Provincial Politics

'Likely COVID': Saskatchewan emergency rooms seeing more children under five

REGINA -- Saskatchewan is seeing a spike in emergency room visits among children between the ages of one and four who are showing up with respiratory-like illnesses. Chief medical health officer, Dr. ...

Mar 02, 2022

Saskatchewan NDP to elect new leader in June

It'll still be another few months before the Saskatchewan NDP has a new leader.The party said its council decided on the weekend to hold the leadership convention in late June to replace Ryan Meili.Th...

Feb 28, 2022

Lloydminster mayor voices need for more mental health, addictions resources

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect Saskatchewan residents, the Saskatchewan Urban Mayors Assocation (SUMA) is voicing concerns over the available supports for mental health and addictions.Ll...

Feb 28, 2022

Help wanted: SARM seeks crime fighting volunteers

They won't necessarily be wearing a cape or possess any super human powers, but the group that represents Saskatchewan's rural municipalities believes dedicated volunteers can help put a dent in prope...

Feb 24, 2022

Moe reacts to Meili’s resignation as NDP leader

With Saskatchewan's NDP leader stepping down, Premier Scott Moe is switching targets to the entire party.Ryan Meili told 980 CJME on Friday morning that he is resigning as the leader of the Opposition...

Feb 18, 2022

Meili to resign as NDP Leader: media report

Editor's note: This story was ammended at 5:38p.m. Friday to include comments from Meili's press conference.Ryan Meili has only one regret after serving almost four years as leader of the Saskatchewan...

Feb 18, 2022

Province expands supports for families impacted by domestic violence

The provincial government is taking a preventative approach to domestic violence, investing over a million dollars, over the next three years to support the expansion of the Family Intervention Rapid ...

Feb 17, 2022

Moe opposes use of Emergencies Act, joins call for end to trucker vaccine mandate

As a protest continues in the nation's capital, Premier Scott Moe doesn't believe Ottawa should have invoked the Emergencies Act."It's certainly not necessary and certainly is an overstep," Moe said d...

Feb 17, 2022

Former Sask. RCMP officer looks forward to new venture as MLA

The newly elected Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for the Athabasca constituency says his phone has been ringing off the hook all day.Jim Lemaigre, who has a background in policing, won Tuesd...

Feb 16, 2022

Sask. Party breaks through with byelection win in northern Sask.

It appears that voters in northern Saskatchewan are sending former RCMP officer, Jim Lemaigre to the provincial legislature.Preliminary results of Tuesday's byelection in the constituency of Athabasca...

Feb 16, 2022