NDP says New SaskHospital still a priority

NDP Recommits to replace SaskHospital in The Battlefords

With just six months to the next provincial budget and just fourteen months to the next provincial election, Saskatchewan New Democrats have again committed themselves to replacing the Saskatchewan Hospital in The Battlefords.

After a tour of the almost 100 year old facility on August 3rd, provincial NDP Leader . . . → Read More: NDP says New SaskHospital still a priority

City did great job on flood response

City did great job on flood response now it is up to the province to respond quickly, fairly, and adequately

Congratulations to the workers and administration in the City of North Battleford for the effort they put in to deal with the incredible storm that brought massive amounts of water and hail on July . . . → Read More: City did great job on flood response

Taylor comments on Cabinet Shuffle

New Cabinet offers little chance of change for The Battlefords

The Wall government’s new cabinet offers very little hope for positive change in The Battlefords according to MLA Len Taylor.

“The big issues here continue to be affordable housing, support for seniors, health care, and of course the replacement of Saskatchewan Hospital and I don’t see the new . . . → Read More: Taylor comments on Cabinet Shuffle

Mosquitos, Doctors, and Crown Debt on our minds

At this time, just a few simple thoughts for mulling over this summer.

First, if its summer there are going to be mosquitos and this summer they are out in larger numbers than usual. It was sure a good time for the Wall government to first cut back on their financial . . . → Read More: Mosquitos, Doctors, and Crown Debt on our minds

Volunteer community organization support reduced

Wall Government provides less and demands more from community volunteers

The Wall government’s most recent cut in services to organizations that provide support to seniors, children, physically and mentally challenged, women in distress, and other vulnerable people is almost too hard to believe.

On the surface this cut in . . . → Read More: Volunteer community organization support reduced

Wall government has lost its way says Taylor

Wall government ends Legislative session out of touch says Battlefords MLA

The spring session of the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly clearly showed that the Wall government has lost its way, has become out of touch, can’t be trusted, and is in need of a serious tune-up, says Len Taylor, Battlefords MLA.

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Crown dividends help reduce taxes for health and education

Written for the Battlefords Regional Optimist

Crown Profits support Health and Education Projects

Saskatchewan’s Crown Corporations continue to be very healthy and as a result their profits are continuing to provide financial support for health and education projects throughout the province, however, recent policy changes and financial activity initiated . . . → Read More: Crown dividends help reduce taxes for health and education

Taylor calls for withdrawal of Habitat Bill pending consultation

Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly

April 29, 2010

ADJOURNED DEBATES

SECOND READINGS

Bill No. 132

[The Assembly resumed the adjourned debate on the proposed motion by the Hon. Ms. Heppner . . . → Read More: Taylor calls for withdrawal of Habitat Bill pending consultation

Wildlife Habitat lands may lose protection

Proposed Changes to Protected Habitat Lands under Fire by Wildlife Groups

            Wildlife lands in Saskatchewan are currently protected in Legislation but that’s about to change and a lot of people who care about critical habitat are not happy with this.

. . . → Read More: Wildlife Habitat lands may lose protection

Aboriginal Employment Development contracts tossed

Written for the Battlefords Regional Optimist

SaskParty tears up more contracts in wake of 2010 budget

            The SaskParty’s 2010 provincial budget resulted in a lot of torn up contracts (and a loss of trust) throughout The Battlefords and across . . . → Read More: Aboriginal Employment Development contracts tossed