Provincial Politics

New infrastructure funding announced for Cochin and Lloydminster

Two communities in the northwest region of Saskatchewan will receive funding, as part of the governments of Canada and Saskatchewan's announcement of support for more than 20 infrastructure projects i...

Apr 18, 2023

‘A better path forward’: What’s next for First Nations as the debate on the NRTA continues

The debates over the Natural Resources Transfer Agreements (NRTA) won't go away anytime soon, according to a First Nations lawyer.Last week saw the federal and provincial governments battle over comme...

Apr 16, 2023

Two dedicated community leaders honoured with Jubilee Medals

Battlefords MLA Jeremy Cockrill presented Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee Medals to two long-serving community leaders Thursday. Nicole Combres, executive director of BGC Battlefords, formerly k...

Apr 13, 2023

What is the NRTA, and can the government change or scrap it?

Natural resources and jurisdiction have once again become a topic of debate and discussion in Saskatchewan. It all stemmed from a conversation that took place during a meeting of the Assembly of First...

Derek Craddock Apr 13, 2023

Moe believes NRTA comments further damages relationship between feds and prairie provinces

Saskatchewan's Premier believes the federal government has done a lot of damage to its relationship with the prairie provinces.Scott Moe was in Prince Albert on Tuesday where he shared his frustration...

Apr 11, 2023

Moe fires back at federal minister over NRTA

Premier Scott Moe is firing back with some strong words at the federal justice minister after the minister made some comments last week about the Natural Resources Transfer Agreements (NRTA).Justice M...

Apr 10, 2023

NDP Municipal Affairs Critic visits Battlefords

Erika Ritchie, Saskatchewan NDP Municipal Affairs Critic was in the Battlefords recently to reach out to local leadership.During her visit, she met with Town of Battleford Mayor Ames Leslie and Coun. ...

Apr 10, 2023

Saskatchewan Firearms Act passes

The provincial government passed the Saskatchewan Firearms Act on Thursday, a move aimed at improving public safety and protecting the rights of lawful gun owners.According to the Saskatchewan Firearm...

Apr 07, 2023

Oil & Gas companies purchase land around Lloydminster for $3.3M

Thousands of acres of land around Lloydminster have been sold to different oil and gas companies.The Government of Saskatchewan held a public offering on Tuesday for 147 different parcels of land acro...

Apr 06, 2023

Changes announced for annual spring weight restrictions

Mother nature is having an impact on the province's highway system.With warmer temperatures and longer days coming, the 2023 spring weight restrictions for secondary highways will be province wide eff...

Apr 05, 2023