Sask. NDP wants education minister to quit over comments to mother whose child died
The call comes after Taya Thomas had a private meeting with Jeremy Cockrill to discuss teachers wanting more supports for students with extra needs.
Canada
Apr 22
Sask. leaders react following Pasqua Hospital robbery incident
Saskatchewan's NDP questions how the health system has gotten to the point where a woman was recently robbed at knifepoint in a hospital waiting room.
Canada
Mar 14
Sask. NDP highlights education staffing concerns amid increased enrolment, teachers strike
Data from the Education Sector Staffing Profile shows that in 2016 there were 9,477.2 regular classroom teaching positions in the province.
Education
Feb 7
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
Taxpayers on the hook for minister’s Paris chauffeur: Sask. NDP
The NDP released invoices filed by Dustin Duncan, the minister in charge of the province's natural gas utility, relating to a trip last year to Paris.
Politics
Mar 5
Saskatoon morning news rewind: Thursday, March 21
Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Thursday, March 21.
Canada
Mar 21
Growing population means record spending in 2024 Sask. budget
Overall spending in this year’s budget is up $1.5 billion compared with last year, and with it comes a $273.2-million deficit.
Canada
Mar 21
Sask. NDP still waiting for answers from province 10 weeks after Sunrise Hotel controversy
It’s been more than 10 weeks since the Saskatchewan NDP requested information on the government's hotel usage and payment policies.
Canada
Jan 25
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
On 2nd anniversary of war, Ukrainian refugee in Saskatchewan recalls leaving home
Ukrainian refugee Alla Kuranda, who currently lives in Saskatchewan, recalls the emotions of being forced to leave her home two years ago after the Russian invasion began.
Canada
Feb 24
‘Puppet show’: Saskatchewan finance minister apologizes for text to Speaker
Finance minister Donna Harpauer was ordered to apologize Monday after she sent the Speaker a text accusing him of letting the legislature devolve into an 'Opposition puppet show.'
Politics
Apr 16
Moe cautions Saskatchewan Party members over texts to legislature Speaker
Premier Scott Moe says he has cautioned his caucus about texting the Speaker after his finance minister landed in hot water for doing so.
Canada
Apr 17
Rivals for Alberta NDP leadership torn on federal party ties
Alberta’s NDP leadership race has triggered a broader existential debate over provincial and federal NDP party ties.
Politics
Mar 30
Trudeau should meet with premiers on carbon price, MPs say as motion passes
With the support of the NDP and Bloc, the non-binding Conservative motion calling on the prime minister to have a carbon price meeting with the premiers has been adopted.
Canada
Apr 10
Saskatchewan’s carbon price fight with Ottawa takes another step forward
The Saskatchewan government says the CRA has accepted its proposal to be listed as the sole distributor for natural gas, as it removes the carbon price on home heating.
Canada
Feb 21
Voters still favour Sask. Party over NDP, although approval drops, poll finds
The Sask. Party maintains its lead among Saskatchewan voters, according to Angus Reid polling, but the numbers show its approval rating could be wavering.
Politics
Mar 17
Manitoba Tories say premier’s promise to control food prices has rung hollow
Manitoba's Opposition Progressive Conservatives say the NDP government's promise to crack down on rising grocery prices has proven to be an empty threat.
Politics
Apr 17
Four premiers to tell a House of Commons committee to ditch carbon price increase
Conservative premiers from Alberta, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick will be grilled by MPs on their views about the carbon tax and climate change.
Canada
Mar 26
What’s driving New Democrats in the West away from Jagmeet Singh’s NDP
An Alberta NDP leadership hopeful argues it should no longer be automatic that buying members in a provincial party makes you a member of the federal NDP.
Canada
Feb 17
Danielle Smith says carbon pricing policy has changed since her past comments about benefits
Smith says if Trudeau needs to point to a comment she made three years ago, that means he can't defend his current stance.
Politics
Apr 5