Tag Archives: Provincial Politics
Melfort MLA sheds light on issues, challenges as legislative session starts
The MLA for the Melfort constituency is excited to be back in the Legislature for the spring session.Todd Goudy, who has represented the Saskatchewan Party as an MLA since a by-election in 2018, has w...
Mar 07, 2024
Changes coming to Sask. crop insurance program
Many producers in Saskatchewan won’t have to pay as much for crop insurance this year. The province and federal government have announced changes to the crop insurance program which includes the...
Mar 05, 2024
Sask. government’s fight over carbon tax receiving support from farmers
Saskatchewan farmers are supporting their provincial government in its fight with the feds over the carbon tax. The province refuses to hand over money it’s collected from natural gas, claiming ...
Mar 05, 2024
New teachers sanctions to impact schools in northeast and Battlefords
More lunch hours are being cancelled in the province as part of the next round of sanctions by the Teachers Federation (STF) have been announced.The STF will withdraw noon-hour supervision at several ...
Mar 05, 2024
Saskatchewan residents with low incomes worry about not getting carbon rebate
Alan Holman says the carbon rebate he gets four times a year from the federal government is crucial for his household budget.Without the funds, the Saskatoon resident, who is on disability assistance,...
Mar 04, 2024
Teachers Federation announces rotating withdrawal of noon-hour supervision on Tuesday
The Saskatchewan Teachers Federation (STF) announced on Saturday that they are taking further job action early next week. The STF said they have planned a rotating withdrawal of noon-hour supervision ...
Mar 02, 2024
New suicide loss support program available across Saskatchewan
A new program has been launched aimed at supporting people who've lost a loved one to suicide.Family Service Saskatchewan has received around $200,000 from the Saskatchewan Government so they can offe...
Mar 01, 2024
No extracurricular activities Tuesday and Wednesday as teacher job action continues
Teachers across Saskatchewan will not be offering extracurriculars for two days next week as contract negotiations remain at a standstill.STF President Samantha Becotte said the five-day notice (only ...
Feb 29, 2024
Sask. won’t remit carbon tax on home heating, Duncan says
Saskatchewan will not remit the carbon tax on natural gas used for home heating to Ottawa.Dustin Duncan, the minister responsible for SaskEnergy, announced on Thursday in a video filmed on Parliament ...
Feb 29, 2024
Teachers Federation to announce further job sanctions
After a full week of job action that hit several school divisions, Saskatchewan teachers say more sanctions are on the way.The President of the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation (STF) will announce fur...
Feb 29, 2024