The Government of Saskatchewan and the Pharmacy Association of Saskatchewan are launching a public awareness campaign that focuses on diminishing the abuse and misuse of pharmaceutical drugs in the province. The campaign offers residents a safer and free way to return all unused or expired medication to a local pharmacy. “The goal of this initiative […]
A school in Saskatoon which has become the focus of abuse allegations has released a statement. After one former student came forward more than a year ago, more than a dozen others have come forward to tell their stories as well. These include allegations of abuse through corporal punishment, and trying to intimidate students to […]
The Saskatchewan Government has signed off on a proposed rate increase by SaskPower. There are two increases on the horizon, both four percent. The first is September 1st 2022, and the second is April 2023. Each will add about 5 dollars to the average residential customer’s bill. “The decision to increase rates is not taken […]
After Finance Minister Donna Haupauer spent nearly $8,000 on a private plane to attend a chamber of commerce luncheon, the Offical Opposition calls the Government ‘out of touch.’ Harpauer took a chartered plane with Good Spirit Air Service on March 25, travelling 400 kilometres from Regina to North Battleford, with the flight costing $7,872.60. Sask. […]
With SaskPower set to improve a rate increase and SaskEnergy now submitted a rate increase, the Offical Opposition is calling on the Government of Saskatchewan to stop raising the cost of living for its residents. The Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel announced it had approved SaskPower’s proposed four per cent rate increase starting September 1 and […]
SaskTel’s net income came in higher than expected, despite a drop in revenue. For the fiscal year, SaskTel reported an income of $104.4 million, down by over 20% from the previous year but higher than the expected $100 million. In total SaskTel saw its revenue come in at $1.301 billion, a decrease from $1.324 billion, […]
On-line, real time gambling is exploding across the country, and its coming to Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan Indian Gaming has signed a partnership with the BC Lottery Corportation to create an on-line gaming portal in Saskatchewan. “SIGA, is very excited to bring the PlayNow online casino and sports betting experience to Saskatchewan – the PlayNow platform is […]
Earlier this week, the Federal Government announced new firearm legislation to further strengthen gun control in Canada and keep Canadians safe from gun violence. Bill C-21 includes: -Implementing a national freeze on handguns to prevent individuals from bringing newly acquired handguns into Canada and from buying, selling, and transferring handguns within the country -Taking away […]
Health care is the main topic as Western Canada’s provincial and territorial leaders meet in person for the first since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is hosting the gathering and will be joined by his counterparts from British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Nunavut, Yukon and the Northwest Territories. Earlier this year, […]
Saskatchewan has reported 12 new deaths and 376 news cases of COVID-19. The latest numbers come from the Government of Saskatchewan’s weekly COVID update. The numbers decreased from the previous week when 22 people died and 465 new cases were reported. The province also reported a decrease of 12 hospitalizations, bringing the province’s total to […]
