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Province Invests $1.2 Million to Support Survivors of Human Trafficking

Fri, 12/08/2023 - 18:00
Hope Restored Safe House Helps Women and Youth Rebuild Their Lives The Government of Saskatchewan is investing $1.2 million over the next four years in Hope Restored Canada (HRC), in collaboration...

Saskatchewan to Build Partnerships in Singapore and Philippines

Fri, 12/08/2023 - 16:30
Mission Will Take Place from December 8 to 15 Trade and Export Development and Immigration and Career Training Minister Jeremy Harrison is leading a mission to the Philippines to participate in...

Saskatchewan’s Brewnature Advances Compost Technology at COP28

Fri, 12/08/2023 - 16:00
Compost Technology Developed in Saskatchewan is Leading to a Greener Future Today, the Government of Saskatchewan announced that Saskatoon-based company BrewNature and the UAE-based company...

Revised First Nation and Métis Consultation Policy Framework Effective January 1, 2024

Thu, 12/07/2023 - 18:30
Starting January 1, 2024, the Government of Saskatchewan's revised First Nation and Métis Consultation Policy Framework (CPF) will come into effect.   "The changes made to the CPF were built on the...

Government Continues Building and Protecting a Strong Province as Fall Legislative Sitting Concludes

Thu, 12/07/2023 - 18:15
Multiple Government Priorities Receive Unanimous Support of Assembly Today marks the conclusion of the Fall Sitting of the Fourth Session of the Twenty-Ninth Legislature, and the Government of...

Saskatchewan Building Permit Growth Continues to Lead Nation

Thu, 12/07/2023 - 18:00
Saskatchewan Leads This Month With 45.6 Per Cent in Year-Over-Year Growth Today, Statistics Canada released October 2023 numbers on the value of building permits, with Saskatchewan jumping 45.6 per...

Hunting Season Reminder: Submit Samples for CWD Testing

Thu, 12/07/2023 - 17:00
Chronic wasting disease (CWD) testing drop-off locations are open for another year, and the Ministry of Environment is asking hunters to submit deer, moose and elk samples. While samples can be...

Saskatchewan Signs Letters of Intent with Khalifa University

Thu, 12/07/2023 - 16:00
Today, multiple Saskatchewan organizations signed letters of intent (LOI) with Khalifa University of Science and Technology to jointly explore collaborative projects. Saskatchewan Research Council...

Saskatchewan Extends Rural and Remote Recruitment Incentive

Thu, 12/07/2023 - 16:00
Successful Uptake of Program Means More Health Care Workers in the Province The provincial government is providing additional funding of $3 million to continue offering the Rural and Remote...

December Oil and Gas Public Offering Brings In $17.2 Million in Provincial Revenue

Thu, 12/07/2023 - 16:00
The Government of Saskatchewan's Crown petroleum and natural gas public offering, held on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, has raised $17,230,215.44 for the province. Of the 70 parcels posted for this...

Nine Community-Building Infrastructure Projects Announced in Saskatchewan

Wed, 12/06/2023 - 20:30
Nine infrastructure projects in Saskatchewan will strengthen and support communities thanks to the combined investment of more than $13.5 million from the governments of Canada and Saskatchewan....

Agriculture Boot Camp Provides Students Hands-On Learning Experience with Industry Experts

Wed, 12/06/2023 - 20:00
Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre (Sask DLC) and Saskatchewan Polytechnic (Sask Polytech) are providing high school students the opportunity to get practical, hands-on learning in the...

Saskatchewan International Merchandise Exports Soar

Wed, 12/06/2023 - 18:30
Today, Statistics Canada is reporting growth in Saskatchewan's international merchandise exports, increasing 26.3 per cent in October 2023 compared to September 2023, the highest increase among...

Renaming of the Queen Elizabeth II Scholarships

Wed, 12/06/2023 - 17:45
The Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to continue recognizing exceptionally promising graduate and post-graduate students in our post-secondary institutions through the new Saskatchewan...

Newly Renovated Units Open in Estevan to Support Addictions Programming

Wed, 12/06/2023 - 17:30
Saskatchewan residents now have access to newly renovated addiction treatment spaces in Estevan following a $950,000 investment from the federal and provincial governments. Sean Fraser, Minister of...

Minister's Statement on the Day of Remembrance

Wed, 12/06/2023 - 17:00
Statement by Minister Responsible for the Status of Women Laura Ross. "Each year on December 6 we pause and remember the 14 young women who were murdered in a senseless and appalling act of...

Saskatchewan Post-Secondaries Collaborate on a New Global Institute for Energy, Mines And Society

Wed, 12/06/2023 - 16:00
Today, Saskatchewan Polytechnic, the University of Saskatchewan and the University of Regina signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance collaboration and partnership in mining and...

South-Central Saskatchewan Receives Funding for Coal Transition

Tue, 12/05/2023 - 19:30
Today, Agriculture Minister David Marit announced $550,000 in funding to the Town of Coronach and the Rural Municipality of Hart Butte to support new coal-based opportunities in the region. Funding...

Interprovincial Agreements Give Saskatchewan Students More Training Options

Tue, 12/05/2023 - 18:00
Saskatchewan students have more opportunities to access specialized training in high-demand health sciences programs through new and updated interprovincial agreements. This year, the Government of...

Government Passes Carbon Tax Fairness for Families Act

Tue, 12/05/2023 - 17:30
On December 4, 2023, the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan unanimously passed The SaskEnergy (Carbon Tax Fairness for Families) Amendment Act. "These legislative amendments will give our...

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