Tag Archives: Provincial Politics
Court dismisses charges in lands case
The case against two siblings charged with living illegally on Saskatchewan parks land has been dismissed by a judge in Prince Albert. Sylvia McAdam and her brother Kurtis were on trial for failing to...
Mar 20, 2019 From left, Lawyer Larry Kowalchuk with Sylvia McAdam, Kurtis McAdam and Anthony McAdam outside Prince Albert Provincial Court Wednesday. (Charlene Tebbutt/paNOW Staff)
Saskatchewan budget projects $34M surplus
The Saskatchewan government is projecting a surplus of $34.4 million in 2019-20, with increasing positive balances in the three fiscal years to follow. The province tabled its budget Wednesday afterno...
Mar 20, 2019 The 2019-20 Saskatchewan budget is balanced with a small surplus of $34 million. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Sask. woman contests right to live in provincial park
A founding member of the Idle No More Movement will face a judge this week in Prince Albert, arguing she was within her treaty rights to live in a provincial campground.In early 2017, Sylvia McAdam an...
Mar 19, 2019 Sylvia McAdam. (gofundme.com)
Ministry of Environment closes front counter services at 19 locations
The Saskatchewan Government and General Employee's Union (SGEU) is responding to the Saskatchewan government's announcement of plans to close front counter services at 19 of its field offices."News th...
Mar 16, 2019 The Government of Saskatchewan is encouraging those looking to obtain hunting and fishing licenses from an online vendor. The government recently announced plans to close front counter services at 19 of its field offices. (submitted photo/Government of Saskatchewan)
Daughter's death prompts calls for action from P.A. family
Warning: The information contained in this story includes graphic details which may be upsetting to some readers.The death of a young girl in January has a Prince Albert couple questioning how bullyin...
Mar 15, 2019 Corie and Jordyn Wolfe hold a picture of their daughter Carlee. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
Discussing climate change, culture and health
The effects of climate change have been widely discussed in scientific communities for years, but now many are talking about the effects climate change may cause on a much smaller scale.Dr. Courtney H...
Mar 15, 2019 Dr. Courtney Howard spoke in Prince Albert Thursday about the effects of climate change not only on the planet, but on an individual level. (File photo/Brady Bateman)
Local RMs want changes to ethics enforcement
Delegates at the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) annual convention in Saskatoon have voted in favour of a resolution they hope can help them dismiss problematic councillors who...
Mar 13, 2019 Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities President, Ray Orb, speaks at the convention. (SARM/Twitter)
SARM President expects 'lively discussion' at convention
Delegates attending this week's Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) convention in Saskatoon are hoping for more details on some big issues affecting the province.SARM president Ray...
Mar 12, 2019 SARM President Ray Orb speaks in Regina on Dec. 4, 2017. (Jessie Anton/980 CJME)
Federal government announces money for infrastructure
The federal and provincial governments are teaming up to help improve Saskatchewan's highways. Bernadette Jordan, minister responsible for rural economic development, announced Monday morning in Princ...
Mar 11, 2019 Minister of Rural Economic Development Bernadette Jordan, left, with Prince Albert Carlton MLA Joe Hargrave (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Tommy Douglas recognized as nationally historically significant
When people are asking to come up with some important Canadians, it won't be too long before someone brings up Tommy Douglas.This week in Regina, the late politician was honoured with a plaque and rec...
Mar 10, 2019 Ministers and representatives unveil the plaque commemorating Tommy Douglas as a person of national historic significance. Mar. 7, 2019 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME) : Glenn Hicks
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