LLOYDMINSTER - Today, Official Opposition Leader Carla Beck stopped at the giant red survey stakes on the Saskatchewan-Alberta border in Lloydminster to illustrate the Sask. Party government’s inaction on the affordability crisis. She called on the government to follow the example of numerous other provinces like Alberta and enact measures to provide affordability relief to Saskatchewan families.
NDP join Kamsack residents in Sask. Party stronghold to protest healthcare closures
KAMSACK - Today, Official Opposition Caucus Chair and Critic for Seniors Matt Love joined hundreds of concerned residents in Kamsack to demand action on the closure of all acute care beds at the Kamsack hospital.
NDP: Latest interest rate hike demands action on affordability
REGINA - Today, the Bank of Canada announced the largest single interest rate increase since 1998, adding more pressure to already cash-strapped Saskatchewan families. Official Opposition Leader Carla Beck called on Premier Scott Moe to act on the crushing cost of living and provide immediate affordability relief to Saskatchewan people.
Sask. Party shocks ratepayers with whomping 23% energy hike
The announcement leaves homeowners with a 16.8% higher bill next month
REGINA - Today, Official Opposition Critic for SaskEnergy Erika Ritchie and Critic for SaskPower Aleana Young called on the Sask. Party government to scrap their proposed 23% utility rate hike announced in a surprise press release and give Saskatchewan families a much-needed break.
Lighthouse funding cut decision leaves vulnerable at risk, begs questions on oversight
REGINA - Today, Official Opposition Critic for Social Services, Housing and Human Rights Meara Conway wrote to Social Services Minister Gene Makowsky seeking clarity around the provincial government’s decision to cut funding to the Lighthouse in Saskatoon.
Sask. Party leaving rural and northern families digitally isolated
REGINA - Today, in response to SaskTel’s annual report, Official Opposition Critic for SaskTel Trent Wotherspoon called on the Sask. Party government to address the lack of internet and cellular services outside Saskatchewan’s larger urban communities.