Tag Archives: Provincial Politics
Moe’s approval falls to 45 per cent ahead of fall election: Angus Reid
With Saskatchewan's provincial election looming, Premier Scott Moe's approval rating has fallen to 45 per cent.That's according to the latest premier approval numbers from the Angus Reid Institute, wh...
Sep 19, 2024

Cockrill faces reelection campaign with a mix of controversies and ambition
Within four years, Jeremy Cockrill rocketed from political newbie to carrying what is arguably the most contentious portfolio in the province today. With that role, he's faced his fair share of public...
Sep 12, 2024

Long time MLA announces bid for Mayor of Île-à-la-Crosse
Serious and solid leadership. That's how Buckley Belanger described his political aspirations as he announced his intention to run for mayor of his home community le--la-Crosse in northwestern Saskatc...
Sep 12, 2024

RCMP lifts veil on use of emerging technologies to fight crime
OTTAWA - The RCMP says it installed tools on digital devices to covertly collect electronic evidence in 32 cases over a five-year period. The criminal offences being investigated in these cases from 2...
Sep 10, 2024
Gov’t celebrates university tax program weeks before election start
As a freshly graduated accountant, Kyle Bye is always running the numbers.Bye's plans to continue to live and work in the province make him eligible for the tuition tax credit available in Saskatchewa...
Sep 06, 2024

When it comes to banning cellphones, the P.A. kids are not alright
Just a few days into the new school year and students at Saskatchewan's largest high school have already made up their minds about the province's ban on cellphones during class time:"It sucks," said G...
Sep 05, 2024

Federal health spending has outpaced provinces, analysis shows
OTTAWA - Despite castigation from provincial premiers over lagging federal contributions to health spending, an analysis of 20 years of health funding data shows that federal transfers have mostly out...
Sep 02, 2024

Elm tree pruning ban lifted
The annual ban on pruning elm trees ended on Saturday, allowing Saskatchewan residents to begin their seasonal pruning today.Elm bark beetles, which carry the fungus that causes DED, are most active b...
Sep 01, 2024

NDP crime plan includes scrapping Marshal’s service
With the provincial writ expected to drop in September, the Saskatchewan NDP is swinging into election mode. On Friday, Leader Carla Beck and local candidates Carolyn Brost Strom (Carlton) and Nicole ...
Aug 30, 2024
Saskatchewan NDP kicks off campaign with promises of no tax hikes
SASKATOON, Sask. - Saskatchewan New Democrats have kicked off their election campaign promising to not hike taxes and to suspend the gas tax.Leader Carla Beck says people are struggling to afford ever...
Aug 29, 2024