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Angus Reid poll shows distinct advantage for Saskatchewan Party

Oct 15, 2020 | 1:52pm

A new poll done by the Angus Reid Institute is echoing what many other polls have said and that is that the Saskatchewan Party is heading to another majority government. The poll, which was conducted October 8-13 and involved 759 people from across the province, shows 60 percent will cast their vote to the Saskatchewan […]

NDP says former Sask. Party supporters are backing them this election

Oct 15, 2020 | 10:08am

Saskatchewan NDP leader Ryan Meili says he’s welcoming the support of former Saskatchewan Party voters this election. Meili was joined by former Sask. Party supporters at an announcement on Thursday morning in Regina’s Warehouse District. He said these voters and others are concerned about the danger of more cuts during a pandemic. “Every day, I’m […]

Sask. leaders’ debate covers COVID-19 recovery plans, mental health supports

Oct 14, 2020 | 10:26pm

The leaders of the Saskatchewan Party and Saskatchewan NDP went head-to-head in Wednesday night’s televised leaders’ debate from the Provincial Archives of Saskatchewan building in Regina. It was the first time in Scott Moe and Ryan Meili’s political careers they took part in a debate as leaders of their respective parties. For under an hour, […]

NDP reiterate need for smaller classrooms

Oct 14, 2020 | 9:51am

Saskatchewan NDP members Carla Beck and Trent Wotherspoon are again calling for smaller class sizes in light of the new COVID-19 restrictions announced on Tuesday. As of Friday, indoor gatherings will be limited to 15 people as coronavirus cases continue to rise across Saskatchewan. “We’ve repeatedly said it is more important than ever to keep […]

Scott Moe and Ryan Meili set to square off in leaders debate Wednesday night

Oct 14, 2020 | 5:35am

Wednesday night’s televised provincial election debate will be a first for the leaders of Saskatchewan’s two main political parties. Sask. Party Leader Scott Moe and NDP Leader Ryan Meili will faceoff Wednesday evening, just 12 days before Saskatchewan decides who its next government will be. The challenger Ryan Meili has promised an NDP government would […]

Sask. NDP continues campaign trail with promise to improve long-term care homes

Oct 13, 2020 | 10:06am

With just under two weeks until the provincial election, the Saskatchewan NDP continues its campaign, promising on Tuesday to improve standards at long term-care homes if elected. “Our loved ones deserve quality, dignified care, but Scott Moe’s cuts have led to overwhelmed facilities and overrun frontline staff,” said New Democratic candidate for Saskatoon Fairview Vicki […]

Health care continues to be the focus in 2020 provincial election

Oct 7, 2020 | 10:47am

For the second day in a row, the provincial election campaign is focused on health care. The Saskatchewan Party held an event in Regina announcing an expansion of the provincial Insulin Pump Program and covering the cost of the Continuous Glucose Monitoring system for children under the age of 18. Party leader Scott Moe says […]

NDP promising home care upgrades while Sask. Party commits to Autism supports

Oct 6, 2020 | 10:38am

Both the NDP and Sask. Party are in Saskatoon Tuesday announcing healthcare-related promises ahead of the provincial election later this month. NDP leader Ryan Meili pledged this morning that Saskatchewan will have the best home care in Canada under an NDP government, promising 700 additional home care staff to provide assistance to seniors living at […]

U of R political scientist comments on provincial election

Oct 6, 2020 | 4:29am

A political science professor at the University of Regina is offering his take on the campaign with less than three weeks to go before Saskatchewan heads to the polls. Jim Farney says two things people will watch for in a short campaign like this is likeability and competence. “Does the leader understand the people like […]

NDP commits to addressing healthcare staffing needs with health human resources plan

Oct 5, 2020 | 1:36pm

The Saskatchewan NDP is committed to bringing in over a thousand new healthcare professionals to the frontlines with a health human resources plan if elected as government this fall. On Monday morning near the Pasqua Hospital in Regina, NDP leader Ryan Meili said it’s part of his party’s promise to repair Saskatchewan’s failing health system […]

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