Provincial Politics

Moe offers message of hope about vaccinations, COVID measures

It's the good news many people have been waiting to hear as Saskatchewan gets ready to roll up its sleeve in a big way.Premier Scott Moe confirmed Tuesday the province will get more vaccine doses in M...

Mar 03, 2021

SGI to issue rebates of around $285 per vehicle

The Saskatchewan Government has announced crown corporation, SGI, will offer a one-time rebate of about $285 per vehicle. The government said it was because of SGI's strong financial position. The opp...

Feb 26, 2021

Liberal plan to repeal mandatory minimum sentences, receiving mixed reviews

The president of the union representing legal aid staff and lawyers in Saskatchewan, says the Liberal government's recent bill that will put an end to mandatory minimum sentences for drugs and some gu...

Feb 25, 2021

Vaccination decision at P.A. care home questioned after three people 'jump the queue'

Questions are being raised in Prince Albert with respect to why two board members with the Mont St. Joseph (MSJ) care home were provided with COVID vaccinations last month, one of whom is under the ag...

Feb 24, 2021

No details: Alberta energy minister announces date for start of coal consultations

EDMONTON - Alberta says public consultations on coal mining will begin March 29 but there's no decision yet on how they will go ahead. "I have directed my department officials to bring forward a compr...

Feb 23, 2021

Alberta cabinet minister reacts to government silence on Edmonton torch parade

EDMONTON - Alberta's multiculturalism minister has pushed back against criticism of government silence following a weekend COVID-19 protest that included marchers with torches. "Right now, I'm actuall...

Feb 22, 2021

'Trojan Horse:' Alberta to argue in court federal assessment law unconstitutional

Alberta is in court fighting against Ottawa's law on environmental assessment. Arguments in Alberta's Court of Appeal are expected to last all week. The Alberta government calls the Impact Assessment ...

Feb 22, 2021

Critics ask why no details on Alberta government plan for parks management

EDMONTON - The Alberta government has yet to release details on how it will "optimize" the province's parks by getting other people to run them. It's been almost a year since the plan was revealed in ...

Feb 22, 2021

New Municipalities of Saskatchewan president looks to rebuild ‘fragmented’ group

With cracks in the organization that unites them, the new president of Municipalities of Saskatchewan (MOS) is looking to do a little construction work.Rodger Hayward said his main focus is on rebuild...

Feb 22, 2021

First Nations 'alarmed' at lack of consultation on Lake Diefenbaker Irrigation Project

The Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) is adding its voice of concern about the proposed $4 billion Lake Diefenbaker Irrigation project. It will encompass a half-million-acre crescent of land running ...

Feb 15, 2021