Tag Archives: Provincial Politics
COVID hospitalizations rise by 12; 1,427 new cases reported
The number of Saskatchewan residents with COVID-19 in hospital continues to rise after Sunday's provincial update.The province reported 1,427 new cases with hospitalizations now at 162, up 12 from Sat...
Jan 16, 2022
COVID-19 hospitalizations rise to 150, province reports fourth highest new case total
There are now 150 hospitalizations in the province related to COVID-19, after a one-day increase of 19. Less than two weeks ago, just 79 people were in hospital. Of the 150 hospitalizations, 11 are in...
Jan 15, 2022
Sask. professor weighs in on Quebec’s anti-vax tax
It's being called unprecedented, controversial, and a possible infringement on constitutional rights.Earlier this week, Quebec Premier Francois Legault announced his province would introduce a "health...
Jan 13, 2022
Darwin Roy running independently in Athabasca byelection
Following a tight contest for the NDP nomination in Athabasca, Darwin Roy has maintained focus on his goal of becoming the provincial representative for the constituency. This time around, he'll be ru...
Jan 13, 2022
Flying Dust First Nation investing in school zone safety
Officials in Flying Dust First Nation are implementing new measures to promote safe driving near Kopahawakenum Elementary School. Earlier this month, the Government of Saskatchewan awarded nearly $7,3...
Jan 10, 2022
Moe gov’t says it hasn’t ruled out more public health measures
The Saskatchewan government has reiterated it hasn't dismissed the idea of new public health measures as case numbers of the COVID-19 Omicron variant rise in the province.In a statement Friday, Premie...
Jan 07, 2022
Saskatchewan adds over 500 new COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours
The Government of Saskatchewan has reported 537 new COVID-19 cases.Sixty-two of these cases were recorded in the northern part of the province. This includes Far North West (nine), Far North East (fou...
Jan 05, 2022
THE YEAR AHEAD: Meili hopes COVID takes a back seat in the new year
The new year means a new start and a new chapter to write.NDP Leader Ryan Meili hopes that chapter includes a new NDP MLA in the Athabasca riding."I'm excited to get up there. Northwest Saskatchewan i...
Jan 05, 2022
Province announces 1,954 new cases of COVID-19 since Dec. 31
The Government of Saskatchewan has reported 1,954 new COVID-19 cases since its last report.There were 623 on Dec. 31, 607 on Jan.1, 398 on Jan. 2, and 326 on Jan. 3.The new cases were found in the Far...
Jan 04, 2022
THE YEAR AHEAD: Moe looks to economic opportunity in 2022
Where 2021 is now a known quantity, 2022 still has plenty of unknowns to be revealed as the months unfurl.What Premier Scott Moe seems to be hoping for most in those months is economic opportunity and...
Jan 04, 2022