REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe has announced a big shakeup of his cabinet.

He’s bringing in many new faces while relieving Tim McLeod as head of public safety.

McLeod faced criticism from Denare Beach residents after half the community burned in a summer wildfire.

McLeod keeps his cabinet responsibilities as justice minister and government house leader.

Newcomer Mike Weger takes over public safety responsibilities as the head of a new portfolio titled Community Safety.

Chris Beaudry joins as the new minister in charge of energy and resources, while Travis Keisig, Daryl Harrison and Colleen Young are dropped from cabinet.

More coming.

The Canadian Press