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'A statement of respect:' Sask. MLAs unanimously pass poppy rights law
In a rare show of togetherness, all Saskatchewan MLAs voted together to immediately pass the government's poppy legislation after it was introduced on Wednesday. "I don't remember many times -- and I'...
Nov 02, 2023 Workplace and Labour Relations Minister Don McMorris. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Saskatchewan government passes poppy legislation
The Saskatchewan government is looking to protect the poppy. On Wednesday, the government introduced and passed The Saskatchewan Remembrance Observance Act, which it said would make sure employees can...
Nov 01, 2023 The Saskatchewan government has passed legislation protecting the rights of employees to wear poppies in their workplaces to mark Remembrance Day. (980 CJME file photo)
'Carbon jail:' Duncan looking to shift responsibility to government on carbon tax
As it sets up a potential fight with the federal government over the carbon tax and home heating, Saskatchewan's government is also looking to make sure it's the only one in the crosshairs. Dustin Dun...
Nov 01, 2023 Crowns Minister Duncan Dustin said Tuesday he would likely be the one going to jail if the federal government pursues criminal charges when SaskEnergy stops paying the carbon tax in the new year. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Police seeking suspect in North Battleford killing in 2022
The RCMP is asking for the public's help in locating a man who has been charged with manslaughter. On Tuesday, the Mounties said a warrant had been issued for 34-year-old Nolan Bird, who has been char...
Oct 31, 2023
Moe tells Gormley withholding carbon tax payments 'likely not' legal
Premier Scott Moe said Tuesday that it's "likely not" legal to have SaskEnergy stop collecting the carbon tax and submitting it to the federal government. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a thr...
Oct 31, 2023 Premier Scott Moe told Gormley on Tuesday that having SaskEnergy withhold carbon tax payments to the federal government likely isn't legal, but he's willing to go ahead with the plan. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
University of Saskatchewan to offer training for physician assistants
Saskatchewan is preparing to train more health-care professionals in the province. In a media release Tuesday, the provincial government said it has asked the University of Saskatchewan's College of M...
Oct 31, 2023 The University of Saskatchewan is set to offer a physician assistant master's program. (980 CJME file photo)
BHP commits $6.4 billion to Jansen potash mine
BHP is cutting another big cheque to further develop the Jansen potash project east of Saskatoon. The mining giant announced a $6.4-billion investment on Tuesday for the second stage of the project, w...
Oct 31, 2023
'A political mud puddle:' Lawyer discusses Moe's carbon tax ultimatum
Premier Scott Moe is trying to save Saskatchewan residents some money on the carbon tax, but it could put his government back in court. Moe wants the federal government to include Saskatchewan in its ...
Oct 30, 2023 "The federal government is on damage control," law professor Eric Adams said after Premier Scott Moe demanded Saskatchewan be included in a carbon tax exemption. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
Moe to stop carbon tax collection unless feds extend exemption
Premier Scott Moe is putting the heat on the federal government about the carbon tax. Last week, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a pause on carbon pricing for heating oil in Atlantic Canada. T...
Oct 30, 2023 Premier Scott Moe says the federal government should apply the carbon tax on home heating sources fairly across the country. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
Winter blast a 'punch in the gut,' but warmer November in store
The sudden onset to winter brought snow and lower temperatures to Saskatchewan, but temperatures should turn warmer in November. David Phillips, a senior climatologist with Environment Canada, spoke w...
Oct 30, 2023 (Highway Hotline/Twitter)
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