Provincial Politics

Frontline worker gives thumbs up to animal protection service change

A frontline worker with years of experience rescuing animals says she is excited to see someone else in charge of the province's animal welfare services.Wendy Fyrk, who lives in the Prince Albert area...

Jan 22, 2026

Saskatchewan to push for pipelines amid fears Venezuelan oil could affect prices

Concerns are being raised about the possible impact on Saskatchewan's oil sector if U.S. President Donald Trump is able to ramp up oil production in Venezuela.The U.S. conducted a strike in Venezuela ...

Jan 06, 2026

Sask. residents to see improved work conditions, tax savings due to law changes

As the calendar flips over to 2026, the Government of Saskatchewan says a number of legislative and tax changes are expected to keep more money in the pockets of residents, especially the lowest earne...

Jan 01, 2026

Top 10 stories of 2025 from battlefordsNOW and meadowlakeNOW

If 2025 felt heavier than most, many people can point to why.Wildfires forced evacuations and choked the air. Economic uncertainty crept in through headlines from Washington and Ottawa. Crises unfolde...

Dec 27, 2025

Sask. woman who was trafficking black bear paws, fined over $12,000

A woman from Maidstone and a family member have been fined over $21,000 for illegal hunting activities related to the trafficking of black bear paws and gall bladders.Appearing at Lloydminster Provinc...

Dec 23, 2025

Wildfire review vendor seeks input through survey

As part of an independent review of the government's response to the 2025 wildfire season, MNP, the vendor chosen to perform the review, has opened a public survey for anyone impacted by the wildfires...

Dec 19, 2025

Sidelined by sickness: Flu outbreaks cancel Christmas gatherings and hockey games

Due to rising cases of influenza, chief and council on Beardy's and Okemasis Cree Nation near Duck Lake have postponed all community dinners and Christmas parties until the new year or when the flu se...

Dec 16, 2025

Q&A: Sask NDP leader Carla Beck sits down to discuss provincial concerns, including rent control and legislative absence

Saskatchewan NDP leader Carla Beck was in Prince Albert on Friday as part of her promise to improve her footprint across the province.Speaking with paNOW, she touched on a variety of different topics ...

Dec 14, 2025

Rowden excited to take on role as Environment Minister

One of Saskatchewan's newest cabinet ministers says news of the promotion is still very much sinking in.Batoche MLA Darlene Rowden has been named the province's environment minister, taking over from ...

Dec 12, 2025

Premier Scott Moe adds five newly elected MLAs to Saskatchewan cabinet in shuffle

Premier Scott Moe shuffled his cabinet on Thursday, with five MLAs who were first elected last year taking on ministerial portfolios for the first time.Mike Weger (Weyburn-Bengough) will serve as mini...

Dec 11, 2025