Tag Archives: Provincial Politics
STF members to vote on possibility of sanctions beyond school year
Teachers in Saskatchewan will vote on the possibility of more sanctions next week.According to the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation, union members will vote on Wednesday and Thursday "on giving the S...
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Despite high provincial numbers, P.A. and the north see employment drop
While the Government of Saskatchewan is celebrating the latest job numbers from Statistics Canada, others say there's a bigger picture that's being ignored. The province added 12,300 new jobs last mon...
May 10, 2024
STF President and opposition leaders react to 'no' vote from Sask. teachers
The President of Saskatchewan's teachers' union said the ball is now in the government's court after an overwhelming rejection of the province's offer. On Thursday night, the Saskatchewan Teachers Fed...
May 10, 2024
Strong 'no' vote a clear sign that gov't deal was insufficient: NETA president
The president of the North East Teachers' Association (NETA) is reacting to the overwhelming 'no' vote from Saskatchewan teachers to the government's latest offer. The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federatio...
May 10, 2024
Public inquest to examine circumstances of Nipawin area man's death
A man who was found lying on a street in Prince Albert will be the subject of a public inquest next month.The dates for the public inquest, into the death of Wesley Lathlin, will be held June 10 to 14...
May 10, 2024
Biggar's Randy Weekes among first to receive the King Charles III Coronation Medal
A new honour is now being bestowed to Canadians who contribute to their community and a man from Biggar was one of the first to receive it.The King Charles III Coronation Medal bears the likeness of t...
May 09, 2024
Saskatchewan education minister considering school year extension amid teachers vote
Saskatchewan's education minister is accused of trying to influence a teacher's vote after saying he's not ruling out extending the school year should educators reject his offer and take job action. S...
May 09, 2024
Province, feds provide $25M boost to agriculture researchers in Sask.
Agricultural researchers in Saskatchewan got a big boost on Wednesday. The federal and provincial governments announced a joint investment of $25 million, to support 15 strategic research chairs at th...
May 08, 2024
Cockrill says ratified deal is best for students as teachers vote on offer
Over the next two days, teachers in Saskatchewan will vote on whether to accept or reject a contract offer from the provincial government.The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation agreed to take the offer...
May 08, 2024
Guardians of the Lakes: How the province is looking to prevent aquatic invasive species
With spring in full force, many Saskatchewan residents are getting their boats ready to hit nearby lakes but just like in previous years, there's a warning to ensure you're not bringing anything harmf...
May 07, 2024