sask politics

Conway accuses Cockrill of new conflict of interest accusation

Conway accuses Cockrill of new conflict of interest accusation

Sep 25, 2024 | 3:17pm
REGINA – Opposition New Democrats are levelling a new conflict of interest accusation against Education Minister Jeremy Cockrill, this time for potential insider trading. At an NDP media availability outside the Legislature, their ethics and democracy critic Meara Conway told reporters Cockrill was now under a second active investigation from the Conflict of Interest Commissioner […]
Saskatchewan Party raises $3.6M, leads in donations ahead of election

Saskatchewan Party raises $3.6M, leads in donations ahead of election

May 3, 2024 | 12:20pm
 Scott Moe’s Saskatchewan Party has received millions of more dollars in donations compared with rivals ahead of this year’s election.  Fiscal returns to Elections Saskatchewan show the governing party raised $3.6 million from donors last year. The Opposition New Democrats had raised $1.4 million. The Saskatchewan United Party, which has one member in the legislature, […]
Three Sask Political Parties call on Auditor to review “Communities of the Future” program

Three Sask Political Parties call on Auditor to review “Communities of the Future” program

Feb 12, 2024 | 3:43pm
Getting political parties to agree on the colour of the sky is a monumental task. Three political parties in Saskatchewan have come together to press the provincial auditor to review the “Communities of the Future” program. The leaders of the Saskatchewan Green Party, The Saskatchewan Progressive Conservative Party, and the Saskatchewan Progress Party held a […]

Sask. NDP announces Saskatoon University MLA not seeking re-election in 2024 & nomination dates

Jun 5, 2023 | 3:30pm

Saskatoon University MLA Jennifer Bowes announced that she will not seek re-election for the 2024 provincial general election. “It has been a great honour to serve the people of Saskatoon University,” said Bowes. “I want to sincerely thank my constituents for placing their trust in me and for allowing me the incredible privilege of advocating […]

Province’s political parties paint different pictures of spring session

May 19, 2023 | 6:29am

The spring sitting of the Legislature concluded with one party highlighting positives and the other showing shortcomings from the ten weeks. Premier Scott Moe highlighted his government’s commitment to growth that works for everyone. The Government highlights included: A balanced budget. The passing of the Saskatchewan First Act. The release of a made-in-Saskatchewan plan for […]

Cumberland MLA Doyle Vermette announces he will not be seeking re-election

May 17, 2023 | 2:07pm

MLA for Cumberland Doyle Vermette announced that he will not seek re-election in 2024. “Being the MLA for the Cumberland constituency has been one of the greatest experiences I’ve had in my lifetime. It has brought me many positives and sometimes many challenges, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything,” Vermette said. “I have built […]

Youth4Change asks government to project kids from vaping products

May 17, 2023 | 10:11am

Members from the Youth4Change organization rallied before the Legislative Building, asking the government to protect Saskatchewan kids from commercial tobacco and vaping products. Youth4Change was started in 2018 by Lung Saskatchewan and Dr. Erika Penz, Respirologist and Associate Professor at the University of Saskatchewan, to empower youth to advocate for the government to protect Saskatchewan […]

Ministry of Highways loses of $500,000 to fraud

May 3, 2023 | 11:53am

The Government of Saskatchewan recorded serval losses in the most recent quarterly loss report. The Ministry of Highways reported the largest loss in March when the Ministry lost $509,380 after banking information was fraudulently changed by someone impersonating a supplier. As a result, three payments to the supplier were redirected to an inappropriate bank account. […]

Sask. NDP announced candidate for Regina Coronation Park by-election

Apr 27, 2023 | 5:30am

The Saskatchewan NDP has named small business owner and educator Noor Burki as a candidate for the Regina Coronation Park by-election. “It is my honour to represent the NDP in this by-election,” said Burki. “As a business owner, educator and father, my dedication is to ensuring the brightest future possible for my children, your children, […]

Sask. Progressive Conservative Party accuses Sask. United Party of political manipulation

Mar 29, 2023 | 6:22pm

The Progressive Conservative Party of Saskatchewan (PC Party) is accusing the newly formed Saskatchewan United Party of trying to take over the party and using confidential party information to grow its base. The PC Party said that there was an attempt made at their last AGM to change the party’s constitution and allow members and […]

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