provincial news

The Saskatchewan government announced the members of the Saskatchewan First Act’s Economic Assessment Tribunal and what its first referral will be. The Saskatchewan First Tribunal will consist of five members: • Michael W. Milani (Chair);• Dr. Janice MacKinnon (Vice-Chair);• Kenneth From;• Dr. Stuart Smyth; and• Estella Petersen. Those members’ first order of business will be […]

The 52nd edition of Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) is all wrapped up after six days of showcasing agricultural excellence with people from across the province, country, and world taking in the premier event. CWA President Shaun Kindopp said this year’s show raised the bar for future events. “This week’s been unreal. The positive, the weather, […]

The Government of Saskatchewan has submitted its response to the federal government’s public consultation on the proposed Clean Electricity Regulations (CER), expressing its reservations and urging reconsideration of the current proposals. The proposed CER aims to establish a net-zero electricity grid across Canada by 2035. Ottawa’s clean electricity standards would require all electricity from renewable […]

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) and its subsidiary, Laurentis Energy Partners (LEP), are set to collaborate with SaskPower in advancing Saskatchewan’s Small Modular Reactor (SMR) development project. The collaborative effort was officially announced in Regina, where representatives from OPG, LEP, and SaskPower, along with Ontario Energy Minister Todd Smith and Saskatchewan Minister Responsible for SaskPower Dustin […]

“CEASEFIRE NOW” was the chant that interrupted Monday’s Legislative Assembly as hundreds of protestors called for a ceasefire and the provincial government’s support. The public gallery was overfilled with protestors who started the chant mid-way through the Question Period, causing all MLAs to be directed back to their chambers. The protestors were a mix of […]

To enhance winter road safety, the Ministry of Highways has initiated a new campaign emphasizing the importance of planning and utilizing the Highway Hotline for a safer journey. The campaign features a pair of advertisements to educate motorists on key aspects of winter travel. One advertisement highlights the significance of the Highway Hotline, emphasizing its […]

TeleMiracle has announced its national cast lineup for the 48th edition of the telethon. Tyler Hall, the volunteer Chair of TeleMiracle 48, mentions that the event has deep roots in Saskatchewan and is proud that this year’s National Cast has strong Saskatchewan connections. “TeleMiracle has been rooted in Saskatchewan for 48 years”, says Hall. “We […]

Earl Burns was a veteran of the Canadian military who tried to protect his family and Saskatchewan community of James Smith Cree Nation until his very last breath. A non-profit app in the works has been named in his honour. The Burns Way chat app would allow veterans to instantly connect with trained military peer […]

Le Touquet is a small seaside town in northern France, but 79 years ago, it was the scene to something you could only imagine in a book. Dorothy Borutti vowed she would embrace the first liberation that came to free her and her hometime of Le Tourquet from German occupiers during World War II. Borutti […]

The federal and provincial governments announced 23.5 million to create 2,349 new regulated childcare spaces across the province. Funding for the newly announced spaces has been allocated to 51 organizations in 41 communities that will either build new facilities or add new spaces within their existing facilities. The province will be looking to fund nearly […]