Provincial Auditor Tara Clemett looked at the Ministry of Social Services’ process of delivering the Saskatchewan Income Support Program (SIS). Clemett found that the Ministry needs to improve in six key areas. Provide potential clients with better access to apply for SIS benefits Establish a reasonable timeframe for completing initial planning meetings with SIS clients […]
Regina’s audit and finance committee is recommending that City Council approve a request to the Saskatchewan Municipal Board to raise the City’s debt limit to $780 million, an increase of $330 million. The City’s debt limit is $450 million, with the City committing debt of up to $437 million in 2024. “Considering the commitment City […]
Saskatoon University MLA Jennifer Bowes announced that she will not seek re-election for the 2024 provincial general election. “It has been a great honour to serve the people of Saskatoon University,” said Bowes. “I want to sincerely thank my constituents for placing their trust in me and for allowing me the incredible privilege of advocating […]
The City of Regina seeks public feedback as it creates its first-ever Accessibility Plan. The plan aims to remove barriers to access to City spaces, programs, and services and ensure that all residents can participate equally and fully in community life. “To ensure that the Plan reflects the diverse needs and experiences of all people […]
Baseball fans saw Major League Baseball players and organizations honour baseball star Lou Gehrig and raise awareness about the disease named after him. Lou Gehrig’s Disease, or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), affects between 2,500 to 3,000 Canadians and 200 to 250 Saskatchewan residents. Since 2021, every June 2nd, the MLB recognizes Lou Gehrig Day, which […]
Regina’s streets and underpasses have flooded numerous times as thunderstorms have hit the Queen City. Kurtis Doney, the acting Executive Director of Citizen Services with the City of Regina, said from an infrastructure perspective, things have worked how they are supposed to. “City crews are responding to the situation where streets were flooded and may […]
A storm brought rain, thunder, and lightning to start June, but also a rainbow that spread across the Regina sky, just in time to kick off Pride events in the city. Lisa Phillpson, the co-chair of Queen City Pride, said this year’s theme is “Pride for All.” “The intention behind the theme is the representation […]
The Saskatchewan School Boards Association (SSBA) and the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation (STF) shared their thoughts on the provincial government’s announcement of a $40 million funding boost to school divisions. Jaimie Smith-Windsor, the president of the Saskatchewan School Boards Association, said that school boards and divisions will always welcome dollars into education. “We’ve been calling for […]
After working like a dog for nearly a decade, a member of the Regina Police Service hung up her badge and harness. Merlot, a Justice Facility Dog, has officially retired after eight years of lending a paw to victims and witnesses of crime or trauma to provide emotional support. While Merlot had nothing to say, […]
The Government of Saskatchewan announced that they are providing an additional $40 million to the province’s school divisions to help support enrolment growth and the complexities of classrooms. The funding will be split into two main areas. $20 million will be provided to school divisions to address school enrolment growth beyond what was projected by […]
