Tag Archives: Provincial Politics
Sask. NDP bangs drum to eliminate PST from kids clothing this Christmas
Saskatchewan's NDP Leader Carla Beck is banging the drum for the Sask. Party to immediately and permanently remove Provincial Sales Tax (PST) from children's clothing in time for Christmas."We've hear...
Dec 11, 2024
Prime minister appoints Bernadette McIntyre as new Saskatchewan lieutenant-governor
Bernadette McIntyre has been appointed Saskatchewan's 24th lieutenant-governor.McIntyre was Wascana Centre Authority CEO, has held senior positions with SGI and served on dozens of boards of directors...
Dec 07, 2024
Municipalities could soon opt-in to expanded rules on knives, bear spray
New provincial legislation introduced today will allow municipalities and First Nations to seize items such as knives, machetes and bear spray if they are seen in public spaces. That is welcome news t...
Dec 05, 2024
Sask. Auditor says higher foreign ownership could artificially increase farmland prices.
REGINA – Saskatchewan’s auditor says the province needs to do a better job tracking and enforcing rules on non-Canadians purchasing farmland. Tara Clemett, in her latest report, says the p...
Dec 03, 2024
Sask. Auditor says higher foreign ownership could artificially increase farmland prices.
REGINA - Saskatchewan's auditor says the province needs to do a better job tracking and enforcing rules on non-Canadians purchasing farmland.Tara Clemett, in her latest report, says the province needs...
Dec 03, 2024
Melfort MLA Todd Goudy enjoys first week as Speaker
The MLA for the Melfort constituency is adjusting to his new role as Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. Todd Goudy was named to the position after being the only person to put his name forward. Goud...
Dec 02, 2024
Saskatchewan Teachers Federation optimistic about provincial education commitment
The Saskatchewan Teachers Federation (STF) saw many encouraging signs for education during Premier Scott Moe's Speech from the Throne on Nov. 25.During the address, Moe said not enough was being done ...
Dec 01, 2024
Saskatchewan mid-year financials project $743M deficit, more than double from budget
The Saskatchewan government is projecting a deficit that's more than double from budget, largely due to higher crop insurance payouts following a difficult farming season.The province's mid-year finan...
Nov 28, 2024
Sask. Chamber of Commerce calls for 'strategic' response to potential U.S. tariff
Commerce advisors say political leaders should prepare for the fallout if President-Elect Donald Trump's tariffs are enacted. But with complex trade dynamics, it's unclear if any strategy will benefit...
Nov 28, 2024
Every moment a gift: epilepsy community fights for new drug
Kim Ebert has had to have conversations with her Regina-based family members most mothers never imagine having. Her son Cody Holgate was diagnosed with epilepsy as an infant. He has multiple types of ...
Nov 28, 2024