Tag Archives: Provincial Politics
Alberta premier working in politically toxic 'Sky Palace' due to legislature renos
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney's office has confirmed he is working out of a penthouse known infamously as the "Sky Palace" because of exterior renovations at the legislature. Christine Myatt...
Jan 06, 2021
Carrot River Valley MLA Bradshaw appointed as Minister of Highways
Carrot River Valley MLA Fred Bradshaw has been appointed as the Minister of Highways and Minister responsible for the Water Security Agency.Premier Scott Moe made the appointment on Jan. 4 after accep...
Jan 05, 2021
Professor weighs political damage of Hargrave's travel mistake
A University of Regina professor says the wave of public outcry about the many other politicians across various provinces who travelled in breach of COVID guidance in recent weeks stacked up against P...
Jan 05, 2021
Hammer drops on vacationing Alberta politicos, including premier's chief of staff
EDMONTON - Premier Jason Kenney has cracked down on members of his government's caucus and on staff who travelled out of the country during the holidays after he told Albertans to stay home. Political...
Jan 04, 2021
P.A. MLA Hargrave resigns as cabinet minister following ill-judged Palm Springs visit
Premier Scott Moe has accepted the resignation from cabinet of Joe Hargrave, the Minister of Highways and MLA for Prince Albert Carlton.A media release issued Monday afternoon by the Premier's office ...
Jan 04, 2021
NDP suggests P.A. MLA lied about Palm Springs trip
The opposition New Democrats are accusing Prince Albert Carlton MLA and Minister of Highways, Joe Hargrave, of lying about the reasons for his admittedly misjudged trip to California last month.Hargra...
Jan 04, 2021
Economic recovery among premier’s hopes for 2021
Along with getting the COVID-19 vaccine out to everyone in the province, Premier Scott Moe says the government will be focusing on jumpstarting Saskatchewan's economic recovery in 2021.Moe said those ...
Jan 04, 2021
A list of politicians who travelled abroad despite pandemic-era advice to stay home
A number of politicians have admitted to leaving the country over the December holiday period, even as their constituents adhered to public health guidance meant to curb the spread of COVID-19 and hun...
Jan 04, 2021
Hope and Future: Carrot River Valley MLA excited for vaccines and getting back to business
The COVID-19 pandemic makes 2020 a year many may prefer to forget but there is hope for the future. We've decided to make that the focus of our series of end-of-year stories.Carrot River Valley's memb...
Jan 02, 2021
Hope and Future: Melfort MLA says 'good days are coming'
The COVID-19 pandemic makes 2020 a year many may prefer to forget. While we're not out of the woods yet, northeastNOW has chosen to produce our usual series of end-of-year stories with a focus on hope...
Jan 01, 2021