Saskatchewan premier expects to see increased carbon tax, decreased infrastructure funding
On Monday, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe expressed his concerns with the upcoming federal budget saying he expects the cost of the carbon tax to rise while infrastructure funding will decrease if there is any included in the budget at all.
Apr 15
Saskatchewan Rattlers add experienced CEBL forward Maurice Calloo for 2024 season
WATCH: With the 2024 CEBL season approaching, the Saskatchewan Rattlers have added some size with a handful of signings including veteran forward Maurice Calloo.
Sports
Apr 9
Ag budget invests in risk management, irrigation
WATCH: The provincial agriculture budget includes increases to the overall total as well as for risk management measures like crop insurance. Erik Bay shares thoughts from Saskatchewan’s producers.
Global News at 5 Regina
Mar 22
Carbon tax hike: Premiers Danielle Smith, Blaine Higgs pressed on alternative climate plan
A House of Commons committee hearing on carbon pricing was held in Ottawa on Thursday, which was sparked by the premiers of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan and Alberta publishing urgent letters requesting to appear before the Liberal-led House Finance Committee to air their concerns about the looming hike. In one exchange, Liberal MP Irek...
Danielle Smith
Mar 28
Measles immunization rates high as out-of-province cases pop up
Measles cases popping up across several provinces, including one case in Saskatoon in January, is prompting the Saskatchewan Health Authority to remind the public to get vaccinated. Mackenzie Mazankowski has more.
Global News at 5 Regina
Mar 7
Saskatoon met with nightmare commute after being bombarded with heavy snowfall
A winter wallop is pounding the Praries, with high winds and heavy snowfall, creating a nightmare for commuters in Saskatchewan — including Global News meteorlogist Peter Quinlan.
Global National
Mar 3
Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: Feb. 19
The federal government announces housing agreements for five Alberta communities, including Banff. Five people are dead after a house fire in Saskatchewan. Hundreds of Calgarians celebrate Family Day at the Military Museums.
Global News Hour at 6 Calgary
Feb 19
Global National: Feb. 19
Saskatchewan’s Family Day weekend has been marred by tragedy, after the bodies of five people, including three children, were found in a burned out house in the town of Davidson. What RCMP are saying about the investigation. International criticism is mounting on Israel’s war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip, where tens of thousands of...
Global National
Feb 19
New approaches to health emergencies to help ease pressure on responders, paramedic says
Medavie Health Services West communications director Troy Davies said on Thursday, “The inclusion of Narcan kits, treat and release programs for patients with issues like diabetes, and the increase of student capacity will help improve service across Saskatchewan.”
Canada
Dec 28, 2023
Lacrosse’s Olympic inclusion has Team Saskatchewan players excited
Team Saskatchewan Lacrosse members say the inclusion of Lacrosse in the 2028 Olympics opens up the prospect of competing on an international scale and sharing Lacrosse with the world.
Canada
Oct 19, 2023
Global Okanagan News at 5: November 2, 2023
One day after the location for the tiny home community in Kelowna was announced, business operators in the area are pleading with the city to make sure the site is managed properly. The fifth-annual Field of Crosses memorial has returned to Kelowna’s City Park. Two men, including one from the South Okanagan are facing charges...
Nov 2, 2023
Spooky ghost tales at the University of Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan has its share of ghost stories, including on the campus of the University of Saskatchewan.
Global News Morning Saskatoon
Oct 27, 2023
Saskatchewan premier’s pursuit to enact parental inclusion policy ‘meant to provide clarity to parents’
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said on Friday that the Sask Party’s parental inclusion policy was inspired by comments made to “various MLAs at different times and we will use the tools available to enact these changes.”
Canada
Sep 29, 2023
Sask. pronoun policy low on priority list, according to poll
A new poll suggests that Saskatchewan residents would not rank the Sask. Party’s proposed “parental inclusion” legislation, also known as the pronoun policy, as one of the most important issues for the provincial government to tackle.
Global News at 5 Regina
Oct 11, 2023
Premier Scott Moe comments on recent ‘inclusive’ education policy changes concerning gender and sexual education
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe commented on recent education policies on Tuesday after cabinet shuffling saying “it’s by design an inclusive policy meant to bring parents closer to the classroom and it’s supported by 86 per cent of Saskatchewan residents according to polling.”
Canada
Aug 29, 2023
‘Transparency is strength’: Lecce comments on Sask. education policies on parental consent
When asked to comment on Saskatchewan’s new education policies, which includes parental consent over students’ pronoun changes, Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce said he believes parents should be fully involved when it comes to “life-changing decisions.” “We will respect parental rights,” he added.
Canada
Aug 28, 2023
Saskatchewan’s new education policy allows parents to opt out of sex-ed, choose their child’s pronouns
Saskatchewan Education Minister Dustin Duncan spoke on Tuesday about the province’s new policies which include parental permission for a child’s pronoun of choice, as well as allowing parents to opt out of sex education. “We have many schools in small communities and these changes put the teacher in a compromising position when they are working...
Canada
Aug 22, 2023
Regina woman waits for surgery as waitlists grow across the country
WATCH: Tens of thousands of people are still in limbo as they wait for surgeries in Saskatchewan, including Jolene Van Alstine. For the last six years, she’s been forced to live with daily bouts of excruciating pain and other symptoms. Moosa Imran has the story.
Global News at 6 Regina
Aug 15, 2023
Specialized long-term care facility site selected in Regina
The future home of a specialized long-term care facility has been selected in Regina. The land which includes 390 acres, is located south of the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Regina Campus.
Global News at 5 Regina
Jul 7, 2023
Vocal technique instruction from vocal coach Sonia Reid
Vocal coach Sonia Reid has been singing for over 30 years, including performances at the Saskatchewan Jazz Festival.
Global News Morning Saskatoon
Jun 19, 2023