Sask Party

Premier Scott Moe’s Saskatchewan Party government is set to introduce a bill today aimed at seeking more provincial independence, especially over its natural resources. Canada’s Constitution already separates provincial and federal powers, but Saskatchewan wants it written into its own laws with the Saskatchewan First Act. The intent of the bill is to define that Saskatchewan alone has exclusive jurisdiction over its natural […]

The FSIN is once again calling on the provincial government to stop selling off crown land. Chief Bobby Cameron wants the provincial government to engage in discussions with the rightful owners of the land, first nations. The provincial government has been selling land parcels through on line auctions since 2016, and the FSIN says the […]

The opposition NDP says the Sask Party government needs to step up with a plan to attract and retain family doctors, which it calls “the backbone of the provincial health system.” An NDP news release notes there was a decline of 82 family doctors actively practicing in the province between 2018-19 and 2020-21. The Saskatchewan […]

The Offical Opposition is calling on the Sask. Party government to overhaul the Duty to Consult process instead of making amendments. Duty to Consult is when the Government must consult with First Nation and Metis communities to fulfilling its legal obligation to consult and accommodate First Nation and Métis communities in advance of decisions or […]

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he is prepared to take legal actions over federal regulations on pollution. The Saskatchewan Party government has outlined a policy and steps it plans to take to maintain control over electricity as well as emissions from fertilizer and oil and gas production. It also includes a proposed bill to clarify the province’s […]

It was a long horse race in Saskatoon-Meewasin as the political parties of the province jockeyed for position, but in the end, it was the NDP’s Nathaniel Teed who came out on top. Teed picked up almost 57 percent support, with 2624 votes. The Sask Party’s Kim Groff was next with 1712 votes, or 37 […]

Saskatchewan is flush with cash and out of the red. Finance Minister Donna Harpauer says the province is raking in more money largely due to natural resource prices. As a result, Harpauer says her Saskatchewan Party government is reversing its plan to add provincial sales tax to gym memberships and some recreational activities, which was […]

Premier Scott Moe announced that people over the age of 18 will receive a $500 affordability tax credit cheque this fall as part of the provincial government’s first quarter financial update that will be announced tomorrow. Moe sent out the announcement on his social media channels late Monday afternoon, pointing out rising costs that many are facing. […]

The Saskatchewan NDP is once again calling on the Government of Saskatchewan to provide residents with some affordability relief. The Offical Opposition has been calling for relief for months, which Premier Scott Moe said would come by early fall if resource prices remain strong. Financial reports showed the province raked in $500 million in additional […]

The Sask Party has nominated Kim Groff to carry the party standard in the upcoming by election in Saskatoon Meewasin. Grof ran in 2020 in Saskatoon Centre, but lost to Betty Nippi Albright. The Saskatoon Meewasin riding became vacant, when NDP Leader Ryan Meili announced he was stepping down. The NDP announced the nomination of […]