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Premier justifies spending in 2024-25 Saskatchewan budget
Just like his finance minister, Premier Scott Moe wishes the 2024-25 provincial budget unveiled on Wednesday didn't have a deficit attached. But, Moe said, there's a need for new schools and a need fo...
Mar 21, 2024 Premier Scott Moe says he wasn't pleased to table a deficit budget, but justified the spending as addressing the challenges that come along with growth. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Saskatchewan NDP gives provincial budget a failing grade
The Saskatchewan NDP isn't putting much faith in the provincial government's 2024-25 budget. With another deficit on record, the Official Opposition maintains the budget shows more examples of the gov...
Mar 20, 2024
What you need to know about Saskatchewan's provincial budget
The Government of Saskatchewan tabled its provincial budget Wednesday afternoon, outlining its revenue, spending and priorities for the year ahead. Here's what you need to know: Classrooms Thanks to a...
Mar 20, 2024 The government says this year's budget is focused on three areas: Classrooms, health care and communities. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Spending expected as 2024-25 Saskatchewan budget set to be released
Explaining how it's going to run the province, where the dollars are going to go and where its priorities lie, the Government of Saskatchewan is set to unveil its budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year We...
Mar 20, 2024 The Legislative Building in Wascana Park in Regina. Mar. 15, 2024 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
'Classrooms, care and communities' will highlight Wednesday's budget, Moe says
Saskatchewan's premier says classrooms, healthcare and communities are the top priorities in the upcoming provincial budget. The budget is to be tabled Wednesday afternoon by Finance Minister Donna Ha...
Mar 19, 2024 Premier Scott Moe has revealed some more details from the upcoming provincial budget. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
STF announces single-day strike, sanctions affecting Hoopla basketball tournament
Saskatchewan students' Hoopla dreams may be on hold after the latest announcement of sanctions by the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation. According to the union, a one-day provincewide strike will be h...
Mar 18, 2024 The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation says 4,000 of its members will picket at the Legislative Building in Regina on Wednesday. (980 CJME file photo)
Sask. NDP blasts Moe government for $757 million in extra spending
The Opposition NDP says the people of Saskatchewan deserve answers about extra provincial spending just a month before the budget. On Thursday, NDP Finance Critic Trent Wotherspoon told reporters that...
Feb 22, 2024
Saskatoon arena event cost estimated $32,000, including pricey dessert
The City of Saskatoon's proposed arena will be a costly project, and an event promoting the project came with a hefty price tag as well. On Feb. 8, the city held an event to unveil more design concept...
Feb 16, 2024 The cake was purchased from a local bakery for $1,881, plus taxes and a delivery charge. The city didn’t pay the full amount, however, as TCU Place billed the city $1,500 plus taxes for the event’s catering. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon seeking outside expertise on avoiding future operating budget deficits
The City of Saskatoon is seeking some financial advice. According to a document posted online, the city is requesting quotes for a financial review audit until next Friday. The document indicates that...
Feb 15, 2024 The City of Saskatoon is looking for an outside expert to help with a financial review audit. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
'Problematic' to include class complexity in talks with STF, finance minister says
As teachers prepare to go on a second one-day strike, the province is showing no signs of changing its position. On Thursday, Finance Minister Harpauer told reporters that she wanted the province's te...
Jan 19, 2024
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