Category: Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan First Act to Stop Federal ‘Overreach’ Draws Ire From First Nations

The Saskatchewan First Act (SFA), designed to give the province autonomy and jurisdiction over its natural resources, has passed the legislature. “This is a major step in defending our economic potential from federal overreach while we continue to build a strong and growing economy that benefits everyone in SK. That’s growth that works for everyone,”…


Saskatchewan Banning TikTok on Government-Issued Devices Pending Federal Assessment

The Saskatchewan government is banning the use of TikTok on government-owned devices pending the results of a threat assessment by the federal government. The ban applies to all ministries, Crown corporations and agencies and will also be adopted by government caucus. A news release from the province says the decision came after discussions with Saskatchewan’s…


Pesticide Ban Could Lead to Crop Failure, Higher Food Prices: Alberta Ag Minister

Farmers in the prairie provinces “are at severe risk of crop failure” this coming season, “potentially exacerbating the food affordability crisis,” says Alberta’s agriculture minister in reaction to new federal restrictions on a widely used pesticide. If grasshoppers are bad this year due to drought, as expected, farmers have no effective alternative to combat them,…


Métis Groups in 3 Provinces Sign Self-Governance Deals with Ottawa

Métis groups in Ontario, Alberta, and Saskatchewan have signed deals with Ottawa that officially grant them self-governance over matters like citizenship, elections, and other administration affairs within their jurisdictions. The deals give them the groups recognition as Indigenous governments and place them on equal constitutional standing with other First Nations and also opens up the possibility for further negotiations, such…


Manitoba, Saskatchewan Justice Ministers Push for Meeting on Bail Reform

The justice ministers of Manitoba and Saskatchewan are calling for a meeting with their federal, provincial and territorial counterparts on bail reform. Manitoba Justice Minister Kelvin Goertzen says changes are needed to prevent people being victimized by offenders who should be behind bars. Earlier this year, the premiers called on the federal government to establish…


Inquests Into Saskatchewan Stabbing Rampage Set for January 2024

Inquests examining the Saskatchewan stabbing rampage that left 11 people dead and 18 injured are tentatively scheduled for early next year. The Saskatchewan Coroners Service says the two inquests are scheduled for early January 2024. One will focus on the deaths on the James Smith Cree Nation and in the nearby village of Weldon northeast…


95-Year-Old Ice Rink, ‘Catwalk’: Sask Village’s Video Goes Viral Amid Fundraiser

An old hockey rink in a Saskatchewan village recently made a splash across much of the hockey world. It’s all because of a viral video showing two hockey players being lowered onto the ice by a drawbridge-style wooden staircase. How the catwalk is supposed to work. @spittinchiclets #Saskatchewan #Lang Fundraiser for the ol barn *Lang…


Judge Reserves Bail Decision for Saskatchewan Sisters Who Claim Wrongful Conviction

Freedom still remains out of reach for two sisters who have spent nearly 30 years in prison for what they say are wrongful murder convictions after a judge reserved his decision on whether they should get bail while awaiting the outcome of a federal review. “It’s sad that we couldn’t be free today … but…


Prime Minister’s Office Apologizes for Leaving Saskatchewan Premier Off Guest List

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office has apologized for not informing him about a visit to the province this week. Trudeau was in Saskatoon on Monday to tour a rare earth elements processing plant along with the city’s mayor, Charlie Clark. The premier was not on the invite list. Moe complained…


Saskatchewan Premier Says Unaware of Trudeau Visit to His Province

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said on Jan. 16 he was disappointed by not having been notified that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau would be visiting a Saskatoon rare earth elements processing plant on the same day to promote Canada’s role in that field. Moe called the visit “disappointing, but not surprising” in a statement. “It’s disappointing…