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Saskatchewan projects $250-million deficit in mid-year financial report, expenses up $1.3-billion
Saskatchewan Finance Minister Donna Harpauer speaks during an embargoed news conference prior to the release of the Saskatchewan budget in Regina, on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. The province is forecasting a $250-million deficit this fiscal year due to higher expenses related to the summer drought. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Heywood Yu
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Saskatchewan says Ottawa’s net-zero plan would cost province $40-billion, job losses
The Saskatchewan government says Ottawa's target to have net-zero emissions by 2035 would cost the province $40 billion. Dustin Duncan, former education minister, looks on during a policy announcement at the legislative building in Regina, Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Michael Bell
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Saskatchewan says Ottawa’s net-zero plan would cost province $40B, job losses
The Saskatchewan government says Ottawa's target to have net-zero emissions by 2035 would cost the province $40 billion. Dustin Duncan, former education minister, looks on during a policy announcement at the legislative building in Regina, Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Michael Bell
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Protesters disrupt Saskatchewan Legislature, call for ceasefire between Hamas, Israel
Dozens of protesters fill the entrance to the Saskatchewan legislature in Regnia calling for a ceasefire, in a still frame taken from video made on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeremy Simes
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Saskatchewan squabbles with Ottawa over pavilion presentations at COP28 in Dubai
The Saskatchewan government says it decided to pull out of participating in the federal Liberal government's pavilion at the COP28 conference because most of its proposals were rejected. Energy Minister Jim Reiter speaks at a media event at the Saskatoon Autism Behavioural Analysis Treatment Centre in Saskatoon on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Liam Richards
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Saskatchewan man who killed wife with strychnine in drink gets life sentence
A Saskatchewan man has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the fatal poisoning of his wife on the family farm near Meota. Battleford Courthouse is photographed in Battleford, Sask., Monday, Nov. 20, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Heywood Yu
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Unwanted in Saskatchewan, quarterback Cody Fajardo all smiles as an Alouette
Cody Fajardo has been smiling all week. And why not? The 31-year-old Montreal Alouettes quarterback is in the Grey Cup, enjoying a comeback season one year after being benched and then allowed to leave as an unwanted free agent by the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Fajardo (7) throws the ball during practice ahead of the 110th CFL Grey Cup against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in Hamilton, Ont., Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
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Saskatchewan Party member charged with procuring sex, kicked out of caucus: premier
A Saskatchewan Party MLA has been kicked out of caucus and stripped of his appointments after being charged for obtaining sexual services. Premier Scott Moe says when he learned Ryan Domotor was charged, he took immediate action. Moe speaks during a press conference in Regina, on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Heywood Yu
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Saskatchewan introduces bill on withholding carbon tax on natural gas
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe gestures while speaking at his party's convention in Regina, on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Heywood Yu
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Team Saskatchewan claims gold at Canadian Mixed Curling Championship after 6-4 win
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Team Manitoba to face off against Team Ontario in mixed curling semifinals
Curling rocks rest in the rings at the Brier in Calgary, Alta., Saturday, March 6, 2021.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
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Saskatchewan to spend $765,000 on pavilion at climate conference in Dubai
Saskatchewan Government House Leader Jeremy Harrison speaks to the media at the Saskatchewan legislature in Regina, on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. The Saskatchewan government plans to invoke the notwithstanding clause to override a judgeÕs injunction and introduce legislation about the provinceÕs pronoun policy in school. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Heywood Yu
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Saskatchewan radio talk-show host John Gormley stepping away from the microphone
John Gormley, a longtime host in Saskatchewan for Rawlco Radio's two talk radio stations, says he is stepping away from the microphone later this month after 25 years on air. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Rawlco Radio *MANDATORY CREDIT*
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Saskatchewan Party hosts convention in Regina, Poilievre to speak
The Saskatchewan Party is hosting its convention in Regina today, with federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre expected to make a speech. Poilievre rises during Question Period, in Ottawa, Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
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Saskatchewan police officer seriously injured, response team deployed to shooting
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says an officer with the Estevan police has been seriously injured on the job. Saskatchewan's provincial flag flies on a flag pole in Ottawa on July 6, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
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Politics Briefing: Saskatchewan Premier issues ultimatum to Ottawa on carbon pricing, threatens to stop collecting levy on home heating
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, right, speaks to delegates at the Global Energy Show in Calgary, Alta., Tuesday, June 13, 2023.
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Saskatchewan to offer construction rebate and secondary suite grant programs
Saskatchewan Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance Donna Harpauer speaks to members of the media in Regina, on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023. The Saskatchewan Party government has announced two programs that aim to make home ownership more affordable and increase the availability of rental units. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Heywood Yu
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Alarm grows as Saskatchewan bars third-party sexual health, sexual abuse prevention educators from classrooms
Delilah Kamuhanda, Education & Outreach Coordinato with Saskatoon Sexual Health, stands for a photograph in the library of the clinic in Saskatoon, SK, October 20, 2023. Saskatchewan has banned all external organizations, including the Saskatoon Sexual Health organization, from presenting sex ed sessions at schools in the province, this on the heels of the provincial government’s controversial pronoun policy. Photo Liam Richards for the Globe and Mail
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Saskatchewan throne speech focuses on affordability measures
The Saskatchewan Party government is to deliver the throne speech today and outline its priorities for the year. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe speaks during a debate in the legislature in Regina, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Heywood Yu
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Craig Dickenson out as Roughriders’ coach as team says contract won’t be renewed
Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach Craig Dickenson looks on during the first half of CFL football action against Toronto Argonauts in Regina, Sask., on Saturday, October 21, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Heywood Yu
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Cardiology clinic becomes first in Saskatchewan to opt out of public health care
Doctor's desk, stethoscop on pc
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Saskatchewan legislature passes pronoun bill in special sitting
High school students join a walkout protesting the province's proposed pronoun legislation in Regina, Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023. The Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission is asking the province to reconsider its proposed pronoun legislation, saying it infringes upon the rights of students.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Valerie Zink
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Indigenous youth, Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission caution against pronoun bill
People hold pride flags while attending rally against the Saskatchewan government's proposed legislation on pronoun policy in front of the Saskatchewan legislature in Regina, on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023.The Saskatchewan government has tabled legislation and the notwithstanding clause to prevent children under 16 from changing their names or pronouns at school without parental consent. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Heywood Yu
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Stampeders looking to make CFL playoffs for an 18 straight season
Calgary Stampeders quarterback Jake Maier hands the ball off to running back Ka'Deem Carey during first half CFL football action against the Saskatchewan Roughriders in Calgary, Friday, Oct. 13, 2023.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
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Saskatchewan minister didn’t ask about guideline prompting pronoun bill, says school
A Saskatchewan school division says the education minister never asked about a school guideline that he cites as the "impetus" for the province's proposed pronoun legislation. Cockrill speaks in the legislature in Regina, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Heywood Yu
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Regina students walk out of class in protest of Saskatchewan pronoun legislation
People hold pride flags while attending a rally against the Saskatchewan government's proposed legislation on pronoun policy in front of the Saskatchewan legislature in Regina on Oct. 10, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Heywood Yu
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Human-rights commissioner Heather Kuttai resigns over Saskatchewan’s pronoun bill
Heather Kuttai, a commissioner with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission, says in a letter that she is resigning immediately because of the province's proposed legislation that requires parental permission if a child wants to change their name or pronoun at school. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe speaks to the media at the Saskatchewan legislature in Regina, on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Heywood Yu
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Saskatchewan pronoun policy doesn’t do enough to mitigate harms, say legal professors
People hold signs while attending rally against the Saskatchewan government's proposed legislation on pronoun policy in front of Saskatchewan legislature in Regina, on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. The Saskatchewan government plans to invoke the notwithstanding clause to override a judgeÕs injunction and introduce legislation about the provinceÕs pronoun policy in school. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Heywood Yu
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Stampeders remain in CFL playoff hunt with 26-19 win over Roughriders
Calgary Stampeders quarterback Tommy Stevens celebrates his touchdown during second half CFL football action against the Saskatchewan Roughriders in Calgary, Friday, Oct. 13, 2023.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
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RCMP say one person in custody after Saskatchewan First Nation told to shelter in place
The RCMP logo is seen outside the force's 'E' division headquarters in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, March 16, 2023. RCMP in Newfoundland are reporting a provincewide outage of phone lines. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
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Federal effort to boost child care in three provinces off to slow start, report shows
Children's backpacks and shoes are seen at a daycare facility in Langley, B.C., on May 29, 2018. An analysis by a public-policy think-tank has found that federal funding meant to bring $10-a-day child care across Canada has stumbled with a "slow start" and "underwhelming results" in three provinces where data is available. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
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Residents of Saskatchewan First Nation told to shelter in place, lock doors
RCMP police car.
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Riders can secure West Division playoff berth with victory over Stampeders
Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Mason Fine (8) throws against Hamilton Tiger-Cats during the second half of CFL football action at Mosaic Stadium in Regina, on Saturday, October 7, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Heywood Yu
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Saskatchewan legislature resumes over pronoun policy, looming notwithstanding clause
A longtime member of the Saskatchewan legislature who caused controversy when he invited a convicted murderer to the throne speech says he will resign his seat because of his health. The Saskatchewan Legislative Building at Wascana Centre in Regina, Saturday, May 30, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Mark Taylor
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Saskatchewan legislature members prepare for fight over pronouns, Charter rights
Saskatchewan's elected members are heading back to legislature Tuesday, preparing for a pronoun fight that some political observers say could alter the electoral landscape. The Saskatchewan Legislative Building at Wascana Centre in Regina on Saturday, May 30, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Mark Taylor
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Saskatchewan spending $40-million to address homeless crisis
Saskatchewan is to spend $40.2 million over the next two years in a plan to help people who are unhoused across the province. A handful of people were taken into custody as Regina police forced those living in an encampment in front of city hall in Regina to leave on Friday July 28, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeremy Simes