Provincial Politics

Cockrill says possible meeting with teachers’ federation ‘not an April Fool’s joke’

Education Minister Jeremy Cockrill offered a small glimmer of hope Monday that teachers and the Saskatchewan government could resume negotiations on a new contract."There is a good possibility of us m...

Apr 01, 2024

Sask. government promises graduations will go ahead despite labour spat with teachers

Saskatchewan's education minister says the province will make sure high school graduation ceremonies go ahead should teachers take job action.Jeremy Cockrill couldn't provide details on the plan but s...

Mar 28, 2024

Economists hope to dispel myths as carbon tax increase approaches

It has its critics and its supporters, but who is right and who is wrong when it comes to the debate over the federal carbon tax?As of April 1, that levy will rise from $65 to $80 a tonne, representin...

Mar 27, 2024

Pine Grove inmates claim woman rushed to hospital in serious condition was ignored by jail staff

Editor's note: This story was updated on March 27 to include a comment from the Saskatchewan Health Authority.Inmates at Prince Albert's Pine Grove Correctional (PGCC) are sounding the alarm, claiming...

Mar 26, 2024

Province to invest in new aircraft to help fight wildfires

The 2024-25 provincial budget will provide the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) with a $5.5-million investment for four aircraft to help manage wildfires in the province.Steve Roberts, the vic...

Mar 25, 2024

Melfort MLA, Nipawin Mayor react to provincial budget

A local SaskParty MLA was encouraged by his government's budget this week.Melfort SaskParty MLA Todd Goudy told northeastNOW the document featured increased spending in several areas, but there is a c...

Mar 23, 2024

NESD and others affected by teacher sanctions in coming week

Teacher sanctions will continue into next week.There will be a province-wide withdrawal of extracurricular activities across the province from Monday, Mar. 25 to Thursday, Mar. 28."For weeks we have m...

Mar 22, 2024

NDP Finance Critic Wotherspoon says budget doesn't help affordability issues

The provincial Finance Critic is giving the recent SaskParty budget a failing grade.The NDP's Trent Wotherspoon told northeastNOW the budget didn't address what his party believes is the top issue peo...

Mar 21, 2024

Melfort Trade Alliance Chamber of Commerce weighs in on provincial budget

The provincial government has tabled their budget for 2024, and it's in the red.The province forecasts a $273 million deficit for the coming fiscal year, with no new taxes or tax increases while not o...

Mar 20, 2024

HOOPLA 2024 cancelled as deadline to lift sanctions passes

The deadline has passed and the biggest high school basketball tournament in the province won't be happening in 2024. The Saskatchewan High Schools Athletic Association (SHSAA) confirmed that with no ...

Mar 20, 2024