Provincial Politics

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)

Concern for measles outbreak in Sask. remains low according to Health Authority

A recent outbreak of the measles in Vancouver is being watched with keen interest by the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA), but the SHA's medical director for immunizations and travel health, believ...

Feb 22, 2019 (The Canadian Press)

'More than words': $16 million announced for wellness, healing and recovery centre

The wide-reaching impact the construction of a wellness, healing and recovery centre in the tri-communities will have in northern Saskatchewan was apparent at a special announcement today.Surrounded b...

Feb 14, 2019

Local doctor helps hospital foundation reach campaign goal

The sound of applause echoed through the main floor corridors of Victoria Hospital Thursday morning following the announcement that the Victoria Hospital Foundation had reached its $2.2 million goal f...

Feb 14, 2019