New book questions Saskatchewan government’s potash revenue
‘Squandered, Canada’s Potash Legacy,’ asks whether the province is getting enough back for its potash in the form of royalties.
Global News Morning Saskatoon
Mar 21
Saskatchewan government won’t remit carbon levy to Ottawa
The highly debated carbon tax is no longer being collected on home heating in Saskatchewan and now, the province won’t remit the tax to the feds. However, it could impact your carbon rebate.
Global News at 5 Regina
Mar 1
Sask. government MOU has STF ‘cautiously optimistic’ about potential bargaining agreement
A glimmer of hope is on the horizon as the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation said it will be working over the weekend to try to come to a bargaining agreement with the government of Saskatchewan.
Global News at 5 Regina
9 hours
Growing population means record spending in 2024 Sask. budget
Current projections from the provincial government estimate Saskatchewan’s population will reach 1.25 million people this year, and with it comes record spending in the 2024 budget.
Global News at 5 Regina
Mar 21
Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation and provincial government point fingers in bargaining process
The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation and the provincial government are once again at odds, after bargaining between the two sides broke down Tuesday night.
Global News at 6 Regina
Feb 16
Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation and provincial government eager to negotiate new contract
With the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation and the provincial government at odds, job action has begun to impact day cares. Katherine Ludwig has the story.
Global News at 5 Regina
Feb 8
Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation and provincial government make no progress in bargaining agreement
The Government of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation (STF) continue to find themselves stuck in a stalemate over a new agreement.
Global News at 5 Regina
Jan 24
FSIN calls for Sask. government to respect Indigenous government jurisdiction
On Friday, Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) Second Vice Chief David Pratt called for the provincial government of Saskatchewan to respect the Supreme Court of Canada’s ruling that affirms Indigenous government’s right to administer their own child and family services.
Feb 9
Harm-reduction sites angry as Sask. government halts support for free drug paraphernalia
With the Government of Saskatchewan changing how it funds the health system when it comes to drug abuse, a harm-reduction organization in Regina is sounding the alarm.
Global News at 5 Regina
Jan 29
Sask. economy relatively strong: Desjardins economist
Saskatchewan’s budget highlighted the government’s course on spending priorities.
Global News Morning Saskatoon
Mar 26
‘Big jump in spending’: U of R Prof. Jason Childs
The Saskatchewan government unveiled its 2024-25 budget with a projected deficit of $273 million.
Global News Morning Saskatoon
Mar 21
Millions in federal funding going toward addressing gender-based violence in Prairies
The government of Canada has announced $7.4 million to go to 17 organizations in Manitoba and Saskatchewan to prevent and address gender-based violence.
Mar 25
Saskatchewan’s investment in rare earth minerals to help stabilize private sector confidence: minister
On Thursday, Saskatchewan Trade Minister Jeremy Harrison discussed the federal and provincial government’s investment into midstream rare earth mineral applications which help restore the confidence of the private sector to make investments in mining.
Canada
Mar 14
Saskatchewan announces plan to attract more big businesses to province
On Monday, Saskatchewan Trade and Export Minister Jeremy Harrison commented on the province’s growth strategy saying companies are expanding into Saskatchewan for “stable, secure, regulatory royalty regime with a government that’s a partner with community stakeholders.”
Canada
Mar 11
HOOPLA basketball championships potentially benched with teacher job action
One of the largest tournaments in Saskatchewan High School athletics could be cancelled this week after contract negotiations continue to stall between the STF and provincial government. Andrew Benson has more on HOOPLA.
Global News at 5 Regina
Mar 18
Saskatchewan teachers rally around perimeter of legislative building
On Monday, Saskatchewan Catholic Schools Association president Chris Kampman commented on the rally that took place outside the Saskatchewan Legislative Building to “make education and kids a priority for the Sask. Party government.”
Canada
Mar 4
STF calls province’s education budget announcement ‘latest unprecedented stunt’
The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation is calling on the Sask. Party government to take its funding promise and embed it into a new collective agreement.
Global News at 5 Regina
Mar 7
Saskatchewan’s decision to not pay federal carbon price is ‘immoral’, Guilbeault says
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault called Saskatchewan government’s decision not to pay the federal carbon price “irresponsible” and “immoral.” “We can have disagreement about things like climate change, but to be so reckless is unspeakable really,” he added.
Politics
Mar 5
Sask. mandatory roadside screening initiative constitutional, about safety of all drivers: SGI spokesperson
On Friday, Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) spokesperson Tyler McMurchy responded to a reporter’s comparison between police procedures for pulling over suspected impaired drivers and “carding a driver based on ethnicity.”
Mar 1
Sask. premier needs to focus on domestic issues, economy critic says
On Tuesday, Saskatchewan economy critic Aleana Young said, “This government can’t seem to keep their feet on the ground long enough to govern the province and address the critical issues affecting residents of Saskatchewan.”
Canada
Feb 20