Provincial Politics

‘It’s momentous:’ Mohawk language program to launch at First Nations University

The First Nations University of Canada will be bringing another form of Indigenous language to its school that is considered a first of its kind.Starting in the fall, the Regina-based university will ...

Mar 25, 2023

Prince Albert Reeve announces intentions to seek MLA nomination

While the provincial election is over a year away, Rural Municipality (RM) of Prince Albert Reeve Eric Schmalz is not wasting time letting voters know he would like his name on the ballot.Schmalz plan...

Mar 24, 2023

Northeast organizations, officials react to new Sask budget

After the province released their yearly budget, healthcare and education were some of the biggest focuses.As far as education was concerned, this year's budget included more than $4 billion for Pre-K...

Mar 23, 2023

Melfort Chamber of Commerce reacts to 2023/24 provincial budget

The Government of Saskatchewan has now officially released its provincial budget for the 2023-24 year.Included in this is a projected $1 billion surplus, as well as no tax increases or no new taxes.Sa...

Mar 22, 2023

Saskatchewan’s ’23-24 budget sees $1B surplus, health care top priority

The numbers in the new budget are looking pretty rosy for the Government of Saskatchewan, and one doesn't have to be wearing glasses of the same colour to see why.The province is expecting a $1-billio...

Mar 22, 2023

Early Years Family Resource Centres announced for Tisdale and Île-à-la-Crosse

Tisdale and le--la-Crosse will soon have Early Years Family Resource Centres, the provincial and federal governments announced on Friday. The governments announced the total allocation for the project...

Mar 17, 2023

Local RMs call on government to speed up internet service at rural schools

Concerns related to slow internet speed in rural areas and the impact on schools, were front and centre during this week's Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities convention (SARM).One of the...

Mar 16, 2023

Merriman ‘disappointed’ after feds penalize Sask. for private MRI and CT scans

Ottawa has blindsided Saskatchewan by clawing back more than $740,000 in health transfers.The federal government accused the province of misusing the Canada Health Act by charging for services the fed...

Mar 13, 2023

Saskatchewan getting more autonomy over immigration

Saskatchewan is taking more control over immigration.According to the provincial government, the federal government has agreed to reduce duplication in the processing of Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee...

Mar 13, 2023

Sask. seeing shortage of speech pathologists

Saskatchewan, along with the rest of Canada, is struggling with a shortage of speech pathologists.Speech pathology is the study and treatment of speech and language problems.Loredana Cuglietta, chair ...

Mar 11, 2023