REGINA — The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) is calling for increased funding for rural roads and bridges. These pieces of infrastructure are not only the lifeline for thousands of municipal residents who travel them daily, but they also help drive the rural economy by supporting oil and gas, agriculture, mining and other natural […]
Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe says if re-elected his party would increase and reintroduce a pair of tax credits designed to help current and prospective homeowners. “The cost of buying your first home or renovating your home has gone up, so we want to make home ownership and home renovations more affordable,” Moe said in a […]
SASKATOON — Scott Moe believes even a one-dollar increase in the minimum wage in the province would benefit families and individuals. He noted that Saskatchewan remains one of the most affordable jurisdictions in the country to work and live. The minimum wage in Saskatchewan and three other provinces increased on Tuesday, Oct. 1. Saskatchewan employees […]
The unbeaten Yorkton Terriers have strengthened their offensive lineup by completing a trade with the Weyburn Red Wings. The team has added 20-year-old forward Keenan Ingram, enhancing their forward unit with both skill and experience. In exchange, they have traded 2007-born forward prospect Ryder Woods and a player development fee. Due to the injury of […]
Saskatchewan Roughriders legend Darian Durant did not care if the Green and White beat the Ottawa Redblacks mostly by field goals. “It’s not about how you win,” Durant told SportsCage host Barney Shynaruk. “It’s about getting the W. That’s the most important thing.” Riders’ kicker Brett Lauther was the team’s leading contributor in a 29-16 victory over […]
As pressure grows on the oil and gas sector to reduce its emissions, one Calgary-based company is banking on the potential to convert waste gas from oil wells into valuable electricity for nearby communities. The privately held Steel Reef Infrastructure Corp. — which owns and operates a network of crude oil and natural gas pipelines […]
REGINA – NDP Leader Carla Beck made clear Thursday she did not like what she’s heard from nurses about the state of health care in the province. Beck attended both the Saskatchewan Union of Nurses conference, as well as a rally of nurses in front of the Legislature during the noon hour. She told reporters that […]
REGINA – Scott Moe said he is open to a discussion about government workers being able to wear orange shirts, in the wake of an incident this week in Meadow Lake. The incident took place at Meadow Lake Court House. According to Meadow Lake Tribal Council, two female justice workers were sent home for wearing […]