Tag Archives: Provincial Politics
New poll shows NDP leading amongst decided Sask. voters
According to the results of a new poll, decided Saskatchewan voters would elect a provincial New Democratic government if they went to the polls today.A new independent poll released on Friday by Insi...
Feb 10, 2024
Mixed reactions to $898M construction cost for P.A. hospital expansion project
An updated price tag for construction on Prince Albert's Victoria Hospital Expansion project has caught some people off guard.The Government of Saskatchewan announced last week that they had come to t...
Feb 09, 2024
Sask. unemployment rate drops to 4.7 per cent as province adds jobs
Saskatchewan's unemployment rate dropped to 4.7 per cent in January.The province's unemployment rate dropped from five per cent in December thanks to the addition of 12,900 new jobs last month, compar...
Feb 09, 2024
Teachers across Canada adding working conditions to agreements
Saskatchewan's collective bargaining agreement for teachers is very thin, according to the federal body representing teachers.Heidi Yetman, president of the Canadian Teachers Federation, told Evan Bra...
Feb 09, 2024
Over $14M raised through Lloydminster oil and gas leases during multiple public offerings
Millions of dollars have been raised through oil and gas leases and licenses approved in the Lloydminster area.The Government of Saskatchewan held six public offerings between April 2023 and February ...
Feb 08, 2024
Harpauer explains decision not to seek re-election
The longest-serving female cabinet minister in Canadian history has decided she's ready to step away.Finance Minister and Humboldt-Watrous MLA Donna Harpauer announced this week that she will not be r...
Feb 08, 2024
STF cancels noon-hour supervision withdrawal
Parents in Saskatchewan won't have to make alternate plans on Thursday for their child's lunch hour. On Wednesday afternoon, the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation (STF) announced it was cancelling its ...
Feb 07, 2024
Third teachers strike in La Ronge comes before job action escalation
Teachers in La Ronge have once again taken to the streets demonstrating against the provincial government whom they say have turned a blind eye to their demands. "It's unfortunate that the government ...
Feb 07, 2024
Northern Sask. teachers hosting rallies on second day of rotating strikes
Thousands of students will not be in class on Wednesday as another round of rotating teachers' strikes hits Saskatchewan schools.This follows the first round of rotating strikes last week that affecte...
Feb 07, 2024
Union representing correctional workers frustrated with lack of movement from government
Labour unrest within the province is not limited to teachers.Members of the public service and government employees union (SGEU), which includes correctional officers, social workers and conservation ...
Feb 06, 2024