Lori Carr
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Bill giving Sask. municipalities control over outdoor alcohol consumption passedA bill that will allow municipalities in Saskatchewan to make the decision as to whether or not to allow public alcohol consumption was passed unanimously in the legislature.PoliticsMay 4, 2023
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SLGA store locations sell off as Saskatchewan government winds down retailThe provincial government also sold off liquor permits in February, with some, like the La Ronge permit, drumming up over $3 million.CanadaMay 1, 2023
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‘What now?’: Single mom, rural worker mull future as SLGA closures nearDespite striking a severance deal with the province, employees at soon to be shuttered SLGA stores face an uncertain and worrisome future.CanadaJan 16, 2023
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Sask. liquor and gaming will auction off 35 liquor permits for retail stores next monthOnline auctions for the SLGA permits will be held from Feb. 6 to Feb. 15.CanadaJan 10, 2023
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Sask. lawmakers uncork plan to allow drinking in public parksYou could raise a drink in your local park next summer if new provincial legislation passes as expected. Similar legislation was introduced, but failed to pass, last spring.CanadaDec 5, 2022
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Legislature hears more complaints about Saskatchewan Income SupportA client told reporters he has less money to spend on necessities on SIS than he did on Saskatchewan's previous program, and that he's now received an eviction notice at his home.CanadaMay 12, 2022
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4th human rights complaint filed against Street Workers Advocacy Project in ReginaSWAP leadership has so far declined requests for comment on the complaints, which have been filed by former residents and a former staff member its Raising Hope housing program.CanadaApr 22, 2022
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Housing advocates march through Regina demanding increase to social assistance ratesOrganizers maintain rates paid out by the Saskatchewan Income Support program are insufficient, and that its payment system needs restructuring.CanadaApr 4, 2022
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Call Social Services Minister Carr if in need of shelter, poster campaign urgesThe posters come after Social Services Minister Lori Carr told the NDP's Nicole Sarauer to contact her if she heard from anyone struggling to find shelter while fleeing violence.CanadaMar 24, 2022
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Saskatchewan opposition calls for income support program suspension, new housing strategyThe Saskatchewan NDP says the province's income support program is driving evictions and homelessness in Saskatchewan.CanadaOct 12, 2021
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