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Saskatchewan Politics
Sask. unemployment rate drops below national average
In the past month Saskatchewan added 5,500 more jobs, and saw unemployment dip below the national average. Continue reading
NDP seeking answers on college board appointment of man with multiple convictions
By David Baxter Reporter
The NDP are asking the Saskatchewan government how a man with a dozen assault convictions wound up on the board of Northlands College. Continue reading
Sask. firefighters to receive expanded cancer coverage
By David Baxter Reporter
Sask. firefighters will now be able to claim prostate, skin, breast, myeloma, cervical and ovarian cancer as occupational diseases with the Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board Continue reading
Saskatchewan, Alberta premiers call for oil ‘crisis’ to be added to national meeting
By David Baxter Reporter
The premiers of Alberta and Saskatchewan are calling on energy market access and the oil price differential to be added to the upcoming meeting of Canada’s premiers. Continue reading
SFL, NDP calling on changes to workplace safety due to high deaths
By David Baxter Reporter
As of Dec. 3 there have been 47 work related fatalities in Saskatchewan this year, and the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour are calling on new regulation. Continue reading
Saskatchewan not following Alberta’s lead in cutting oil production
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said in a statement that the province isn’t considering following Alberta’s example in cutting oil production. Continue reading
Retiree believes Regina Bypass traffic contributing to home damage
Lloyd Rogina says cracking and shifting in his home over the past four years has intensified, and he believes heavy truck traffic from the Regina Bypass is a factor. Continue reading
Saskatchewan budget plan remains on track despite oil challenges
By David Baxter Reporter
Saskatchewan’s deficit projection is now $348.3 million, up from the first quarter fiscal update due to challenges in the oil sector. Continue reading
Safety report on intersection of Humboldt Broncos crash expected soon
By David Baxter Reporter
Highways Minister Lori Carr said the independent report on intersection safety at the Humboldt Broncos crash site will be completed soon. Continue reading
Sask. government to release truck training regulations next week
By David Baxter Reporter
SGI Minister Joe Hargrave said regulations for commercial truck driver training are coming next week, including mandatory or standardized training. Continue reading
