Saskatchewan
Costs swell: Saskatchewan sues Ottawa over uranium mine cleanup deal
The province and feds were originally supposed to split cleanup costs for the site, but Saskatchewan says Ottawa hasn’t lived up to its commitment.
Saskatchewan First Nation passes its own legal cannabis law
Chief says the Muscowpetung First Nation’s law exceeds federal standards for cannabis use.
‘Good hearted’ response after Saskatchewan First Nation water plant burns
Officials were to meet with engineers Thursday to discuss options for a new treatment plant.
SaskPower to buy more megawatts from Manitoba Hydro
Up to 215 megawatts will flow between the provinces beginning in 2022.
Ontario, Saskatchewan premiers vow to reduce provincial trade barriers
Ford and Moe said they have signed a memorandum of understanding, will act quickly.
U of Saskatchewan partners with First Nation on climate change research
First of four automated stations will record and share data on temperature, rainfall, humidity, air pressure and wind.
Regina committee shuns living wage; mayor says city already ‘good employer’
Report says it would cost the city about $1.1 million to make the change.
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Raucous crowd hears Ford, Kenney rail against carbon tax at Calgary rally
Ontario premier and Alberta opposition leader spearheading a growing opposition to the feds’ carbon scheme.
Ontario, Saskatchewan premiers to meet in Saskatoon about carbon tax, economy
Doug Ford is also to speak Friday at a “Scrap The Carbon Tax Rally” in Calgary.
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Provinces not on board with Liberals’ climate plan to lose funding: McKenna
Provinces have until the weekend to submit their plans for federal scrutiny; failing grades will lead to Ottawa’s imposition of a carbon price.
‘More effective than a carbon tax:’ Saskatchewan digs in heels on climate change
Province is fighting federal carbon strategy.
Oil sands could eventually acidify area size of Germany: study
In 2013 areas in northern Alberta, Saskatchewan absorbed high enough acid deposits to damage life in rivers and lakes.
Ontario legislation to scrap cap-and-trade program
Proposed legislation will set out the legal framework to wind down the program.
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Federal carbon tax seems destined to fail
PEI has added itself to the list of carbon tax opponents, following Ontario, and the list is growing.
Carbon tax could pose costly drain on Saskatchewan economy: study
Even the most conservative scenario shows a $50 per tonne tax would reduce provincial GDP by 2.43%.
