Murray Wood: Western separation talk borders on the absurd
Western separation isn't new, as Murray Wood reminds us. From fringe parties in the 1980s to bizarre border ideas today,...
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NDP promises seniors a break on property taxes
The provincial NDP plans on freeing up thousands of dollars for home owners who are 65 years of age and older. On Friday, leader Cam Broten announced, if elected, the NDP would allow seniors to choose...
Mar 18, 2016
Party leaders remain energized as Sask. election nears halfway mark
Saskatchewan's election is now nearing the halfway point, but the first full week was not without its drama. The NDP replaced four candidates because of comments made on social media, but ended the we...
Mar 18, 2016
Sask. Party's health plan includes private CT scans, savings of $7.5 M
The Saskatchewan Party announced a number of new initiatives for health care. If re-elected it is promising to provide patients more choice. Much like MRIs, you will be able to pay for a CT scan priva...
Mar 17, 2016
Sask. Party support up to 49% in latest Mainstreet poll
The latest election poll from Mainstreet Research suggests Saskatchewan voters do care about what candidates write on their social media page. The survey was done on Tuesday with 1,577 people, one day...
Mar 17, 2016
Green Party of Saskatchewan in it to win it
Many people will be wearing green Thursday for St. Patrick's Day - and the Green Party of Saskatchewan is hoping you'll vote green this election. Kicking off its campaign the day the writ was dropped,...
Mar 17, 2016
Police investigate campaign sign vandalism in Moose Jaw
Moose Jaw police are looking into complaints about damaged election signs. One photo circulating on social media shows a large campaign sign for Sask. Party MLA Warren Michelson torn and ripped from i...
Mar 16, 2016
Regina groups push for poverty as election issue
Several Regina groups are working together to get poverty to the top of the list of provincial election issues. The groups involved are Poverty Free Saskatchewan, the Regina Anti-Poverty Ministry, and...
Mar 16, 2016
NDP pledge increased scholarships, regulated tuition for Sask. post-secondary students
The province's NDP say they will double the Saskatchewan Advantage Scholarship, overhaul provincial loans and regulate tuition if elected. Party leader Cam Broten made the announcement Wednesday ...
Mar 16, 2016
Brad Wall wants federal budget to give Sask. $570M back
As the federal government delivers its first budget next week, Brad Wall is hoping it will include $570 million for Saskatchewan. That is the amount of money taxpayers in the province provided in equa...
Mar 16, 2016
Martel on the Move: are you OK with family and friends voting for different parties?
Green, orange, red - not of all us wear the same political colour, and that's OK. But what if your neighbour, friend, spouse or another family member voted differently than you? What if it was the par...
Mar 16, 2016
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Sarah Mills: Alberta's book bans hinge on what's 'explicit'
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The Evan Bray Show - Friday, July 18
Evan checks in with Premier Scott Moe. Then it's open phones, Bugs 'n Hugs, Eatin' Time, and Green & White Progs. We...