Provincial Politics

Scheer excoriates Trudeau, calls on RCMP to investigate SNC-Lavalin affair

OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer says there's now more than enough evidence of misconduct by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in the SNC-Lavalin affair to warrant an investigation by the RCMP.S...

Aug 14, 2019 (File photo/ Canadian Press)

Moe shuffles Saskatchewan cabinet

With a very short ceremony and a few handshakes, the pre-election cabinet shuffle for the Saskatchewan government was finished Tuesday.Three ministers moved positions like a merry-go-round: Lori Carr ...

Aug 13, 2019 Premier Scott Moe. (file photo/CJME News Staff)

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

Saskatchewan drivers caught distracted, minister considers stiffer penalties

The minister responsible for Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) is hinting stiffer penalties may be coming for people caught using their cellphones while behind the wheel.Joe Hargrave was asked b...

Jul 26, 2019 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)

MLA Nadine Wilson charged with common assault

Long-serving Saskatchewan Rivers MLA Nadine Wilson has been charged with common assault in relation to an alleged incident involving family members in Saskatoon earlier this year.The office of Premier...

Jul 26, 2019 MLA Nadine Wilson has been charged with common assault and has resigned her position as provincial secretary. She will make an appearance in court in September. (File photo/paNOW Staff)

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)

Lt.-Gov. Mirasty 'overwhelmed' by support after accepting historic appointment

When Russell Mirasty graduated from Churchill Community High School in 1975, he had no idea he would one day become Saskatchewan's 23rd lieutenant-governor. "It's a real honour," Mirasty, who is a Lac...

Jul 22, 2019 Lt.-Gov. Russell Mirasty stands along the shore of Lac La Ronge. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

Fishing for answers after new financial disclosure on Harpauer trip to Pinehouse

More questionable expenses have come to light regarding two personal trips Finance Minister Donna Harpauer and her partner made to the Northern Village of Pinehouse in 2016 and 2018. The latest allega...

Jul 17, 2019 Finance Minister Donna Harpauer was in Pinehouse in August 2016. (submitted photo/Saskatchewan Government)

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)

Premier says equalization ‘fair’ when resources developed

While reflecting on this past week's Council of the Federation, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe called the meeting of provincial and territorial leaders a success - but he still described national unit...

Jul 12, 2019 (Submitted photo/CKOM News)