Throne Speech Outlines Ambitious Agenda to Build a Better Saskatchewan

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A new session of the Saskatchewan Legislature began with the Throne Speech that focused on managing through the end of the pandemic and on the significant economic development and job creation opportunities in the province. The Throne Speech also outlined plans to address crime, particularly in rural areas, through an increased police presence and to… Continue reading Throne Speech Outlines Ambitious Agenda to Build a Better Saskatchewan

As of July 11, Sask. To Remove All Public Health Restrictions

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Recently, Saskatchewan government officials announced that all COVID-19 public health measures, including the province-wide masking mandate and limits on events and gatherings, will be removed on July 11th. According to the guidelines, before all restrictions were to be lifted 70 per cent of residents 12 years and older had to be vaccinated with their first… Continue reading As of July 11, Sask. To Remove All Public Health Restrictions

Prairie Premiers See Low Approval Ratings Over Handling of COVID

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Source: cbc.ca, December 30, 2020 Moe’s approval rating is at 39 per cent.  A new poll suggests the premiers of Canada’s three Prairie provinces are lagging counterparts from the rest of the country when it comes to how local residents feel they are managing the COVID-19 pandemic. The poll from Leger and the Association for… Continue reading Prairie Premiers See Low Approval Ratings Over Handling of COVID

Premier Scott Moe’s Christmas Message

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Hello folks, Well, Christmas is almost here and I want to take a moment to wish everyone a happy and joyful holiday season. This year, the celebration will be a little different. We’re asking you to gather with only those in your household because of the Covid-19 pandemic. We have to do this to control… Continue reading Premier Scott Moe’s Christmas Message

New Legislature Will Sit Today

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Premier Scott Moe announced the first session of the new Legislative Assembly will take place Monday, November 30th, beginning with the election of the Speaker in the morning followed by the Lieutenant Governor delivering the Throne Speech in the afternoon. “Our government has received a new mandate from the people of Saskatchewan and I know… Continue reading New Legislature Will Sit Today

Moe’s Approval Rating Sitting at 59%

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Source: Ethan Butterfield, ctvnews.ca, September 01, 2020 This time last year Moe’s approval rating was at 63 per cent. SASKATOON — New data from an Angus Reid Institute poll which tracks approval ratings for Canada’s premiers shows Scott Moe’s approval rating has slipped over the summer. According to the routine poll’s latest results, 59 per… Continue reading Moe’s Approval Rating Sitting at 59%

SaskTel Reports Net Income Of $119.8 Million

SaskTel recently reported a 2019-20 net income of $119.8 million and operating revenues of $1,283.7 million, a year-over-year revenue growth of $5.8 million, reflecting continued wireless adoption and increased revenue from wireline growth services. SaskTel’s revenue is composed primarily of wireless network services and equipment revenue (44.9 per cent), maxTV service, internet and data (29.4… Continue reading SaskTel Reports Net Income Of $119.8 Million

Free Fishing Weekend in Saskatchewan!

If you’re interested in learning to fish, take advantage of the free fishing weekend in Saskatchewan! On Saturday, July 11th and Sunday, July 12th, you can fish in most Saskatchewan waters (excluding national park waterbodies) without an angling licence. This is a great opportunity for those who are new to the sport or interested in… Continue reading Free Fishing Weekend in Saskatchewan!

Premier Moe Pays Tribute to Retiring MLAs

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As the spring session of the legislature concluded on Friday, Premier Scott Moe acknowledged and thanked MLAs who will not be running in the next provincial election. “Politics is a partisan calling, but on both sides of the assembly there are people of good will who are motivated by essentially the same thing,” Moe said.… Continue reading Premier Moe Pays Tribute to Retiring MLAs

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