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Saskatchewan Making Waves Globally

Fri, 01/12/2024 - 16:00
Province's International Outcomes Exceeding Expectations for Q3 Saskatchewan continues to tell its story on the global stage, which has led to a host of new trade partnerships and opportunities for...

New Provincial Drug Alert System Launches

Thu, 01/11/2024 - 17:00
Today, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Tim McLeod joined City of Regina Mayor Sandra Masters, representatives of the Regina and Saskatoon Fire and Police Services, and the Saskatchewan...

Progress Continues on New Harbour Landing School Project

Thu, 01/11/2024 - 17:00
The servicing agreement for the new Kindergarten to Grade 8 joint-use school facility in Harbour Landing has been signed by the Government of Saskatchewan and the City of Regina, a crucial step in...

SIIT Adds 25 Additional Seats in the Mental Health and Wellness Diploma Program

Wed, 01/10/2024 - 18:00
Province Provides $850,000 to Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies Today, the Government of Saskatchewan is announcing an additional $850,000 in funding to the Saskatchewan Indian...

Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan Invest $14.7 Million in Crop Research

Wed, 01/10/2024 - 16:30
Today, Canada's Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced a total of $14.7 million to support crop-related research in...

Saskatchewan Launches Its First-Ever Teacher Innovation and Support Fund

Wed, 01/10/2024 - 16:00
The Government of Saskatchewan is piloting a new Teacher Innovation and Support Fund to foster local, teacher-led solutions while addressing classroom and student needs.  Effective today,...

$19.1 Million Renovation now Complete at Yorkton Regional High School

Tue, 01/09/2024 - 18:00
Education Minister Jeremy Cockrill joined Yorkton Regional High School students, teachers, and staff to celebrate the completion of a major renovation project at Yorkton Regional High School...

Saskatchewan Sees Remarkable Growth in Construction Investment

Tue, 01/09/2024 - 18:00
Year-Over-Year Increase of 83.9 Per Cent Puts the Province First in the Nation Today, Statistics Canada is reporting significant growth in Saskatchewan's building permits. The total value of...

Serious Incident Response Team Releases First Investigation Report

Tue, 01/09/2024 - 17:30
The Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) is releasing its first investigation report, concluding an investigation that began on June 27, 2023. The investigation was related to...

2023 Clubroot Distribution in Saskatchewan

Tue, 01/09/2024 - 17:00
Today, the Government of Saskatchewan released the 2023 Saskatchewan Clubroot Distribution Map outlining the rural municipalities (RMs) where clubroot has been identified since the province started...

Applications now Open for the Saskatchewan Secondary Suite Incentive Grant Program

Tue, 01/09/2024 - 17:00
Today, the Government of Saskatchewan announced that applications are now being accepted for the Saskatchewan Secondary Suite Incentive (SSI) Grant Program. "Our government is committed to...

Saskatchewan Labour Market Remains Historically Strong

Tue, 01/09/2024 - 16:30
In 2023, the Annual Average Unemployment Rate Was Second Lowest Among Provinces at 4.8 Per Cent Statistic Canada's annual labour force statistics show that Saskatchewan continued to grow a strong...

Government of Saskatchewan Announces Service Providers to Operate Planned Emergency Shelters in Regina and Saskatoon

Tue, 01/09/2024 - 16:00
YWCA Regina and The Mustard Seed are successful proponents of a recently issued request for service to deliver new permanent emergency shelter spaces in Regina and Saskatoon, as announced in...

Provincial Traffic Safety Grants: Pedestrian Safety the Focus of Many New Projects

Mon, 01/08/2024 - 17:00
Program has Invested Over $10 Million in Traffic Safety Projects Since 2019 Dozens of Saskatchewan communities are receiving grants for traffic safety improvements from the Provincial Traffic...

School Divisions Piloting New Specialized Support Classroom

Mon, 01/08/2024 - 16:00
Saskatchewan school divisions will soon be piloting a new specialized support classroom focusing on helping staff manage and de-escalate behavioural incidents. The Government of Saskatchewan is...

Saskatchewan's Record Job Growth Continues in December

Fri, 01/05/2024 - 17:30
22,100 Jobs Added Year-Over-Year, with Unemployment Rate at Five Per Cent Statistic Canada's Labour Force Survey shows employment in Saskatchewan reached a record 600,200 in December 2023, adding...

Largest Addictions Treatment Facility in Saskatchewan to Open Near Lumsden

Thu, 01/04/2024 - 18:00
In keeping with the Government of Saskatchewan's commitment to add 500 addictions treatment spaces across the province, a new 60-bed inpatient addictions treatment facility will be established at...

Death at Pine Grove Correctional Centre

Thu, 01/04/2024 - 17:00
A 23-year-old female inmate on remand was declared deceased on Wednesday, January 3 at the Victoria Hospital in Prince Albert. The inmate was found unresponsive in a common area at Pine Grove...

Ice Fishing Returns to Saskatchewan with Emphasis on Safety

Thu, 01/04/2024 - 16:00
Ice fishing season has finally arrived on Saskatchewan waterways, and the Ministry of Environment is reminding anglers to keep safety top of mind.  Unseasonably warm temperatures throughout...

Saskatoon to Open More Addiction Treatment Spaces

Wed, 01/03/2024 - 18:00
Mental Health and Addictions Minister Tim McLeod today announced 14 new addictions treatment spaces at Possibilities Recovery Center in Saskatoon, almost doubling the number of provincial spaces...

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