The Government of Saskatchewan is set to spend over $20 million on a new IT software project, raising alarms from the Offical Opposition. At this year’s Human Services Committee, the Sask. Party admitted that they are pursuing yet another new $25.7 million software program – MiCase – for the Saskatchewan Income Support program to make […]
SaskPower plans to spend $1.15 billion during the 2023-24 fiscal year to modernize, grow and sustain the provincial electricity system. The capital investment represents an increase of $98 million over 2022-23, supporting economic growth and ensuring customers have the reliable, sustainable electricity they need. The planned capital expenditures for 2023-24 include $517 million to maintain […]
Statistics Canada released its Labour Force Survey for April, and Saskatchewan’s two main political parties disagree over whether the numbers paint a positive picture in the province. The Saskatchewan government said that the April labour force numbers highlight “strong continued growth in Saskatchewan’s economy,” with 5,600 new jobs compared to April of last year. “Saskatchewan […]
A Regina man has been charged with possession of child pornography, according to the Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit. 47-year-old Robin Sernich was charged after members of the ICE Unit began an investigation in November of 2022 and, on March 1, 2023, executed a search warrant at a home in Regina. He was released […]
Ocean Man First Nation will receive 156 acres of Crown mineral rights, once it attains reserve status. Minister Responsible for First Nations, Metis, and Northern Affairs Don McMorris says these transfers support the growth of First Nations communities as well as ongoing economic reconciliation between governments and First Nations. The provincial government notes in a […]
Saskatchewan’s justice minister again defended the province’s inability to meet incoming electricity regulations after the federal environment minister accused Premier Scott Moe of making “irresponsible” comments. Bronwyn Eyre said on Wednesday Steven Guilbeault is “misguided” on how the clean electricity standards will affect utility rates in the province after Guilbeault said it’s “baseless and untrue” […]
The Government of Saskatchewan recorded serval losses in the most recent quarterly loss report. The Ministry of Highways reported the largest loss in March when the Ministry lost $509,380 after banking information was fraudulently changed by someone impersonating a supplier. As a result, three payments to the supplier were redirected to an inappropriate bank account. […]
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says the province may not go along with an incoming federal emission policy that he believes would make it difficult to keep the lights on. Moe did not provide details Tuesday on what he might do to potentially block Ottawa’s clean electricity standards, but said more information is to be shared […]
Premier Scott Moe says it’s likely the province will provide millions of additional dollars for squeezed classrooms after thousands rallied to protest underfunding. Moe told reporters Monday the province is listening to concerns raised by teachers and parents about funding constraints that they say have led to program cuts, fewer supports and teachers working on […]
The Saskatchewan Party announced that Premier Scott Moe will be seeking re-election and the date for the next provincial election. The announcement was made via the Saskatchewan Party’s social media and said that Moe would seek re-election for a fourth term as the MLA for Rosthern-Shellbrook and as Premier in the upcoming provincial election, which […]
