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Regina council to vote on pool location motion, Oxbow residents flag health care concerns after writing to minister, and the CFIB warns of 'hot mess' ahead of GST Holiday.
Bernadette McIntyre Announced as the 24th Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan, Regina and Saskatoon councils look to adress homelessness, and the NDP put forward motions last week related to high northern food prices and former MLA Gary Grewal.
Electrical grid updates coming to Sask. with $265M investment, Canadians split on emissions cap for Oil & Gas sector, Regina council holds its first executive council meeting.
Government introduces Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Act, carbon tax removed on home heating, and a Saskatoon councillor was tapped as CEO of Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation.
The provincial auditor released a report, Saskatoon passed a budget with a property tax increase, and the NDP are criticizing the government's affordability plan.
Province introduces affordability legislation, new Saskatoon city council debates a property tax increase, and 70% of small businesses support back-to-work legislation for postal workers as strike nears its third week.
Prime Minister Trudeau dines at Mara Lago with President-elect Trump, the Globe Theatre reopens in Regina, and the nuclear industry is excited about Saskatchewan.
Minister of Finance reports mid-year update, MLAs debate affordability in the legislature, Minister of Education says consultation will begin on the changeroom policy while an NDP MLA speaks out, and the Premiers are united following a meeting with Prime Minister Trudeau.
The Premiers meet with Trudeau to discuss Trump's tariff plan, Sask. Party focuses on public safety and addictions, and members of the federal Liberal cabinet make a funding announcement at Agribition.
Donald Trump announces 25% tariff on Canadian goods, MLAs begin debate over the Throne Speech and government promotes investments in education and health care, and the NDP raise concerns over the $10 million Shercom lawsuit.
Sask. Party outlines legislative priorities, NDP responds to the Throne Speech, and the MLA from Melfort is elected as the new Speaker.
The re-elected Saskatchewan Party government will lay out priorities in a Speech from the Throne today, NDP prioritizes removing the gas tax this week, and the House of Commons remains at a standstill as the US calls for more defence spending.
