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Inquest Into the Death of Robert McAdam

Wed, 07/27/2022 - 18:00
A public inquest into the death of Robert McAdam will be held August 29 to September 2, 2022, at the Coronet Hotel at 3551 - 2nd Avenue West in Prince Albert. The first day of the inquest is...

T. Rex Discovery Centre Unveils New Tylosaur Exhibit

Wed, 07/27/2022 - 17:00
The finishing touches are being put on the new Tylosaur exhibit at the T. rex Discovery Centre (TRDC), including a new display panel. Located in Eastend, the T.rex Discovery Centre offers...

Investor Alert: Cryptospair nor European Exchange Pro One Ltd

Wed, 07/27/2022 - 17:00
The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA) warns investors of the online entities Cryptospair and European Exchange Pro One Ltd. "If a company is not registered, do not...

La Ronge Named Provincial Winner of ParticipACTION Community Better Challenge

Tue, 07/26/2022 - 17:00
The community of La Ronge has been named Saskatchewan's most active community in the ParticipACTION Community Better Challenge. The community will receive a $15,000 prize to support local physical...

Help Protect Our Waters: Stop at Watercraft Inspection Stations

Tue, 07/26/2022 - 17:00
Remember to stop at all provincial watercraft inspection stations to help prevent the introduction of aquatic invasive species (AIS) into Saskatchewan waters. While travelling across provincial and...

5,000 More Surgeries Delivered In First Five Months Of 2022 Than In 2021

Mon, 07/25/2022 - 18:00
Saskatchewan’s surgical system is striving to achieve aggressive targets and is making progress in ramping up volumes and providing surgeries to patients who need them most. During the first five...

Protecting Our Forests From Dutch Elm Disease

Mon, 07/25/2022 - 17:00
Dutch elm disease (DED) puts Saskatchewan's urban and rural forests at risk, especially in the eastern half of the province. Slowing the spread of DED is a critical part of forest health. To...

More than $100 Million of Highway Construction Safety Improvements Nears Completion

Fri, 07/22/2022 - 19:00
A multi-year series of highway safety improvements is nearing completion on Highway 7. The latest upgrades include passing lanes between Kindersley and the Saskatchewan-Alberta border. Since 2014,...

Governments of Saskatchewan and Alberta Disappointed In Federal Target for Fertilizer Emissions Reduction

Fri, 07/22/2022 - 19:00
Saskatchewan and Alberta Ministers of Agriculture are expressing profound disappointment in the federal government's fertilizer emissions reduction target. "We're really concerned with this...

Taxpayers’ Fairness (CPR) Act Comes Into Force

Fri, 07/22/2022 - 17:00
Today, the provincial government brings into force the Taxpayers’ Fairness (CPR) Act, which was passed in the spring session of the Legislature with unanimous support. This Act supplements two...

Crop Report for the Period of July 12 to July 18, 2022

Thu, 07/21/2022 - 18:00
Crops continue to advance quickly throughout the province due to hot, humid days over the past few weeks. The humidity has slowed haying. When humidity is high, cutting hay becomes more challenging...

Government of Saskatchewan Boosting Education Budget By $20 Million to Assist School Divisions with Fuel and Insurance Costs

Thu, 07/21/2022 - 17:00
The Government of Saskatchewan is providing Saskatchewan's school divisions with a one-time investment of $20 million in funding for the 2022-23 school year to assist with rising fuel and insurance...

Booking COVID-19 Vaccination for Children Six Months to Five Years Starts July 21 and 22

Wed, 07/20/2022 - 19:00
Priority for immunocompromised children With Health Canada's approval of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for children six months up to five years, vaccination clinics will start this week. Saskatchewan...

DBRS Affirms Saskatchewan’s AA (Low) Credit Rating

Tue, 07/19/2022 - 18:30
DBRS Morningstar, has confirmed its credit rating of AA (low) for Saskatchewan. "All three major rating agencies have affirmed their credit ratings for our province," Deputy Premier and Finance...

Inquest Into The Death Of Randy Wolfe Adjourned

Mon, 07/18/2022 - 23:30
The public inquest into the death of Randy Wolfe that was scheduled to begin July 18, 2022, at the Lloydminster Agricultural Exhibition Association in Lloydminster has been adjourned at the request...

Saskatchewan Housing Starts Surge in June 2022

Mon, 07/18/2022 - 22:30
Saskatchewan's economy continues to show strong growth with urban housing starts increasing by 87 per cent between June 2021 and June 2022. This was the second highest year-over-year growth rate...

Saskatchewan Expands Coverage for Cystic Fibrosis Medication

Mon, 07/18/2022 - 17:00
Saskatchewan is expanding coverage for Trikafta, a cystic fibrosis (CF) medication. Starting August 1, Trikafta will be available to CF patients ages six and older who meet the medical...

Saskatchewan Sets the Pace in Wholesale Trade Growth

Fri, 07/15/2022 - 20:00
Saskatchewan has once again led all provinces in a key economic indicator, with the value of wholesale trade increasing by 44 per cent (seasonally adjusted) between May 2021 and May 2022. In...

Saskatchewan Reports Second Case of Monkeypox

Fri, 07/15/2022 - 18:30
Public health officials have confirmed a second Saskatchewan resident has contracted monkeypox, a rare disease caused by infection with monkeypox virus. This case is not epidemiologically linked...

Saskatchewan Building Construction Investment and Manufacturing Sales Surge in May 2022

Thu, 07/14/2022 - 22:00
Investment in building construction numbers for May 2022 show Saskatchewan had the highest increase among the provinces compared to April 2022, with a 6 per cent increase. Saskatchewan's...

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