appointment of Russell Mirasty as Saskatchewan's new lieutenant-governor.The 36-year veteran of the RCMP succeeds Thomas Molloy, who died July 2 after a...

Jul 17, 2019 Russell Mirasty, a 36-year veteran of the RCMP and La Ronge resident, has been appointed as Saskatchewan's new lieutenant governor. (file photo/CKOM News Staff)

Conservatives far ahead of other parties in picking candidates for fall election

OTTAWA - Hoping to take power away from the Liberals in this fall's election, the Conservatives are well ahead of the governing party in nominating candidates hoping to win seats in the House of Commo...

Jul 15, 2019

Northern premiers ask provinces to do their part to reduce greenhouse gases

SASKATOON - Northern premiers say they expect provinces to do their part when it comes to reducing greenhouse gases in Canada.The leaders of the Northwest Territories, Yukon and Nunavut brought up the...

Jul 11, 2019 Yukon Premier Sandy Silver, left to right, Bob McLeod of Northwest Territories and Joe Savikataaq of Nunavut speak to the media during a meeting of Canada's premiers in Saskatoon on Thursday, July 11, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

Premiers, Indigenous leaders cover youth, economy at Big River FN

The first day of historic Canadian premiers meetings, officially known as the Council of the Federation (CoF), wrapped up on the Big River First Nation Tuesday.For the first time, the Premiers met wit...

Jul 10, 2019 The premiers and Indigenous leaders met on the Big River First Nation on Tuesday, July 9, 2019. (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)