Moe defends U.S. mission to promote Sask. as trade destination, energy security partner
‘Scary’ wildfire prompts evacuation of Stanley Mission in Saskatchewan
Moe “perplexed” about education funding shortfall
Regina Food Bank and schools partner to help curb food insecurity among children
Moe says he didn’t know about brother’s ticket before he was pardoned
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Moe Returns from Washington DC Junket
Moe chooses former Saskatchewan Party candidate as province’s top civil servant
Canada target of Russian disinformation, with tweets linked to foreign powers
Some Alberta imaging procedures postponed due to global dye shortage
Alberta judge denies bail for third suspect in Coutts border blockade
‘I will make no apologies’: Moe defends travel spending amid criticism
Taxes potentially uncollected: Saskatchewan years behind on potash, oil audits
Alberta’s latest COVID-19 numbers reveal ‘good news,’ expects situation to improve over summer
BoC warns mortgage payments could be up to 45% higher for some borrowers by 2025
Sixth year in a row that funding has not met school division’s needs
Five active wildfires in Saskatchewan as summer approaches
Black cowboy John Ware recognized as a person of national historic significance
Documents show schools without mandates 3 times more likely to have outbreaks
Saskatchewan’s equity policy hasn’t been updated in 22 years
Labour board dismisses complaint by person saying union didn’t stand up for unvaccinated members
Search in Sagkeeng First Nation in Manitoba identifies 190 anomalies in the ground
Regina drop-in centre serving 900 people daily is closing due to lack of funding
2 uncontained wildfires reported in northern Saskatchewan
Special air quality statement issued as forest fire near La Ronge moves west
Over 300 cattle seized, many found dead as Saskatchewan farmer denies starvation charges
Multi-province drug bust leads to 70 charges laid
Wastewater study indicates COVID-19 levels remain relatively low in Saskatchewan
Almost a quarter of Canadians report eating less than they should due to rising prices
Saskatoon gas prices reach new record-high of $2.06 a litre
Price of gas surpasses $2 a litre in Winnipeg
Amazon Canada buys land at Global Transportation Hub near Regina
Moe says Sask. gov’t looking to see if it can offer relief for gas prices
Kris Moe offers sketchy excuse for how he managed to get a pardon
Are guns illegal in Canada? Key questions answered
Former RCMP officer to stand trial for murder
Carrie Bourassa, who claimed to be Indigenous without evidence, has resigned from USASK
Storm floods Winnipeg with calls of flooded basements, downed trees
Parts of Manitoba received more than 60 mm of rain over the last few days
‘We have no help’: Sask. mom laments lack of services for son with autism
Record number of HIV cases reported in Saskatchewan
Moe shuffles cabinet; Eyre first woman to hold Justice portfolio in Saskatchewan
5 Saskatchewan MLAs receive new portfolios
Scott Moe criticizes legislation that would put a national freeze on the sale of handguns
Thousands show support for Pierre Poilievre in Saskatoon
Murray Sinclair awarded the Order of Canada for championing Indigenous Rights and Freedoms
A solar-fed microgrid is providing a Saskatoon school with energy, educational opportunities
Price of natural gas could climb higher due to summer heat waves
$62.3M for eHealth Sask. upgrades not enough, cybersecurity experts warn
Saskatchewan signs $32M long-term care agreement with Ottawa
Trudeau says supervised injection site funding up to Saskatchewan
Alberta hires 200 travel nurses from private agencies
K+S announce plans to double potash production at Bethune mine
Alberta Town calls for ban on coal exploration and development in the Rockies
Statistics Canada says Canadians paid nearly 10% more for food on average in April over last year
Calgary police union ‘reluctantly’ directs officers to remove thin blue line patch from uniforms
Justin Trudeau visiting seniors, university students and a daycare during stop in Saskatoon today
Ermineskin residential school survivors file claims in day scholar settlement
Alberta group launches first police misconduct database in Canada
Manitoba government takes initial steps to transform Indigenous Child Welfare System
Sask. government sets aside $62.3 million for eHealth
Staff shortages in Saskatchewan hospitality sector at an all-time high
Walk makes way through downtown Winnipeg to remember, reflect on legacy of residential school system
Premier Scott Moe addresses soaring resource prices
Saskatchewan ag minister glad about China dropping canola ban
Wastewater study indicates COVID-19 levels low in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan beekeepers reporting bee population slump
First charter plane with Ukrainian newcomers lands in Winnipeg
Winnipeg’s overcrowded Grace Hospital emergency room ‘at the breaking point,’ nurse says
Riverhurst Ferry in Sask. beached indefinitely because of low water levels
Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation unit seeing double the extortion files of 2021
Sask. home prices hit record in April, while average Canadian price dropped
‘Heartbreaking’ loss as avian influenza hits backyard chicken flocks in Alberta
Saskatchewan reports record number of HIV cases in 2021
Jason Kenney says he will not run in upcoming UCP leadership race
AFN national chief calls for Queen to apologize for past wrongs
Ed Fast says Poilievre supporters tried to ‘muzzle’ him on monetary policy
Ryan Meili resigning as Saskatoon Meewasin MLA
2 members of Saskatchewan legislature kicked out of assembly over language
Nadine Wilson removed from legislature for un-parliamentary language
Flooding continues in Manitoba and more rain is on the way
Why family medicine is the root of Sask.’s health woes
22 more COVID19 deaths reported in Saskatchewan
61 more COVID19 deaths reported in Alberta
16 more COVID19 deaths reported in Manitoba
Saskatchewan pharmacists can prescribe paxlovid
Narrow win for Kenney but he resigns anyway
UCP begins search for new leader with Jason Kenney stepping down
Ex-Wildrose leader Danielle Smith reannounces UCP leadership bid as next step in Alberta politics
EF-0 tornado touched down near Caron, Saskatchewan
Spring snow expected in parts of Saskatchewan prior to May long weekend
Giant ice shoves form on Lake Winnipeg
Data from Statistics Canada shows that Saskatchewan recorded 1,288 excess mortalities in 2021
Demand doubles for autopsies as Saskatchewan overdose crisis worsens
Moose Jaw Food Bank says 30 per cent of clients on or seeking SAID
Canada’s inflation rate hits three-decade high of 6.8 per cent
‘Power our future’: Sask. partners with Westinghouse Canada to develop micro reactors
Alberta First Nation investigating after remains of children found
Human remains found near Alberta residential school site likely children
Personnel ‘not available’ for emergencies in Lethbridge, authorities say
Residential school survivors, Indigenous leaders say Queen should apologize next
Stressed infant formula-feeding parents in Saskatchewan call shortage ‘no joke’
Jason Kenney pitches Alberta oil to US Senate
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney urges U.S. senators to convince Michigan to stop Line 5 shutdown
Saskatchewan introduces amendments to permit alcohol consumption in outdoor public places
New COVID-19 wastewater study shows drop in cities across Sask.
PCR testing, wastewater shows COVID-19 cases continuing to drop in Alberta
Saskatchewan needs at least 95,000 homes built to combat deficit
Glacier melt is past the tipping point
Accused in Coutts blockade concerned over ‘bias’ if faced with vaccinated jury
Canada seeing some baby formula shortages
Judge reveals Dr. Hinshaw’s answers to 3 questions on confidential cabinet discussions
NASA shares satellite image of Manitoba flood
‘Hard time keeping up’: Rain fills sewers, floods streets in southeast Saskatchewan
ICU doctor leaving province partly due to Premier Moe’s ‘failed leadership’ during pandemic
‘A downhill battle’: Stories of social assistance struggles in spotlight at Sask. Legislature
Engineer who designed Sask. bridge that collapsed hours after opening facing disciplinary hearing
Saskatchewan man accused of sexually assaulting care home residents over 17-year period
5 counts of sexual assault and 3 counts of sexual exploitation
Saskatchewan extends order limiting movement of poultry due to avian flu
Ukrainian organization in Edmonton defaced with swastikas, vandal caught on video
Internal audit of Scheer’s spending reveals party money spent on school, clothes, minivan
Pope Francis to make 3 major stops: Edmonton, Quebec City and Iqaluit
‘Mud up to the axles’: Washouts leave truckers stranded in northern Sask.
Saskatchewan pumping additional $2.5M into irrigation program
Sask. ‘close to a breaking point’ with lab tech shortage
Fourth vaccine doses could be key to ending pandemic: Sask. epidemiologist
CSIS was concerned about extremist violence, recruitment amid Freedom Convoy
Recent protests sparked security debate at Sask. Legislative Building
Government rejects opposition pitch to have security force answer to Speaker
Advocates call for Indigenous alert system
NDP questions need for new Sask. legislative security team
Edmonton Mayor criticizes provincial government for holding Edmonton’s economy back
Sask. Elections chief says online signatures acceptable for plebiscite petitions
Saskatchewan Liberals seek public support to push government for pandemic-handling response
Hundreds flee homes in northern Alberta due to flooding
3rd northern Alberta community under local state of emergency due to flooding
CUPE workers rally at Sask. Legislature to call for better education funding
Education workers call on Sask. government to provide more funding
Sask. wait times for knee, hip surgeries worst in Canada in first 18 months of pandemic
Saskatchewanians waited longer for surgery than any other Canadians in 2021
Staffing shortages worsen as patients transferred out of Red Deer for surgery
Alberta Appeal Court says federal environmental impact law violates constitution
Abortion will qualify for bereavement leave in proposed labour bill amendment, minister says
Saskatchewan premier doesn’t reply to Opposition’s call to reaffirm abortion rights
Saskatchewan Indigenous community reacts to Anglican Archbishop’s apology
Sask. doctors are tired, demoralized and considering quitting: survey
Sask. has withdrawn nearly as many tickets issued for breaking COVID-19 rules as it has convictions
Hackers claim they’ve sold some SLGA data onto ‘black market,’ put rest on dark web
Sask. to increase minimum wage to $13 in Oct., $15 in 2024
Manitoba will have lowest minimum wage in Canada this October after Sask.’s hike to $13/hr
Saskatchewan 2022 top 10 worst roads list
Regina’s Mayfair Crescent claims title as Saskatchewan’s worst road
No changes planned to abortion access in Alberta, government leaders say
Alberta NDP pledges to protect abortion access while UCP remains silent
Some Canadian MPs block motion to recognize ‘freedom of choice’ on abortion
Scammers exploiting dire cattle feed situation in Alberta, says head of beef producers group
Saskatoon hospitals need more beds
Government of Saskatchewan adds 6 new ICU beds across 3 hospitals
Ukrainian refugees face employment challenges in starting new lives in Saskatchewan
Head of Anglican Church to meet with residential school survivors, elders in Sask. this weekend
Red River flood could be worst since 1997, flood forecasters say
Varroa destructor mites decimating Saskatchewan’s honey bees
Independent Sask. MLA raises 20-year-old hidden camera incident, questions govt. security plan
Hospitalizations HIGH, Vaccinations LOW
409 COVID-19 hospitalizations in Saskatchewan, 14 more deaths
Alberta family doctors will soon take on prescribing the COVID-19 treatment Paxlovid
Oil and Gas Sector embark on costly and ambitious plan to reduce emissions
Imperial Oil posts $1.17B first-quarter profit, best in over 30 years
Inflation fallout hitting Saskatchewan construction industry
Sask. constituency borders to be redrawn based on census data
Pandemic worsened mental health among Saskatchewan physicians
Family members want legislation changed after sudden closure of Regina care home
Most Saskatchewan docs plan to reduce clinical hours after ‘strains’ of COVID-19 pandemic
Creator of Sask. suicide prevention law says government is failing to follow it
Concerns grow as more and more Albertans can’t find a family doctor
ANOTHER 60 million litres of raw sewage released into Winnipeg river during recent storm
Bank of Canada rebukes claims Pierre Poilievre has made on inflation, cryptocurrency
Why did Elon Musk buy Twitter?
National inquiry called into Trudeau’s use of Emergencies Act to end ‘Freedom Convoy’
Vatican, Canadian bishops failing to work closely with AFN to plan Pope’s visit, says regional chief
AFN national chief asks UN to investigate Canada’s role in residential schools
Second booster expanding to 50 and older in Saskatchewan
People 50 or older eligible for fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine in Saskatchewan
‘Too low by far’: Nearly half of Sask. adults still need first COVID-19 booster
Hand-feeding of chickadees banned near Saskatoon as avian flu spreads
Edmonton has had most fatal police shootings in Canada this year
Saskatoon council to consider stormwater pond to help prepare for climate change-caused flooding
How young people in Saskatchewan are living greener lives on a budget
Returning land and staving off decay: What the transfer of the Bay building means to Winnipeg
Controlled burn turned ‘zombie fire’ near Saskatoon
Canada has sent heavy artillery and ammunition to Ukraine
Saskatchewan MLAs, premier, cabinet receive pay increase of 2.6 per cent
Kenney urges end to party sniping, confident of win in leadership vote
Winnipeggers battle overland flooding amid downpour
Increasing booster uptake as Sask. long-term care homes grapple with outbreaks
High inflation is hitting people on fixed disability benefits hard
Canadiens icon Guy Lafleur, one of hockey’s flashiest players, dead at 70
Ryan Meili tests positive for COVID-19
Doctors say Sask. emergency departments understaffed, overcapacity, struggling to provide care
Alberta COVID-19 third dose uptake lags behind rest of Canada as sixth wave bears on
Canada’s inflation rate jumps to new 31-year high of 6.7%
Surging gas prices, Ukraine war pushed inflation to 6.7% in March: Statistics Canada
Power companies pull in nearly five times the profit during winter rate spike
Alberta’s natural gas rebate taking effect sooner than anticipated
Alberta NDP demand answers as over 40,000 Albertans lost provincial drug coverage
Saskatchewan farmers host auction, raise $24,000 for Ukraine
Saskatchewan First Nation to disclose ‘possible burials found’
‘I was an emotional mess’: How the Ukraine war is affecting Canadians’ already fragile mental health
Saskatchewan issues new animal health control order for poultry
Saskatchewan employer fined $175,000 for workplace death
Convoy leader Pat King charged with perjury, obstruction of justice
Avian flu returns to Sask. after more than 10 years
Ottawa to maintain mask requirement for travellers after U.S. drops rule: transport minister
Saskatoon COVID-19 levels hit record high in wastewater
“Compared to the previous week, the viral levels have increased significantly and remain high.”
U of S extends mask mandate after hundreds of COVID-19 cases reported on campus
Bird flu confirmed in additional poultry flocks in Alberta and Saskatchewan
Highly contagious bird flu found in two Saskatchewan flocks
Co-op Refinery Complex to invest over $100M in annual turnaround, create 1,200 temporary jobs
Alberta insurance companies pack in more than a billion in profits in 2020
$31 million penalty for ATCO Electric following regulator’s investigation
Manitoba Métis delegation heads to Rome for meeting with Pope Francis
FSIN sports director fired for comments at hockey tournament, alleged workplace harassment
Easter Sunday celebrated at full capacity for first time since 2019
Easter storm not stopping Easter festivities
Visionary Manitoba Arctic researcher David Barber dies
Residential school survivor has mixed emotions after watching memorial centre burn
Continued COVID stressors means hallway treatment for many ER patients
Some psychiatric disorders can have a “decreased immunological response to vaccine.”
Kyra Wilson becomes Long Plain First Nation’s 1st female chief in decades
Teen dies from injuries after McNally High School assault
University of Calgary students convert ATV to solar to help Indigenous communities
Alberta conservation organizations concerned about how wild birds will cope with avian flu
Urban mushing hits Winnipeg streets
‘Don’t trust rapid tests’: Expert advises Canadians to test more than once before making plans
Saskatchewan Teachers Federation wants COVID measures returned in schools
Alberta harm reduction advocate, drug user challenges government focus on abstinence
Saskatchewan reports 1,051 new cases, 403 people with COVID in hospital
Community ‘devastated’ over loss of gathering place destroyed by fire: Prince Albert Grand Council
‘This so-called fee on trucks doesn’t exist’: Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault
Federal environment minister says no green tax on pickup trucks
Saskatchewan signs multi-year deal with virtual health care service provider
Whistleblowers need better protection in Saskatchewan: report
Family calling for answers after baby’s leg broken at Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital
Inquest scheduled into Sask. RCMP shooting of Lucien Silverquill
Pope Francis to make 3 Canadian stops in July to meet residential school survivors
First Nations call for better duty-to-consult legislation
Saskatchewan CEO is a global nuclear power player
Sask. health official says with hospitals ‘bursting at the seams,’ it’s time to mask up
Saskatchewan reports 20 COVID-19 deaths for week of April 3-9
Surge capacity forces Saskatoon hospital to expand ER into waiting room
COVID-19: Saskatchewan officials say unvaccinated more likely to be hospitalized
High COVID transmission levels in Sask. could continue for months: epidemiologist
COVID-19 hospitalizations climb above 400 in Saskatchewan, with 25 patients in ICU
SHA warned of ‘lengthened’ COVID wave after Moe said he’d scrap restrictions
Ombudsman’s report slams Sask. Health Authority in death of long-term-care resident
Medical clinics in Warman, Martensville don’t have enough doctors
Sask. Teachers’ Federation calling on province to reinstate COVID-19 mandates in schools
Gas thefts on the rise in Red Deer: RCMP
Hinshaw encourages Albertans to wear masks indoors when appropriate as COVID-19 spreads
Premier Kenney continues push to replace Russian oil with Alberta crude
Alberta NDP says Kenney government is failing Albertans who are stuck with high utility bills
Suspected cases of avian flu reported in Manitoba
Manitoba study leads to Health Canada approval for new heart failure therapy
Charest blasts Poilievre for supporting Freedom Convoy: ‘Laws are not a buffet’
Residential school survivors say they should decide location, timing of papal visit
Shahab says COVID-19 in Sask. stuck in ‘plateau’
Dr Shahab says it’s too soon to tell if province has entered COVID-19 sixth wave
Saskatchewan students start petition, demand boost to education budget
Archbishop of Edmonton says pope wants to repeat residential school apology on Canadian soil
Repatriating Indigenous artifacts from Vatican may take years
Moe sending delegation to Germany to explore aid options for displaced Ukrainians
Canada to punish ‘close associates’ of Russia, Belarus with new sanctions
Hinshaw takes stand during civil trial regarding response to COVID-19
Dr. Verna Yiu fired from Alberta Health Services, new president and CEO sought
Pat King still can’t get a lawyer
Kenny complains that federal greenhouse gas targets are “nuts”
Alberta oil and gas workers are pivoting to tech jobs
Failed Saskatoon real estate company was using ‘new money to pay old money’: lawyer
Scammers target property owners hit by Saskatoon real estate firm’s shutdown
3 weeks after lifting COVID19 restrictions, Manitoba businesses facing staff shortages
Manitoba investing in 10 Indigenous residential school healing centres
Pope Francis apologizes for Catholic Church’s role in Canadian residential school system
Pope’s apology ‘blanketed entire country with some hope,’ Winnipeg residential school survivors say
Saskatchewan residential school survivor welcomes apology from Pope
Pope Francis apologizes for residential schools at Vatican: ‘I ask for God’s forgiveness’
COVID-19 resurgence is underway in Canada
Saskatchewan announces increases in new COVID cases, hospitalizations
1,196 new cases in Saskatchewan, 20 deaths
Saskatchewan is pausing the process to bring a new digital ID into the province
Sask. health officials are not recommending a 4th vaccine dose for general population
Saskatchewan launches $50M policing branch combining provincial peace officers
Sask Party says Saskatchewan may not comply with Canada’s plan to slash emissions
Severity and sweep of Prairie droughts could spiral as climate changes
Alberta fuel tax break comes into effect
Former Wildrose leader Danielle Smith returns to politics with eyes on UCP leadership
First Nations delegates ask Pope Francis to revoke church doctrine used to justify colonialism
‘What drove me is the children’: Longest-serving chief in Canada presses Pope for justice
Sask. NDP loses motion to suspend or rebate provincial fuel tax collection
Saskatchewan prepares for federal initiative to switch to electric vehicles
Moe returns from European trade tour
Chinook School Division says it will cut 20 teaching positions due to shortfall in Sask. budget
‘No real information’: Teachers feel vulnerable as COVID-19 data on infections disappears
Majority of Albertans opposed to government’s approach on key issues
Lethbridge MP says ‘many Canadians’ view prime minister as dictator
Manitoba reports 11 new COVID-19 deaths, all provincial testing sites to close
Real estate company collapses, 500 homes affected, $10M from investors across Canada missing
Kenney stands by meme calling out green energy policy
‘Always had faith’: Métis delegates say Vatican visit a step to repair relationship
Hospital avoidance due to pandemic led to higher rates of death from stroke
Merriman complains that FEDS gave Saskatchewan $62million to ease surgery backlog
-“The federal government has said there’s no strings attached to that. I want to make sure that that’s exactly the case,” Merriman said.
-he cautioned it will not necessarily speed up the long-term plan to eliminate the COVID-19 deficit or reach a 90-day surgery waiting list by 2030.
-“I want to emphasize that we are not going catch up on our surgical backlog in 12 months,” Merriman said.
Pierre Poilievre wants to make Canada the ‘Blockchain capital of the world’
MPP Randy Hillier released after arrest on ‘Freedom Convoy’ charges
Flight with dozens of displaced Ukrainians arrives in Edmonton
Roman Abramovich suffered suspected poisoning at talks
Severity and sweep of Prairie droughts could spiral as climate changes
Saskatchewan launches strategic plan for nuclear energy generation
Nuclear energy too slow, too expensive to save climate: report
Sask. Polytechnic gets $4 million to plan, design new Saskatoon campus
Pandemic-weary Albertans remain leery about fully ditching masks, says poll
Alberta premier interviewed by RCMP last month about 2017 UCP leadership race
RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL SURVIVORS’ STORIES
Indigenous delegation arrives in Rome ahead of meetings with Pope Francis
Meeting with Pope an ‘opportunity’ to begin handover of residential school records: former AFN chief
‘Let’s think big’: Historic Indigenous delegation arrives in Rome to meet Pope Francis
Mixed reactions to the Saskatchewan healthcare budget
Ottawa gives provinces $2B for pandemic-related surgical backlogs
New bill tabled to give provinces $2B to relieve pandemic surgery backlogs
Saskatchewan reacts to federal funding announcement for surgical backlogs
Moe off to Europe for trade mission
Saskatchewan social assistance recipients getting an extra dollar per day to deal with inflation
Saskatchewan ICE Unit gets more officers to deal with increasing child exploitation files
Alberta has potential to become new hub for cryptocurrency industry
Ukrainian refugees coming to Alberta on plane that will return with aid
‘Extremely dry’: Farmers in southern Alberta gear up for drought conditions
Alberta tourist towns struggle with staff shortages as restrictions ease
City of Edmonton to commission COVID-19 public monument
Poilievre vows to ban oil from ‘polluting dictatorships,’ double production in Newfoundland
Canada to hike oil, gas output by 300,000 barrels a day to help displace Russian fuel
Premier confident nuclear energy generation will be coming to Saskatchewan
Regina executive committee votes in favour of ‘ambitious’ plan to reach net-zero emissions
Saskatchewan businesses feeling another hit after expansion of provincial sales tax
Saskatchewan government to impose six percent tax hike on Roughrider tickets
Saskatchewan’s education sector expresses disappointment in provincial budget
Saskatoon Mayor Charlie Clark is disappointed Wednesday’s provincial budget
Prairie Harm Reduction ‘devastated’ to be excluded from provincial budget
Saskatchewan reports 33 COVID-19 deaths, more Omicron BA.2 cases
Expert says recruiting, retaining Sask. health workers will be tough
Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation asks court to declare Sask. gov’t failed duties in Crown land sales
Saskatchewan Health Authority warning residents about text scam
Edmonton Oilers sue insurers for $174M over ‘massive’ pandemic losses
Alberta legislature approves $62-billion budget for 2022-23
7 constituency presidents reject mail-in ballot; 2 MLAs want leadership race now
Winnipeg’s food services sector struggles as job vacancies remain high
New PST a surprise to Saskatchewan entertainment sector
‘It’ll be very emotional’: Alberta Indigenous leader to spend his birthday meeting with Pope Francis
RCMP warn Saskatchewan drivers they now have equipment to test for cannabis use
No funding for safe consumption site in Saskatchewan budget
Ottawa convoy deemed national security threat a week before Emergencies Act: police
Convoy organizers get additional charges
‘I regret going’: Protester says he spent life savings to support Freedom Convoy
Alberta COVID-19 wastewater readings increase as subvariant now dominant strain
UCP backbenchers break ranks, call on Jason Kenney to resign
Brian Jean accuses Jason Kenney supporters of cheating and breaking the law
-The province is projecting $17.2 billion in revenue over the next year, rising by $2.7 billion from last year’s budget.
-The growth is largely driven by non-renewable resource revenue which is forecast at $2.9 billion – up $1.6 billion from 2021-22.
-increase is mainly due to higher potash and oil price forecasts as a result of current global demand.
-Expense is forecast at $17.6 billion, up 3.1 per cent, or $531 million from last year’s budget.
-record $6.8 billion on health care, including a $21.6 million increase slated to help address the surgical backlog created by the pandemic.
-$470 million committed to mental health and addictions programs and services.
-Provincial Sales Tax (PST) will be applied to more purchases starting on Oct. 1, 2022.
-The tobacco tax is increasing by two cents per cigarette.
-total public debt is forecast to be $30 billion on March 31, 2023 – up $2.3 billion from the forecast in last year’s budget.
Sask. boosts grant program for film and television by $8M
Potash, oil drive revenue growth in Saskatchewan
Roughrider games, concerts, games, gyms to get more expensive with Sask. gov’t adding sales tax
Saskatchewan forecasts $463M deficit in 2022-23 budget
COVID-19 still spreading among children, Saskatchewan government data shows
Doctors say Omicron subvariant a sign ‘pandemic is not over yet’
UCP to allow mail in ballot for leadership vote
Moe says Liberal-NDP alliance in Ottawa an ‘affront to democracy’
Sask. finance minister to reveal 2022-23 budget Wednesday afternoon
11 senior homes, family housing facilities affected as provincial subsidy ends
Alberta-based search and rescue team works to find Ukrainian survivors beneath collapsed buildings
“If you look at Saskatchewan politics these days, there’s only really one party that takes their marching orders fully from Ottawa,” he said. “That’s the Sask Party. Whether it’s Stephen Harper or Andrew Scheer or Skippy [Pierre Poilievre], whatever they say. If they say, ‘Jump’, Scott Moe says, ‘How high?'”
Ryan Meili
Conservative interim leader accuses Liberals of ‘power grab’ after Trudeau makes a deal with the NDP
Liberals agree to launch dental care program in exchange for NDP support
Farmers relieved that CP Rail strike/lockout over
Saskatchewan health system on alert for cyberattack
Saskatchewan achieves new records in potash production, sales in 2021
Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation calls for ‘adequate’ funding in upcoming budget
Moe rejects independent review into handling of COVID-19
Alberta energy war room immune from freedom of information law, rules adjudicator
Auditor general gives qualified approval to how Alberta spent oil well cleanup money
Alberta MLA Roger Reid says hackers posted child pornography to his Facebook page
Surgical, diagnostic backlog continues to grow in Manitoba
CP Rail work stoppage causes crippling effect to Canada’s economy
Saskatchewan organizations react to CP Rail work stoppage
Saskatchewan reaches highest COVID-19 death rate among provinces
COVID19 deathrate surges in Saskatchewan
Presence of BA.2 COVID-19 subvariant increasing in Regina wastewater
Pro-COVID mandate rallies held in Saskatchewan
More than 100 additional continuing care assistants now working in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan premier travelling to Europe to discuss food security, energy
Multiple Saskatchewan police agencies launch 2022 firearm amnesty program
Pat King requests publication ban and crackdown on live-streaming of court proceedings
Digital currency donations for Freedom Convoy evading seizure by authorities
Stagnation grips Saskatchewan as population growth stalls
Saskatchewan adds $1.8M in funding for 27 school divisions
New battery storage facility another step in SaskPower’s net-zero goals
Two Regina men charged after more than 1 million illegal cigarettes seized
UCP membership soars as intraparty fight over Alberta premier’s leadership escalates
Notley ridicules accusations she’s colluding with new UCP MLA Brian Jean
13,700 UCP members have registered for upcoming leadership review
Alberta delegation prepares to travel to Vatican to meet Pope Francis
City of Winnipeg makes sandbags available to residents in anticipation of spring thaw
-despite fewer new cases, COVID related deaths increase
-death rate has increased from 2.3 to 4.7 per 100000 in the last 2 weeks
-Saskatchewan death rate is highest among the provinces
‘Complicated’ mourning during pandemic could linger for years to come
Saskatchewan highways are falling apart
Feds considering incentives for Canadians looking to help incoming Ukrainians
-3000 employees off the job
-supply chains threatened
-Farmers worry about getting supply of fertilizer, seed, and livestock feed
Trans Mountain blames massive spike in project cost on natural disasters, debt costs — and frogs
SGI releases top 5 attempted insurance frauds for 2021
Piece by weathered and rusted piece, Canada’s oldest grain elevator comes down
What does a $327K bribe buy? A look at the Winnipeg police HQ scandal
Saskatchewan still seeing strain on hospitals due to COVID
Harrison says Ukrainian refugees should be allowed to stay in Canada
Saskatchewan government ‘prefers voluntary action’ when it comes to cleaning up contamination
Alberta covered $20 million in unpaid land rent for oil and gas operators in 2020
Saskatchewan’s long-COVID sufferers are on their own
StarPhoenix series Trapped nominated for National Newspaper Award
Saskatchewan lays out roadmap for potential digital ID
Why CP Rail may lock out its workers and what it means for Canada’s supply chain
Nutrien ramping up potash production due to Ukraine war
‘Goat trail’ highways in Saskatchewan need fixing: Rural officials
Saskatchewan to increase cost of hunting and fishing licenses
Alberta records deadliest year for drug overdoses in 2021
Free take home Naloxone kits available at over 70 pharmacies across Saskatchewan
UBISOFT to hire 200 more programmers by 2030
Number of reported hate crimes set new record in 2020 as other crimes decreased: Statistics Canada
Advancing truth and reconciliation education in Saskatchewan
Prince Albert police apologize for releasing details of woman’s death to media before her family
Union issues strike notice to CP Rail as groups ask Ottawa to prevent work stoppage
CP Rail files 72 hour lock out notice
Farmers concerned over CP Rail strike
Tips to guard yourself from gas theft as prices continue to climb
Saskatchewan reports increase in COVID19 deaths
SaskPower warning customers about email scam
High gas prices leading to gas and dash thefts in Weyburn
Kenney camp issues ‘urgent’ plea for help as Jean is introduced in legislature
BA.2 subvariant could cause Alberta’s 6th wave by May: biologist
Alberta to report COVID-19 data once a week
Calgary’s tech and innovation industry gets $22.3 million federal funding boost
Saskatchewan resident mulls moving out-of-province for faster kidney transplant
Alberta ski resorts feeling effects of dramatic winter weather changes
Inflation hit 5.7% in February. Economists say it hasn’t peaked
Instead of raising minimum wage, Moe will subsidize businesses that can’t attract employees
Saskatchewan organ transplant patients still waiting for surgeries
Saskatchewan premier says he’s supporting ‘friend or family’ while his truck is impounded
Brian Jean wins Fort McMurray-Lac La Biche byelection
Highway 39 closed after train derailment near Rouleau: RCMP
Former Winnipeg CAO accepted bribe and breached fiduciary duties, rules judge
Roman Abramovich: New evidence highlights corrupt deals
Canada slaps new sanctions on another 15 Russians
Canadians believe NATO should be prepared to fight in Ukraine amid Russian invasion: poll
City of Regina plans to become fully renewable by 2050
Minister says Sask. doesn’t want to nationalize Evraz steel mill
Farm groups, manufacturers nervous as date approaches for potential strike at CP Rail
Ottawa plans to restore First Nation status for families that lost it to obtain citizenship
Federal government invests $24M on new affordable housing in southwest Edmonton
Sask real estate developer critical of provincial government’s commitment to affordable housing
– company secured $30.8 million from the federal government through the national housing strategy. The city of Regina pledged $1.9 million
Sask. highways to see 40 fast-charging stations for electric vehicles
13 accused in Coutts blockade weapons charges appear in court
New charge laid against Coutts border blockade protester accused of breaching police barrier
-Joanne Person, 62, charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
-The incident led Mounties to pause enforcement actions
-already faces weapons and mischief charge
-She is the only one of the 13 people arrested in connection with the blockades who does not have a lawyer.
No inquest to be called in death after attempted COVID-19 hospital transfer in Manitoba
Manitoba health system prepares for COVID spike as restrictions end
Alberta government seeking 11 per cent wage cuts for some health-care workers
Some Saskatchewan COVID-19 wastewater numbers hold steady but show jump in BA.2
Saskatchewan resettlement need more support to accommodate Ukrainian refugees
Premier won’t call for sanctions on oligarch who owns shares in Saskatchewan mill
Pandemic anniversary: COVID-19 lessons after year two
Omicron wave hit Manitoba hardest
Five things to know about this week’s COVID-19 update in Saskatchewan
Feds announce $30M for 116 new affordable housing units in Regina
‘Without precedent’: Sask. hospitals still in ‘marathon’ as COVID-19 measures end
Moe apologizes for ‘2 classes of citizen’ comments, clarifies remarks
Canada slaps sanctions on Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich
NDP wants change in ownership at Evraz mill in Regina
Russia is back in its Cold War-era Arctic bases, Canada’s defence chief warns
Canadians fighting proposed condo development at Juno Beach D-Day site
Woman charged with THC impairment in Saskatoon crosswalk death of nine-year old Baeleigh Maurice
UCP disqualifies Brian Jean-backed candidates for alleged ‘extreme or hateful’ views
Prince Albert police chief suspends 2 officers for response to home where toddler later found dead
Saskatchewan sees decline in active family doctors
Red Deer Mountie charged with assault after on-duty incident
Urban and rural Saskatchewan collide in land dispute between White City and RM of Edenwold
Rising wheat prices not a silver bullet for Alberta farmers
USASK loses fight to fire custodian who stole rags worth $5
Trading in Evraz Steel halted in U.K. after Britain imposes sanctions on Russian oligarch
Sanctions on Russian Evraz Steel shareholder unlikely to affect North American operations: Scott Moe
Over 1M children have fled Ukraine since Russian invasion began: UNICEF
Domestic extremism is here to stay
Saskatchewan will not renew COVID19 State of Emergency order that expires on Monday
Saskatchewan wheat prices highest ever in history of farming
Below normal runoff expected for Southwest Saskatchewan
SGI customers to receive $100 rebate per vehicle registered
USASK med students call for safe consumption site funding
Changing climate and important factor is future Manitoba highway planning
Semi driver responsible for Humboldt Broncos crash loses first bid to stay in Canada
Alberta’s Indigenous tourism industry gets $1.3M funding boost from feds
Saskatoon gas nears $1.80 per litre
Merriman defends move to weekly reporting under opposition scrutiny
Alberta energy companies owe millions in unpaid taxes
Leduc firefighters sue after alleging harassment and assault
Manitoba cracks down on protesters occupying legislature
Saskatchewan wants to become destination of choice for Ukrainian refugees: Harrison
Offers pour in from Manitobans willing to take in Ukrainian refugees
Saskatchewan introduces program to help high tech workers immigrate to the province
‘Historic event’: Saskatchewan First Nation sees first on-reserve birth in 50 years
‘One for the record books’: Rural Rosthern paramedics deliver 3 babies in 1 snowy night
Blood tube shortage effects every province: doctors asked to limit non-essential tests
More transmissible subvariant on course to displace original Omicron strain in Alberta
Alberta introduces legislation to limit COVID-19 rule-making by municipalities
Alberta Health will no longer require proof of vaccination or rapid testing for staff
War in Ukraine causes grain prices to surge
Canada announces new sanctions against Russian individuals
Jean Charest to launch Conservative leadership bid Thursday
Lich’s new surety deemed reliable
Tamara Lich released from jail
-must leave Ottawa within 24 hours
-no use of social media
-no contact with other organizers
Saskatchewan legislature passes motion condemning Russian invasion in Ukraine
USASK men’s basketball coach resigns after allegation involving offensive music played at practice
Nursing faculty deficit at USASK
First Nations office to shine light on racism in Sask. health care
Should Russian oligarchs sell their EVRAZ shares so that the company avoids sanctions?
Saskatchewan struggles on $11.81 minimum wage
Rachel Notley tests positive for COVID19
Alberta leads country in highest average debt and delinquency rate for final quarter of 2021
Alberta pauses provincial fuel tax and provides $150 electricity rebates
Moe says NO to cutting fuel tax
Saskatchewan will continue to collect provincial fuel tax
18 new COVID19 deaths over the weekend in Alberta
No clue how many deaths occurred in Saskatchewan
Sask NDP calls on province to return to daily COVID19 reporting
Indigenous groups hope to buy Trans Mountain pipeline
Poilievre promises to repeal bills C-69, C-48 in bid to encourage pipeline development
Pierre Poilievre promises to scrap ‘anti-energy laws’ during CPC leadership campaign stop in Sask.
Saskatoon Transit could save $66million if they convert entire fleet to electric
Saskatchewan and Manitoba have the highest poverty rates in Canada
SHA says province’s acute care system operating at highest capacity levels ever
February was the 3rd deadliest pandemic month for Saskatchewan
44 COVID 19 deaths for week that ended February 26th
Saskatchewan emergency rooms seeing more children under 5
Dr. Ayisha Kurji, a pediatrician based in Saskatoon, said the Omicron variant has been affecting the airways of children and, in some cases, can trigger diabetes or cause pancreatitis.
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Desperate Saskatchewan patients are paying for private hip and knee replacements in Alberta
Alberta announces $251 million in funding for school infrastructure
Kenney says ‘help is on the way’ for Albertans amid rising cost of living
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New name for Evraz Place to be announced Wednesday: REAL
Canada gives $100M in humanitarian aid for Ukraine, bars Russian ships from waters
Manitoba Métis Federation to donate $100K for aid in Ukraine
SWIFT decision puts pressure on Putin
Premier Kenney encouraged by Trudeau ban on Russian oil, wants Biden to follow suit
Foreign Minister Melanie Joly headed to Poland-Ukraine border on Tuesday
Canada working to swiftly welcome Ukrainians fleeing Russian invasion: Trudeau
Putin puts his nuclear forces on high alert
SLGA pulling Russian liquor from shelves in Saskatchewan’s support for Ukraine
SLGA and Saskatoon Co-op pull Russian products from store shelves
Russian church in Calgary targeted by vandals
Canada sending anti-tank weapons and ammo to Ukraine
Nearly 4000 Ukrainian applicants approved to immigrate to Canada
African students and residents experience racism while trying to flee Ukraine
Europe’s different approach to Ukrainian and Syrian refugees draws accusations of racism
Ukraine waives entry visa requirements for foreigners willing to join fight against Russia
How to talk to your kids about the crisis in Ukraine
Saskatchewan health cards will no longer display ‘registered Indian’ declaration
Sask. income support switch not easing homelessness, agencies say
169 potential unmarked graves found at St. Bernard’s Indian Residential School in northern Alberta
Kenney confirms plans to end vax mandate for healthcare workers
3 teens charged after attack on Lethbridge schools
First of four Coutts protesters charged with conspiracy to murder police seeks bail
Bail decision reserved for Coutts blockade protester Christopher Lysak
Businesses, workplaces and event organizers may request that patrons/visitors/staff/students continue to mask. Masking will not be mandatory. It is important that everyone is kind and respectful of individuals’ choices.
Government of Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan’s public health order expires
–no more self-isolation after testing positive and no more masks indoors
–Public Health still “strongly recommends” self-isolation for positive cases
–Dr Shahab advises public to remain cautious
Saskatoon Transit extends COVID-19 mask requirement after city council approval
City of Regina still encouraging masks to be worn at city-run facilities, transit
2 Americans charged after prohibited guns seized at Coutts border crossing in January
Alberta’s ambulance response times have worsened from the start of the pandemic, data shows
Alberta reports14 new deaths as hospitalizations continue to rise
Winnipeg snow removal and flood repair companies working around the clock
Saskatchewan first and furthest in dropping COVID19 measures
Regina crime statistics show mostly small increases in 2021
Saskatchewan NDP to elect new leader in June
Alberta invests $7.5 million to expand Red Deer Regional Airport services
Saskatchewan Residents divided on COVID19 response
Alberta lifting almost all remaining COVID19 restrictions March 1st
SaskPower to invest $2million in EV fast-charging stations
Is Alberta truly diversifying the economy away from oil and gas?
Kaycee Madu out as Alberta justice minister
Madu tried to ‘interfere in the administration of justice,’ but failed: Kent Report
Saskatchewan NDP considers rebranding
1/3rd of Saskatchewan residents claim they will vote NDP
Saskatchewan needs additional $112.8M to cover COVID19 costs after the ‘best summer ever’
Highway 1 closed between Brandon and Virden after multi-vehicle crash involving 20 semis
Ukrainian-Manitobans horrified and shocked at Russian invasion of Ukraine
Kenney continues to complain about Emergencies Act
Saskatchewan government funds $2million program for labour force training
Sask. gov’t will face legal action for treaty violations, warns treaty commissioner
“Situation no longer an emergency”
“Today, after careful consideration, we’re ready to confirm that the situation is no longer an emergency. Therefore, the federal government will be ending the use of the Emergencies Act.”
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Conservatives end boycott of Parliament’s national security committee
More than 200 bank accounts holding almost $8 million were frozen in effort to end convoy occupation
Alberta government promises historic health spending blitz in provincial budget
“If there’s one thing we’ve learned through the past two tough years of COVID is that we need greater value for money in our health-care system. We need more beds. We need more capacity,”
Premier Jason Kenney
Protestors gone from downtown Ottawa but camps remain nearby
Winnipeg protesters must be gone by 5pm or face consequences
Winnipeg protesters agree to leave Manitoba Legislature after three week occupation
Alberta at “heart of unrest” claims criminal anthropologist
Alberta aims to double number of private surgeries in public health-care system
Historic $1.8 billion investment for Red Deer hospital
Scott Moe demands Trudeau lifts all vaccine mandates
Trudeau revokes Emergencies Act
Saskatoon Public Library locations will be safer after Monday reopening, CEO says
-shift to contactless service after increase in verbal threats and harassment toward staff
-increased patron on patron violence
First Nations health ombudsperson office created in Saskatchewan
Sask. NDP executive resigns after Meili ‘undermined’
Ottawa provides Manitoba with additional $100 million in new funding for child-care agreement
Citizens group wins court order to freeze truck convoy accounts including crypto
Freezing Truck Convoy crypto possible but faces roadblocks
Winnipeg police warn convoy protesters they must leave legislature district or face charges
Alberta county passes policy that stops businesses with vaccine mandates from winning contracts
Saskatoon city committee recommends keeping mask mandate on transit
Federal government gives Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs funding for ground search, research
Saskatchewan crop insurance premiums to increase for 2022
Saskatchewan considers challenging federal Emergencies Act in court
South Asian truckers reject actions of Truck Convoy and complain of financial losses due to protests
COVID19 viral load in Saskatoon wastewater has risen 98% over last week
Scott Moe says Saskatchewan may take legal action against the use of the Emergencies Act
Betty Nippi-Albright considers leadership bid for Saskatchewan NDP
“You have the right to have your voice heard. You have the right to a peaceful protest. However, the Emergencies Act is in place. …I would hope that each of you has communicated with law enforcement or with those involved in your convoy to ensure that that your voice is being heard and is being heard within the confines of what the law is today.”
Premier Scott Moe
Heavy police presence remains in downtown Ottawa
Ontario police watchdog says woman hurt after interaction with mounted Toronto police officer
Alberta asked for federal help with Coutts blockade
Party lines drawn ahead of key Emergencies Act vote on Monday
Ottawa police use anti-riot weapons on convoy protesters, arrest 170
Alberta to challenge federal Emergencies Act in court
Coutts Truck blockade has left a community divided
“All conspiracy theories about COVID19 deaths in Saskatchewan should be denounced” says Phil Tank
Regina man starts GoFundMe to pay it forward to local nurses
-mischief
-counselling to commit the offence of mischief
-counselling to commit the offence of disobey court order
-counselling to commit the offence of obstruct police
Truck Convoy sets up near Saskatchewan border crossings
Hearings for accused in Coutts border blockade pushed to March
Over 100 arrested in in Ottawa
Anti-restriction protests making life miserable, downtown Edmonton residents say
‘We feel like hostages in our own buildings’
Southern Manitoba faces risk of major spring flooding along Red River and its tributaries
Scott Moe says the COVID19 death rate is concerning
“The fatality rate that was released here for this past week I’d say most certainly is concerning. It’s increasing week over week,” Moe said at a news conference Friday.
Dr Wasko quits SHA, moves to Ontario
Ryan Meili resigns as SASK NDP leader
Improving northern Sask. health care, return to normalcy a priority for new Athabasca MLA
U.S. Congress asks Facebook: What role did fake overseas accounts have in promoting Canada convoys?
Convoy organizer Chris Barber released, ordered to leave Ottawa
4 Alberta high schools targeted in swatting incidents
42 COVID19 deaths reported for Saskatchewan
American Jewish Committee demands Musk apologize for comparing Trudeau to Hitler
Canada was warned before that protests started that violent extremists had infiltrated the convoy
Tamara Lich and Chris Barber arrested
2/3rd of Canadians support use of Emergencies Act
New details about the Coutts Gang
Moe and Kenney join 16 US governors calling for Trudeau and Biden to end vax mandate for truckers
charged with interrupting the operation of critical infrastructure, mischief over $5000
Judge doesn’t believe he will follow court orders
arrested after encouraging protestors to back out of agreement made with RCMP to end the blockade
Told Coutts protestors: “for freedom to be preserved, people must be willing to sacrifice their lives. This is our time.”