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63 Newly Renovated Homes in Prince Albert to Support Low-Income Families

Thu, 07/25/2024 - 22:00
Low-income families in Prince Albert will now have access to newly renovated affordable housing thanks to the investment of $16 million from the Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan.  Today, MLA...

Stantec and MPE Engineering Firms Selected for Westside Irrigation Rehabilitation Project

Thu, 07/25/2024 - 18:30
Today, the Government of Saskatchewan announced the awarding of the next planning and engineering design work for Westside Irrigation Rehabilitation Project (WIRP) to Prairie Engineering Partners,...

Crop Report For The Period July 16 To July 22, 2024

Thu, 07/25/2024 - 18:00
Another hot, dry week has many producers concerned about their crops especially in the southern and western portions of the province. Multiple hot days during the critical flowering stage of many...

Province Provides $2 Million to Food Banks of Saskatchewan

Thu, 07/25/2024 - 18:00
The Government of Saskatchewan is providing $2 million over the next two years to Food Banks of Saskatchewan to help Saskatchewan families and food banks with high food costs.  "Saskatchewan...

Take a Moment in Sask Parks: July 24 - August 6

Wed, 07/24/2024 - 19:00
Visitors can enjoy an entire summer of camping, glamping, hiking and fun at the lake in Saskatchewan Provincial Parks. There are also exciting events and programming to fill visitors' days with...

Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan Announce Construction of Six Affordable Homes for Families in Regina

Tue, 07/23/2024 - 19:00
To meet the increasing need for homes for larger families, the governments of Canada and Saskatchewan are investing $2.1 million to redevelop six social housing units in Regina.  Today, Social...

Prince Albert Named Provincial Winner of Participaction Community Challenge

Tue, 07/23/2024 - 19:00
The community of Prince Albert has been named Saskatchewan's most active community in the 2024 ParticipACTION Community Challenge presented by Novo Nordisk. The community will receive a $15,000...

Pediatric Gastroenterology Program Announces Specialist Hiring and Provincial Expansion Plans

Tue, 07/23/2024 - 18:30
The Government of Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) are pleased to announce the successful recruitment of pediatric gastroenterologist Dr. Rabin Persad, who will begin practicing...

Government House Presents Additions to the Saskatchewan Residential School Memorial

Mon, 07/22/2024 - 21:00
Today, Government House unveiled the addition of interpretive panels to the Saskatchewan Residential School Memorial.  The new interpretive panels add context to existing elements of the memorial...

Water Safety Highlighted in Sask Parks During Drowning Prevention Week

Mon, 07/22/2024 - 19:00
The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed July 21-27, 2024, as Drowning Prevention Week in Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan Provincial Park visitors are encouraged to practice water safety while at...

Youtube Video Leads to $6,220 In Fines for Hunting Violations

Mon, 07/22/2024 - 17:30
A moose hunting video posted on social media got more than just views and likes as two Saskatchewan men were found guilty of several wildlife offences and fined a total of $6,220 in Melfort...

Saskatchewan Continues to Lead the Nation in Retail Trade

Fri, 07/19/2024 - 18:40
Province Ranks first in Canada for Year Over Year Growth Today, Statistics Canada released retail trade figures for May 2024, which placed Saskatchewan first in the nation for year-over-year...

Village Of Laird Fined $150,000 For Violating Occupational Health And Safety Regulations

Fri, 07/19/2024 - 18:00
On July 10, 2024, the Village of Laird pleaded guilty in Rosthern Provincial Court to two violations of The Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2020. The village was fined for contravening...

Investor Alert: Virtual Wealth Exchange Is Not Registered

Fri, 07/19/2024 - 17:30
The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA) warns investors in Saskatchewan of the online entity Virtual Wealth Exchange. "Exercise caution when engaging with online...

Inquest Into the Death of Nicole Lafontaine

Fri, 07/19/2024 - 17:00
A public inquest into the death of Nicole Lafontaine will be held August 19 to 23, 2024, at the Royal Hotel, 4025 Albert Street, in Regina. The first day of the inquest is scheduled to begin at 10...

Prince Albert Family Receives Keys to Their New Habitat for Humanity Home

Thu, 07/18/2024 - 22:00
PRINCE ALBERT, SK - A family in Prince Albert received keys to their new Habitat for Humanity home made possible through $65,000 in investments by the Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan and...

Saskatchewan Sees Surge In Building Construction Investment

Thu, 07/18/2024 - 19:00
Province Sees 12.9 Per Cent Increase in Year-over-year Growth According to the most recent Statistics Canada data, Saskatchewan saw a 12.9 per cent increase in building...

Saskatchewan's AA (Low) Credit Rating Affirmed by Morningstar DBRS

Thu, 07/18/2024 - 18:30
In its recent release, Morningstar DBRS affirms the province's AA (low) credit rating and stable outlook. Saskatchewan currently has the second-highest credit rating among the provinces when all...

200 Saskatchewan Libraries to Receive Internet Speed Upgrades

Thu, 07/18/2024 - 18:30
The Ministry of Education is working closely with SaskTel to upgrade internet bandwidth in rural public libraries across Saskatchewan. Over the summer, nearly 200 rural public libraries with...

Health Human Resource Success Continues Across the Province

Thu, 07/18/2024 - 18:00
Saskatchewan fills first of 27 Recently Posted Nurse Practitioner Positions  The first of 27 new and permanent Nurse Practitioner positions available across rural, remote and regional areas of...

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