Saskatchewan’s premier says his province cannot meet Ottawa’s goal of achieving net zero emissions in power production by 2035. Scott Moe told a news conference on May 16 the federal goals are unrealistic, and not achievable without massive disruption. “We will not attempt the impossible when it comes to power production in our province,” said…
Wildfire Forces Evacuation of Northern Saskatchewan Village
A wildfire near the northern Saskatchewan community of Buffalo Narrows has forced the village to issue a state of emergency. Mayor Sandy Ericson said Monday that many residents evacuated the community because the smoke is affecting their health. She said the loss of electricity has also made it difficult for people trying to stay cool….
Wildfire Evacuees in Northern Saskatchewan Head to Regina
Hundreds of people from La Loche and the Clearwater River Dene Nation in northern Saskatchewan have been forced to leave due to the threat of a nearby wildfire. Buses with people from La Loche left early Friday for the provincial capital, where they are to receive shelter and support at a hotel and at the…
Saskatchewan Looking Into Whether Ottawa’s Emissions Policy Can Be Blocked, Moe Says
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says the province is looking into whether it could block an incoming federal emission policy that he believes would make it difficult to keep the lights on. Moe has not provided details on what he might do, but says more information is to be shared in the coming weeks. He says…
Moe Says Five-Minute Meeting With Trudeau Wouldn’t Have Been Worth the Drive
Premier Scott Moe says he did not meet with Justin Trudeau last week because he was only offered five minutes with the prime minister during a Saskatchewan stop. Moe said the proposed short pull-aside meeting with Trudeau in Regina on Thursday would not have been sufficient to discuss the infrastructure fund, clean electricity standards and…
Federal Justice Minister Responds to Premiers’ Objections Over His Comments on Natural Resource Rights
April 11, 2023
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Federal Justice Minister and Attorney General David Lametti has responded to objections from the premiers of Alberta and Saskatchewan regarding comments he made about historical natural resources agreements with the Prairie provinces. Lametti told the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Special Chiefs Assembly in Ottawa on April 5 that he would “commit to looking at”…
Saskatchewan Passes Firearms Act in Response to Federal Gun Control Legislation
The Saskatchewan government passed the Saskatchewan Firearms Act (SFA), saying the law intends to protect the rights of firearms owners from federal gun control legislation. “It is important for Saskatchewan to have its own provincial firearms legislation to ensure the concerns of responsible firearms owners are taken into account,” Corrections, Policing and Public Safety Minister…
Humboldt Holds Tribute Five Years After Deadly Bus Crash
Church bells are to ring today in Humboldt at the same time as the deadly bus crash brought unimaginable tragedy to the small Saskatchewan city five years ago. The bells at St. Augustine Church are to toll 29 times—one for each person who was on the bus carrying the Humboldt Broncos on April 6, 2018….
Convicted Anti-Lockdown Protesters in Saskatchewan Launch Appeal
Anti-lockdown protesters who were convicted of violating Saskatchewan’s limits on outdoor gatherings are appealing their convictions at the Court of King’s Bench. They are also challenging the constitutionality of gathering limits in a Court of Appeal. Authorities did not equally apply gathering limits to hundreds who joined Black Lives Matter (BLM) protests in 2020, their…
Saskatchewan First Act to Stop Federal ‘Overreach’ Draws Ire From First Nations
March 17, 2023
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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,”…
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