Federal Politics

Poilievre pledges veterans' supports; Carney offers cheaper access to parks, museums

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre promised to cut red tape and step up support for veterans Saturday, while Liberal Leader Mark Carney pledged to make visiting national parks and museums more affor...

Apr 13, 2025

'Asleep at the wheel': Michigan city braces for impact of Trump's tariffs

FLINT - Just north of downtown Flint, Mich., a two-story red brick building known as Factory One sits as just one reminder of the rich history here of the American automobile industry.The factory, the...

Apr 12, 2025

Trump tariffs, economy, focus of Liberals, Conservatives campaigns

U.S. President Donald Trump and his punishing tariffs got top billing in the federal election again Friday, as the third week of campaigning drew toward a close.Liberal Leader Mark Carney left the cam...

Apr 11, 2025

Yorkton-Melville Green Party candidate happy with campaign

The Green Party candidate in the Yorkton-Melville constituency is hoping that her familiarity with the riding will help her come election day. Valerie Brooks grew up in the Hudson Bay area and has tie...

Apr 11, 2025

Final list of candidates confirmed; fewer party options for voters in northern Sask.

The deadline for candidate registration has passed and voters in north central Saskatchewan can now focus on their options for representation in the upcoming federal election. Candidates had until Mon...

Apr 10, 2025

Yorkton-Melville Conservative MP Cathay Wagantall seeks return to Ottawa

The incumbent MP from Yorkton-Melville is looking forward to the remainder of her campaign. Cathay Wagantall will attempt to keep the riding in Conservative hands. She told northeastNOW she's happy to...

Apr 10, 2025

Prince Albert's Kevin Henry confirms intentions to run for MN-S President

The Mtis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) election is still over a month away and the nomination deadline has not passed, however, Prince Albert's Kevin Henry is not wasting time announcing his intentions t...

Apr 10, 2025

Liberal and NDP leaders make campaign stops in Saskatchewan

Brief shouts of "51st State!" and "People are being slaughtered in Palestine!" disrupted Liberal leader Mark Carney's brief visit to Saskatoon Wednesday evening.The Liberal leader arrived at the Remai...

Apr 10, 2025

Carney follows Poilievre in pledging to speed up resource projects

Liberal Leader Mark Carney took his promise of making Canada an "energy superpower" to the heart of Canada's oil industry Wednesday, becoming the second party leader in three days to promise to speed ...

Apr 10, 2025

MTACC hosting Come and Go Chat with local federal election candidates

The Melfort Trade Alliance Chamber of Commerce is hosting the local federal election candidates - but with a bit of a twist.Rather than have a traditional forum or debate format, the chamber opted to ...

Apr 09, 2025