Provincial Politics

7,451 new COVID-19 doses, 249 new cases, two deaths

An additional 7,451 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 399,745. The 7,451 doses of COVID-19 vaccine report...

Apr 25, 2021

Minister Jeremy Harrison expresses mixed emotions on federal budget

With the first federal budget since 2019 finally being released, Meadow Lake MP Jeremy Harrison expressed mixed emotions regarding the Canadian government's financial blueprint. "I would say there are...

Apr 22, 2021

Rocky town council wants better coal consultation with province

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE, Alta. - A town council in Alberta Environment Minister Jason Nixon's backyard wants broader consultation over the government's plans for open-pit coal mining in the Rocky Mountai...

Apr 21, 2021

Kenney sowing distrust with misleading COVID-19 anecdotes, statements: NDP

EDMONTON - Alberta's Opposition says Premier Jason Kenney is sowing distrust by recounting misleading anecdotes to illustrate COVID-19 policy decisions. "I think this is about trust. I think this is a...

Apr 16, 2021

'We are tired of suffering': inmate advocates call for changes with the province's jail

A small but very vocal group of protestors gathered outside Pine Grove Correctional Centre Tuesday, calling for provincial government Minister of Corrections Christine Tell's resignation, and also des...

Apr 13, 2021

Union representing provincial correctional officers says it's 'unacceptable' members remain off vaccination priority list

Police officers, firefighters, some grocery store workers, and public health inspectors are all scheduled to begin receiving their vaccinations within the next few weeks according to the latest update...

Apr 13, 2021

NDP Leader Ryan Meili says budget misses opportunities

The Saskatchewan NDP described the provincial government's budget as one that fails to meet the multiple challenges facing the province, calling it "uninspiring" and "ordinary.""Saskatchewan people ha...

Apr 06, 2021

Sask. agencies express mixed feelings about Clare's Law rollout

Nearly ten months have passed since Saskatchewan effectively became the first province to enact Clare's Law, and now the door has widened for more individuals seeking help from domestic abuse.From tod...

Mar 31, 2021

Alberta school curriculum out of tune with song by premier's grandfather: musicians

EDMONTON - Alberta jazz musicians and teachers are dropping their chops at the inclusion of a tune by Premier Jason Kenney's grandfather in the province's proposed Grade 6 school curriculum. "When I G...

Mar 30, 2021

Saskatchewan First Nations to receive direct allocation of vaccines from next month

The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) is applauding a move that will see 14 per cent of COVID-19 vaccines in Saskatchewan go direct to First Nations.The FSIN said the direct allocation...

Mar 26, 2021