Sask. planning to support steelworkers in response to U.S. tariffs: Moe
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says the province is working on a plan that would help keep steelworkers employed in response to U.S. tariffs.
Moe didn't offer details on the plan Wednesday but told reporters the province would use the "strength of Saskatchewan's economy" to provide support.
"You will see what that may or may not mean in the days ahead," Moe said in Saskatoon.
'Between two elephants': Canadian farmers feeling China tariffs, worry about U.S.
Prairie farmers say planned Chinese retaliatory tariffs on Canadian agricultural products are causing loads of uncertainty, while threats of U.S. levies and industry issues have created further problems.
Bill Prybylski, president of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan, says China's 100 per cent tariffs on canola oil, meal and peas scheduled for next week are already being felt, as markets have taken a hit.
Premier Moe says relations with United States 'more intense' after meetings in D.C.
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says relations with the United States have been "a little more intense" as he continues to push against the threat of tariffs.
"That may remain a little more intense for a period into the future, but we're committed to making the relationship work despite the current rhetoric," Moe told reporters Thursday in Washington, D.C., outside the White House.
Peavey Mart warns of fake websites, accounts imitating brand as stores close
Canadian retailer Peavey Industries LP is warning customers of imitation scams as the company closes its stores beloved for farm goods.
Jest Sidloski, the vice-president of marketing for the Red Deer, Alta.-based company, said Wednesday fake Facebook accounts and websites have been created pretending to be Peavey Mart, selling non-existent goods at steep discounts to defraud customers and steal their information.
He said he thinks fraudsters are using the store closures as an opportunity to scam.
'They love the game': Canadian who helped grow Kenya Ice Lions ready to retire
The Kenya Ice Lions have hit the big league, and the Canadian who helped make it happen says now may be the time to hang up his whistle.
Head coach Tim Colby says it's been impressive to watch the ice hockey team in Nairobi, Kenya, go from a few newbies to a large group that's received international recognition.
In October, the Ice Lions were accepted into the International Ice Hockey Federation, allowing them to pair up with larger teams in Africa and grow their training program.
Saskatchewan Marshals Service interviewing Mounties for positions before launching
Saskatchewan's new provincial police force has begun interviewing Mounties as it prepares to launch this year, a move critics say highlights concerns of job poaching.
Chief Marshal Robert Cameron of the Saskatchewan Marshals Service says the force has received interest from across the country for its positions, including officers from Saskatchewan.
A spokesperson with the marshals later confirmed it's been interviewing Saskatchewan Mounties for positions.
Saskatchewan health minister breached conflict-of-interest rules, penalty recommended
Saskatchewan's conflict of interest commissioner has found Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill breached rules when a window company with family ties did business with the government three years ago.
The report released Monday from commissioner Maurice Herauf says in 2021, Cockrill was an employee of Fortress Window and Doors and therefore was in a conflict when the company received nearly $180,000 in government contracts that year.
The company is owned by Cockrill’s in-laws and had done work for a public housing authority in North Battleford, west of Saskatoon.
A timeline look at Saskatchewan elections and governments over five decades
Saskatchewan's general election is on Monday. Here's a look at the provincial governments over the last five decades:
New Democrats, 1971-78
The NDP and leader Allan Blakeney, a former cabinet minister under Tommy Douglas, defeated Ross Thatcher's Liberals in 1971. Blakeney and the NDP were re-elected in 1975 and 1978.
Progressive Conservatives, 1982-86
Girl set on fire in Saskatoon school faces long recovery, says grandmother
The family of a 15-year-old girl who was lit on fire at a Saskatoon high school has asked people to wear purple Tuesday when classes resume.
“It is her favourite colour,” the girl’s grandmother said in an interview.
“It’s going to be a very long recovery, and we’ve put it out there just to let her know that people are thinking of her and praying for her.”
Students are to return to Evan Hardy Collegiate on Tuesday, where last week a witness said the girl had liquid from a black canister poured onto her head which was then lit on fire.
Saskatchewan schools making sure pronoun law followed as kids head back to class
Saskatchewan's two largest school divisions say they’ve addressed concerns from teachers and are enforcing the province’s pronoun law as children head back to classrooms next week.
Jason Coleman, superintendent of student achievement at Regina Public Schools, says students under 16 who want to change their names or pronouns in school are required to have parental consent. Those older can do so without.
Some parents have said no, said Coleman. When that happens, the division works with students on getting them to a place where they can communicate with their families.