Provincial Politics

SARM President expects 'lively discussion' at convention

Delegates attending this week's Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) convention in Saskatoon are hoping for more details on some big issues affecting the province.SARM president Ray...

Mar 12, 2019 SARM President Ray Orb speaks in Regina on Dec. 4, 2017. (Jessie Anton/980 CJME)

Tommy Douglas recognized as nationally historically significant

When people are asking to come up with some important Canadians, it won't be too long before someone brings up Tommy Douglas.This week in Regina, the late politician was honoured with a plaque and rec...

Mar 10, 2019 Ministers and representatives unveil the plaque commemorating Tommy Douglas as a person of national historic significance. Mar. 7, 2019 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME) : Glenn Hicks

Local R.M.s prepare for SARM convention

The impending carbon tax has been a hot button issue across the country in recent months, and at least two reeves in the Prince Albert area are hinting they will ask questions about it at next week's ...

Mar 08, 2019 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)

Saskatchewan's Moe wants carbon tax delayed pending Appeal Court ruling

REGINA - Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is asking Ottawa to hold off on imposing a carbon tax next month until the province's Court of Appeal has ruled on its constitutionality. S...

Mar 04, 2019

OSI-CAN founder remembered as 'mentor' and 'hero'

A founding member of OSI-CAN, a group that provides mental health supports for first responders and veterans, has passed away.Chris Siddons from Regina took his own life on Thursday. Jack Rennie, an a...

Mar 01, 2019 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)

NDP aims for sweep in P.A.

Saskatchewan NDP leader Ryan Meili is eyeing Prince Albert as a key battleground come next year's election, while using the recent SNC-Lavalin scandal facing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as a launch ...

Feb 28, 2019 NDP leader Ryan Meili and Prince Albert Northcote MLA Nicole Rancourt. (Glenn Hicks/paNOW Staff) : Glenn Hicks

Ministry of Highways changes speed limits near Tisdale

Drivers will need to hit the brakes a little harder while strolling through Tisdale.The Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure reviewed and revised speed zones on Highway 3 and 35 in Tisdale after a ...

Lisa Brady Feb 27, 2019 Speed limits going in and out of Tisdale on Highway 3 will slow down 10 km/h after the town request to the Ministry of Highway's and Infrastructure. (Submitted photo/Government of Saskatchewan).

Provincial government seeks technological solution to trespass challenges

Proposed changes to Saskatchewan's laws around trespassing have been generating controversy in some corridors.The new legislation, which is expected to come up for debate in the spring would put the o...

Feb 25, 2019 The Government of Saskatchewan wants the public's help to solve the issues surrounding the province's new trespassing laws and hunters. (file photo/paNOW Staff)

Concern for measles outbreak in Sask. remains low according to Health Authority

A recent outbreak of the measles in Vancouver is being watched with keen interest by the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA), but the SHA's medical director for immunizations and travel health, believ...

Feb 22, 2019 (The Canadian Press)

Harpauer SaskParty candidate for Humboldt-Watrous

A familiar face will represent the Saskatchewan Party in the Humboldt-Watrous constituency in the next election.Donna Harpauer was acclaimed as the party representative at a constituency meeting last ...

Feb 21, 2019