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Saskatchewan Legislative Accessibility Certification Plaque Unveiled

Tue, 05/10/2022 - 18:00
The Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification (RHFAC) Plaque was unveiled today at the Saskatchewan Legislative Building.  This unveiling marks one year since the Government of...

Update to Saskatchewan's Spring Runoff for 2022

Tue, 05/10/2022 - 17:00
Today, the Water Security Agency (WSA) is providing an update to the province's spring runoff for 2022. In the southern half of the province, spring runoff is either largely complete or well...

Substance Abuse Treatment Unit Launched At Saskatoon Correctional Centre

Mon, 05/09/2022 - 18:30
A new Dedicated Substance Abuse Treatment Unit is being established at the Saskatoon Correctional Centre as part of the province's Gang Violence Reduction Strategy. Dedicated Substance Abuse...

Province Marks National Nursing Week, May 9 - 15

Mon, 05/09/2022 - 18:00
Government Continues To Invest In Training, Recruitment And Retention Of Nurses In support of National Nursing Week, the Government of Saskatchewan recognizes the dedication and commitment of...

Saskatchewan Continues Making Progress On Suicide Prevention Work

Mon, 05/09/2022 - 17:30
Two-Year Anniversary of Pillars for Life: The Saskatchewan Suicide Prevention Plan The Government of Saskatchewan continues to build partnerships to support individuals and families at risk of...

Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week May 9-13

Mon, 05/09/2022 - 17:00
The days are getting longer, the weather is getting warmer and soon it will be time to hit the lake. If you're going to be visiting one of the more than 100,000 waterbodies in the province this...

Funding Boost For Child Care Inclusion Grant Will Benefit Families With Vulnerable Children And Children Living with a Disability

Mon, 05/09/2022 - 17:00
The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan are working to support families with young children by creating new opportunities to make child care more inclusive. Funding from a child care inclusion...

Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan Mark the Opening of Affordable Rental Homes for Persons with Disabilities

Fri, 05/06/2022 - 22:00
The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan today announced the grand opening of 14 affordable rental homes for persons with disabilities in Prince Albert.   Today, Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing...

Saskatchewan Supports Provincial Capital Commission with $7.3 million Investment

Fri, 05/06/2022 - 19:00
Supporting the PCC's Operations and Stewardship  In 2022-23, the Government of Saskatchewan is committing $7.3 million to the operation of the Provincial Capital Commission (PCC) in Regina. The PCC...

Increased VLT Commissions Support Recovering Hospitality Sector

Fri, 05/06/2022 - 18:00
As part of last month's budget, the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) permanently increased VLT commission rates paid to site contractors from 15 to 18 per cent. The commission...

Government Invests In Mental Health And Addictions Training For Community Based Organizations

Fri, 05/06/2022 - 18:00
The Government of Saskatchewan is providing $250,000 in funding to the Centre for Addictions and Mental Health (CAMH) to deliver training to Community Based Organizations (CBOs) who are providing...

Construction Begins On Major Renovation Projects For Two Saskatchewan Schools

Fri, 05/06/2022 - 17:00
Two Saskatchewan schools are celebrating the kickoff of construction on each of their renovation projects. Work has officially begun on the $28.8 million renovation and expansion to...

Tourism Saskatchewan Proud to Support 2022 Grey Cup

Fri, 05/06/2022 - 17:00
Tourism Saskatchewan is proud to team with the Saskatchewan Roughriders during the 2022 football season and the week-long Grey Cup Festival in November. Through its Event Hosting Program, Tourism...

COVID-19 Weekly EPI Report

Thu, 05/05/2022 - 21:30
50 Years and Older, Get Boosted Omicron is the dominant COVID-19 virus circulating in the province with BA.2 accounting for 83 per cent of the variants of concern reported this week yet only a...

Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan Provide Funding for Agriculture Strategic Field Program Projects

Thu, 05/05/2022 - 18:00
The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan have announced more than $484,000 for six projects through the Strategic Field Program (SFP) which offers funding for field level demonstrations and...

Crop Report for the Period of April 26 to May 2, 2022

Thu, 05/05/2022 - 18:00
Cool temperatures and early spring snowstorms have delayed seeding for many producers across Saskatchewan. Currently, one per cent of the 2022 crop is now in the ground, well behind the five-year...

Saskatchewan Advances International Education Opportunities in Mexico

Thu, 05/05/2022 - 17:00
130 Yucatán Students Will Study in the Province, and 35 Saskatchewan Students Will Study in Mexico Advanced Education Minister Gene Makowsky travelled to Mexico to meet with government partners,...

Red Dress Day Commemorated in Saskatchewan

Thu, 05/05/2022 - 17:00
Saskatchewan is commemorating Red Dress Day to increase awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls in Canada.  Red Dress Day is commemorated annually on May 5. The event grew out...

UAE Mission to Advance Trade, Investment and Export Opportunities for Saskatchewan

Wed, 05/04/2022 - 21:00
Premier's UAE Mission to Strengthen Saskatchewan's International Relationships  Premier Scott Moe will travel to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to increase trade and export opportunities for...

Two Teams Proceed To RFP For New Weyburn General Hospital

Wed, 05/04/2022 - 18:00
Two qualified teams will move forward to the next stage of the competitive selection process to build the new Weyburn General Hospital. The new hospital will include 25 acute care beds and a 10-bed...

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