Saskatchewan election

Saskatchewan residents go to polls on election day as parties vie for power

Saskatchewan residents go to polls on election day as parties vie for power

Oct 28, 2024 | 7:25am
Saskatchewan residents will be casting their votes in Monday’s election as they decide who will form the next provincial government.  Scott Moe’s Saskatchewan Party is seeking a fifth-straight majority after 17 years in office, while Carla Beck’s NDP is looking to take back government for the first time since 2007. Political experts say Moe is favoured to win, […]
Moe fights back: Says NDP’s record is job loss, closures

Moe fights back: Says NDP’s record is job loss, closures

Oct 27, 2024 | 7:17pm
SASKATOON — Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe came out swinging on Saturday, Oct. 26, in what could be his final campaign stop before the election on Monday. He did not waste time criticizing the local NDP for its record of closures and when they were in government for almost two decades. Speaking to their supporters […]
Sask. Party set to unveil new women’s health initiatives

Sask. Party set to unveil new women’s health initiatives

Oct 7, 2024 | 9:43am
The Saskatchewan Party is unveiling new plans for self-screening for Cervical Cancer and fertility treatment tax credit The Saskatchewan Party, led by Premier Scott Moe, is unveiling two new initiatives aimed at improving women’s health services, as part of their re-election platform. These proposals target vital areas of healthcare, specifically cervical cancer screening and fertility […]
Green Party wants place on televised leaders debate

Green Party wants place on televised leaders debate

Oct 7, 2024 | 8:28am
SASKATOON – As the only party other than the NDP and Sask Party that is fielding enough candidates to form government in the coming term, Green Party leader Naomi Hunter says they should be included in the province-wide televised major Leaders’ Debate expected to be broadcast by the CBC, Global TV and CTV. The Green […]
In the news today: Canadian events set to mark Oct. 7 anniversary

In the news today: Canadian events set to mark Oct. 7 anniversary

Oct 7, 2024 | 4:50am
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Canadian events set to mark Oct. 7 anniversary Ceremonies, events and protests are being held across Canada today to mark the anniversary of a Hamas attack on Israel that triggered the ongoing war in Gaza. The Oct. 7, […]
Premier Scott Moe says Saskatchewan election campaign to begin Tuesday

Premier Scott Moe says Saskatchewan election campaign to begin Tuesday

Sep 30, 2024 | 7:06pm
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is confirming what has been widely expected – the provincial election campaign starts Tuesday. Moe says in a post on social media that he plans to ask Lt.-Gov. Russ Mirasty to dissolve the legislature, launching the campaign with voting day on Oct. 28. Moe’s Saskatchewan Party is seeking a fifth straight majority after spending […]
Carla Beck Takes Questions from the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce

Carla Beck Takes Questions from the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce

Sep 26, 2024 | 3:44pm
Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck took her party’s message to the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce. It was set up as a question and answer session hosted by Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce President Prabha Ramaswamy. The questions focused mainly on the carbon tax, small business tax and affordability measures. “I will work to deliver change and […]
(Audio) Nominations opening soon for Regina municipal election

(Audio) Nominations opening soon for Regina municipal election

Sep 19, 2024 | 10:22am
Municipalities across Saskatchewan will be headed to the polls this fall to elect mayors, councilors, and school board trustees for a four year term. In Regina, the official call for nominations will open on September 25th and run until October 9th even though many have already announced their candidacy for the various elected positions. “For […]

Rethinking Provincial Elections in Saskatchewan

Aug 16, 2021 | 10:21am

Saskatchewan’s Chief Electoral Officer has released a paper with ideas for future elections in the province. Dr. Michael Boda says the paper includes three broad categories of opportunity. He explains one of the areas would be moving from the mindset of an “Election Day” to an “Election Period”. This means expanding the period of time […]

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