Tag Archives: Provincial Politics
Court dismisses charges in lands case
The case against two siblings charged with living illegally on Saskatchewan parks land has been dismissed by a judge in Prince Albert. Sylvia McAdam and her brother Kurtis were on trial for failing to...
Mar 20, 2019 From left, Lawyer Larry Kowalchuk with Sylvia McAdam, Kurtis McAdam and Anthony McAdam outside Prince Albert Provincial Court Wednesday. (Charlene Tebbutt/paNOW Staff)
Saskatchewan budget projects $34M surplus
The Saskatchewan government is projecting a surplus of $34.4 million in 2019-20, with increasing positive balances in the three fiscal years to follow. The province tabled its budget Wednesday afterno...
Mar 20, 2019 The 2019-20 Saskatchewan budget is balanced with a small surplus of $34 million. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Sask. woman contests right to live in provincial park
A founding member of the Idle No More Movement will face a judge this week in Prince Albert, arguing she was within her treaty rights to live in a provincial campground.In early 2017, Sylvia McAdam an...
Mar 19, 2019 Sylvia McAdam. (gofundme.com)
Ministry of Environment closes front counter services at 19 locations
The Saskatchewan Government and General Employee's Union (SGEU) is responding to the Saskatchewan government's announcement of plans to close front counter services at 19 of its field offices."News th...
Mar 16, 2019 The Government of Saskatchewan is encouraging those looking to obtain hunting and fishing licenses from an online vendor. The government recently announced plans to close front counter services at 19 of its field offices. (submitted photo/Government of Saskatchewan)
SARM President expects 'lively discussion' at convention
Delegates attending this week's Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) convention in Saskatoon are hoping for more details on some big issues affecting the province.SARM president Ray...
Mar 12, 2019 SARM President Ray Orb speaks in Regina on Dec. 4, 2017. (Jessie Anton/980 CJME)
Tommy Douglas recognized as nationally historically significant
When people are asking to come up with some important Canadians, it won't be too long before someone brings up Tommy Douglas.This week in Regina, the late politician was honoured with a plaque and rec...
Mar 10, 2019 Ministers and representatives unveil the plaque commemorating Tommy Douglas as a person of national historic significance. Mar. 7, 2019 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME) : Glenn Hicks
Local R.M.s prepare for SARM convention
The impending carbon tax has been a hot button issue across the country in recent months, and at least two reeves in the Prince Albert area are hinting they will ask questions about it at next week's ...
Mar 08, 2019 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)
Saskatchewan's Moe wants carbon tax delayed pending Appeal Court ruling
REGINA - Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is asking Ottawa to hold off on imposing a carbon tax next month until the province's Court of Appeal has ruled on its constitutionality. S...
Mar 04, 2019
OSI-CAN founder remembered as 'mentor' and 'hero'
A founding member of OSI-CAN, a group that provides mental health supports for first responders and veterans, has passed away.Chris Siddons from Regina took his own life on Thursday. Jack Rennie, an a...
Mar 01, 2019 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)
Provincial government seeks technological solution to trespass challenges
Proposed changes to Saskatchewan's laws around trespassing have been generating controversy in some corridors.The new legislation, which is expected to come up for debate in the spring would put the o...
Feb 25, 2019 The Government of Saskatchewan wants the public's help to solve the issues surrounding the province's new trespassing laws and hunters. (file photo/paNOW Staff)