Tag Archives: Provincial Politics
Sask. Gov’t firm on drug decriminalization, safe supply stance
Saskatchewan's government appears firm in its position to steer clear of implementing a safe drug supply or decriminalization as members watch B.C.'s drug policies unfold. "I know the members opposite...
May 02, 2024
Sask. child advocate highlights high number of youth suicide attempts
Saskatchewan's child advocate is shining a spotlight on the growing number of suicide attempts by young people in government care.In her annual report, Lisa Broda, Saskatchewan's advocate for children...
May 02, 2024
Province announces new detox spaces at Onion Lake Cree Nation
People in the North as well as across Saskatchewan will now have access to new spaces for detox treatment at Onion Lake Cree Nation, located 30 minutes north of Lloydminster. The province announced 15...
May 01, 2024
Income assistance clients seeing increases starting May 1
Starting Wednesday, clients using Saskatchewan Income Support (SIS) and Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disability (SAID) are set to get a three per cent rise in income assistance benefits. "Depending...
May 01, 2024
Despite more funding, advocates want more done to prevent domestic violence
Earlier this week, the Government of Saskatchewan announced a funding boost to organizations dealing with interpersonal violence but is it enough to tackle a growing issue in the province? The governm...
Apr 30, 2024
New provincial funding to help boost Indigenous partnership in natural resource projects
The province is making a large investment to help grow Indigenous partnerships in the natural resource sector. On Monday, the Government of Saskatchewan announced a $400,000 investment in the First Na...
Apr 29, 2024
First Nations Power Authority signs MOU with SaskEnergy
A memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the First Nations Power Authority of Saskatchewan and SaskEnergy is inked. The MOU intends to explore new energy sources for Indigenous communities and incr...
Apr 29, 2024
Cockrill to stay as Minister for Education
Standing in front of reporters earlier today in the legislative building, the leader of the opposition officially called on Premier Scott Moe to give the Minister for Education "the boot." "Saskatchew...
Apr 22, 2024
Premiers want return to co-operation with federal government with new budget
OTTAWA - Canada's premiers are warning the federal government not to overreach into their jurisdictions when it comes to delivering the programs laid out in Ottawa's latest budget. In a letter respond...
Apr 19, 2024
Cockrill apologizes for 'first-born' comments during Question Period
Battlefords MLA and Minister for Education Jeremy Cockrill is under fire for comments he made to a mother whose daughter passed away last year due to medical complications. During Question Period, MLA...
Apr 18, 2024