Provincial Politics

Saskatchewan family doctors say provincial budget short on needed reforms

Saskatchewan family doctors say the province's latest budget fails to make needed reforms that would help keep them here as some look elsewhere for work.Saskatchewan Medical Association President Dr. ...

Mar 25, 2023

‘It’s momentous:’ Mohawk language program to launch at First Nations University

The First Nations University of Canada will be bringing another form of Indigenous language to its school that is considered a first of its kind.Starting in the fall, the Regina-based university will ...

Mar 25, 2023

Saskatchewan’s ’23-24 budget sees $1B surplus, health care top priority

The numbers in the new budget are looking pretty rosy for the Government of Saskatchewan, and one doesn't have to be wearing glasses of the same colour to see why.The province is expecting a $1-billio...

Mar 22, 2023

Early Years Family Resource Centres announced for Tisdale and Île-à-la-Crosse

Tisdale and le--la-Crosse will soon have Early Years Family Resource Centres, the provincial and federal governments announced on Friday. The governments announced the total allocation for the project...

Mar 17, 2023

Merriman ‘disappointed’ after feds penalize Sask. for private MRI and CT scans

Ottawa has blindsided Saskatchewan by clawing back more than $740,000 in health transfers.The federal government accused the province of misusing the Canada Health Act by charging for services the fed...

Mar 13, 2023

Saskatchewan getting more autonomy over immigration

Saskatchewan is taking more control over immigration.According to the provincial government, the federal government has agreed to reduce duplication in the processing of Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee...

Mar 13, 2023

Sask. seeing shortage of speech pathologists

Saskatchewan, along with the rest of Canada, is struggling with a shortage of speech pathologists.Speech pathology is the study and treatment of speech and language problems.Loredana Cuglietta, chair ...

Mar 11, 2023

Water Security Agency doesn’t expect flooding issues this spring

Major flooding isn't expected to be a concern in Saskatchewan this spring, as long as conditions stay close to normal.The Saskatchewan Water Security Agency released its 2023 spring runoff report Thur...

Mar 09, 2023

Métis Nation reinstating group to help get harvesting rights recognized across province

The Mtis Nation of Saskatchewan (MN-S) is reinstating a group aimed at ensuring that their peoples' harvesting rights are recognized across Saskatchewan.Currently, Mtis people can receive fines for hu...

Mar 08, 2023

Spring sitting to get underway at Saskatchewan Legislature

The spring sitting of the Saskatchewan Legislature is set to begin Monday, with a lot on the agenda for the coming 10 weeks.The Saskatchewan Party will undoubtedly hope this sitting starts with less c...

Mar 06, 2023