Category Archives: SaskToday.ca: Provincial News

New fee hikes come under fire from NDP
REGINA — The opposition New Democrats quickly pounced Monday after word from the government of a number of fee increases. The increases included a hike in the SGI basic plate insurance deductibl...
John Cairns Mar 17, 2026

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says deficit budget aims to protect public services
REGINA - Saskatchewan's finance minister is planning to wear the same shoes for budget day that he sported last year, saying they're indicative of the province's response to uncertain times. Jim Reite...
Jeremy Simes, The Canadian Press Mar 17, 2026

Health Canada recalls colour-changing donut mugs from Tim Hortons
CANADA — Coffee lovers across Canada are double-double checking their cup collections after Health Canada issued a recall on the latest mug released by coffee chain Tim Hortons. The mug may...
Azure McGonigle Mar 17, 2026

A ticket that makes a difference: JPCHF 50/50 returns to support Saskatchewan children and moms-to-be
SASKATOON — Saskatchewan’s Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation is excited to announce its sixth annual 50/50 to support our province’s children and moms-to-be...
SaskToday Mar 17, 2026

Saskatchewan marks Social Work Week and 100 years of Canadian social workers
REGINA — The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed March 16 - 21 as Social Work Week, recognizing the important contributions of social workers across the province. This year's...
SaskToday Mar 17, 2026

Premier Moe calls for NDP to toss campaign director over fundraising email
REGINA - Premier Scott Moe is calling for the NDP to remove its campaign director over a fundraising email that circulated this weekend. The email was from Jeremy Nolais, the recently appointed Campai...
John Cairns Mar 16, 2026

Belanger: Temporary foreign workers still vital for rural employers
SASKATOON — Secretary of State for Rural Development Buckley Belanger said the country would still prioritize local workers, but also emphasized that temporary foreign workers remain essential t...
Jon Perez Mar 16, 2026

Saskatchewan proclaims Agricultural Safety Week to promote safer farms
REGINA — The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed March 15 - 21 as Agricultural Safety Week, demonstrating the province's commitment to safer farms, ranches, agri-businesses a...
SaskToday Mar 16, 2026

'Lives have been divided': Teen who set girl on fire at Saskatoon school gets 3 years
SASKATOON - Two teen girls who were once friends came to court Monday for a final chapter after one set the other's scalp on fire in a school hallway - but they never locked eyes. The victim, now 16, ...
Jeremy Simes, The Canadian Press Mar 16, 2026

Saskatchewan appoints Blaine Beaven as new firearms commissioner
REGINA — Robert Freberg will transition his role as Saskatchewan's commissioner of firearms later this month to Saskatoon lawyer Blaine Beaven. Freberg, named in 2020 as Saskatchewan's f...
SaskToday Mar 16, 2026












