Provincial Politics

‘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

City gives positive review of province's budget

The City of North Battleford said it was overall "encouraged" by province's new budget released this week, that will also benefit the Battlefords. "I am pleased with the general direction of this year...

Mar 23, 2023

Town mayor pleased with support for new district care home in budget

Town of Battleford Mayor Ames Leslie appreciated the province earmarked support to replace the aged Battlefords District Care Centre- nursing home/long-term care facility in Battleford, as announced i...

Mar 22, 2023

Saskatchewan’s ’23-24 budget sees $1B surplus, health care top priority

The numbers in the new budget are looking pretty rosy for the Government of Saskatchewan, and one doesn't have to be wearing glasses of the same colour to see why.The province is expecting a $1-billio...

Mar 22, 2023

Early Years Family Resource Centres announced for Tisdale and Île-à-la-Crosse

Tisdale and le--la-Crosse will soon have Early Years Family Resource Centres, the provincial and federal governments announced on Friday. The governments announced the total allocation for the project...

Mar 17, 2023

Merriman ‘disappointed’ after feds penalize Sask. for private MRI and CT scans

Ottawa has blindsided Saskatchewan by clawing back more than $740,000 in health transfers.The federal government accused the province of misusing the Canada Health Act by charging for services the fed...

Mar 13, 2023

Saskatchewan getting more autonomy over immigration

Saskatchewan is taking more control over immigration.According to the provincial government, the federal government has agreed to reduce duplication in the processing of Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee...

Mar 13, 2023

Sask. seeing shortage of speech pathologists

Saskatchewan, along with the rest of Canada, is struggling with a shortage of speech pathologists.Speech pathology is the study and treatment of speech and language problems.Loredana Cuglietta, chair ...

Mar 11, 2023

Water Security Agency doesn’t expect flooding issues this spring

Major flooding isn't expected to be a concern in Saskatchewan this spring, as long as conditions stay close to normal.The Saskatchewan Water Security Agency released its 2023 spring runoff report Thur...

Mar 09, 2023