Tag Archives: Provincial Politics
Prince Albert area MLAs banned from Pride month activities
Members of the Legislative Assembly for the Prince Albert area will have to sit out next month's Pride Month activities.Prince Albert Pride has announced its standing with Queen City Pride, banning ML...
May 14, 2024
Province welcomes first pediatric MRI to Jim Pattison Children's Hospital
Saskatchewan's first portable pediatric MRI machine has arrived at the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital. The Swoop Portable MR Imaging System can complete brain scans at the bedside of some pediatric ...
May 14, 2024
Province commits to more affordable housing units in P.A.
The reconstruction of a housing unit destroyed by fire three years ago is a major affordable housing project the Government of Saskatchewan is committing to in Prince Albert.On Monday, the province an...
May 13, 2024
STF members to vote on possibility of sanctions beyond school year
Teachers in Saskatchewan will vote on the possibility of more sanctions next week.According to the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation, union members will vote on Wednesday and Thursday "on giving the S...
May 13, 2024
Despite high provincial numbers, P.A. and the north see employment drop
While the Government of Saskatchewan is celebrating the latest job numbers from Statistics Canada, others say there's a bigger picture that's being ignored. The province added 12,300 new jobs last mon...
May 10, 2024
STF President and opposition leaders react to 'no' vote from Sask. teachers
The President of Saskatchewan's teachers' union said the ball is now in the government's court after an overwhelming rejection of the province's offer. On Thursday night, the Saskatchewan Teachers Fed...
May 10, 2024
Public inquest to examine circumstances of Nipawin area man's death
A man who was found lying on a street in Prince Albert will be the subject of a public inquest next month.The dates for the public inquest, into the death of Wesley Lathlin, will be held June 10 to 14...
May 10, 2024
Paddockwood author wins two provincial book awards
Referring to the number of times he's been a finalist for a book award, John Brady McDonald jokes he's always been the bridesmaid but never the bride.However his book, Carrying It Forward: Essays from...
May 09, 2024
Biggar's Randy Weekes among first to receive the King Charles III Coronation Medal
A new honour is now being bestowed to Canadians who contribute to their community and a man from Biggar was one of the first to receive it.The King Charles III Coronation Medal bears the likeness of t...
May 09, 2024
Saskatchewan education minister considering school year extension amid teachers vote
Saskatchewan's education minister is accused of trying to influence a teacher's vote after saying he's not ruling out extending the school year should educators reject his offer and take job action. S...
May 09, 2024
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