Tag Archives: Provincial Politics
Saskatchewan’s industrial carbon tax decision gets mixed reactions
More than half a dozen industry groups in Saskatchewan came out this week supportive of the province's move to reduce its industrial carbon tax rate to zero. However, the Saskatchewan Environmental So...
Mar 30, 2025
Premier Scott Moe to remove industrial carbon tax rate
Premier Scott Moe took to social media Wednesday afternoon with an announcement about the carbon tax.He said the province is getting rid of its industrial carbon tax rate, calling Saskatchewan the fir...
Mar 26, 2025
Provincial government ends PST exemption for vaping products
The Government of Saskatchewan introduced legislation on Tuesday that will remove the exemption on PST for vapour products.Starting on June 1, the standard six per cent PST will be charged to all vapo...
Mar 25, 2025
Sask. is keeping 54 U.S.A. alcohol brands made in Canada
The province said due to concerns they heard about their announcement on Friday banning certain alcohol products, they've decided on a new approach - focusing on removing U.S.-produced alcohol.The Sas...
Mar 24, 2025
$2M to improve literacy for K-3 students set aside in Sask. budget
Following through on a promise in the Speech from the Throne, the Government of Saskatchewan set aside $2 million in its spring budget to improve literacy levels for students in Kindergarten through G...
Mar 22, 2025
More than 50 U.S. alcohol brands will soon vanish from Sask. shelves
Familiar American alcohol brands like Bud Light, White Claw, and Twisted Tea won't be on Saskatchewan liquor store shelves for much longer.The Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) has relea...
Mar 21, 2025

Goudy, George react to provincial budget
The provincial government tabled the 2025-26 budget this week, and there has been positive reaction from a local MLA and mayor on what the document entailed. MELFORT MLA TODD GOUDY Melfort's MLA belie...
Mar 21, 2025
Moe to press on canola in call with new Prime Minister Carney
Canola will be paramount for Premier Scott Moe on Friday when he gets on a call with the other premiers and Prime Minister Mark Carney. The premiers are expected to get on their first call with the ne...
Mar 21, 2025
Moe to press on canola in call with new Prime Minister Carney
Canola will be paramount for Premier Scott Moe on Friday when he gets on a call with the other premiers and Prime Minister Mark Carney.The premiers are expected to get on their first call with the new...
Mar 21, 2025
‘Dumpster fire’: Sask. provincial budget draws mixed reactions
The provincial government unveiled its 2025-26 budget Wednesday afternoon, drawing mixed reactions from interest groups.While the budget includes tax savings for families and investments into health c...
Mar 20, 2025