Provincial News

REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he has cautioned his caucus about texting the Speaker after his finance minister landed in hot water for doing so.

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Progressive Conservatives will have to wait another year before electing a new leader to replace former premier Heather Stefanson.

MELFORT, Sask. — Two men accused of beating and tying up a mentally ill man on a Saskatchewan farm have pleaded guilty to assault causing bodily harm. Adam and Peter Mclean of Melfort, northeast of Saskatoon, are to be sentenced in July.

WINNIPEG — Three 17-year-old boys have been arrested following alleged hazing involving a high school hockey team from rural Manitoba. RCMP say there are five complainants, ages 15 and 16, who were rookies on the team.

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's Advocate for Children and Youth is calling on the province to develop a youth-focused addictions strategy.

WINNIPEG — New figures show Manitoba New Democrats raised and spent more money than the Progressive Conservatives in last year's election campaign.

REGINA — Saskatchewan’s finance minister was ordered to apologize Monday after she sent the Speaker a text accusing him of letting the legislature devolve into an "Opposition puppet show.

SASKATOON — Saskatchewan and the RCMP have inked a deal that would see the province fund hundreds more officers if Mounties can recruit to fill those positions.

WINNIPEG — Manitobans will soon be able to apply for rebates for security upgrades at their homes and small businesses.

SASKATOON — Ben Saunderson's goal at 17:01 of overtime finally put an end to Chase Wutzke's goaltending clinic as the Saskatoon Blades edged the visiting Red Deer Rebels 2-1 in Western Hockey League playoff action.