Saskatchewan NDP's anti-separation bill dies as legislative session wraps up
REGINA -- Saskatchewan's legislative session ended Thursday and with it an anti-separation bill went up in flames.
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Saskatchewan NDP's anti-separation bill set to die as legislative session ends
REGINA -- An anti-separation bill tabled by Saskatchewan's Opposition NDP is set to die, as Premier Scott Moe says he won't let it go to a vote.
Saskatchewan firefighter groups concerned over building burn legislation
REGINA -- Saskatchewan's legislature has passed a bill that opens the door for local governments to order firefighters to burn down derelict buildings, a move firefighters say they oppose.
NDP bill looks to make it harder for Saskatchewan to separate from Canada
REGINA -- Saskatchewan's Opposition NDP has introduced legislation that, if passed, would make it tougher for the province to separate from the rest of Canada.
Saskatchewan NDP to introduce anti-separation bill that aims to amend rules
REGINA -- Saskatchewan's Opposition NDP is planning to introduce legislation that aims to amend referendum and plebiscite rules, a move it says will hold Premier Scott Moe's feet to the fire on talk of separation.
Saskatchewan reports $31K in public money losses at Crown corporations
REGINA -- Saskatchewan's government is reporting roughly $31,000 in public money losses after officials allege three employees used corporate credit cards and tampered with invoices for personal gain.
Moe says he's Canadian but wouldn't stop vote on Saskatchewan separating from Canada
REGINA -- Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he's a true Canadian but wouldn't stop a public vote on separating from the country if it came forward.
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REGINA -- Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he's willing to make a fresh start with Ottawa following Prime Minister Mark Carney's federal election win for the Liberals.
Saskatchewan health minister quashes claim of babies going to U.S. for medical care
REGINA -- Saskatchewan's health minister has rejected accusations from a nurses union and the Opposition NDP that some babies from Regina's neonatal intensive care unit were sent to North Dakota for care.
NDP raise concerns after report of Saskatchewan babies going to U.S. for medical care
REGINA -- Saskatchewan's Opposition NDP says it's planning to introduce an emergency motion urging the province to address a crisis in Regina's neonatal intensive care unit as some babies have been sent to North Dakota.
Regina Breast Health Centre set to open, province commits to reduce wait times
REGINA -- The Regina Breast Health Centre is planning to open next week providing surgeries, diagnostics and followup care under one roof, which the health minister promises will reduce wait times.
Regina's new breast health centre set to open, province commits to reduce wait times
REGINA -- Regina's new breast health centre is planning to open next week providing surgeries, diagnostics and followup care all under one roof that the health minister says will reduce wait times.
Not simple for Saskatchewan to end contract with American lab company: minister
REGINA -- Saskatchewan's health minister says he can't pull the plug on a contract with an American company offering lab services in the province.
Premier Moe heads to Europe for trade show, London Stock Exchange address
REGINA -- Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is travelling to Europe to promote the province's agricultural, energy and manufacturing industries.
Saskatchewan's plan to pause industrial carbon levy reveals fiscal hole: NDP
REGINA -- Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he still plans to balance the budget despite a pause on the industrial carbon levy that appears to blow a hole in the province's finances.
'Fully carbon tax free': Moe announces plan to eliminate industrial levy
REGINA -- Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says the province is reducing the industrial carbon levy to zero.
U.S. plan to restore Russian fertilizer market funds Ukrainian death: Premier Moe
REGINA -- Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says a plan by the United States to restore Russia's ability to sell fertilizer is a backchannel that funds Ukrainian death and suffering.
Two Saskatoon libraries temporarily close, citing increase in drug use and violence
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Saskatchewan legislators wave Canadian flag, spar over standing up to Trump
REGINA -- It was a day of jerseys, anthems and elbows up at the Saskatchewan legislature Thursday, with the Opposition NDP accusing Premier Scott Moe of going soft on a motion to condemn the U.S. trade war.
Saskatchewan to post $12M budget surplus amid tariff headwinds
REGINA -- Saskatchewan's government says it will ride a strong economy to a projected razor-thin surplus in next year's budget, but turbulent headwinds of tariffs could ultimately blow a billion-dollar hole in the spending plan.
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REGINA -- Saskatchewan's government says it will ride a strong economy to a projected razor-thin surplus in this year's budget.
Saskatchewan to introduce budget with priorities on health care, education and crime
REGINA -- Saskatchewan is set to table its budget today outlining the province's plans to boost spending on health care, education and crime reduction.
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REGINA -- Saskatchewan's finance minister says more details are coming Wednesday as the province introduces a 2025 budget facing a vise-squeeze from both China and the United States.
Saskatchewan NDP to introduce motion opposed to annexation of Canada as house resumes
REGINA -- Saskatchewan's Opposition NDP says it'll pressure Premier Scott Moe's government to put Canada first as politicians return for the spring legislative sitting during a turbulent trade war with the United States.
Saskatchewan breast cancer patients can't afford Calgary trip for care: emails
REGINA -- Leaked Saskatchewan government emails say some breast cancer patients are choosing not to go to Calgary for treatment because they can't afford it.
Saskatchewan breast cancer patients can't afford Calgary for care: leaked emails
REGINA -- Leaked Saskatchewan government emails say some breast cancer patients are choosing not to go to Calgary for treatment because they can't afford it.
'Between two elephants': Canadian farmers feeling China tariffs, worry about U.S.
REGINA -- Prairie farmers say planned Chinese retaliatory tariffs on Canadian agricultural products are causing loads of uncertainty, while threats of U.S. levies and industry issues have created further problems.
Saskatchewan, Ottawa sign $16M deal on school food program
REGINA -- The Saskatchewan government has signed a $16-million deal with Ottawa to expand school food programs.
Saskatchewan to stop buying U.S. alcohol during trade war: Premier Moe
REGINA -- Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said Wednesday the province will stop purchasing American booze and work to stop buying other U.S. goods.
Premier Moe says pipelines that would cross Saskatchewan considered 'pre-approved'
REGINA -- Premier Scott Moe says Saskatchewan wants pipelines built and is encouraging other provinces and the federal government to get behind the cause.
Saskatchewan dealing with long waits for breast health one year after plan announced
REGINA -- Nearly a year into the Saskatchewan government's plan to improve breast health care, the province's largest health care union says staffing shortages and long waits have not let up.
Saskatchewan premier to visit Washington to talk Trump tariffs, border security
REGINA -- Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he's visiting Washington next week to convince U.S. officials that imposing tariffs on Canadian goods is a bad idea and that he shares their concerns about border security.
Saskatchewan to send 16 officers to border to enhance security with patrols, drones
REGINA -- The Saskatchewan government says it's sending 16 provincial law enforcement officers to the Canada-U.S. border to shore up security.
Saskatchewan Marshals Service interviewing Mounties for positions before launching
REGINA -- Saskatchewan's new provincial police force has begun interviewing Mounties as it prepares to launch this year, a move critics say highlights concerns of job poaching.
Commitment broken when family of Saskatchewan NDP candidate targeted: Beck
REGINA -- Saskatchewan's two main political leaders had agreed before October's provincial election not to target the families of candidates during the campaign, says Opposition NDP Leader Carla Beck.
Saskatchewan NDP to push for reprimand of health minister who broke conflict rules
REGINA -- Saskatchewan's Opposition NDP is demanding the health minister apologize for breaching conflict-of-interest rules when a window company with family ties did business with the province.
Saskatchewan health minister breached conflict-of-interest rules, penalty recommended
REGINA -- Saskatchewan's conflict of interest commissioner has found Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill breached rules when a window company with family ties did business with the government.
Saskatchewan fall legislative sitting ends with barbs after civility promise
REGINA -- Saskatchewan's fall legislative sitting ended with political barbs traded across the aisle after Premier Scott Moe promised a better tone two weeks ago.
Saskatchewan orders third-party review into reports of doctor misconduct, racism
REGINA -- The Saskatchewan government has ordered a third-party review into allegations of unprofessionalism and racism among doctors at Regina's hospitals.
Prime minister announces Bernadette McIntyre as new Saskatchewan lieutenant-governor
REGINA -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a new lieutenant-governor for Saskatchewan.
Prime Minister appoints Bernadette McIntyre as new Saskatchewan lieutenant-governor
REGINA -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has appointed a new lieutenant-governor for Saskatchewan.
Saskatchewan passes affordability bills, keeps federal carbon levy off home heating
REGINA -- The Saskatchewan government has passed two pieces of legislation tied to affordability relief that Premier Scott Moe first promised in his election campaign earlier this fall.
Saskatchewan introduces legislative amendment to keep carbon levy off home heating
REGINA -- Saskatchewan has introduced a promised legislative amendment that would continue to see residents no longer pay federal carbon levies for home heating.
Saskatchewan auditor concerned with tracking foreign ownership of farmland
REGINA -- Saskatchewan's auditor says the province needs to do a better job tracking and enforcing rules on non-Canadians purchasing farmland.
Saskatchewan auditor to release report on foreign-owned farmland, procuring hotels
REGINA -- Saskatchewan's provincial auditor is to release a report today outlining government programs and services that need improvement.
Saskatchewan government introduces affordability act with personal income tax savings
REGINA -- Premier Scott Moe's Saskatchewan Party government has introduced its promised legislation to lower personal income taxes.
Saskatchewan mid-year financial update projects $743M deficit, more than twice budget
REGINA -- The Saskatchewan Party government is projecting a deficit that's more than double what it predicted in its budget, largely due to higher crop insurance payouts following a difficult farming season.
Saskatchewan mid-year financials project $743M deficit, more than double from budget
REGINA -- The Saskatchewan government is projecting a deficit that's more than double from budget, largely due to higher crop insurance payouts following a difficult farming season.
Saskatchewan legislature member says premier targeted his transgender children
REGINA -- A Saskatchewan legislature member who says his transgender children were targeted after an election campaign promise about school change rooms wants an apology from Premier Scott Moe.
Saskatchewan NDP motion to scrap gas tax fails in legislature
REGINA -- An Opposition emergency motion to suspend the provincial 15-cent-a-litre gas tax failed in the Saskatchewan legislature Tuesday, with Premier Scott Moe saying there are other ways to save people money.
Saskatchewan NDP motion to scrap gas tax fails in legislature as sitting begins
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Saskatchewan premier says he won't allow Speaker intimidation as legislature resumes
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Saskatchewan Party government to outline priorities in throne speech
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Saskatchewan premier says school change rooms no longer first priority, names cabinet
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Saskatchewan premier names new cabinet with familiar faces in new roles
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Saskatchewan Premier names new cabinet with many familiar faces in new roles
REGINA -- Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, fresh off a challenging election campaign, announced his new cabinet Thursday, with some new faces around the table and many veterans in different portfolios.