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Removal of Carbon Tax Keeps Inflation Rates Low in Saskatchewan

Tue, 04/16/2024 - 20:50
Consumer Price Index Increases Remain One of the Lowest in the Nation Saskatchewan continues to tackle inflationary pressures. In March 2024, the consumer price index in Saskatchewan increased by...

Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal Presented to 10 Recipients by Lieutenant Governor

Tue, 04/16/2024 - 18:00
This morning, Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty presented 10 dedicated individuals with the 2023 Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal during a ceremony at Government House.  "The time and care these...

Saskatchewan to Pursue Agreement on Aerial Geophysical Survey

Tue, 04/16/2024 - 17:30
The Government of Saskatchewan invested $500,000 for an airborne survey in southwest Saskatchewan in partnership with Natural Resources Canada. The survey will collect data about the area's geology...

Saskatchewan Signs New Partnership with France

Mon, 04/15/2024 - 18:30
Saskatchewan and France Sign Letter of Intent on the Development of Supply Chains for Strategic Minerals Today, Saskatchewan Minister of Trade and Export Development Jeremy Harrison and French...

SRC Expects to Produce 400 Tonnes of Rare Earth Metals Per Year Beginning in 2025

Mon, 04/15/2024 - 18:00
Today, the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) signed a five-year agreement in principle with Hung Thinh Group (HTG) from Vietnam to import rare earth carbonate to SRC's Rare Earth Processing...

Survey Seeking Feedback on Accessibility of Government Facilities, Programs and Services

Mon, 04/15/2024 - 18:00
The Government of Saskatchewan is inviting members of the public to fill out an accessibility survey from April 15 until May 10, 2024. The survey asks about accessibility barriers persons with...

Changes to the Midwifery Regulations

Mon, 04/15/2024 - 17:30
The Government of Saskatchewan is strengthening the role of midwives in the province by making amendments to The Midwifery Regulations. These amendments support midwives to provide care to their...

Celebrate Saskatchewan Tourism Week - April 15 - 19

Mon, 04/15/2024 - 17:00
The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed April 15-19 as Saskatchewan Tourism Week. The week coincides with the national celebration of Tourism Week in Canada.  Saskatchewan Tourism Week...

Saskatchewan Declares Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

Mon, 04/15/2024 - 17:00
The Government of Saskatchewan is proclaiming April 14-20, 2024, as Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. It is a week to celebrate and recognize the hard work and dedication of 9-1-1 call takers,...

Two School Division Losses in Second Quarter

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 21:00
The Board of Education of Regina Roman Catholic Separate School Division No. 81 has reported a loss of public money in the amount of $9,600 and the Board of Education for Living Sky School Division...

Water Security Agency Issues Updated Runoff Forecast

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 18:30
Today, the Water Security Agency (WSA) issued an update to the Spring Runoff Forecast for 2024.  Above freezing temperatures throughout the middle of March resulted in snowmelt runoff either...

Government Partners with STC to Provide Indigenous Led Urban Camp Programming

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 18:18
The Government of Saskatchewan is signing a contract with the Saskatoon Tribal Council (STC) for $802,000 over three years to develop and deliver culturally supportive programming that helps adult...

Registration is Open for K-Grade 12 Online Learning at Sask DLC

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 17:30
Successful First School Year Sees More Than 6,800 Saskatchewan Students Benefit From Online Learning  Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre (Sask DLC) is now accepting registrations for new...

Intake Open for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls+ Community Response Fund

Thu, 04/11/2024 - 18:00
Applications are now being accepted for the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls+ (MMIWG+) Community Response Fund. There is $800,000 in funding available for projects that advance...

Significant Budget Investments Support Continued Progress on Saskatchewan's Health Human Resources Action Plan

Thu, 04/11/2024 - 18:00
The Government of Saskatchewan continues to build on the successful foundation of the province's Health Human Resources (HHR) Action Plan by investing over $141 million in this year's...

Empowering Women in Leadership: Government Sponsors Women Breaking Barriers Conference

Thu, 04/11/2024 - 17:30
Today, the second annual Women Breaking Barriers leadership conference is being held in Regina, focused on empowering women to advance in leadership, including sectors where women are...

Construction Investment Reaches New Heights

Wed, 04/10/2024 - 19:43
Latest Building Permit Numbers put Saskatchewan First in the Nation for Growth  According to data released today by Statistics Canada, building permits in Saskatchewan totaled $235 million in...

Value of Agri-Food Exports to Vietnam Sees 227 Per Cent Increase

Wed, 04/10/2024 - 17:00
In 2023, Saskatchewan exported $46 million worth of agri-food products to Vietnam, over tripling the increase in value from 2022.   The most significant increase in value came from the export of...

Saskatchewan Post-Secondary Student Council Completes Inaugural Year

Tue, 04/09/2024 - 18:00
The Saskatchewan Post-Secondary Student Council has officially completed its first year. Twenty-one students from across the province shared their perspectives on mental health and wellbeing,...

Construction Complete on Regina Urgent Care Centre

Tue, 04/09/2024 - 17:00
Furnishing and Staff Recruitment are Underway for Opening Later This Year Construction of the new Regina Urgent Care Centre (UCC) at 1320 Albert Street is now 100 per cent complete. Staff...

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