Provincial Politics

Latest job action by STF set to impact P.A. and southeast Saskatchewan

Students in the Prince Albert area will be impacted by the latest job action organized by the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation (STF).The union has announced that noon-hour supervision won't happen on ...

Feb 27, 2024

STF defends job action as concerns over disruptions rise

The head of Saskatchewan's teachers union says she had heard the concerns from parents regarding their job action, but said it's the best way to get the government's attention.President of the Teacher...

Feb 26, 2024

Sask. Teachers Federation announces new round of sanctions for Thursday

Saskatchewan teachers are adding another day of sanctions to an already busy week for job action.On Monday, the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation (STF) announced the withdrawal of noon-hour supervision...

Feb 26, 2024

Teachers Federation announces more sanctions for Feb. 27

One day after announcing that job action would resume after the February break, the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation (STF) said more sanctions will be enforced on Tuesday.In a news release, the STF sa...

Feb 24, 2024

Too early to forecast 2024 wildfire season: SPSA

While Alberta has already started the 2024 wildfire season, it doesn't appear Saskatchewan will be doing that anytime soon. Earlier this week, the Government of Alberta declared the start of its wildf...

Feb 22, 2024

Sask. renews partnership with Indo-Canadian institute focused on international student enrolment, engagement

During his trip to India, Premier Scott Moe renewed the province's agreement with the country to maintain and improve international student enrolment. The government and the Shastri Indo-Canadian Inst...

Feb 21, 2024

‘It’s disappointing:’ STF President reacts to SSBA statement on class size and complexity

The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation stands 2-1 against the Saskatchewan School Boards Association (SSBA) and the government.This comes after the SSBA sided with the government and agree that class s...

Feb 18, 2024

Group looking to take legal action against Sask. Government over clearcutting in Boreal Forest

A group of concerned citizens plans to take the Saskatchewan Government to court over the clearcutting they're allowing in the Boreal Forest.Cathy Sproule, who's overseeing the legal action, told paNO...

Feb 16, 2024

'We're fighting for our students': Teachers hit picket line in front of Premier's office

Main Street in Shellbrook was jam-packed on Friday with teachers from in and around Prince Albert.They were taking part in one of two rallies organized by the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation (STF) as...

Feb 16, 2024

Judge rules challenge of Saskatchewan's pronoun law can proceed

A judge has ruled a court challenge can proceed over the Saskatchewan government's law requiring parental consent for children under 16 who want to change their names or pronouns at school.Justice Mic...

Feb 16, 2024