The NDP again today took a swipe at the the SaskParty handling of the coronavirus. Opposition leader Ryan Meili expressed concern about the planned roll-out of lifting of restrictions for the coronavirus. Meili says the new roadmap for recovery and re-opening is deeply flawed and could lead to more deaths. Premier Scott Moe says […]
The NDP is pushing the Saskatchewan government to expand the list of workers receiving priority for early vaccination against the coronavirus. Opposition education critic Carla Beck wants all early childhood and daycare workers on the vaccine priority list. She says these essential workers should be on the list immediately. Education minister Dustin Duncan says the […]
The NDP is calling for stiffer penalties for protesters against the public health orders in Saskatchewan. Opposition critic Nicole Sarauer says organizers of the protests should face a fine of 10 thousand dollars, not 28 hundred dollars. Justice minister Gordon Wyant says significant penalties are in place. He says law enforcement is aware of […]
The NDP is again hammering at the SaskParty government to implement paid sick leave to avoid transmission of Covid-19. NDP leader Ryan Meili says paid sick leave would save lives by ensuring sick workers stay home and don’t infect others at work. He is disappointed with the premier’s response, saying it is a critical way […]
The opposition is pushing the SaskParty government to introduce paid sick leave to avoid Covid-19 transmission. NDP leader Ryan Meili says paid sick leave can save lives because some workers can’t afford to stay home when sick. Labor relations minister Don Morgan says the province has co-operated with Ottawa to ensure there is support […]
The NDP continues to condemn the Moe government’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic. Opposition leader Ryan Meili is calling on the Premier to explain why he did not follow through on stronger measures to protect the public. Meili says the province has not taken strong enough measures to avoid the Covid-19 variants of concern. Premier […]
Cargill has announced plans to build a 350 million dollar canola processing facility in Regina. Cargill says the facility will support the growing global demand for canola products. The company plans to begin construction early next year with plans to be operational by early 2024. The company will also modernize its canola facilities in Clavet, […]
Canadian Western Agribition is reporting a loss of over 773 thousand dollars for 2020, due to the coronavirus. Despite the postponement of the show, Agribition introduced more than a dozen online programs, including Canada’s first-ever multi-breed virtual cattle show. CEO Chris Lane says 2020 programs provided marketing and competition opportunities for hundreds of exhibitors and […]
The new Canadian high commissioner to the UK says one of his first goals will be a new trade deal with Great Britain. Former Regina MP Ralph Goodale says a temporary deal is in place but a more permanent agreement needs to be put in place. Goodale says farm trade will also be one of […]
The NDP is again condemning the SaskParty’s effort to battle Covid-19. NDP leader Ryan Meili is calling on the Premier to talk to Intensive care doctors about the crisis in Regina hospitals. Meili points to rising numbers in Regina hospitals. Premier Scott Moe says the province is aware of the challenges faced in the hospitals […]
