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Government of Saskatchewan Announces New Supportive Housing in Regina

Thu, 02/01/2024 - 17:00
Today, the Government of Saskatchewan and Nēwo-Yōtina Friendship Centre announced 20 new supportive housing units in Regina. The spaces are part of the Provincial Approach to Homelessness,...

African-Canadian/Black History Month Proclaimed in Saskatchewan

Thu, 02/01/2024 - 16:00
February has been proclaimed as African-Canadian/Black History Month in Saskatchewan, to honour and recognize the legacy of African-Canadians across the province. African-Canadian/Black History...

$1.5 Million in Charitable Gaming Grants Paid to Community Groups Across Saskatchewan

Wed, 01/31/2024 - 17:00
More than 850 groups and organizations across Saskatchewan received a total of $1.5 million in charitable gaming grants from Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan (LGS) in the third quarter of the...

Sask Parks Announces 2024 Campsite Reservation Dates

Wed, 01/31/2024 - 16:00
Reservations for Saskatchewan Provincial Parks 2024 camping season are set to begin April 1 for seasonal campsites and April 2 to 9 for nightly, Camp-Easy and group campsites. "Camping continues to...

Four Communities to Host New Integrated Youth Services

Tue, 01/30/2024 - 18:00
Four organizations have been chosen to operate Saskatchewan's Integrated Youth Services (IYS) sites, which deliver supports to young people aged 12 to 25 and their caregivers. After a competitive...

Greater Supports for At-Risk Mothers Through Increased Funding for Sanctum Care Group Programs

Tue, 01/30/2024 - 17:00
New mothers and pregnant women taking part in Sanctum Care Group Inc. (Sanctum) programs now have greater access to supports thanks to an enhanced partnership between the Ministry of Social...

Eligibility Area Expansion and Deadline Extension for 2023 Canada-Saskatchewan Feed Program

Tue, 01/30/2024 - 16:30
Today, Agriculture and Agri-Food (AAFC) Minister Lawrence MacAulay and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced updates to Saskatchewan's 2023 Canada-Saskatchewan Feed Program,...

Coverage Expands for Cystic Fibrosis Drug

Tue, 01/30/2024 - 16:00
More children in Saskatchewan living with cystic fibrosis (CF) are now eligible for Trikafta, a medication that improves lung function. Starting February 1, 2024, coverage of Trikafta will be...

New Saskatchewan Human Rights Commissioners Appointed

Fri, 01/26/2024 - 20:00
Justice Minister and Attorney General Bronwyn Eyre has appointed seven new members to the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission (SHRC), including a new chief and vice-chief commissioner. The new...

Saskatchewan Lawyers Honoured with King's Counsel Designations

Fri, 01/26/2024 - 17:30
Four more Saskatchewan lawyers have been recognized with the King’s Counsel (K.C.) designation for their contributions to the legal profession and public service across the province. This is in...

Inquest Into the Death of Myles Sanderson

Fri, 01/26/2024 - 17:00
A public inquest into the death of Myles Sanderson will be held February 26 to March 1, 2024, at the Saskatoon Inn and Conference Centre, 2002 Airport Drive in Saskatoon. The first day of the...

One School Division Loss in First Quarter

Fri, 01/26/2024 - 16:00
The Board of Education of Lloydminster School Division No. 99 has reported a loss of public money in the amount of $7,846 for the first quarter of the 2023-24 school division fiscal year (September...

Manitoba residents fined almost $14,000, suspended from hunting

Thu, 01/25/2024 - 17:00
Two Manitoba men found out that wildlife offences are taken seriously in Saskatchewan, as they were handed hunting suspensions and fines totalling $13,980 in Swift Current Provincial Court...

The Saskatchewan Employment Incentive is now Open for Applications

Thu, 01/25/2024 - 16:00
The Government of Saskatchewan has officially launched the new Saskatchewan Employment Incentive (SEI). Working families with low incomes can now apply online at...

Minimum Age for Purchase of Tobacco and Vapour Products Set to Increase

Thu, 01/25/2024 - 15:30
Effective February 1, 2024, the minimum age for the purchase of tobacco and vapour products will increase from 18 to 19 years of age. In October 2023, the Government of Saskatchewan passed proposed...

Province Invests in 211 Saskatchewan Supports

Wed, 01/24/2024 - 22:00
The Government of Saskatchewan is providing the United Way with $634,000 in 2023-24 to support 211 Saskatchewan and the new Re:CONNECT service to support families and individuals impacted by...

The Rink on Wascana Now Open for the 2024 Season

Wed, 01/24/2024 - 17:00
Today, the Provincial Capital Commission (PCC) is delighted to declare the opening of the Rink on Wascana for its third season. Located at Legislative Landing in front of the Provincial Legislative...

Government of Saskatchewan Funding Supports New Emergency Shelter in Moose Jaw

Wed, 01/24/2024 - 16:30
The Government of Saskatchewan is investing $124,400 to establish 15 emergency shelter spaces in Moose Jaw, operated by John Howard Society of Saskatchewan. The funding is part of the Provincial...

Saskatchewan Top Province for Energy Sector Competitiveness

Wed, 01/24/2024 - 16:00
Saskatchewan is the most attractive jurisdiction in Canada for oil and gas investment, according to the Fraser Institute's 2023 Canada-US Energy Sector Competitiveness Survey. Overall, Saskatchewan...

It's Family Literacy Week in Saskatchewan!

Tue, 01/23/2024 - 16:00
Join the Government of Saskatchewan, the Saskatchewan Literacy Network (SLN) and Family Literacy Hubs in celebrating Family Literacy Week! On January 27, 2024, it will be the 25th anniversary of...

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