Sask. NDP looks at affordability as it refocuses campaign
By Sarah MillsThe second official week of the election campaign marked new beginning for the NDP.Four women have been named as candidates to replace the four who were either let go or resigned from the...
View ArticleBill Boyd resurfaces on campaign trail for Sask. Party
By Sarah MillsOne candidate who has been a target this election is Bill Boyd.The Saskatchewan Party's Kindersley area incumbent was pinpointed by the NDP as an example of someone on the "gravy...
View ArticleBrad Wall defends Sask. Party candidates with prior DUIs
By Adriana Christianson, Sarah MilsLeaders of both parties were facing questions on Monday about the vetting process for candidates in this election campaign.NDP leader Cam Broten announced...
View ArticleMartel on the Move: has a politician's decision made your life better?
By Kevin MartelSaskatchewan is clearly in the midst of a provincial election campaign with goodies galore and plenty of promises.Candidates have been out in neighbourhoods talking to voters about...
View ArticleSask. Party promises new form of autism funding
By Bre McAdamSaskatchewan Party leader Brad Wall made Tuesday's election promise surrounded by toys.Speaking at Stepping Stones Autism Therapy Centre in Saskatoon, he announced annual, individualized...
View ArticleDoor knocking & diapers: 2016 election different for campaigning dads
By Sarah MillsA lot can can happen in four years when it comes to a life in politics - oil prices slump, surpluses disappear and all of a sudden, you need a box of diapers in the campaign office.That...
View ArticleMartel on the Move: are you OK with family and friends voting for different...
By Kevin MartelGreen, orange, red - not of all us wear the same political colour, and that's OK.But what if your neighbour, friend, spouse or another family member voted differently than you? What if...
View ArticleBrad Wall wants federal budget to give Sask. $570M back
By Sarah MillsAs the federal government delivers its first budget next week, Brad Wall is hoping it will include $570 million for Saskatchewan.That is the amount of money taxpayers in the province...
View ArticleNDP pledge increased scholarships, regulated tuition for Sask. post-secondary...
By Lasia KretzelThe province's NDP say they will double the Saskatchewan Advantage Scholarship, overhaul provincial loans and regulate tuition if elected.Party leader Cam Broten made the announcement...
View ArticleInsightrix poll shows Sask. Party at 61 per cent, NDP at 29 per cent
By CJME NewsA new election poll by Insightrix Research shows support for the Sask. Party is up to 61 per cent among decided voters across the province, with NDP support holding steady at 29 per...
View ArticleRegina groups push for poverty as election issue
By Lisa SchickSeveral Regina groups are working together to get poverty to the top of the list of provincial election issues.The groups involved are Poverty Free Saskatchewan, the Regina Anti-Poverty...
View ArticleGreen Party of Saskatchewan in it to win it
By Sarah MillsMany people will be wearing green Thursday for St. Patrick's Day - and the Green Party of Saskatchewan is hoping you'll vote green this election.Kicking off its campaign the day the writ...
View ArticleSask. Party support up to 49% in latest Mainstreet poll
By CJME NewsThe latest election poll from Mainstreet Research suggests Saskatchewan voters do care about what candidates write on their social media page.The survey was done on Tuesday with 1,577...
View ArticleSask. Party's health plan includes private CT scans, savings of $7.5 M
By Sarah MillsThe Saskatchewan Party announced a number of new initiatives for health care.If re-elected it is promising to provide patients more choice. Much like MRIs, you will be able to pay for a...
View ArticleNDP releases full 2016 election platform
By Bryn LevyThe provincial NDP released its full platform at a campaign event in Saskatoon on Thursday.Speaking to reporters following a speech to supporters at TCU Place, party leader Cam Broten took...
View ArticleParty leaders remain energized as Sask. election nears halfway mark
By Sarah MillsSaskatchewan's election is now nearing the halfway point, but the first full week was not without its drama.The NDP replaced four candidates because of comments made on social media, but...
View ArticleNDP promises seniors a break on property taxes
By Bre McAdamThe provincial NDP plans on freeing up thousands of dollars for home owners who are 65 years of age and older.On Friday, leader Cam Broten announced, if elected, the NDP would allow...
View ArticleSask. Party platform touts modest promises, oil sector optimism
By Lasia KretzelSaskatchewan Party leader Brad Wall says his party is offering residents “affordable ideas” in an election that is all about the economy.Before a packed Saskatoon-Southeast campaign...
View ArticleRecord number of candidates nominated for Sask. election
By CJME NewsSaskatchewan residents have a record number of candidates to choose from in the upcoming provincial election.Elections Saskatchewan said in a news release, there is a total of 268...
View ArticleNDP tears down Sask. Party platform
By Lisa SchickSaskatchewan's NDP leader isn't impressed by the Sask. Party's platform, which was revealed on Saturday.Cam Broten and several of his candidates were gathered in front of the legislative...
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