How Lloydminister plans to reopen as Sask. eases restrictions

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Source: Jeff Lawrence, edmonton.ctvnews.ca, April 23, 2020 Alberta hasn’t announced details of its relaunch strategy, however on Thursday their COVID-19 case count rose to 3,720. EDMONTON — The city divided by the Alberta-Saskatchewan border could end up being half-open for business within the next month. Lloydminster will be in a unique situation given its position… Continue reading How Lloydminister plans to reopen as Sask. eases restrictions

Saskatchewan plans to begin reopening on May 4

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Source: Katherine Hill, regina.ctvnews.ca, April 23, 2020 On May 4th, fishing and boat launches will open, golf courses on May 15 and campgrounds on June 1. Gatherings (both public and private) will still be capped at 10 people. REGINA — The first of five phases to re-open the province of Saskatchewan is set to begin on May… Continue reading Saskatchewan plans to begin reopening on May 4

Saskatchewan set to reopen in five phases

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Source: Katherine Hill, regina.ctvnews.ca, April 23, 2020 Saskatchewan will begin reopening next month, but many restrictions will remain in place throughout the process. REGINA — The province of Saskatchewan will begin a five-phase plan to reopen the province next month. Premier Scott Moe spoke about the plan in his address to the province on Wednesday night.… Continue reading Saskatchewan set to reopen in five phases

Watch tonight’s live stream as Premier Moe addresses our COVID-19 progress

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It’s been something we’ve all been eagerly awaiting–when will the province re-open? Tonight at 6 p.m. Premier Scott Moe will address the province, focusing on Saskatchewan’s progress in flattening the curve while also reminding people to ensure best hygiene practices and social distancing are still used. Tomorrow at 10:30 a.m.,  plans to re-open parts of… Continue reading Watch tonight’s live stream as Premier Moe addresses our COVID-19 progress

Moe doesn’t see need for Emergencies Act in response to COVID-19

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Source: The Canadian Press, globalnews.ca, April 10, 2020 The Emergencies Act would give Ottawa the power to override provinces and restrict the flow of people and goods, but Moe doesn’t see how it will help the province and hopes the PM will take Saskatchewan’s stance seriously. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he doesn’t see a… Continue reading Moe doesn’t see need for Emergencies Act in response to COVID-19

Opening of provincial parks, camping season delayed across Sask. due to COVID-19

Source: Mickey Djuric, globalnews.ca, April 2, 2020 Sask Parks has said they will continue to monitor the situation and will provide updates when they become available. Saskatchewan Provincial Parks will remain closed for the foreseeable future as the government continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Campsite reservations were scheduled to open on April 13… Continue reading Opening of provincial parks, camping season delayed across Sask. due to COVID-19

Moe unsure when Saskatchewan will reach infection peak

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Source: Guy Quenneville, Adam Hunter, cbc.ca, April 2, 2020 As it’s too early to say when the province will reach it’s infection peak, it’s unknown when the public health orders in place — including the closing of all non-essential services and businesses — will be lifted. Saskatchewan reported the third coronavirus-related death in the province… Continue reading Moe unsure when Saskatchewan will reach infection peak

Expense report shows Moe spent almost $8k on chartered provincial flights

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Source:Brendan Ellis, regina.ctvnews.ca, March 04, 2020 Moe’s expenses dating back to April of last year have been released. REGINA — Travel expenses released by the Government of Saskatchewan show nearly $8,000 spent on three in-province chartered flights for Premier Scott Moe since April 2019. Earlier this month the opposition questioned spending of Moe’s and his… Continue reading Expense report shows Moe spent almost $8k on chartered provincial flights

Sask. Green Party chooses new leader

Source: CTVNewsRegina.ca Staff, March 02, 2020 Naomi Hunter has big plans as leader, and has stated that there needs to be a third voice in the Saskatchewan Legislature. REGINA — Naomi Hunter has been voted in as the new leader of the Saskatchewan Green Party. “The time is right, there have been climate protests across the… Continue reading Sask. Green Party chooses new leader

National unrest may prevent Moe from committing to fall election

Source: Stephanie Taylor, globalnews.ca/The Canadian Press, February 29, 2020 After a meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he’s not committing to a provincial election in October. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says rail blockades and the spread of the novel coronavirus are creating challenges and he’s not committed to a fixed fall… Continue reading National unrest may prevent Moe from committing to fall election