Provincial Politics

New doctor incentive program misses the mark says Director of Northern Medical Services

The province now has a plan to incentivize more doctors to come to the province, but will that make a difference in northern Saskatchewan?The incentive program, which started on April 1, is designed t...

Apr 05, 2023

SHA removing mask mandates at health-care facilities; SK Vax Wallet app ending

COVID-19 is still present in Saskatchewan, but the provincial government and Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) have decided to return to some of their pre-pandemic practices.In a media release Tuesd...

Apr 04, 2023

Sask. to stop mandatory masking in health-care settings

Mandatory masking in public hasn't been the law of the land in Saskatchewan for more than a year, but on Tuesday, the provincial government is expected to rip the final COVID-19 band-aid off and remov...

Apr 04, 2023

Northern communities at the top for 'No Ambulance Available' calls in 2023

Saskatchewan's Opposition says hundreds of residents were left in the dark by the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) in the first three months of the year with no ambulances available.Documents obtai...

Apr 03, 2023

Cockrill, Domotor give northwest perspective on province's budget

Battlefords Chamber of Commerce's "Chamber on Tap" this week featured Battlefords MLA Jeremy Cockrill, Minister of Highways and Minister responsible for Saskatchewan Water Security Agency, and Cut Kni...

Mar 31, 2023

Sask. PC party accusing Sask. United Party of underhanded dealings

After what it calls a foiled takeover attempt last year, the Progressive Conservative Party of Saskatchewan now says a hard drive with member and donor information is missing, and it's pointing a fing...

Mar 30, 2023

Province starting hiring process for new online school

The province is looking to hire 90 teachers for its new online school.The Saskatchewan Distance Learning Corporation (Sask DLC) will be the main hub for online education in the province. A total of 15...

Mar 28, 2023

Saskatchewan family doctors say provincial budget short on needed reforms

Saskatchewan family doctors say the province's latest budget fails to make needed reforms that would help keep them here as some look elsewhere for work.Saskatchewan Medical Association President Dr. ...

Mar 25, 2023

‘It’s momentous:’ Mohawk language program to launch at First Nations University

The First Nations University of Canada will be bringing another form of Indigenous language to its school that is considered a first of its kind.Starting in the fall, the Regina-based university will ...

Mar 25, 2023

Battlefords MLA says budget offers more support for local region

Battlefords MLA Jeremy Cockrill said the province's new budget had a lot in store for Saskatchewan and the Battlefords area."It's a really exciting budget for the province of Saskatchewan," he said. "...

Mar 24, 2023