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Saskatchewan MLA leaves NDP over forced treatment falloutSaskatchewan Opposition NDP member, Betty Nippi-Albright, is now sitting as an Independent, after she says the party told her not to table her report on Bill 48.PoliticsMay 6
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Saskatchewan NDP calls on Provincial to rehire Prairie Harm Reduction workersPrairie Harm Reduction in Saskatoon closed its doors last week after reporting a major financial shortfall, leaving big gaps in the support services that ran through the facility.CanadaApr 14
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Lewis’ election as NDP leader divides party’s Western baseWhile the election of Avi Lewis as the new federal NDP leader has received mixed response, Lewis says he'll focus on strengthening the grassroots before seeking elected office.PoliticsMar 29
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Saskatchewan’s political leaders speak at 2026 SUMA conventionPremier Scott Moe and NDP Opposition leader Carla Beck both gave speeches at Regina's SUMA convention on April 13th, 2026.CanadaApr 15
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Lewis begins NDP leadership with Prairie tension and a big rebuilding task aheadAvi Lewis begins his term with the task of rebuilding the NDP in his unapologetically progressive vision, but there is already resistance from Alberta and Saskatchewan.CanadaMar 30
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Plan to extend life of coal power in Saskatchewan to cost $26B over 25 yearsExtending the life of Saskatchewan's coal plants will cost an estimated $1 billion per year, according to new figures shared by the province's Opposition party.PoliticsMay 7
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Leaked documents spark debate over true cost of restoring Saskatchewan coal plantsThe NDP and the province went back and forth all day, accusing each other of financial mismanagement, twisting the numbers, misrepresenting the truth, and outright dishonesty.PoliticsMay 7
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Saskatchewan to give ER closure updates twice a dayOver the last six years, Saskatchewan has dealt with temporary ER closures in rural communities struggling to hire and retain staff.HealthApr 30
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Saskatchewan passes law on involuntary drug treatmentAddictions Minister Lori Carr says those admitted into forced treatment would be provided legal representation throughout all stages of their assessment.HealthMay 6
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Saskatchewan NDP call on province to take action on hospital safety, ditch reviewThe Saskatchewan NDP say another review into hospital security isn't needed and that the province should take action to fix the issues.PoliticsJan 26
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ANALYSIS: Liberal control of byelection timing a factor for potential NDP seat stealIf Prime Minister Mark Carney times upcoming byelections right, the Liberals can squeeze an under-resourced NDP and give themselves an advantage over the BQ, David Akin writes.PoliticsApr 25
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Most NDP leadership candidates say they’re in no hurry to become MPsFour NDP leadership candidates say entering the House isn’t their top priority, as they focus on rebuilding the party ahead of the next election.CanadaMar 21
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Kinew says tax-free prepared food plan will expand to corner storesThe NDP government originally planned, in its March budget, to remove the sales tax from all food at grocery stores only, but the exemption may be extended to corner stores.PoliticsApr 24
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Saskatoon ERs seeing more overdoses after drug site closure: unionThe closure of Saskatoon's only supervised drug consumption site seems to be having spillover effects in the city, including at one of its emergency rooms.HealthApr 15
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Breast cancer initiative sending patients to Alberta is reducing Sask. wait listBreast cancer diagnostic wait times are decreasing thanks to a Saskatchewan initiative sending patients to Alberta, but some are pushing for more in-province care.HealthMar 30
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Bell’s AI Data Centre approved by council amidst chaotic protestStopping and starting several times - councilors were often drowned out by protesters chanting outside, banging on windows, and honking horns.TrendingApr 21
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Alberta expected to make switch to daylight saving time permanentThe government of Alberta is expected to table legislation this week that would make the switch to Daylight Saving Time permanent for the province.PoliticsApr 20
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53% of Canadians want Carney Liberals to win majority in byelections: pollThe Ipsos poll exclusive to Global News shows the Liberals continue to build its support among voters, which is increasingly coming at the expense of the Conservatives.PoliticsApr 12
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Canada Post lays out 5-year plan to convert to community mailbox deliveryThe mail carrier says it has begun discussions with 13 communities that will see the first conversions in late 2026 and early 2027, starting a five-year national conversion.ConsumerApr 16
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Manitoba set to become 1st province to ban social media for childrenPremier Wab Kinew did not specify when his plan would be introduced nor did he say the age range of who the potential law would impact.CanadaApr 26