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Economy, crime, schools and health: Top issues in Saskatchewan election campaign

Economy, crime, schools and health: Top issues in Saskatchewan election campaign

REGINA — The Saskatchewan election campaign is underway, with voting day on Oct. 28. Here's a look at key issues and party promises: Economy Scott Moe's governing Saskatchewan Party has promised to grow the economy, jobs and the population.
Leaders in profile: A look at Saskatchewan Party's Scott Moe and NDP's Carla Beck

Leaders in profile: A look at Saskatchewan Party's Scott Moe and NDP's Carla Beck

REGINA — Saskatchewan's general election has been called, with voting day on Oct. 28. Here's a look at the leaders of the two main parties: Scott Moe, Saskatchewan Party Age: 51. Born July 31, 1973, in Prince Albert, Sask.
Carla Beck: Social worker, school trustee seeking job as next Saskatchewan premier

Carla Beck: Social worker, school trustee seeking job as next Saskatchewan premier

LANG, SASK. — Carla Beck steps out of her SUV with her two dogs and starts walking beside a lake near her hometown, the spot where she learned to feed cows, swing a bat and not keep her mouth shut.
Scott Moe: the conservative who began as a left-winger with a lights-out hockey shot

Scott Moe: the conservative who began as a left-winger with a lights-out hockey shot

SHELLBROOK, Sask. — Scott Moe is the conservative premier who began life as a left-winger with a shot so hard, it was lights out — literally.
Canadian MPs join Australian, New Zealand peers in pushing for Palestine statehood

Canadian MPs join Australian, New Zealand peers in pushing for Palestine statehood

OTTAWA — Canadian members of Parliament are working with their colleagues in Australia and New Zealand to try and convince their respective governments to jointly recognize Palestinian statehood.
In the news today: Walz and Vance to face off during VP debate

In the news today: Walz and Vance to face off during VP debate

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Minimum wage in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, P.E.I. increases

Minimum wage in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, P.E.I. increases

The minimum wage in four provinces is going up today. The rate in Ontario is rising by 65 cents to $17.20 an hour, an increase tied to inflation.
Ceremonies across Canada mark Truth and Reconciliation Day

Ceremonies across Canada mark Truth and Reconciliation Day

The smell of sage and sweetgrass floated in the air Monday over a mostly sombre ceremony in Ottawa to reflect on the legacy of residential schools and remember those who survived — and the thousands who didn't.
Premier Scott Moe says Saskatchewan election campaign to begin Tuesday

Premier Scott Moe says Saskatchewan election campaign to begin Tuesday

REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is confirming what has been widely expected – the provincial election campaign starts Tuesday. Moe says in a post on social media that he plans to ask Lt.-Gov.
B.C. Conservative Leader Rustad vows to 'unleash potential' for Indigenous prosperity

B.C. Conservative Leader Rustad vows to 'unleash potential' for Indigenous prosperity

The federal government has been "absent" and failing to live up to commitments to First Nations on housing and clean water, and a B.C. Conservative government would fix the problems, then send Ottawa the bill, Leader John Rustad said Monday.
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