Federal Politics

Liberals Belanger promises bold new path in North Sask. after election win

"It is clear that the North wants a new path." Those are the words of Liberal MP-elect Buckley Belanger, who easily won over voters in the 2025 federal election earlier this week. In the Desneth-Missi...

Apr 30, 2025

Meadow Lake and Battlefords mayors react to election results

The Battlefords and Meadow Lake leaders are looking ahead to the future with a Liberal minority government at the helm."I think it'll be interesting to see what happens in the next three to six to nin...

Apr 30, 2025

Premier Scott Moe looks for reset on Sask. relationship with Ottawa

Premier Scott Moe and members of his government spent much of the federal election campaign subtly, and not so subtly, supporting the federal Conservative party, but the morning after election day Moe...

Apr 29, 2025

A look at voter turnout across north central Saskatchewan

Elections Canada has released preliminary voter turnout numbers for Monday's election, although they do not include electors who registered on election day. The Constitution of Canada requires a revie...

Apr 29, 2025

Saskatchewan Tories cement their ridings at home, but face a changed House in Ottawa

Despite easily winning their seats, Saskatchewan's Conservative incumbents will return to a reshaped Ottawa following a national shift towards the Liberals. Daniel Westlake, a political science profes...

Apr 29, 2025

Conservative incumbents hold their seats in Saskatchewan, Far North flips to Liberal

In a stunning reversal of an expected loss just three months ago, the Liberal Party is projected to form government again with Mark Carney at the helm. Vote counting remains ongoing but several Conser...

Apr 28, 2025

Canadians give Liberals 4th mandate; Carney wins Ottawa riding

Canadians handed the Liberals a fourth mandate on Monday, with Prime Minister Mark Carney set to lead Canada through an economic crisis triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump.Carney will also take a...

Apr 28, 2025

Change in polling stations for three communities

Election Day is officially underway but for those in certain northern communities: head's up - some voting locations have changed, and three communities have been affected. According to Elections Cana...

Apr 28, 2025

It's election day: have you cast your vote?

Today's the day to make your voice heard. Canada's 45th general election runs today and on Battlefords-Lloydminster-Meadow Lake, all eyes will be on candidates, Rose Marie Falk for the Conservatives, ...

Apr 28, 2025

Indigenous leaders hope Vatican continues reconciliation efforts advanced by Francis

Indigenous leaders in Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis say they hope the Vatican continues to promote the reconciliation efforts he championed during his papacy.Gov. Gen. Mary Simon says the ponti...

Apr 26, 2025