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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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Saskatchewan Roughriders defeat Blue Bombers in 2nd pre-season gameThe Saskatchewan Roughriders took down prairie rivals the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in a pre-season nail-biter on Saturday. Hometown hero Daniel Wiebe scored the winning touchdown.SportsMay 26
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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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110 years later, female politicians in Saskatchewan will get a designated washroomFemale politicians in Saskatchewan's legislature will soon have their own designated washroom after going without one for over 110 years.PoliticsMay 27
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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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‘We need to be ready’: First Nations groups back Saskatchewan nuclear projectsAs Saskatchewan maps out its energy future, a group representing First Nations communities is backing the province's nuclear plans down the line.CanadaMay 27
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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 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 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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Manitoba politician calls Saskatchewan farmer who killed Colten Boushie a victimA Manitoba legislature member faced criticism Thursday for saying the farmer who killed Colten Boushie in a high-profile case in Saskatchewan was a victim.PoliticsMay 21
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Saskatoon riverboat suspends trips, wants answers on low river levelsThe reduction has prevented the boat from going out on cruises, forcing the company to cancel excursions into next week.EnvironmentMay 29
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Western premiers meet in Kananaskis under cloud of Alberta separatismWhile the premiers of the western provinces and territories have a lot to discuss during their meeting in Alberta this week, it is separatism that may dominate the talks.PoliticsMay 25
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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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Alberta separatism: 60% want to stay in Canada, 35% support leaving — and many confusedThe Angus Reid survey, conducted May 22-24, found 40 per cent of Albertans say they believe Premier Danielle Smith doesn't care what happens — as long as she stays in power.PoliticsMay 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