Sask. government MOU has STF ‘cautiously optimistic’ about potential bargaining agreement
Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation president Samantha Becotte said she is cautiously optimistic after the government of Saskatchewan offered an MOU.
Education
Mar 28
Sask. funds YWCA Regina for new permanent enhanced emergency shelter for women
The Government of Saskatchewan is providing $884,400 to YWCA Regina in opening a new 20 space permanent enhanced emergency shelter for women.
Canada
Feb 28
STC addresses crime stats, announces renewal of shelter contract with Sask. government
Saskatoon Tribal Council Chief Mark Arcand announced that the contract to operate the emergency centre in Fairhaven has been renewed and pushed back against rumours of crime.
Canada
Apr 5
Sask.’s sole community legal clinic sees ‘detrimental’ defunding from government
Saskatchewan government funding has been pulled from the province's sole community legal clinic.
Canada
Apr 3
Canadian government invests more money into Saskatchewan’s rare earth element production
The feds are investing $6 million into the Rare Earth Processing Facility in Saskatoon.
Canada
Mar 14
Federal government launches forensic audit of Saskatchewan First Nations group
Indigenous Services Canada says it plans to launch a forensic audit on the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations.
Canada
Mar 19
Alberta seeks to intervene in Saskatchewan pronoun change law appeal
The Alberta government announced Tuesday that it is seeking intervenor status in a legal challenge against the Saskatchewan government's pronoun change law.
Canada
Apr 9
Saskatchewan government to start work on $1.15B irrigation project
The Saskatchewan government says it's to begin work on a $1.15-billion project to expand irrigation in the province. The province aims to boost the province's agriculture economy.
Canada
Mar 14
Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation proposes binding arbitration, provincial government pushes back
The STF is calling on the government to 'agree to binding arbitration to address the contentious issues of class size and complexity.'
Canada
Mar 14
Saskatchewan sexual assault organizations look to libraries months after school ban
Last year, the Saskatchewan Party government barred third-party organizations from presenting sexual education in schools.
Canada
Apr 13
Saskatchewan midwife regulations changed to broaden scope of service
Regulations are being amended for midwives in Saskatchewan to allow them to offer a larger range of services.
Health
Apr 15
Saskatoon zoo obtains official ownership of zebras
Saskatoon's zebras are here to stay after ownership of them moved from the provincial government to the zoo.
Canada
Apr 2
Saskatchewan government won’t remit carbon levy to Ottawa
The minister responsible for Saskatchewan's energy utility says the province will not be remitting the federal carbon levy on natural gas to Ottawa.
Canada
Feb 29
Saskatchewan legislature members debate cost-of-living pressures post-2024 budget
NDP Leader Carla Beck criticized the Saskatchewan Party government for not pausing the fuel tax at a time when people are paying more in provincial sales tax.
Canada
Mar 21
Pilot project aims to cut Regina and Saskatoon ambulance wait times
A new pilot project aims to reduce ambulance wait times by having a nurse evaluate emergency calls.
Health
Apr 3
Saskatoon student walkout and protest to call on Sask. Party to invest in education
Students in Saskatoon are planning a walkout and protest to call on the province to invest in education.
Education
Mar 25
Saskatoon city council to discuss freeway study as residents express opposition
Saskatoon city council is set to discuss a study on phase two of the potential freeway plan.
Canada
Mar 27
Scott Moe promises ‘largest increase in school operating funding’ in Sask. history
As fights between the provincial government and the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation (STF) continue to escalate, the province is making their next move.
Canada
Mar 6
Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation losing hope for return to bargaining table
On Thursday, education minister Jeremy Cockrill announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) was offered to teachers with support from the Saskatchewan School Boards Association.
Canada
Apr 2
Sask. government funds Indigenous languages programs in the north
Saskatchewan announced funding the First Nations University of Canada for two Indigenous language programs: in Hatchet Lake Denesuline Nation and Waterhen Lake First Nation.
Canada
Mar 11
