Skip to content

Provincial News

Feds expect provinces to “obey the law”: Minister Virani

Feds expect provinces to “obey the law”: Minister Virani

Federal Minister of Justice Arif Virani reacts to Saskatchewan’s move to not remit the carbon tax on home heating.
Read more >
April sale of Sask petroleum, natural gas fetches $15.45 million

April sale of Sask petroleum, natural gas fetches $15.45 million

The southeast region brought in $13,795,439 for 84 leases and two exploration licences covering 9,797.237 hectares.
Read more >
Draft of Saskatchewan's pronoun policy gave teachers discretion for at-risk students

Draft of Saskatchewan's pronoun policy gave teachers discretion for at-risk students

SASKATOON — Emails show an early draft of Saskatchewan’s school pronoun policy would have allowed teachers to use a child’s preferred identification if there was concern the student faced danger when parents were notified.
Read more >
Gov’t offers funding to increase regional co-operation

Gov’t offers funding to increase regional co-operation

Partnering municipalities can apply for a maximum of $100,000.
Read more >
‘Canada Builds’ announcements made by Feds in Regina

‘Canada Builds’ announcements made by Feds in Regina

Federal Liberal ministers Patty Hajdu and Arif Virani make pre-budget announcement on new Canada Builds program, plus $15 million top-up to Apartment Construction Loan Program.
Read more >
WSA says most reservoirs have enough water

WSA says most reservoirs have enough water

Southwest reservoirs are the exception.
Read more >
Former Saskatchewan Roughriders player, executive Jim Hopson dies at age 73

Former Saskatchewan Roughriders player, executive Jim Hopson dies at age 73

REGINA — Jim Hopson, the former Saskatchewan Roughriders player who later served as president of the CFL club, has died. He was 73. The Roughriders confirmed Hopson's death Wednesday. Hopson battled colon cancer for three years.
Read more >
Breaking: Former Rider president and CEO Jim Hopson Dead at 73

Breaking: Former Rider president and CEO Jim Hopson Dead at 73

After a series of tests in January, it was determined that Hopson’s latest treatment had lost its effectiveness.
Read more >

WHL: Armstrong's OT winner, hat trick leads Blades past Raiders 4-3 for series lead

PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. — Easton Armstrong completed his hat trick with the game-winning goal 23 seconds into overtime, lifting the Saskatoon Blades past the Prince Albert Raiders 4-3 on Tuesday in Western Hockey League playoff action.
Read more >
Hospitality industry concerned about carbon tax hike

Hospitality industry concerned about carbon tax hike

Leaders in hospitality industry voice their worries about the costs from the carbon tax and inflationary pressures
Read more >