provincial news

The head of Saskatchewan’s teachers union says an overwhelming ‘no’ vote on the province’s latest contract offer shows members want more than paper promises. Samantha Becotte said Friday Premier Scott Moe’s government must demonstrate concrete action on issues of classroom sizes and supports for students with additional learning needs. She said the Saskatchewan Party government also needs […]

After a recent spree of large-scale transactions cementing it as the dominant player in two major North American petroleum plays, Crescent Point Energy Corp. says it is done with buying and selling assets for the near future. On a conference call with analysts to discuss the company’s first-quarter financial results Friday, CEO Craig Bryksa said […]

Saskatchewan’s Distance Learning Centre (Sask DLC) has signed a partnership agreement with Saskatoon Minor Football and Going Yard Baseball Academy to support the creation of new online learning courses for Baseball and Football Skills in Grades 10-12. The new courses will be available to athletes of all levels around the province and include resources and videos. […]

Saskatchewan’s Opposition NDP says the province needs to stop dawdling and sabre-rattling with teachers over a new collective agreement and just get the deal done. NDP Leader Carla Beck made the comments Thursday, just hours before teachers completed the second and final day of voting on whether to accept the new agreement with Premier Scott […]

A partnership between the Government of Saskatchewan, the Regina Youth Advisory Team, and the John Howard Society will give access to youth through a new drop-in centre. The youth-driven service provides a safe space and improved access to a broad range of community social services for young people ages 12 and up. The program aims to […]

The Government of Saskatchewan has announced a new initiative to offer financial assistance to families requiring medical care for their children outside of the province.  Effective retroactively, starting on April 1, the province will reimburse transportation and accommodation expenses for pediatric patients aged 16 and younger, as well as caregivers. “We understand the challenges families […]

The Government of Saskatchewan has taken a significant step in its commitment to combat interpersonal violence and abuse by announcing a substantial funding initiative.  Premier Scott Moe revealed that the government will be providing $42.6 million over three years, amounting to $14.2 million annually, to 34 community-based service organizations and 54 programs dedicated to supporting […]

 The Legislature was in full reaction mode to speculation on Thursday that Farm Credit Canada might be about to move its head office out of Saskatchewan. The issue was raised in the Legislative Assembly by Sask United Leader Nadine Wilson, with her party putting out a statement that claimed that “multiple high-level sources have told Sask […]

The CFL Draft was held Tuesday night, and to mark the occasion, the Saskatchewan Roughriders held a draft night that saw hundreds of die-hard fans attend. The night saw the Harvard Media Sportscage broadcast live from the CKRM lounge in Mosaic Stadium, featuring Jeremy O’Day and Darian Durant. Once the draft began, prizes were handed […]

This month has marked National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Month. Several activities raised awareness throughout the province in April, including Green Shirt Day on April 7, in honour of Logan Boulet, whose legacy inspired almost 150,000 people across Canada to register as organ donors.  In addition to the awareness campaigns, the Government of Saskatchewan […]