Provincial News

REGINA –  A day after the Saskatchewan provincial election was called, one sector is already calling for more support from the next elected government.  On Wednesday, CUPE 5430 healthcare workers took a stand outside the Saskatchewan Legislature, delivering 1800 postcards to the provincial government, each containing the name of a healthcare worker and the issues […]

O&T Farms announced it is expanding its manufacturing facility, located northwest of Regina on Highway 11. According to a news release, “O&T manufactures products used for animal health, animal performance, pet food, methane reduction and Omega-3 foods for humans.” To make the products, they purchase 50-thousand metric tonnes of flaxseed, canola, pulses, and alfalfa per […]

HUMBOLDT – At the Sept. 23 council meeting, Humboldt council voted to proceed with the development of a creative piece of art that will represent Humboldt’s manufacturing and agriculture sector.   Jennifer Fitzpatrick, Director of Cultural Services said, “This is an exciting opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the history of manufacturing and agriculture in the […]

SASKATCHEWAN – As more contraband cigarettes are seized in Saskatchewan, police are continuing to look for ways to help stop the distribution. In July, 8.75-million unstamped cigarettes, 30 pallets full, were seized near Swift Current in a new record for highway patrol. The tobacco was on its way from Ontario to B.C. Illegal cigarettes were also seized in a bust […]

REGINA – An attempt to overturn an earlier council decision to debt-finance the Central Library renewal project has fallen short. At a special meeting Tuesday at Regina City Hall, council voted 6-4 against a motion to reconsider brought toward by four councillors — Terina Nelson, Lori Bresciani, Cheryl Stadnichuk and Shanon Zachidniak — regarding council’s earlier […]

LLOYDMINSTER – The Saskatchewan United Party says this election is a referendum on Scott Moe’s record of managing the province, and it is campaigning on cutting the PST in half, axing the gas tax and cutting property taxes for seniors. In reaction to the election call Tuesday, the Sask United party said in a media […]

Iran has fired a barrage of missiles at Israel, sending Israelis diving into shelters but prompting celebrations across Iran. There was no immediate report of casualties in the attack late Tuesday. Israel said it intercepted many of the missiles, and officials in Washington said U.S. destroyers assisted in Israel’s defense. Iran said most of its missiles hit their […]

REGINA — Regina’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program blitz Sept. 24 and 25 resulted in 233 speeding citations, including school zones, along with various other traffic tickets. Policing partners from across the province were in the city for the a STEP exercise. The operation combines provincial resources to take traffic enforcement and education to various Saskatchewan […]

REGINA – The New Democrats and their leader Carla Beck have officially staged their first campaign event following the official writ drop on Tuesday. Beck was flanked by Regina and area candidates at their campaign event at the NDP’s Regina offices. The NDP has held severs campaign events over the past month but this was […]

SASKATOON — Scott Moe promised his government would make life easier for Saskatchewan residents if the Saskatchewan Party maintains its hold of the Legislature after the elections on Monday, Oct. 28. On Tuesday, Oct. 1, Moe announced that the official campaign period begins after asking Lt. Gov. Russ Mirasty to dissolve the legislature. In a […]